Dental Implant Technician
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
- Read prescription, examine materials, ensure case is scheduled accurately
- Conduct primary and secondary steps of Implant fabrication
- Load impressions with Implant parts
- Check model work for proper analog placement
- Order Implant parts for cases; maintain inventory
- Adjust abutments, as needed
- Anodize abutments, as required
- Case planning for implant cases with internal team members
- Support production efficiency by taking ownership of technical Implant follow-up items with customers and team
- Design CAD/CAM abutments and bars
- Impression QC
- Construct positioners, as needed
- Implant outsourcing
- Maintain clean work area
- Die trim functions
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Basic computer knowledge
- Work experience using CAD/CAM technology to fabricate Implant dental restorations preferred
- Strong spatial ability, good eye-hand coordination, excellent perception skills and attention to details
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
- Logical, analytical thinker with the ability to process information and formulate decisions
- Excellent communication skills – ability to listen and assess situations involving customers and internal team members
- High level of organizational skills; able to multi-task
- Skilled in one or more areas associated with Fixed Department functions
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician.
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Hand pieces
- Computer
- Anodizing equipment and liquids
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit for long duration of time.
- Required to sit, stand, walk and/or reach
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion
- Vision capabilities: depth perception, color
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Education
Required
High School or Equivalent or better.