Dental Lab Technician

Apple 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 cases

Pour up models

Trim models

Mount jobs for set-ups – new baseplates as needed

Baseplates, bite rims, and custom trays

Duplicating models

Setting up and waxing up cases

Processing and finishing

Repairs and relines

Maintaining stock of and ordering teeth

Why 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 required

Dental lab experience preferred, but not required

Effective oral and written communication skills required

Successful clearance of general and DHS background checks required

Additional Expectations The passion to fully embrace and embody Apple Tree Dental’s mission, vision and values

Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling and applications

Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols

Ability to work independently and be flexible in completing cases to dentist specifications

Physical 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.