Entry-Level Dental Laboratory Technician – Plaster Bench & Denture Processor
Launch Your Career in Dental Laboratory Technology
Are you detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and enjoy working with your hands? We're looking for an enthusiastic Entry-Level Dental Laboratory Technician to join our growing dental laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a rewarding career creating high-quality removable prosthetics that help restore patients' smiles and confidence.
Whether you're beginning your dental laboratory career or have experience working at a plaster bench, we provide opportunities to develop your technical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Position Summary
The Dental Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting the fabrication of full and partial dentures by preparing dental models, pouring impressions, articulating cases, polishing dentures, and assisting with various laboratory production processes. This role requires excellent hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality dental prosthetics.
Key Responsibilities
- Pour dental impressions into plaster to create accurate working models.
- Trim and prepare plaster models for denture fabrication.
- Articulate cases according to laboratory specifications.
- Polish full and partial dentures to ensure a high-quality finish.
- Assist technicians with removable prosthetic production.
- Maintain organized workstations and laboratory equipment.
- Follow OSHA safety standards and infection control protocols.
- Cross-train in multiple laboratory departments to expand technical skills.
- Perform additional laboratory duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Mechanical aptitude and/or artistic ability.
- Ability to work efficiently with small, detailed components.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
- Willingness to learn multiple laboratory procedures through cross-training.
- Understanding of OSHA safety protocols.
Preferred
- 0–6 months of dental laboratory experience.
- Experience trimming and pouring denture models.
- Plaster bench experience.
- Experience working with removable prosthetics or dentures.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- Day shift during regular laboratory business hours
Why Join Our Team?
- Comprehensive on-the-job training
- Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends
- Career advancement opportunities within the dental laboratory
- Supportive team environment
- Learn specialized skills in removable prosthetics and denture fabrication
- Make a meaningful impact by helping create life-changing smiles for patients
Keywords
Entry-Level Dental Laboratory Technician • Dental Lab Processor • Dental Laboratory Assistant • Plaster Bench Technician • Dental Technician • Denture Technician • Removable Prosthetics • Dental Laboratory Jobs • Dental Lab Careers • Denture Processing • Dental Model Technician • Dental Laboratory Production • Dental Technician Career
Benefits
We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the training needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include, group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.
About Affordable Care
Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com).
