CAD-CAM Technician III

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. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX Thayer Dental Lab in Mechanicsburg, PA, for a CAD CAM III - Implants. 

The regular hours for this position are from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to 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.

• Preliminary:
  • Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique.
  • Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship.

• Implant:
  • Prepare for articulation.
  • Set bites.
  • Insert implant copings.
  • Soft tissue.
  • Cement screw retained cases.
  • Seat custom abutments in soft tissue model and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Order implant parts.
  • Prepare casework instruction sheets.

• 3shape:
  • Scan all abutment systems.
  • Model builder.
  • Design Abutments.
  • Design cement retained or screw retained crown/bridge restorations.
• Keep cases organized so that the flow of work stays on schedule.
• Clean work area daily.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB: 

• Communicate with Laboratory Manager and Production Manager on a daily basis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills and Abilities Required: 

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Excellent hand eye coordination.
• Display attention to detail.
• Time management skills required for production environment.
• Display problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.

Minimum Education and Experience Required: 

• Five to ten years related experience/training in preliminary, CAD/CAM, crown & bridge, and implant related dental laboratory production.
• CDT or equivalent preferred.
• PTC certification in SPA and SAA as a minimum standard.

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Hand-pieces.
• Steamers
• Accelerator
• Glue
• Sharp Tools.
• Bench Lathe.

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