Dental Lab Technician

Summary The Dental Laboratory Technician constructs porcelain or acrylic fixed or semi-fixed bridge restorations, full or removable partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, dental splints, and obturators when the construction of the appliance is complicated. The duties of this position require application of thorough technical knowledge of both normal and abnormal oral anatomy and dentition as these affect the design, fabrication, function, and esthetics of the dental prosthesis. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Works with specialists to develop the design of the appliance, personally fabricating, or overseeing the fabrication of the appliance, and resolving problems in its fabrication. Participates in in complex removable and fixed oral-maxillofacial appliance including, fixed, semi-fixed, or removable implant cases, partial and complete dentures when the severe nature of the dental abnormalities to be overcome require working to unusually close tolerances, resolving particularly difficult problems of retention, balance, reducing tension on natural teeth and tissue, and similar problems. Adapts existing guidelines in order to carry out duties to adapt to a variety of clinical circumstances. Analyzes the needs and product requirements to create designs meeting established quality standards, clinical parameters and patient expectations/satisfaction. Pours primary and final impressions; mounts casts on articulators; sets teeth for trial dentures/partials; polishes prosthesis following adjustment; repairs broken prostheses; adds teeth to prostheses; manages implant fabrication process. Fabricates custom trays, bite rims, fluoride trays, stints, transitional partials, wrought wire clasps. Performs quality assurance and inspections on prostheses fabricated by outside laboratories, including prescription compliance. Provides education, training and instruction to other clinic personnel. Utilizes special techniques such as re-contouring, re-glazing, and positioning teeth in unusual arrangements in order to meet function and esthetic. Collaborates with a Fellowship Trained Prosthodontist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and General Dentists to design and fabricate complex dental or intra-oral maxillofacial appliances. Constructs routine full and partial dentures, dental splints and obturators, model work for fixed prostheses and other laboratory products to support the treatment needs of staff dentists. Invests, packs, processes and finishes dentures/partials. Applies knowledge of the alignment of the upper and lower jaw bone, and the relationship of the tongue to the gums and the roof and floor of the mouth, in waxing full and partial dentures. Performs a variety of specialty laboratory procedures that require consideration of detailed aspects of each patient's dental anatomy. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Telework: This position is not suitable for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Dental Lab Technician/PD10698A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-03-02