Dental Technician

**About us**

Our technicians work in a state-of-the-art dental lab equipped with heavy-duty Industrial grade milling machines, 3D printers and other latest technologies that enable us to keep the whole operation in-house and ensure flawless results.

The biggest advantage of joining our team is that we work with world-class clinicians side by side at The Sydney Implant Institute / Dental Lounge. This gives us an opportunity to share the vision and work towards our mutual destination for the best possible outcome for our patients.

Our principle is simple: 3 things.

" Uncompromising dedication, painstaking craftsmanship and empathy for patients. "

**About the position**

Your duties will include:

- Construct custom impression trays for the dental prosthetist or dentist to use;
- Build up wax replicas of part or all of the mouth and/or teeth on model;
- Replicate the jaw positions using models on articulating equipment;
- Form, cut or mould plastic, metal or ceramic materials to make appliances using casting, CAD/CAM and thermoforming equipment;
- Use direct vision or specialised equipment to record tooth shades;
- Arrange artificial teeth for full or partial dentures;
- Use manual skills to construct ceramic restorations;
- Design and construct fixed and removable acrylic and metal orthodontic appliances
- Polish and finish all work prior to being placed in the patient's mouth; and
- Reline, repair or modify full or partial dentures.

**About you**

Applicant requirements:

- Relevant AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma
- Experience in finishing monolithic restorations and CAD/CAM design.
- CAD/CAM software (Knowledge in ExoCAD/3shape or equivalent system is required)
- Able to check design and modify independently from single crowns to full mouth restorations (Assistance from Senior technician is available).
- Dexterity (minimum 5 years of experience with monolithic Zirconia is required)
- Finishing monolithic crowns from single crowns to full mouth restorations (Assistance from Senior technician is available).

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000

Job type: Full-time

**Salary**: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Double Bay, NSW 2028 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Double Bay, NSW 2028: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person