Dental Digital Lab Technician

Since 1896 the School of Dental Medicine has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners in our region and across the country. Each day the School's faculty and staff contribute to its mission to advance the future of dental medicine through teaching, research and service. In addition to being a great place to work the University offers robust benefits including: *11 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days * Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year * Paid Parental Leave * Education benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner * Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD Insurance plans * A robust retirement savings plan option. Including 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement * Free PAT bus pass. * Free University shuttle service throughout the campus.

Fabricates dentures, dental restorations, and dental framework using digital scanning technology. Works with digital files, 3D printed models, and dental design software. Maintains equipment and supplies.

To teach and assist 3rd and 4th year students with their clinical cases they are required to finish before graduating. The lab technicians guide the students in all aspects of Removable Prosthodontics lab work. Able to teach residents proper techniques of higher level laboratory procedures a Prosthodontist should know.

Must have the ability or willing to learn the digital side of Prosthodontic dentistry. The applicant should be computer savvy and able to work with the IT department to implement new technology to the Dental School.

- Fabricating dental and maxillofacial prosthesis
- Operating and maintaining CAD/CAM systems, 3D printers, and other digital dental equipment.
- Collaborating with residents to design and produce customized dental solutions.
- Ensuring the quality and accuracy of all dental prosthetic devices.
- Training and mentoring junior technicians and residents in both conventional and digital dentistry

May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.

May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.

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