Dental Laboratory Technician

Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have several labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician (Removable) opportunity at NDX Continental Dental Laboratory in Phoenix, AZ . The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time. This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; and tuition reimbursement! Pour the impression in dental stone using a vibrator to eliminate bubbles and voids. The use of a mechanical device (articulator) is to represent the jaw to attach the teeth with wax. Using the wax model, shape and carve the wax, so it looks like gums. This wax base will be used for finished dentures. Custom Trays – Fabricate a custom impression tray and wax bite rims.Once all the teeth are correctly set up, add additional wax around the teeth, gradually building up the correct gingival contours. Sufficient wax is added to properly support the facial muscles and create a natural-looking appearance. The wax should be lightly stippled so that when the denture is finished, the acrylic gums do not look unnaturally smooth. The flask is then placed in hot water (boil out) and the wax is melted off. Inject acrylic into the plaster mold . Once the wax has been removed, add a liquid separator onto the plaster layer. This separator stops the acrylic from sticking, and the acrylic is then injected into the flask to replace the wax. Carefully remove the plaster mold using special lab tools and place the acrylic dentures in an ultrasonic bath to remove any remaining plaster. Finish - Trim and polish the denture . Any excess acrylic from the dentures will be cut from the denture. After trimming, use pumice to polish. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Preparing (box and pour impression material, trim models, set and seal bites and articulate. Wax (wax dentures for try-in and/or finish). Finish (finish and contour dentures, polish dentures). Preferred: High School diploma or GED. Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used: ~ Laboratory equipment that may include: grinders, lathes, ovens, burners, steamers and boiling water. Requires sitting for long periods of time, uncommon posture when fabricating and continuous maneuvering of hands and fingers while working with small tools.