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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination

Work Setting Commercial dental laboratory

Area of Specialization Orthodontic appliances

Additional Skills Maintain and order supplies

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English