dental technician

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Commercial dental laboratory
• Independently owned business

Tasks

• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• Maintain and order supplies
• Mould wax over dentures set-up
• Finish metal framework of dentures
• Supervise students in training
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week