Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry. We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. Our team is growing, and we are hiring a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX nSequence in Reno, NV for a CT Dental Lab Technician. Previous experience is not necessary; we offer paid, hands-on training!

The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and subject to change from time to time.

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!  

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist. Communicate effectively with adjacent department personnel Model work Pour impressions Filet bites trim and articulate models Guide Assembly Sort cases Quality check each piece for breakages, misprint or missing components Quality check surgical reports and compare to actual surgical guide Setting drill sleeves into guides Fitting guides and other printed pieces together for proper fit. Fitting simple guides to their respective casts for proper fit in patient’s mouth Depth Control Use surgical reports to quality check surgical guides and bone models Select proper drills and handles to take photos of them in the surgical guides Guide QC Inspect all printed components and their function/fit Ensure standards and protocols have been met for each case, using the Consultation Notes as a guide PMMA Fabrication Fitting and bonding Milled teeth Curing PMMA and Dentures Sculpt and define teeth/tissue anatomy Pumicing PMMA and dentures Analog Placement Cut implant analogs to proper length Adjust bone model to accept analog Place analogs into bone model thru the surgical guide, using the surgical report as a reference for implant mount selection Quality check analog placement Gaskets/Bites Fabrication Implant parts assembly Retrofitting PMMA bridge over implant parts Wax block out over bone model and temporary cylinders Cut block out straws Injecting silicone bite material to fabricate Gasket Injecting silicone bite material to fabricate Bite when needed Use surgical blade to trim Gasket and Bite down to proper size Smooth down pieces for surgical use Clean and polish all components of the case Denture Box Labeling Use Surgical reports as reference for choosing the amount of boxes needed Select respective labels to place on each of the components’ containers All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Detail oriented

Minimum Education and Experience Required:
• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• No experience required

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
• Small machinery
• Hand-pieces
• Chemicals

Physical Requirements:
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach.
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions.
• Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
• Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color.