Position title

Dental technician - Pre Approved (NOC 32112)

Description

Dental technologists and technicians design, prepare and fabricate dentures and dental devices as prescribed by dentists and other specialists. They are employed in dental laboratories. Dental technologists and technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Responsibilities

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Dental technologists and technicians have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

Design, fabricate, modify or repair dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands, and implants
Ensure proper handling and control of hazardous materials, and adhere to laboratory infection control procedures as required.
May consult with dentists or other specialists on problematic dental cases
May train and supervise other dental technicians and dental laboratory assistants in fabricating dentures and other dental devices
May conduct research in the science, techniques and practice of dental technology
May perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Dental technologists and technicians are employed and some of their main characteristics:

Dental laboratories

Qualifications

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

Dental technologists and technicians are required to complete a college program in dental technology or four or more years of on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered dental technologist or technician.
Registration with a regulatory body is required for dental technologists and technicians in all provinces except in Manitoba and the territories.

Hiring organization

ArrowHead Recruitments & Consulting

Employment Type

Full-time

Beginning of employment

ASAP

Duration of employment

Permanent

Industry

Dental Clinic

Job Location

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada