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Dental Lab TechnicianApple Tree Dental is a nationally recognized, innovative non-profit group practice committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality dental care to patients of all ages and abilities. We serve communities both at our Centers for Dental Health and through mobile and on-site services in long-term care and assisted living facilities, Head Start centers, group homes, and schools.As an integral part of our dental staff, you will be responsible for completing all the phases in making dentures.Key Responsibilities:Sterilize incoming casesPour up modelsTrim modelsMount jobs for set-ups – new baseplates as neededBaseplates, bite rims, and custom traysDuplicating modelsSetting up and waxing up casesProcessing and finishingRepairs and relinesMaintaining stock of and ordering teethWhy Join Us?Meaningful Work – Make a difference in a mission-driven, patient-centered practice.Professional Growth – Gain valuable experience in a supportive team environment.Inclusive Workplace – Work in a welcoming setting where all contributions are valued.Requirements:High school diploma or GED requiredDental lab experience preferred, but not requiredEffective oral and written communication skills requiredSuccessful clearance of general and DHS background checks requiredAdditional Expectations:The passion to fully embrace and embody Apple Tree Dental's mission, vision and valuesKnowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling and applicationsAbility to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocolsAbility to work independently and be flexible in completing cases to dentist specificationsPhysical Demands:Prolonged sitting or standing may be required.Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination normally associated with dental lab work will be performed on a repetitive basis.The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required.Frequent exposure to dust, chemicals or fumes within a confined laboratory environment may routinely be encountered.$19 - $23 an hour

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