DENTAL LAB ASSISTANT (Trainee)

TRAINEE DENTAL LAB ASSISTANT EH21 7AG

All interested applicants must email:

FAO: Denise McCarter

musselburgh@scottishorthodontics.com

*ABOUT SCOTTISH ORTHODONTICS*

Scottish Orthodontics is a long established reputable Orthodontics provider across Edinburgh. Our teams ensure the highest quality of service for Private and NHS patients using the latest techniques.

We have our own dedicated in\-house team of qualified lab technicians and lab assistants, who provide an excellent service to the clinicians and patients.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dental Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role involves supporting the dental technicians in creating high\-quality dental orthodontic appliances. *No previous experience is required, however an interest in the dental sector is helpful*. All training will be provided by the qualified technicians. We also offer the opportunity for an assistant to train to become a qualified dental technician, after one year of service and also depending upon competency.

About the Role

As a Dental Laboratory Assistant, you will be instrumental in the production of orthodontic appliances under supervision of the dental lab technician.

Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks, from traditional techniques to cutting\-edge technologies. All training will be provided on site.

The ideal candidate will have had some experience of working in a dental lab, but this is not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Traditional Laboratory Techniques: Preparing dental impressions for casting, pouring and trimming dental models, cleaning and sterilising dental lab equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.


• Digital 3D Printing : Our labs are equipped with 3D printers for creating dental impressions. We currently use software for creating the images for print. An interest in this area would be strongly essential.


• Team Support: Assisting dental technicians with various tasks, such as packing and unpacking dental materials, and contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

The successful candidate will possess a strong combination of manual dexterity skills and a keen eye for detail. They will be a team player with excellent communication and time management abilities. The candidate must have a creative flair, and enjoys working with thier hands in a practical role.

Essential Skills:

• *Proficiency in using computers and basic IT applications*


• *Use of 3D printers and understanding 3D printing*


• *Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail*


• Ability to follow instructions accurately and consistently


• Excellent time management and organisational skills


• A positive and collaborative attitude


• Ability to handle queries over the phone and via email

• Experience in 3D printing


• Dental background or knowledge of dental terminology (not essential)


• Some lab assistant experience (not essential)


• A creative , arts or crafts background would lend it self well for this role

The hourly rate is dependent upon experience.

Starting at £25,500 negotiable depending upon experience.

Hours of Work:

Full time , 38 hours per week.

Holiday: 28 days per year (inc of statutory bank holidays)

VACCINATIONS

You will be required to have the essential vaccinations to handle all items within a lab. This will be discussed with the selected candidate.

If you are interested, please email Denise on musselburgh@scottishorthodontics.com

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: From £25,500\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

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