Full-Time
Apprentice Dental Technician
Posted on Jan 29
Image Dental Laboratory
Barrie, ON
Laboratory Assistants Specific Skills
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays; Prepare plaster models and moulds; Polish and buff dentures; Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys; Finish metal framework of dentures; Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases; Mould wax over dentures set-up; Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
Dental Technologists and Technicians Specific Skills Design, fabricate or repair dental devices
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement
Technical Expertise (dental)
Waxing-up; Polishing; Plastering; Packing; Assembly; Casting
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines
Work Setting Commercial dental laboratory
Area of Specialization
Partial dentures; Orthodontic appliances; Gold dies and goldwork; Full dentures; Crowns and bridges; Chrome castings; Ceramic or porcelain application
Experience No experience
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience
Languages English
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