• Dental Laboratory Technician (Part-Time)

    Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (Queens, NY)


    + 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