Dental Lab Technician
- Fabricate, modify and repair dental prostheses and oral appliances according to dentist prescriptions.
- Maintain laboratory quality, hygiene and safety standards while managing workloads.
- Collaborate with dentists and dental team to produce accurate and aesthetically pleasing appliances.
Complete Family Dental is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Dental Technician to join our practice in Quakers Hill. The successful applicant will fabricate, modify and repair dental prostheses and oral appliances in accordance with dentist prescriptions and technical specifications.
You will work closely with our dentists and dental team to produce accurate, functional and aesthetically pleasing appliances while maintaining laboratory quality, hygiene and safety standards.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare dental models, casts and laboratory components for the manufacture of dental prostheses and oral appliances.
- Construct complete and partial dentures, including tooth arrangement, acrylic processing, finishing and polishing.
- Fabricate removable orthodontic appliances, mouthguards, whitening trays, splints and other prescribed dental appliances.
- Select and handle appropriate dental materials, including acrylic resins, dental waxes, gypsum and metals.
- Use articulators to establish appropriate jaw relationships and occlusion during appliance fabrication.
- Repair, reline and modify dentures and other dental appliances according to dentist instructions.
- Inspect completed work for accuracy, occlusion, tooth positioning, finish and compliance with prescribed specifications.
- Identify and resolve technical issues during fabrication, consulting with the dentist where required.
- Operate and maintain dental laboratory instruments, curing and processing equipment, and finishing and polishing machinery.
- Manage laboratory workloads to meet case completion deadlines and maintain accurate records.
- Maintain clean and organised work areas and follow infection-control, workplace health and safety, and material-handling procedures.
Skills and experience
- A relevant qualification in dental technology or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Demonstrated practical experience of at least one year in dental prosthesis and oral appliance fabrication, modification and repair.
- Sound knowledge of dental materials, denture construction, tooth arrangement and occlusion.
- Competence in using dental laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity and a commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to interpret dentist prescriptions and follow detailed technical instructions.
- Effective communication, organisation and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with dentists and other team members.
Application questions
Please answer the following questions when submitting your application:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What relevant qualifications do you hold in dental technology or a related field?
- How many years of experience do you have working as a Dental Technician?
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