Dental Lab Technician

This position is located in Dental Service at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, Michigan. The primary purpose of this position is to function as a fully qualified and experienced dental lab technician. His/her advice is sought on a regular basis by staff dentists, dental students and residents, and dental staff. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of the Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) include but are not limited to: Removable Dental Prosthetics Performs a variety of removable prosthodontic laboratory tasks required to fabricate, repair, or refit complete dentures, removable partial dentures, and other dental appliances. Pours quality diagnostic and final dental impressions using a variety of materials. Ensures dental casts are trimmed properly and are presentable to communicate care to patients. Articulates dental casts accurately using different bite records and record bases on simple and semi-adjustable articulators. Duplicates casts to reproduce detail and anatomy of original Fabricates stable bite rims and custom trays for edentulous and partially edentulous ridges. Sets denture teeth for complete denture and removable partial dentures to the occlusal relationship prescribed by the treating dentist Sets balanced denture occlusion, lingualized denture occlusion and Monoplane arrangements to the treating dentist's prescription. Waxes cases with abnormal anatomy, deficiencies of the residual ridges, and skeletal malocclusions. Processes and finishes complete and partial dentures to include complex cases: Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 41:5 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Dental Lab Technician/PD92424A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized