Gold - Crown and Bridge Technician

Full Gold / Crown & Bridge Technician

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site

Compensation: Competitive hourly wage, based on experience

About the Laboratory:

A well-established, full-service dental laboratory is seeking an experienced Full Gold / Crown & Bridge Technician to join its growing Calgary team.

The laboratory is committed to precision, quality, innovation, and continuous professional development. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled technician who takes pride in traditional crown and bridge craftsmanship and has experience working with full-cast gold and implant-supported restorations.

About the Role:

The Full Gold / Crown & Bridge Technician will be responsible for producing high-quality full-cast gold restorations and supporting a variety of crown, bridge, and implant cases.

The ideal candidate has strong waxing and metal-finishing skills, a solid understanding of dental anatomy and occlusion, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with other technicians and supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabricate full-cast gold crowns, bridges, and related restorations.
• Wax full-contour crowns and bridges with proper anatomy, margins, contacts, and occlusion.
• Finish, fit, contour, and polish gold and other metal restorations.
• Work on implant-supported crown and bridge cases.
• Seat and fit restorations accurately on dies, models, and implant components.
• Evaluate margins, contacts, occlusion, and overall case quality.
• Read and interpret dental prescriptions, models, and case instructions.
• Make adjustments and corrections to ensure restorations meet clinical specifications.
• Inspect completed restorations and maintain established quality-control standards.
• Collaborate with technicians and supervisors to support efficient case flow and on-time delivery.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Document production information and quality checks as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of dental laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong experience fabricating and finishing full-cast gold restorations.
• Crown and bridge waxing experience.
• Experience working with implant-supported restorations and implant components.
• Strong understanding of dental anatomy, margins, contacts, and occlusion.
• Ability to interpret dental prescriptions, models, and technical instructions.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with additional crown and bridge materials or workflows is an asset.

Company Culture:

The laboratory offers a collaborative and professional environment where craftsmanship, accuracy, teamwork, and continuous learning are highly valued.

Team members work alongside experienced dental professionals who are committed to producing high-quality restorations and providing excellent service to dental practices and patients.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and technical abilities.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Pension plan.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Stable, full-time employment.
• Access to advanced dental technology, equipment, and materials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.