Dental Technician Trainee (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm)

Location
Memphis
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Essential Functions:
  • Learns basic tooth morphology and anatomy.
  • Learns to fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations.
  • Learns to read and interpret dental prescriptions.
  • Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use in fabricating dental restorations.
  • Learns and practices restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
  • Develops technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis.
  • May learn basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
  • Familiarizes self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
  • Practices using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
  • Documents learning by completing quizzes and worksheets.
  • Works under supervision of trainers, and asks for assistance and/or clarification regarding technical issues.
  • Learns quality standard protocol, and steps taken to ensure compliance with protocol.
  • Learns to recognize problem cases that need additional prep work.
  • Learns to work independently and seek help if needed.
Education and Experience:
  • No previous experience required.
  • Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
  • Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

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