Dental technician
The dental technician is responsible for modifying and fabricating dental devices including dentures, orthodontic appliances, and crowns. They also handle laboratory administrative functions and maintain necessary supplies.
- On-site
- Yellowknife, NT
- Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Apply by Sep 25, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Education: Expérience: Education College/CEGEP Tasks Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory Maintain and order supplies Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures Polish and buff dentures Technical expertise (dental) Plastering Packing Waxing-up Casting Polishing Assembly Area of specialization Full dentures Partial dentures Orthodontic appliances Crowns and bridges Ceramic or porcelain application Gold dies and goldwork Chrome castings Experience 2 years to less than 3 years Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
What you’ll do
The dental technician is responsible for modifying and fabricating dental devices including dentures, orthodontic appliances, and crowns. They also handle laboratory administrative functions and maintain necessary supplies.
Requirements
Candidates must have a college or CEGEP education and between 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Technical expertise in dental casting, polishing, and ceramic application is required.
Other relevant skills
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- Dental Device Modification
- Plastering
- Packing
- Waxing-up
- Casting
- Polishing
- Assembly
- Full Dentures
- Partial Dentures
- Orthodontic Appliances
- Crowns and Bridges
- Ceramic Application
- Porcelain Application
- Goldwork
- Chrome Castings
- Laboratory Administration
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 25, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
