Glidewell Dental Careers

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.

• Basic dental training.
• Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
• Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

Glidewell is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.

Note to Current employees: Please apply through Employee Transfer Application to complete the transfer request form.