Dental Ceramist

Job Details
Position: Dental Ceramist

Wage: $36.00 ~ $38.46 hourly (to be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per Week

Position Summary;

We are seeking a Dental Ceramist with 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a skilled dental laboratory professional specializing in the fabrication and finalization of aesthetic ceramic restorations. The Dental Ceramist is responsible for transforming ceramic frameworks and milled restorations into natural-looking dental prostheses through precise ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, finishing, and surface characterization.

If the individual is not yet registered with the College of Dental Technologist of Alberta (CDTA), they will work under the direct supervision of a regulated member who is authorized to practise as a Dental Technician.

Job duties:

1. Review dental prescriptions, case specifications, impressions, digital scans, and related instructions to determine the requirements for each ceramic restoration.

2. Fabricate and finish ceramic restorations, including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, and implant-supported restorations, according to prescribed case specifications and laboratory standards.

3. Apply and layer ceramic or porcelain materials using appropriate techniques to achieve the required morphology, contour, shade, translucency, and natural appearance.

4. Assess tooth anatomy, proportions, surface characteristics, and occlusal relationships when shaping and contouring ceramic restorations in accordance with the case specifications.

5. Perform staining, glazing, firing, finishing, and polishing procedures in accordance with material specifications and the requirements of each case.

6. Operate and monitor furnaces, ceramic-processing equipment, and other laboratory tools required for ceramic restoration and finishing.

7. Inspect completed restorations for shade accuracy, contour, surface quality, margins, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with applicable laboratory quality requirements.

8. Identify defects or discrepancies in ceramic restorations, make appropriate corrections within the worker's authorized scope of practice, and communicate case-related concerns to relevant laboratory personnel.

9. Maintain ceramic equipment, tools, and materials; follow laboratory safety procedures; and document quality-control issues in accordance with established procedures.

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time

Work Location: #205-7136 11St. NE Calgary, AB T2E 4Y9

Requirements

• College-level diploma or certificate, with completion of a college program in dental technology or equivalent work experience

• At least 3 years of practical work experience in dental laboratory technology, with hands-on experience in ceramic restoration and finishing.

Language : English

How to Apply:

• by eMail :

• by Mail: #205-7136 11St. NE Calgary, AB T2E 4Y9