Ceramist - Anterior

The Ceramist’s primary function is to fabricate a combination of anterior and posterior stain and glaze ceramics.

Essential Functions

• Fabricate glaze ceramics proficiently using established criteria for proper tooth morphology, functionality, and maximum aesthetics.
• Builds-up ceramic restoration by continuously applying layers of porcelain.
• Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit.
• Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create a natural look to include Empress and E-Max.
• Work with porcelain fused to zirconia using E-Max layering ceramic and porcelain fused to metal.
• Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations.
• Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors’ written orders and instructions.
• Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner.
• Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic).
• Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
• Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist.
• Builds-up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model.
• Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance.
• Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, carvers, etc).
• Documents actions by completing forms, logs and reports.
• Works closely with quality control specialists and addresses all issues regarding quality standards.
• Follows quality standard protocol.
• Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work.
• Prepares equipment and materials (fills mixing bins, empties equipment receptacles, etc.).
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Education & Experience

Required

• Knowledge of principles of occlusion and functionality of the oral environment.
• Hand eye coordination.
• Ability to shade match.

Skills & Competencies

Required

• ??High level organizational skills, time management skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlines?
• ??Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner?
• ??Strong technology skills and the ability to leverage technology in work processes?
• ??Knowledge of principles, procedures and best practices in the industry?