Position: Orthodontic Dental Technician
Position Summary
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Orthodontic Dental Technician with a minimum of three years of relevant experience to join our dental laboratory team. The successful candidate will independently fabricate, repair, modify, and finish a variety of removable and fixed orthodontic appliances in accordance with prescriptions from dentists and orthodontists. The position requires strong skills in orthodontic model preparation, wire bending, acrylic processing, vacuum forming, dental laboratory equipment operation, and final quality control. The successful candidate will also troubleshoot complex cases, meet production deadlines, maintain a high standard of accuracy, and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
Wage: $42.00 to $58.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per Week
Benefit : Extended Medical Plan
Job duties:
1. Review orthodontic prescriptions, case details, and laboratory instructions to determine the required materials, fabrication methods, and production requirements for each case.
2. Prepare and process plaster models, dental casts, impressions, and other case components required for the fabrication of orthodontic appliances.
3. Design and fabricate removable and fixed orthodontic appliances and related dental devices according to prescriptions, established laboratory procedures, and case-specific requirements.
4. Select, measure, adapt, and work with appropriate dental materials, including wires, acrylics, metals, alloys, and other laboratory components, to fabricate orthodontic appliances and related devices.
5. Make orthodontic bands from appropriate metals and alloys and adjust them to meet the required specifications for individual cases.
6. Modify and adjust orthodontic appliances and other dental devices during fabrication to achieve the required dimensions, shape, retention, fit, and functional specifications.
7. Finish, trim, polish, and refine completed orthodontic appliances and dental devices to meet laboratory quality standards and prepare them for clinical use.
8. Inspect completed cases for dimensional accuracy, workmanship, material defects, and compliance with the prescription before release for delivery or further clinical processing.
9. Maintain and organize dental materials, instruments, and equipment used in orthodontic appliance fabrication, including monitoring supplies and assisting with supply orders as required.
Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
Work Location: Unit10 4310 Macleod Trail Calgary, AB T2G 0A4
Requirements
· College-level diploma or certificate, with completion of a college program in dental technology or equivalent work experience
· At least 3 years of work experience in a dental laboratory environment, with hands on experience in orthodontic appliance fabrication, including model preparation, wire bending, acrylic processing, appliance modification, repair, and finishing.
Language : English
How to Apply:
· by eMail : style153dental@hotmail.com
· by Mail: Unit10 4310 Macleod Trail Calgary, AB T2G 0A4
