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WorkSource Oregon Skilled Denture Technician-Level II + in Corvallis, Oregon
We are searching for a Level II or higher denture technician. REQUIREMENTS 2+ years of experience as a denture technician. SUMMARY Our Removables Dental Technicians create custom removable dental prosthetics including dentures, partials, and mouthguards that restore patient smiles and enhance their oral and total health. They follow provider prescriptions and preferences to fabricate functional and aesthetically pleasing dental restorations. RESPONSIBILITIES Trainee \' *Demonstrates understanding of dental terms, basic dental anatomy, and theory of occlusion and function. \' *Reads and interprets dental prosthetic prescriptions and preferences. \' *Accurately identifies landmarks on casts and fabricates bite blocks and custom trays. \' *Pours impressions of patient\'s mouth. \' *Trims bite and mounts models in proper occlusion on an articulator. \' *Mixes and processes acrylic powder and monomer; hand-packs dentures. \' Other duties, as assigned. Level I \' *Successfully performs all responsibilities of lower levels. \' *Contours wire clasps for proper retention and aesthetics. \' *Grinds and polishes acrylic to create proper support and aesthetics. \' Other duties, as assigned. Level II \' *Successfully performs all responsibilities of lower levels. \' *Demonstrates a practical understanding of occlusion and function. \' *Properly sets dentures according to an occlusal scheme, as identified by the Team Leader. \' *Sets teeth in partially edentulous arch. \' *Performs basic tissue contouring. \' *Proficient in at least one specialty. \' Other duties, as assigned. Level III \' *Successfully performs all responsibilities of lower levels. \' *Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of occlusion and function of the mouth. \' *Able to explain which occlusal scheme applies to the case and independently sets dentures according to the correct scheme. \' *Sets teeth in edentulous arch for aesthetics and function. \' *Demonstrates comprehensive understanding/ability to contour wax/acrylic to look like natural dentition. \' Other duties, as assigned. Level IV \' *Successfully completes all responsibilities of lower levels. \' *Proficient in all specialties. \' *Coordinates the workflow of the department to ensure the timely processing of cases. \' *Receives incoming notifications from department team members who will be absent. \' *Serves as subject matter expert and trains department team members. \' *Provides internal and external technical support to customers and coworkers. \' Other duties, as assigned. *Denotes essential job functions that must be performed either with or without reasonable accommodations under the ADA. SPECIALTIES \' Teeth Setting: *Sets teeth in fully edentulous arches. \' Fixed Dentures: *Creates fixed/implant dentures, including surgical plan, telephone customer support, and final product delivery. *Denotes essential job functions that must be performed either with or without reasonable accommodations under the ADA.