Dental Ceramist

Fixed dental technicians are responsible for the creation of quality fixed prosthetic dental products. This position will perform a variety of fized work including opaquing, building, contouring and stainging/glazing.. The dental technician will review and follow prescriptions and strive to meet daily production requirements.

• Fabricate fixed prosthodontic restorations including Full Zirconia, PFM, PFZ and Full Arch Restorations
• Meet or exceed production numbers and department goals
• Read prescription forms or specifications to determine the design of the restoration to be fabricated
• Fabrication processes vary based on the appliance, but may include the following

o Sandblast/prep

o Opaque

o Build

o Contour

o Stain/Glaze

o Quality Control

• Safely and correctly operate/maintain all equipment & hand pieces
• Maintain department supply inventory
• Follow procedures and protocols

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience
• Knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology
• Hand/eye coordination
• Ability to work using magnification
• Attention to detail
• Able to plan and prioritize workflow, complete tasks on time
• Trouble shooting and problem solving
• Ability to learn and implement new procedures
• Work with minimal supervision
• High school diploma or equivalent, CDT appreciated
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.