Description
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 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician III (Skilled Implant Technician) opportunity at NDX Thayer in Mechanicsburg, PA.
The regular hours for this position are from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, 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
Preliminary:
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
Implant:
Prepare for articulation
Set bites
Insert implant copings
Soft tissue
Cement screw retained cases
Seat custom abutments in soft tissue model and make adjustments as necessary
Order implant parts
Prepare casework instruction sheets
3shape:
Scan all abutment systems
Model builder
Design Abutments
Design cementable or screw retained crown/bridge restorations
Provide telephone and written support to dental offices:
Ensure critical calls are handled immediately
Ensure emergency calls receive a timely answer
Call doctors back within 15 minutes
Attend meetings and trainings:
Attend meetings and training as required
Participate in bimonthly production meetings
Clean work area daily
Communicate with Laboratory Manager and Production Manager on a daily basis
Perform other related duties as required
Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Make certain case is completed correctly before finishing
Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
Detail oriented
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Five to ten years related experience/training in preliminary, CAD/CAM, crown & bridge, and implant related dental laboratory production
CDT or equivalent preferred
PTC certification in SPA and SAA as a minimum standard
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
Wet grinders
Hand-pieces
Sharp Tools
Bench Lathe
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
Ability to effectively communicate technical information
Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Education
Required
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Experience
Required
PTC certification in SPA and SAA as a minimum standard
Five (5) years related experience/training in preliminary, CAD/CAM, crown & bridge, and implant related dental laboratory production
Equal Opportunity Employer
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