Dental Lab Technician

<p><strong>Apple Tree Dental is a nationally recognized, innovative non-profit group practice committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality dental care to patients of all ages and abilities. We serve communities both at our Centers for Dental Health and through mobile and on-site services in long-term care and assisted living facilities, Head Start centers, group homes, and schools.</strong></p>

<p>As an integral part of our dental staff, you will be responsible for completing all the phases in making dentures.</p>

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>

<li>Sterilize incoming cases</li>

<li>Pour up models</li>

<li>Trim models</li>

<li>Mount jobs for set-ups – new baseplates as needed</li>

<li>Baseplates, bite rims, and custom trays</li>

<li>Duplicating models</li>

<li>Setting up and waxing up cases</li>

<li>Processing and finishing</li>

<li>Repairs and relines</li>

<li>Maintaining stock of and ordering teeth</li>

</ul>

Why Join Us?

<li>Meaningful Work – Make a difference in a mission-driven, patient-centered practice.</li>

<li>Professional Growth – Gain valuable experience in a supportive team environment.</li>

<li>Inclusive Workplace – Work in a welcoming setting where all contributions are valued.</li>

Requirements

<ul>

<li>High school diploma or GED required</li>

<li>Dental lab experience preferred, but not required</li>

<li>Effective oral and written communication skills required&nbsp;</li>

<li>Successful clearance of general and DHS background checks required</li>

</ul>

Additional Expectations

<ul>

<li>The passion to fully embrace and embody Apple Tree Dental’s mission, vision and values</li>

<li>Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling and applications&nbsp;</li>

<li>Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols</li>

<li>Ability to work independently and be flexible in completing cases to dentist specifications</li>

</ul>

Physical Demands

<li>Prolonged sitting or standing may be required.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination normally associated with dental lab work will be performed on a repetitive basis.&nbsp;</li>

<li>The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Frequent exposure to dust, chemicals or fumes within a confined laboratory environment may routinely be encountered.</li>