Job Description

• Learns basic tooth morphology and anatomy. 
• Learns to fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations 
• Learns to read and interpret dental prescriptions. 
• Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use in fabricating dental restorations 
• Learns and practices restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances 
• Develops technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis 
• May learn basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal)
• Familiarizes self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
• Practices using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.)
• Documents learning by completing quizzes and worksheets. 
• Works under supervision of trainers, and asks for assistance and/or clarification regarding technical issues.
• Learns quality standard protocol, and steps taken to ensure compliance with protocol.
• Learns to recognize problem cases that need additional prep work.
• Learns to work independently and seek help if needed.