Dental Laboratory Technician

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*THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*

Assignments require thorough knowledge of oral anatomy, tooth morphology and dentition, a thorough knowledge of laboratory materials, tools, and equipment and a very high degree of skill in their use. Major duties involve the design, fabrication or modification of complex removable and fixed oral-maxillofacial appliance including tooth supported crown and bridge, implant supported crown and bridge, tooth or implant supported partial denture, conventional or implant supported complete denture, maxillary obturator, mouth guards, occlusal guards, fluoride trays, or any other dental appliance needed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exercise overall management and operation of design and fabrication of complex dental intra-oral appliances.
• Works in conjunction with the professional dental staff in the treatment and care of disabled veterans to include removable and semi-fixed partial dentures, complete dentures, crowns, fixed bridges, intra-oral implants, and sub-mandibular Bosker implants.
• Assists in the prescription of all prosthetic devices as a consultant to the staff dentists, oral surgeons, first- and second-year general practice residents, in developing the design of complex dental intra-oral appliances.
• Assists in the evaluation of impression and final products as related to the specifications of the prescription, fit, and aesthetic value of the restoration.
• Exercises responsibility for the operation of the laboratory involving removable and fixed prosthodontics, implants, planning, and scheduling.
• Plans workflow and establishes work methods, procedures and evaluates products.
• Utilizes proficient technical knowledge in all areas of removable and fixed prosthodontics as well as implants.
• Operates equipment necessary to construct these dental restorations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved