Job Information
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Dental Laboratory Technician (Part-Time) in Queens, New York
Fabrication of Dental Appliances:
Create ceramic crowns and bridges, dentures (full), and other restorations utilizing ITero and Trios scanning along with a milling machine and 3D printing
Fabricate appliances for bruxism such as mouth guards
Work with Dental Impressions and Models:
Read prescriptions and specifications from dentists
Examine models and impressions to assist with the design of dental products
Create accurate models of patients' mouths and teeth from the dentist's impressions or scans
Use Lab Equipment and Techniques:
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes
Pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatuses
Polish and shape appliances using hand tools or power tools
Use CAD/CAM technology for designing and manufacturing dental appliances
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with dentists and other dental lab technicians
Communicate with dentists to plan, design, and fabricate dental prostheses
Quality Control and Maintenance:
Test appliances for accuracy and fit on supplied impressions, scans and models
Inspect final products for quality and accuracy
Ensure a clean and safe work environment, following strict infection control and safety protocols
Available to work a minimum of three (3) days per week
Perform other duties as assigned