Job Opening: Dental Lab Ceramist at Smile Avenue Family Dentistry

Job Description

Smile Avenue Family Dentistry, a renowned provider of comprehensive dental care, is excited to announce the availability of a full-time position for a skilled Dental Lab Ceramist. This vital role is based in our state-of-the-art dental lab, located within the premises of our clinic. This position is not a remote job, requiring the successful candidate to be on-site to manage and execute all related tasks efficiently.

As a Dental Lab Ceramist at Smile Avenue Family Dentistry, you will be joining a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dental services with a patient-first approach. If you pride yourself on your craftsmanship and have a passion for creating highly aesthetic dental solutions, we encourage you to apply. This role demands a high level of precision and a thorough understanding of dental restoration processes, including working with zirconia and ceramic materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fabricate high-quality dental restorations, including crowns, bridges, and implant restorations, primarily from zirconia and ceramic materials.
• Collaborate closely with dentists and other clinical team members to ensure meticulous color matching and esthetic detailing of dental restorations.
• Utilize skills in staining, glazing, and contouring to enhance the esthetic and functional aspects of dental prosthetics.
• Adhere to prescribed timelines for dental restoration cases without compromising the quality and precision of the end products.
• Maintain high standards of lab cleanliness and organization to facilitate efficient workflow and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance processes to ensure that all restorations meet Smile Avenue Family Dentistry's rigorous standards.
• Continuously seek to update knowledge and skills related to the latest advancements in dental materials and lab techniques, including CAD/CAM technologies.
• Interact professionally with other staff members and contribute to a team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Dental Ceramist or Dental Lab Technician.
• Strong proficiency in fabricating zirconia and ceramic restorations such as crowns, bridges, and implant restorations.
• Demonstrated skill in staining, glazing, contouring, and esthetic characterization of dental prosthetics.
• Solid understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, and marginal integrity crucial for high-quality dental restorations.
• Ability to meet strict production timelines without compromising the quality of the outcomes.
• Experience working independently within a structured lab environment, adhering to procedural and safety protocols.
• Comfortable collaborating directly with dentists for shade matching and case adjustments to ensure patient satisfaction and restoration success.
• Familiarity with digital dentistry and CAD/CAM workflows is highly preferred, reflecting modern dental lab operations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and a dedication to craftsmanship and quality.
• Reliable attendance and strong accountability standards, ensuring consistent availability to meet lab needs.