Dental Technician - Ortho

Dental Technician - Orthodontics

Reports to: Lab Manager

ABOUT DENTAL CRAFTS

Hiring the right people, in the right roles!

Dental Crafts bit into the dental industry in 1986 and offers over 37 years of technical experience and expertise. Proud to be based in Newfoundland and Labrador, we are a full-service dental lab with a state-of-the-art facility. Our wide range of products and services sit on the forefront of the dental industry.

Description:

Dental Crafts is currently seeking experienced, skilled Dental Technicians to work full-time in our dental lab. If you are a Dental Technician with at least one year of experience waxing and trimming bite splints & night guards, some wire bending experience and the ability to multi-task with a keen attention to detail, we want to hear from you!  We offer relocation incentives and signing bonuses for the right individual.

We are seeking knowledgeable technicians with experience in the responsibilities listed below. 

General Responsibilities:

• The wax-up and trimming of bite splints & night guards
• Custom bend wire framework for various fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
• Design, fabricate or repair orthodontic appliances.
• Read and follow detailed instructions from the dental professional.
• Prepare dental models for the fabrication of appliances.
• Polish and buff appliances.

Qualifications:

• CDT/RDT license preferred but not required.
• Some wire bending experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year experience waxing and trimming bite splints & night guards preferred.
• Knowledge of orthodontic appliances and their functionality.
• Be able to multitask and make quick decisions.
• Be independent and self-sufficient.
• Keep up with the fast-paced operation.
• Good hand eye coordination.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work unsupervised.