Dental Laboratory Assistant

Dental Laboratory Assistant

Reports to: Lab Manager 

About Second Nature: 

We are “Specialists” … For over 25 years, Second Nature Dental Innovations has been providing exceptional laboratory service for our clientele. The reason that we have been able to achieve this is our vision.” We specialize in all fixed restorations”. By specializing we have been able to hone our areas of expertise faster and further than those who have not. 

Second Nature Dental Innovations serves Dentists throughout Canada including Toronto, Sudbury, Windsor, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver. 

Description: 

• Prepare plaster models and moulds from dental impressions
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Mould wax over denture set-up to form full contours of artificial gums
• Finish metal framework of dentures and polish and buff dentures to obtain natural finish
• Zirconia recovery
• Zirconia pre-stain
• Wire bender for basic appliances
• Teeth set-up (excluding final waxing or festooning)

Requirement: 

• CDT/RDT license preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of wire bending experience
• Strong knowledge of orthodontic appliances and their functionality
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions
• Must be independent and self-sufficient
• Able to keep up with a fast-paced operation
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Excellent time management andattention to detail
• Comfortable working unsupervised