Laboratory Assistants Specific Skills

Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays; Prepare plaster models and moulds; Polish and buff dentures; 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; Team player

Technical Expertise (dental) Waxing-up; Polishing; Packing; Casting

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Sitting; Tight deadlines

Work Setting Laboratory

Area of Specialization

Partial dentures; Gold dies and goldwork; Full dentures; Crowns and bridges; Ceramic or porcelain application

Experience Will train

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English