About the role
Essential Functions:
- Learns basic tooth morphology and anatomy. - Learns to fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations. - Learns to read and interpret dental prescriptions. - Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use in fabricating dental restorations. - Learns and practices restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances. - Develops technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis. - May learn basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal). - Familiarizes self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.). - Practices using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.). - Documents learning by completing quizzes and worksheets. - Works under supervision of trainers, and asks for assistance and/or clarification regarding technical issues. - Learns quality standard protocol, and steps taken to ensure compliance with protocol. - Learns to recognize problem cases that need additional prep work. - Learns to work independently and seek help if needed.
Education and Experience:
- No previous experience required. - Prior dental experience or background, a plus. - Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.
Pay Range: $18.00/hr
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