Dental Technician - Ceramist

Frontier Dental Laboratories, Inc.
El Dorado Hills, CA, US
Full-time
We are sorry. The job offer you are looking for is no longer available.

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

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.

Requirements :

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?
  • 30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Los Rios Community College District
Folsom, California

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching courses in all levels of CE -Medical Laboratory Technician offered at the college in:. A valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. Copy of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. ...

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central
Roseville, California

Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II. ...

Air Liquide
CA, United States

The selected candidate will be part of the Water Lab at our Fremont, CA lab in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, home of Silicon Valley. The Laboratory Technician III will work in an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic environment and be part of an enthusiastic team passionate about providing qu...

AMN Healthcare
California

AMN Strike Staffing is recruiting for a potential strike in CA for Allied and LPN Healthcare Professionals.AMN Strike Staffing pays for hotel, airfare or mileage reimbursement and daily per diems.COVID vaccination or medical/religious exemptions approved by AMN.AMN Healthcare is the largest healthca...

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
CA, US

Instrument Technician performs specialized technical duties, assists in the care and preparation of both inpatients and outpatients in accordance with individual needs, physician orders, Hospital policy and standards of patient care. Instrument Technician or possess equivalent experience as determin...

Victor Valley College
CA, US

This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time, substitute, temporary, or hourly assignments on an as needed basis.Departments or Divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file, as needed, to fill temporary assignments.Applicants will remain in the pool for at lea...

Lucid Motors
CA, United States

We are currently seeking a Lead Engineering Lab Technician. This position requires an experienced professional with a background in low voltage and electrical engineering lab support. Ensure the efficient operation of the lab, including inventory management, procurement, shipment, ordering, equipmen...

Glanbia
CA

Statut : Permanent, temps plein.Relevant du Superviseur R&D - échantillons, le rôle du préposé aux échantillons est de :.Effectuer des atomisations pour le R&D;.Effectuer la fabrication des arômes alimentaires en suivant les recettes selon les normes et procédures;.Faire l'emballage et l'étiquetage ...

Randstad
Rocklin, California

FDA, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System. This role will work alongside a dynamic team of research and development scientists to assist product development by performing laboratory tests (I. Performs laborat...

Intelliswift Software
CA, United States

Title: Electro Mechanical Lab Technician. Looking for a lab technician with a mechanical background related to consumer electronics in a hardware R&D environment. This lab tech will manage mechanically focused hardware labs, work with our internal mechanical engineering team, and drive responsibilit...