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), 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.
• Develops technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis.
• May learn basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
• Familiarizes self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
• Practices using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
• Documents learning by completing quizzes and worksheets.
• Works under supervision of trainers, and learns to work independently and seek assistance and/or clarification regarding technical issues when needed.
• Learns quality standard protocol, and steps taken to ensure compliance with protocol.
• Learns to recognize problem cases that need additional prep work.

Education and Experience:

• No previous experience required.
• Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
• Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.