registered dental technician (RDT)

Job summary

Design, modify, fabricate, finish, and polish dental devices, including dentures, orthodontic appliances, and metal frameworks. Prepare models and moulds, perform laboratory administration, and train or supervise technicians and students.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Commercial dental laboratory Independently owned business Responsibilities Tasks Design dental devices Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands Prepare plaster models and moulds Train other dental technicians Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory Mould wax over dentures set-up Finish metal framework of dentures Supervise students in training Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures Polish and buff dentures Experience and specialization Technical expertise (dental) Plastering Packing Waxing-up Casting Polishing Area of specialization Full dentures Partial dentures Orthodontic appliances Chrome castings Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Sitting Hand-eye co-ordination Personal suitability Client focus Flexibility Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Other Benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

Design, modify, fabricate, finish, and polish dental devices, including dentures, orthodontic appliances, and metal frameworks. Prepare models and moulds, perform laboratory administration, and train or supervise technicians and students.

Requirements

A degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry is listed as the education requirement. Experience is an asset; the role also calls for attention to detail, client focus, flexibility, and teamwork in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Benefits

• Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Vision Care Benefits • Free Parking

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dental Device Design
• Dental Device Modification
• Full Dentures
• Partial Dentures
• Orthodontic Appliances
• Plastering
• Packing
• Waxing-Up
• Casting
• Polishing
• Chrome Castings
• Dental Laboratory Administration
• Training Dental Technicians
• Student Supervision
• Attention to Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Trades
• Management & Leadership