dental technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Denturist's practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Design dental devices
• Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Supervise technical staff
• Train other dental technicians
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• 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
• Polish and buff dentures
• Employ creative problem solving to identify opportunities for process improvement in bed assignment, transfer, patient flow and resource utilization

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Technical expertise (dental)

• Plastering
• Packing
• Waxing-up
• Casting
• Polishing
• Assembly

Area of specialization

• Full dentures
• Partial dentures
• Orthodontic appliances
• Chrome castings
• Analog and digital signal

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Close