Dental Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Dental Lab Technician will interpret dentists’ instructions via prescriptions and follow the lab’s step-by-step protocols to finish full arch dental restorations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Thoroughly review clinical prescriptions to execute exact anatomical and shade requirements specified by the dentist.

Utilize precise hand tools and rotary instruments to contour, trim, character, and polish full-arch prosthetics.

Maintain strict adherence to step-by-step laboratory and safety protocols to ensure the highest device quality.

Provide clear feedback and communicate effectively with colleagues and lab management to optimize full-arch workflows and product quality.

Evaluate the functionality, fit, and accuracy of occlusion of the full-arch prosthesis using articulators and bite tables

Removes excess materials, and polishes surfaces of prostheses or frameworks using polishing machines.

Keep specialized finishing tools, handpieces, and polishing workstations clean and properly calibrated.

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Time management, prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Excellent attention to detail, teamwork abilities, problem solving skills, communication skills and organizational skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity required.

Artistic aptitude for detailed and precise work.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, or equivalent

Minimum 3 years experience as a dental laboratory technician, required

CDT degree, preferred

Hybridge, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.