Dental Lab Tech

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a Dental Laboratory Technician as full-time staff for a new dental school in Joplin, Missouri. The College will serve patients across the lifespan in the four-state region, expanding access to dental care in this underserved rural area. The incumbent must be a motivated and engaged individual who is excited to help build an innovative and dynamic dental education program, educating the next generation of dentists.

The candidate should have a strong desire to support faculty, staff and students and must demonstrate the ability to contribute to and participate in a humanistic environment of learning and discovery.

• Design, fabricate, and repair removable and fixed dental prostheses, including but not limited to full and partial dentures, crowns and bridges, mouth guards, orthodontic and other dental appliances.
• Assist clinical and preclinical faculty in student education.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), prescriptions, and instructions.
• Adhere to lab processes and procedures and industry standards.
• Keep detailed records, forms, logs and reports to document actions.
• Work with the Director of Simulation and the Dental Assistant Coordinator to maintain supply inventories and keep equipment in operating condition.
• Study, evaluate and redesign laboratory processes to improve quality of care.
• Stay up-to-date on advancements in the field of dental laboratory technician knowledge through continuing education, reading professional publications, talking with peers and networking with professional groups and forums.
• Manage supply inventories, perform routine equipment maintenance and facilitate repairs in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Operations, Director of Simulation, and the Dental Assistant Coordinator.
• Document workflow processes and adhere to industry regulations and safety standards.
• Exhibit the ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty, students, and staff.
• Demonstrate time‑management, organization, and prioritization skills.

• Education at the high school diploma or equivalent level; completion of an accredited dental laboratory technology program preferred.
• Minimum of two years of working experience in a commercial or academic dental lab.
• Technical knowledge of dental procedures, prescriptions and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge with common computer‑aided design (CAD) and computer‑aided manufacturing (CAM) acquisition, design and fabrication software such as ExoCAD, Planmeca and various nesting software.
• Advanced knowledge of common acquisition and design workflows.
• Ability to conduct tests and inspect products for quality and performance.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and precision.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Communication and collaboration abilities.
• Organizational and time‑management skills.
• Reading comprehension and critical thinking abilities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

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