Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
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Commercial dental laboratory
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Design dental devices
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Fabricate and repair crowns, bridges or implants
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Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands
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Prepare plaster models and moulds
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Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
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Mould wax over dentures set-up
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Finish metal framework of dentures
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Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
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Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
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Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
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Polish and buff dentures
Experience and specialization
Technical expertise (dental)
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Plastering
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Packing
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Waxing-up
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Casting
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Polishing
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Assembly
Area of specialization
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Full dentures
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Partial dentures
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Orthodontic appliances
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Crowns and bridges
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Ceramic or porcelain application
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Gold dies and goldwork
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Chrome castings
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.