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

Technical Expertise (dental)

Waxing-up; Polishing; Plastering; Packing; Assembly

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail

Security and Safety Immunization records; Criminal record check

Work Setting Independently owned business

Area of Specialization Partial dentures; Full dentures

Additional Skills

Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory assistants

Experience Experience an asset

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English