Vernon Denture Clinic, Author at Vernon Denture Clinic

Vernon Denture Clinic is seeking an experienced Registered Denturist to fill a full-time (4 days per week) position. Reporting to the Owner, the Denturist is responsible for providing efficient, courteous, and professional direct-to-patient care in oral health services, assessing, diagnosing, designing, fabricating, and inserting complete and partial removable dentures. This position is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team working with patients, dental suppliers, dental receptionists, lab technicians, denturists, dentists, and dental specialists.

Job Description

• Denture setup, wax ups, and processing for partial and complete dentures
• Fabrication of custom trays and bite rims
• Repairs, relines, and rebases of partial and complete dentures
• Taking and pouring up impressions
• Building relationships with referring dentists

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered with a recognized Canadian College of Denturists
• 2+ years experience as a Registered Denturist
• Current license to practice in BC
• Evidence of continuing education and other forms of professional development are an asset

Lab Expectations

• Familiarity with Ivoclar/Ivocap and an excellent ability to work with this system
• Excellence in denture setup in wax for partial and complete dentures, including wax ups for try ins and finishes
• Ability to accurately mill in recently processed cases

Clinical Expectations

• Accurate patient assessments, examinations, and proper charting
• Accurate use of face bow and tracing devices
• Appropriate patient treatment planning and educating patients on their treatment planning options
• Taking impressions, registering bites, try-in procedures, and denture delivery
• Post-insert care commitments
• Experience with dentures over implants is an asset

Knowledge and Skills

• Positive attitude and ability to work as a team player
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personalities
• Ability to self-assess and report to superiors
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Self-starter, reliable, and organized
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact while respecting patient confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and work independently as needed
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated to learn and take directions

We offer a competitive wage, benefit package, and four-day work week (Monday to Thursday).

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resumé to admin@vernondentureclinic.com.

Vernon Denture Clinic is seeking an experienced Registered Dental Technician to fill a full-time (4 days per week) position. Reporting to the Owner and Denturist, the Technician is an essential member of the dental health-care team. The Technician will work to the prescription of the Denturist and is responsible for the construction of dental appliances and devices used to correct edentulism and improve the wellbeing of the patient. This position is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team working with patients, dental suppliers, other lab technicians, administrative staff, denturists, dentists, and dental specialists.

Responsibilities:

Technical

• Design, fabricate, modify, and repair removable oral/dental restorations (complete and partial dentures)
• Integrate general knowledge of dental laboratory procedures, physics, and chemistry principles associated with the fabrication of oral appliances and dental restorations
• Assess the characteristics and properties of dental materials associated with the fabrication of oral appliances and dental restorations and make decisions about their appropriate application in practice
• Assess the characteristics and operation of equipment and special instrumentation associated with the fabrication of oral appliances and dental restorations and make decisions about their appropriate application in practice
• Assess the fundamental elements of dental anatomy, dental physiology, dental morphology, and basic elements of oral pathological conditions and apply relevant knowledge to dental technology practice

Administration

• Ensure the efficient operation of the office
• Maintain patient database and appointment management system
• Manage schedule for denturist and lab staff
• Conduct appointment confirmation activities with patients
• Ensure all requested and required payments and insurance pre-authorizations are completed and notes on each transaction are added into the patient management database system
• Provide word processing/typing services for assigned personnel
• Communicate with team members and management to escalate concerns or problems to appropriate supervisor, in a timely manner

Health & Safety

• Practice current workplace health and safety standards, including dental laboratory asepsis, sterilization, and infection control

Organization

• Monitor inventory of lab supplies, including (but not limited to) teeth, plaster, stone, acrylic, putty, separator, etc.

Other

• Work collaboratively and effectively with all team members to ensure positive patient experiences
• Contribute to problem resolution, modification of processes, and special projects and/or program initiatives
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory and lab supplies

Qualifications:

• Dental Technology diploma plus two years of dental lab experience, or post-secondary Diploma plus relevant education and experience
• Familiarity with Ivoclar/Ivocap and an excellent ability to work with this system
• Proficiency in pouring models for edentulous and partially dentate cases
• Experience with fabrication of bite blocks and pin tracing devices
• Ability to mount cases on articulators, including with facebow transfers and pin tracing registrations
• Excellence in tooth set-up in wax for complete and partial dentures, including wax-ups for try in and finish
• Denture processing procedures including investment, boil-out, acrylic injection, trimming and polishing
• Ability to accurately mill-in recently processed cases
• Experience with dentures over implants
• Speed and accuracy with all levels of denture repairs
• Ability to successfully and quickly perform lab procedures for processed relines and dentures with soft liners
• Excellent manual dexterity and strong hand/eye coordination
• Positive attitude and ability to work as a team player
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact while respecting patient confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and work independently as needed
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations