Denture Technician

Join Our Team as a Level II (or Higher) Denture Technician!

Hourly Pay: $19.20 - $27.78 (Levels II-III)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM (plus occasional OT depending on workload)

About the Opportunity:
Are you a skilled denture technician looking to take your craft to the next level? At O’Brien Dental Lab, we’re seeking a talented Level II (or higher) denture technician who’s passionate about creating custom removable dental prosthetics that transform smiles and improve lives.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, growth-driven environment, we’d love to meet you!

 What We’re Looking For:

• Practical experience as a denture technician.
• Ability to perform at Level II or higher (see details below).
• Pay based on skill determined by bench testing.

 Why O’Brien Dental Lab?
At O’Brien Dental Lab, we’re proud to be guided by our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Customer Experience, and Progression. We recognize and celebrate hard work, and your contributions will directly impact the smiles and confidence of our customers.

Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you’ll thrive, we can’t wait to hear from you! Apply now to bring your talent to a team that values what you do.

Learn more about us at www.obriendentallab.com.

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Trainee

• *Demonstrates understanding of dental terms, basic dental anatomy, and theory of occlusion and function.
• *Reads and interprets dental prosthetic prescriptions and preferences.
• *Accurately identifies landmarks on casts and fabricates bite blocks and custom trays.
• *Pours impressions of patient’s mouth.
• *Trims bite and mounts models in proper occlusion on an articulator.
• *Mixes and processes acrylic powder and monomer; hand-packs dentures.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Level I

• *Successfully performs all responsibilities of lower levels.
• *Contours wire clasps for proper retention and aesthetics.
• *Grinds and polishes acrylic to create proper support and aesthetics.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Level II

• *Successfully performs all responsibilities of lower levels.
• *Demonstrates a practical understanding of occlusion and function.
• *Properly sets dentures according to an occlusal scheme, as identified by the Team Leader.
• *Sets teeth in partially edentulous arch.
• *Performs basic tissue contouring.
• *Proficient in at least one specialty.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Level III

• *Successfully performs all responsibilities of lower levels.
• *Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of occlusion and function of the mouth.
• *Able to explain which occlusal scheme applies to the case and independently sets dentures according to the correct scheme.
• *Sets teeth in edentulous arch for aesthetics and function.
• *Demonstrates comprehensive understanding/ability to contour wax/acrylic to look like natural dentition.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Level IV

• *Successfully completes all responsibilities of lower levels.
• *Proficient in all specialties.
• *Coordinates the workflow of the department to ensure the timely processing of cases.
• *Receives incoming notifications from department team members who will be absent.
• *Serves as subject matter expert and trains department team members.
• *Provides internal and external technical support to customers and coworkers.
• Other duties, as assigned.

*Denotes essential job functions that must be performed either with or without reasonable accommodations under the ADA.

SPECIALTIES

• Teeth Setting: *Sets teeth in fully edentulous arches.
• Fixed Dentures: *Creates fixed/implant dentures, including surgical plan, telephone customer support, and final product delivery.

*Denotes essential job functions that must be performed either with or without reasonable accommodations under the ADA.

COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies:

• Integrity: Does the right thing, even when it's hard. Communicates and completes work with honesty, accountability, and maintains confidentiality.
• Teamwork: Puts success and care of the team over personal accomplishments, desires, or convenience.
• Excellence: Focuses on producing quality work, applying precision and attention to detail to produce work that meets or exceeds standards.
• Customer Experience: Builds relationships with customers/coworkers and supports them with technical and service excellence.
• Progression: Innovates, learns, and grows individually and as part of a team.

Position Competencies (Level IV):

• Communication: Listens to and conveys ideas effectively and in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing, while adapting communication style to the audience.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Lathe, model trimmer, rotary hand piece, Bunsen burner, razor knife, boil out tank, stone vibrator, hot iron, light cure machine, pressure pot, loupes, computer tablet.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational coursework in dental lab technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a temperature controlled environment. Continuous exposure to dust and noise. Occasional skin exposure to acrylics and to acrylic odor.
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Continuously use arms, wrists, and hands to grasp/squeeze tools and frequently use foot to operate a foot control.
• Continuously perform sedentary work at a workstation.
• Occasionally stand and intermittently walk across level surfaces.
• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds; intermittently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally bend, twist, and walk on level surfaces.

Candidates will be required to complete a formal application at https://obriendentallab.aidaform.com/application.