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Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry. We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50+ labs throughout the country. Our team is growing, and we are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX Heumann in Topeka, KS for a Dental Laboratory Technician - Stain & Glaze.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions of the Position:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
• Locate the proper shade tab from the appropriate shade guide
• Set up for staining and glazing by preparing work area and working materials
• Place crown or bridge on a hemostat for easier handling
• Cover with a thin coat of liquid glaze
• Add the gingival-cervical color to the crown or bridge using the appropriate stains
• Create the illusion of separation between teeth on bridges
• Create a “framing effect” by using white or blue stain to brighten and enhance translucency
• Use lingual staining techniques to accentuate the framing effect
• Create the cementum-enamel junction using the correct technique
• Create the incisal characterization using the correct technique to create the desired effect on anteriors and occlusal characterization on posteriors
• Check the crown or bridge with the shade tab to be sure the colors are correct
• Fire the crown or bridge at the correct temperature for the appropriate amount of time
• Check the crown or bridge again to be sure the color does not need correction
• Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time
• Apply glaze to the crown or bridge and use a clean brush to remove any excess inside the abutments or the crown
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to distinguish different colors

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• No experience required

 Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Ovens

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

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