Background

The Dental Laboratory Technologist designs, constructs, and repairs dental prostheses (e.g., crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances) based on prescriptions from the Dental Surgeon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabrication: Construct dental appliances using materials like acrylics, ceramics, and metals.
• Casting: Take impressions and fabricate models of the patient's teeth and gums.
• Repairs: Repair broken dentures, crowns, and orthodontic retainers.
• Customization: Ensure that the color, shape, and size of prosthetics match the patient's natural teeth.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products for defects, fit, and function before delivery to the dentist.
• Equipment: Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment (furnaces, casting machines).
• Inventory: Manage dental materials stock and order supplies.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Dental Technology.
• Registration with the Medical and Dental Council as a Dental Technologist.

Skills:

• Artistic eye and attention to fine details.
• Manual dexterity and precision.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy and occlusion.

General Requirements

Applicants should:

• a. Possess the required academic and professional qualifications for the respective position.
• b. Be registered with the relevant professional council or regulatory authority (where applicable).
• c. Hold a valid practicing license (where applicable).
• d. Hold a valid NIDA.
• e. Demonstrate good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• f. Be committed to providing high-quality and ethical healthcare services.

• Fabrication: Construct dental appliances using materials like acrylics, ceramics, and metals.
• Casting: Take impressions and fabricate models of the patient's teeth and gums.
• Repairs: Repair broken dentures, crowns, and orthodontic retainers.
• Customization: Ensure that the color, shape, and size of prosthetics match the patient's natural teeth.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products for defects, fit, and function before delivery to the dentist.
• Equipment: Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment (furnaces, casting machines).
• Inventory: Manage dental materials stock and order supplies.

• Artistic eye and attention to fine details.
• Manual dexterity and precision.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy and occlusion.
• Good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

• Diploma or Degree in Dental Technology.
• Registration with the Medical and Dental Council as a Dental Technologist.
• Possess the required academic and professional qualifications for the respective position.
• Be registered with the relevant professional council or regulatory authority (where applicable).
• Hold a valid practicing license (where applicable).
• Hold a valid NIDA.
• Be committed to providing high-quality and ethical healthcare services.