Smile Innovations Group

16 jobs near Columbus, OH

Salary: ABOUT NOVIDENT DENTAL LAB Since 2010,NovidentDental Lab has been dedicated to enhancing patients lives by improving their oral health and bringing smiles to their faces. We are committed to ...

$35 - $40/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Dental Laboratory Assistant

Reports to:Lab Manager


About Second Nature:

We are "Specialists" ... For over 25 years, Second Nature Dental Innovations has been providing exceptional laboratory service for our clientele. The reason that we have been able to achieve this is our vision." We specialize in all fixed restorations". By specializing we have been able to hone our areas of expertise faster and further than those who have not.

Second Nature Dental Innovations serves Dentists throughout Canada including Toronto, Sudbury, Windsor, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver.


Core Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate, repair, and modify dental appliances, including dentures, occlusal rims, and custom trays.
  • Pour, articulate, and process dental models for crowns, bridges, and dentures.
  • Invest and divest dental prosthetic components.
  • Trim, polish, and finish acrylic and other dental materials.
  • Cross-train in all areas of the dental laboratory to support various tasks.
  • Ensure compliance with infection control procedures by disinfecting cases and work areas.
  • Collaborate with team members to complete dental cases efficiently.
  • Mould wax over denture set-up to form full contours of artificial gums.
  • Finish metal framework of dentures and polish and buff dentures to obtain natural finish.


Other Responsibilities:

  • Maintain department supplies, materials, and equipment; report malfunctions.
  • Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment such as plaster traps.
  • Keep the workspace clean, organized, and safe.
  • Record and track completed work, including scanning barcodes.
  • Communicate clearly with team members to coordinate workflow.


Requirement:

  • Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience
  • Strong knowledge oforthodontic appliancesand their functionality
  • Ability tomultitask and make quick decisions
  • Must beindependent and self-sufficient
  • Able tokeep up with a fast-paced operation
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Excellent time managementand attention to detail
  • Comfortable workingunsupervised