Assistant Dental Technician

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting Dental Technicians in the initial stages of laboratory procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific

• Casts impressions using various types of gypsum stones or plaster of paris, according to the dentist's prescription, using the vibrator and vacuum mixer as appropriate. (CORE)
• The impressions can be of alginate, zinc-oxide eugenol and rubber base materials.
• Removes the stone casts from the impression.
• Bases, trims and finishes the models if required.
• Scans models using lab scanner to obtain virtual model
• Records patient details on models and special trays
• Records patient information and assist Dental Technician in administrative duties for external case dispatch. 
• Fabricates special trays for impression taking. These can be in shellac or acrylic.
• Fabricates bite rims for the construction of bite blocks.

General

• Responsible for the cleanliness of work area and plaster room.
• In-charge of the maintenance of the plaster room especially the stock of materials used.
• Maintains proper record of models and special trays completed.
• Adhere to rules on safety, security and fire prevention.
• Performs any other ad-hoc duties and tasks as and when assigned by Senior Dental Technician.

Education, Training and Experience

Completed Secondary 2 education with ability to read and write basic English. Some related experience preferred. Must be familiar with safety features of model trimmers, vacuum mixers and other related equipment.