Dental Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Design, fabricate or repair dental devices
• Mould wax over dentures set-up
• Finish metal framework of dentures
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
• Polish and buff dentures
• Re-line and re-base dentures
• Fit, adjust and repair dentures
• Construct dentures
• Fabricate mouth protectors, anti-snoring prostheses and removable prostheses on implants
• Prepare partial dentures

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Full dentures
• Partial dentures
• Orthodontic appliances
• Crowns and bridges
• Ceramic or porcelain application
• Gold dies and goldwork
• Chrome castings

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer