About this role
Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have several labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model) opportunity at NDX Heumann Dental Laboratory in Topeka, KS. This is a trainee position that requires no experience. Hands-on, paid training is provided.
The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.
This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
• Place completed computer work cards on proper case pans, reviewing doctor, product and finish date information for correctness
• Disinfect all case components using the appropriate disinfection procedure
• Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
• Number all models and impressions with case number
• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique
• Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship
• Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day
• Clean work area daily
• All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Detail oriented
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• No experience required
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
• Wet grinders
• Hand-pieces
• Coping Saws
• Bard Parker Knives
• Steamers
• Acetone
• Die-Separator
• Accelerator
• Glue
• Die-Hardener
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time