Job Title: Removable Dental Technician / Manager
Location: Oregon
Salary: $80,000 – $120,000+ (DOE)
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance Provided
An independently owned dental lab is seeking a skilled Removable Dental Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience crafting custom removable prosthetics such as dentures, partials, and mouth guards that enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of patients’ smiles. This role offers the opportunity for career progression, with varying levels of responsibility and expertise required at each stage.
Responsibilities:
Trainee Level:
- Understand basic dental terminology, anatomy, and occlusion theory.
- Read and interpret dental prosthetic prescriptions and preferences.
- Fabricate bite blocks, custom trays, and accurately pour impressions.
- Mount models in proper occlusion on an articulator and process acrylic dentures.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Level I:
- Perform all trainee responsibilities proficiently.
- Contour wire clasps for proper retention and aesthetics.
- Grind and polish acrylic to meet functional and aesthetic standards.
- Assist with additional duties as required.
Level II:
- Perform all Level I responsibilities.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of occlusion and mouth function.
- Set teeth in edentulous arches, considering both aesthetics and function.
- Contour wax or acrylic to replicate natural dentition.
- Assist with other duties as needed.
Level III:
- Execute all responsibilities of previous levels.
- Proficiently set teeth and create full dentures, including fixed and implant dentures.
- Provide expert technical support to customers and coworkers.
- Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert within the department.
- Coordinate workflow to ensure timely case processing and manage team absences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Specialties:
- Teeth Setting: Proficiently set teeth in fully edentulous arches for optimal function and aesthetics.
- Fixed Dentures: Create fixed or implant dentures, manage surgical planning, and offer telephone support to customers.
Core Competencies:
- Integrity: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all interactions.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- Excellence: Strive for the highest level of precision and quality in all tasks.
- Customer Experience: Ensure customers receive exceptional service and technical support.
Position Competencies – Level IV:
- Communication: Clearly convey ideas both verbally and in writing, adapting communication styles to different audiences. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.