Prosthodontic Dental Lab Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Redlands, CA is seeking a Dental Laboratory Technician at the GS-8 level.

The role involves fabricating and repairing conventional and complex dental prosthetic appliances per a dentist's prescription, and requires practical knowledge of oral anatomy and lab procedures. The position is full-time, on-site at VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, with duties including collaboration with a Prosthodontist and general dentists, and use of specialized lab tools to

Qualifications

• Experience with dental materials such as impression materials, plasters, stones, waxes, acrylics, porcelain and related materials.
• Knowledge of dental laboratory equipment including furnaces, presses, flasks and casting machines.
• Practical knowledge of oral anatomy and dentition and related lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with prosthodontist and dentists to design and fabricate complex dental appliances.
• Utilizes knowledge of oral anatomy and dentition.
• Constructs dentures, splints, obturators and model work to support staff dentists.

Skills

Dental anatomy

Prosthodontics materials

Laboratory equipment handling

Education

Graduate-level education related to dental technology

Tools

Dental lathes

Casting machines

Flasks

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Redlands, CA is seeking a Dental Laboratory Technician at the GS-8 level.

The role involves fabricating and repairing conventional and complex dental prosthetic appliances per a dentist's prescription, and requires practical knowledge of oral anatomy and lab procedures. The position is full-time, on-site at VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, with duties including collaboration with a Prosthodontist and general dentists, and use of specialized lab tools to