Dental Lab Technician I

2 weeks ago


Topeka, United States NDX Full time
Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry. We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50+ labs throughout the country. Our team is growing, and we are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX Heumann in Topeka, KS for a Dental Laboratory Technician - Stain & Glaze.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions of the Position:

  • Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
  • Locate the proper shade tab from the appropriate shade guide
  • Set up for staining and glazing by preparing work area and working materials
  • Place crown or bridge on a hemostat for easier handling
  • Cover with a thin coat of liquid glaze
  • Add the gingival-cervical color to the crown or bridge using the appropriate stains
  • Create the illusion of separation between teeth on bridges
  • Create a "framing effect" by using white or blue stain to brighten and enhance translucency
  • Use lingual staining techniques to accentuate the framing effect
  • Create the cementum-enamel junction using the correct technique
  • Create the incisal characterization using the correct technique to create the desired effect on anteriors and occlusal characterization on posteriors
  • Check the crown or bridge with the shade tab to be sure the colors are correct
  • Fire the crown or bridge at the correct temperature for the appropriate amount of time
  • Check the crown or bridge again to be sure the color does not need correction
  • Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time
  • Apply glaze to the crown or bridge and use a clean brush to remove any excess inside the abutments or the crown
  • All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
  • Detail oriented
  • Must be able to distinguish different colors

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

  • Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • No experience required

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

  • Ovens

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time


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