Dental Tech Trainee (Machine Operator -SLM) (Monday-Friday 2PM-11PM)
RDC - Riverside, CA
Employment Type : Full-Time
Riverside Dental Ceramics is the industry leader in dental technology due to our agility, speed, and cutting edge technology. We work in a fast-paced and highly sought-after employee-friendly work environment. Behind all of this success is an amazing group of people who are passionate about bringing innovation to the marketplace, while providing quality and affordability to better the lives of people all over the world. If you share in our passion for teamwork and a vision for excellence, let's talk about a rewarding career at Riverside Dental Ceramics!
In addition are the following generous employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, company-paid life insurance, additional onsite dental services, vacation, holiday, and sick time, internet cafes, employee lounges with big screen TVs, game tables, fun company sponsored events, a diverse work environment with multiple nationalities represented, and much more!Dental Technician Trainee ~ Learn basic terminology, techniques, processes, and procedures used in fabricating fixed and removable dental prosthesis to maintain and improve patients’ oral health according to Dentists’ prescription.
Working Shift: Monday through Friday 2:00PM-11:00PM
Training Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Training Pay Rate: $16.00/hour
Essential Functions:
- Learns basic tooth morphology and anatomy.
- Learns to fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations.
- Learns to read and interpret dental prescriptions.
- Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use in fabricating dental restorations.
- Learns and practices restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
- Familiarizes self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnances, etc.).
- Practices using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnances, etc.).
- Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations.
- Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
- Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist.
- Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit.
- Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create natural look.
- Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by efficiently completing plaster casting, die trimming, sandblasting, and CAD/CAM techniques.