Dental prosthesis maker

Education:
Expérience:

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tasks

Design dental devices
Fabricate and repair crowns, bridges or implants
Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands
Prepare plaster models and moulds
Maintain and order supplies
Supervise students in training
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
Polish and buff dentures
Work with minimal supervision
Computer-aided design (CAD)

Technical expertise (dental)

Plastering
Waxing-up
Polishing
Assembly

Area of specialization

Full dentures
Crowns and bridges
Ceramic or porcelain application

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Judgement
Team player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

Day

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Français
Heures de travail: 37.5 hours per week