Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
5 years or more
Work setting
- Commercial dental laboratory
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare plaster models and moulds
- Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory assistants
- Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
- Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
- Design, fabricate or repair dental devices
- Mould wax over dentures set-up
- Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Technical expertise (dental)
- Waxing-up
- Casting
Area of specialization
- Full dentures
- Partial dentures
- Orthodontic appliances
- Crowns and bridges
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
