Laboratory Assistants Specific Skills

Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays; Prepare plaster models and moulds; Polish and buff dentures; Mould wax over dentures set-up; Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures

Dental Technologists and Technicians Specific Skills Design, fabricate or repair dental devices

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Judgement

Technical Expertise (dental)

Waxing-up; Polishing; Plastering; Packing; Assembly

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Security and Safety Immunization records; Criminal record check

Area of Specialization Partial dentures; Full dentures

Additional Skills

Maintain and order supplies; Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory

Experience Experience an asset

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English