Dental Technician

**Dental Technician**

**Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position**

**Salary Range: $72,000 - $75,000 per year**

**Workplace: 17 Patrick Street, Shop 1063, Blacktown, NSW 2148**

**About the Business**:
Westpoint Dental is a well-established general dental clinic located in Blacktown, dedicated to providing exceptional dental care. As a patient-driven, dentist-owned practice, we focus on delivering high-quality care without the constraints of large dental corporations. Our compassionate, professional staff strives to create a comfortable, stress-free environment for all patients, and we are now looking to expand our team to keep up with our growth.

We are seeking an experienced Dental Technician to join our onsite dental laboratory. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to a dynamic and growing dental team.

**Job Tasks and Responsibilities**:
As a Dental Technician at Westpoint Dental, you will be responsible for constructing and repairing dentures and other dental appliances. Specific duties include:
l Fabricating Whitening Trays & Splints

l Working with Milling Machines to create crowns and other prosthetics

l Construction of Full and Partial Dentures

l Waxing Up Aesthetic Cases for cosmetic dental procedures

l Collaborating with dental clinicians to ensure accuracy, functionality, and aesthetics of all dental devices

l Ensuring all appliances meet patient-specific needs and comply with Australian dental standards

l Maintaining the dental lab, ensuring equipment is functioning properly and sterilization protocols are followed

l Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and new dental technologies

l Participating in the continuous improvement of dental processes and patient care

**Minimum Requirements**

1. Qualification: Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or higher in Dental Technology or equivalent

2. Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a dental laboratory setting

3. Proven ability to fabricate dentures from start to finish, using all relevant tools and materials

4. Strong collaboration skills, working with dental technicians and clinicians to meet patient needs

5. Ability to adapt quickly to modern dental technologies and materials

6. Attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship

7. Full availability Monday to Friday

**Other Skills and Qualifications**

l Knowledge: Familiar with Australian dental codes and guidelines

l Workplace Health & Safety (WHS): Comply with WHS regulations and sterilization procedures

l Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high-quality service

l Ability to work harmoniously within a collaborative team environment

l Benefits

**Benefits**

l Competitive salary: $72,000 - $75,000 per year

l Employee discounts on dental services

l Employee mentoring and professional development program

l A supportive and collaborative work culture

l The chance to grow with an expanding, independent practice

**What we need you to bring to us**:
l Must have 1 year experiencing designing on EXOCAD software

l Artistic abilities in creating natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing dental prosthetics, especially in e.max and zirconia.

l Strong technical skills in fabricating dental restorations, including crowns and bridges (layered), veneers, and implant-retained prostheses (including full arch), from design to finishing.

l In-depth knowledge of dental materials, techniques, and laboratory procedures.

If you are a passionate and dedicated Dental Technician with the required qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you. Join our friendly, patient-centered team at West Point Dental and help us continue to provide outstanding care to our community.

**How to Apply**

Pay: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/03/2025