Dental Lab Additive Manufacturing Technician - Milwaukee VA Medical Center (Onsite)

$23 - $28/Yr

3D Systems - Rock Hill, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Rock Hill, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

3D Systems Healthcare is in search of a skilled Dental Laboratory Technician in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the fabrication of additive manufactured dental prosthesis. The Dental Laboratory Technician utilizes a thorough knowledge of oral anatomy, dental materials, and an advanced degree of knowledge, skills, and abilities in all phases of dental laboratory procedures. The incumbent participates in the digital design and fabrication of dentures, anatomical models, nightguards, custom trays, surgical guides, crowns, and general treatment plans. The job location for this position is onsite at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. Unfortunately, there is no option to work remotely or hybrid in this position. This is a Non-Exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD/CAM as the primary means of design and production of dental models, nightguards, dentures, custom tray, denture base, crown and bridge, hybrid dentures
• Fabricates appliances such as night guards, splints, stents, sleep apnea devices, and tooth position devices for orthodontic patients
• Fabricates restorations to the esthetic, functional, and anatomic requirements of dental prescriptions
• Waxes, invests, boils out, cures and de-flasks acrylic bases for partial and complete dentures
• Reproduces dentures with a high degree of precision and accuracy
• Removes excess acrylic from dentures, grinds and selects methods to simulate contours of natural tissue and polish to a natural high shine
• Bends wrought wire clasps and bars to conform to the case design outlined in the dental Rx
• Operates digital dentistry equipment such as lab scanners and 3D printers
• Orders and stocks required laboratory supplies
• Performs preventive maintenance on all laboratory equipment
• Follows standard operating procedures for all hospital and VA directives for HIPAA compliance, environmental and safety standards
• Assists in determination and maintenance of dental lab case due dates via digital management system (Teams)
• Communicates with dentists and the dental team to meet their standard of care
• Documents promptly for all patient-specific fabricated devices
• Performs post-processing for all additive manufacturing products produced in the lab.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated proficiency in a dental technician role
• Solid background in CAD or CAM applications within the dental field: digital denture design, crown and bridge design
• Proven expertise in specialized dental tech procedures
• Proficient use of dental laboratory materials (e.g., impression materials, plasters, stones, hydrocolloids, waxes, metals, acrylics, porcelain)
• Skilled operation of laboratory equipment (e.g., hand tools, dental lathes, engines, hand pieces, furnaces, casting machines, presses, flasks)
• Competent handling of precision instruments (e.g., articulators, surveyors, microanalyzers)
• Experienced in constructing various dental prosthetic appliances
• Familiarity with digital dental processes, including digital scanning and 3D printing methods
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality dental prosthetics
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with dentists and other dental professionals

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in dental lab technology or a related biotechnology profession is preferred but not required
• Experience in high-volume dental lab environment is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Generous paid parental and bereavement leave
• Hybrid work practices for better work/life balance
• Industry leading vacation practices
• Paid volunteer time
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Engaging employee recognition program
• Opportunities to grow and develop