dental technician

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Commercial dental laboratory
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Denturist's practice
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• 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
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Design methods

• Detailed visualization

Technical expertise (dental)

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

Computer and technology knowledge

• 3D graphic software

Area of specialization

• Full dentures
• Partial dentures

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available