Dental Lab Technician-Senior Care at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

The Dental Lab Technician is responsible for providing dental laboratory services as specified by attending dentist.

Primary Responsibilities

• Fabricate dental removable appliances according to dentist's specifications both oral and written.
• Consult with dentist at patient visit to determine best patient treatment options; assist dentist in operatory with problem cases.
• Independently interpret and apply oral and written instructions.
• Perform resets of dentures and partials while the patient waits to provide optimal patient satisfaction.
• Repair and /or reline full and partial dentures while the patient waits to alleviate return visits, including welding.
• Set-up, invest, pack, process, finish and polish full and partial dentures, flippers, and night guards.
• Construct shims, mouth guards, temporary crowns, custom trays and bite rims.
• Wax up diagnostic crown and bridge cases; pour preliminary and final impressions.
• Order lab supplies and keep up inventory of teeth; organize lab cases for following day's appointments.
• Maintenance of all equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Dental Supervisor.

Qualifications

High School Diploma Required

At least 5 years of experience as a Dental Technician required.

Must have experience with setting and finishing full, partial and wrought wire partials.