Dental Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Company : United Dental Laboratory Limited

Position : Dental Technician

Job Type : Full-Time and Permanent

Salary : $31 / hour

Working hours : 40 hours / week

Work location : 136 Solutions drive, Suite 100, Halifax B3S1N2

Website : Tel : (902) 423-7922

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About United Dental Lab

Founded in 1994 and based in Nova Scotia, United Dental Lab is a full-service dental laboratory serving Atlantic Canada. We specialize in crowns, bridges, dentures, orthodontic appliances, implant restorations, and custom nightguards using both traditional and digital techniques.

Our lab features dedicated departments and cutting-edge CAD / CAM and 3D printing technology to ensure high-quality, efficient results. We pride ourselves on precision, fast turnaround times, and dependable service.

We are now hiring Dental Technician. Join our collaborative team and help deliver top-tier dental solutions that make a difference.

Responsibilities :

Design, fabricate, and repair complete and partial dentures using traditional and digital methods, including setting up teeth, processing, relining, trimming, and polishing.

Fabricate various dental appliances such as nightguards, sportsguards, and Essix retainers using traditional techniques (thermoforming, acrylic work) and digital workflows (intraoral scan, CAD design, 3D printing).

Construct and trim both digital and conventional nightguards, ensuring proper fit, comfort, and occlusal contact.

Produce duplicate models and diagnostic casts for orthodontic cases, including model pouring, trimming, and precise mounting on articulators.

Interpret dentist’s prescriptions and specifications to ensure dental prostheses and appliances meet exacting standards.

Operate and maintain specialized dental lab equipment including pressure pots, polymerization units, scanners, and 3D printers.

Monitor case distribution and control production workflow between departments to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality control protocols.

Keep accurate records of each case, materials used, and fabrication steps as per regulatory and company standards.

Collaborate with other lab personnel and cross-train in additional departments to support operational flexibility and continuous improvement.

Skills required : College diploma

7+ years of direct / related experience

Registered permit with SRDHDTD

Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills

Excellent time management skills

Company Description

Dental Laboratory

Company Description

Dental Laboratory