Dental Lab Technician (Dentures)

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 (skilled in Denture fabrication) opportunity at NDX Stern Empire in Houston, TX. 

The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 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


• Pour model using impression sent by the dentist


• Bulk trim to clean up extra material on model


• Separate dies to establish units being produced for the patient


• Articulate, putting together model upper and lower arch


• Die ditch, fine tuning margin line for fabrication of the crown
  
  
  
  • Same process for implants with adjusting tissues in model
  
  
  
  


• Pour and articulate stratus model work


• Pour static models for technicians


• Assist with repairs on models for technicians


• Assist with repairs on broken models or needing something specific


• Maintain a clean work area


• 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: Minimum of 2 years of dental lab fabrication experience (preferably in Dentures)


• Required: Proficient in executing all levels of dental lab cases without assistance


• Demonstrates ability to handle complex design cases independently


• Cross-trained in multiple tasks and functions across the department and operates self-sufficiently


• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent

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