Dental Technician; Prosthetics Department

Location:

London, UK

Vivo Dental Lab is looking for a skilled and motivated Dental Technician to join our Prosthetics Department. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing, innovative laboratory committed to producing high‑quality dental restorations.

• Manufacture, process, finish, repair, and modify dental prosthetic appliances.
• Construct and repair full dentures, partial dentures, implant‑retained dentures, immediate dentures, and other removable prostheses.
• Set teeth for try‑in and denture cases (TIAD) and carry out adjustments following clinician feedback.
• Manufacture and process Inserta cases.
• Produce temporary crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant restorations where required.
• Process acrylic dentures using established laboratory techniques.
• Finish, polish, characterise, and quality‑check restorations before dispatch.
• Operate laboratory equipment, including curing units, pressure pots, polishing equipment, milling units, 3D printers, furnaces, and other laboratory machinery.
• Assist with CAD/CAM workflows where appropriate.
• Read and interpret laboratory prescriptions and manufacture restorations to specification.
• Work closely with dentists, clinicians, and colleagues across the laboratory to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Follow laboratory SOPs, quality control procedures, and health & safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure work is completed within required turnaround times.
• Participate in training and continuous professional development.

• Experience in dental prosthetics.
• Good understanding of removable prosthetics and dental laboratory workflows.
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high‑quality standards.
• GDC registration (or eligibility to register) is desirable.

• Competitive salary (depending on experience).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Modern digital laboratory environment.
• Supportive and friendly team.
• Opportunity to work with advanced technologies and innovative workflows.