About the role
Essential Functions:
- Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations. - Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors’ written orders and instructions. - Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner. - Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). - Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal). - Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances. - Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist. - Builds-up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model. - Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance. - Builds-up ceramic restoration by continuously applying layers of porcelain. - Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit. - Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create natural look. - Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, metal casting, die trimming, metal polishing, wax modeling, wire bending, sandblasting, electroplating, electro-spot welding and CAD/CAM techniques. - Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, carvers, etc). - Documents actions by completing forms, logs and reports. - Works closely with quality control specialists and addresses all issues regarding quality standards. - Follows quality standard protocol. - Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work. - Prepares equipment and materials (fills mixing bins, empties equipment receptacles, etc.). - Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals. - Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Education and Experience:
- Basic dental training. - 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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