Dental Technician

**_Dental Technician_**

**P**
**osition**
**R**
**eports**
**T**
**o***:
Production Manager or Supervisor

**P**
**osition**
**D**
**irectly**
**S**
**upervises***:
No one

**P**
**urpose**
**O**
**f**
**P**
**osition***:
To maintain and improve patients’ oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prosthesis according to Dentist’s prescription.

**J**
**ob**
**G**
**roup***:
Dental Production
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- [Revised _
- August_
- 201_
- 8_
- ]_

**O**
**ver-**
**T**
**ime**
**S**
**tatus***:
Non-Exempt

**To fulfill this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.**

**E**
**ssential**
***
**F**
**unctions***:

- Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations.
- Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors’ written orders and instructions.
- Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner.
- Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic).
- Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
- Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
- Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist.
- Builds-up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model.
- Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance.
- Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit.
- Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create natural look.
- Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, metal casting, die trimming, metal polishing, wax modeling, wire bending, sandblasting, electroplating, electro-spot welding and CAD/CAM techniques.
- Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, carvers, etc).
- Documents actions by completing forms, logs and reports.
- Works closely with quality control specialists and addresses all issues regarding quality standards.
- Follows quality standard protocol.
- Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work.
- Prepares equipment and materials (fills mixing bins, empties equipment receptacles, etc.).
- Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, subtract, or change the job functions.

**Minimum Qualifications***: T**
**he**
**requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to**
**successfully**
**perform**
**the**
**essential function**
**s**
***
**of the position**
**.**

**Education and Experience**:

- Basic dental training.
- Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
- Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

**Special Requirements/Certification**:

- None.

**Communication Skills***:

- Basic English skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to read and comprehend prescriptions written in English.
- Ability to understand instruction given in English, verbally and in written form.
- Ability to communicate clearly with manager and co-workers.

**Knowledge**
**, Skills,**
**and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of dental terminology.
- Must possess fine motor skills and hand/finger dexterity.
- Knowledge of dental industry, a plus.
- Ability to use handheld power tools.
- Ability to use hand tools such as paint brushes, carvers, and spatulas.
- Possess a willingness to learn.
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback.
- Ability to be reliable, dependable, and adaptable.
- Ability to manage priorities appropriately.
- Ability to read and understand all operating procedures and applicable technical information.
- Ability to work independently and effectively contribute as a team player.
- Must possess a strong work ethic emphasizing both efficiency and quality of work.
- Demonstrated time management skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.

**Physical Demands***: The**
**physical demands l**
**isted below are representative of**
**those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the**
**essential function**
**s**
***
**of this position**
**.**
- Ability to perform work at workbench or workstation for moderate lengths of time.
- Ability to visually inspect dental restorations for compliance with quality standards.
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