Dental Laboratory Technician Job at US Department of Veterans Affairs, Jackson, MS

  • US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Jackson, MS

Job Description

Job TitleDental services provided in the VA are unique in that the aging veteran population often has multiple diagnoses at one time and with traumas sustained during war is significantly more difficult and complex. Major duties include, but are not limited to:Collaborates with providers to design and fabricate complex dental or intra-oral appliances.Involved in complex removable and fixed oral-maxillofacial appliances including fixed, semi-fixed, or removable implant cases, the fabrication of completely guided implant surgical stents, 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.Advises in the design of unique prostheses for trauma and cancer patients where oral tissue is mutilated or missing and independently completes all laboratory procedures on these complex cases.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.Fabricates flexible complex partials such as Dura-Flex from start to finish. Including set-up, wax-up, processing, and finishing.Consults with patients concerning their complaints regarding the esthetics of any present prosthesis.Provides training to dental hygienists, dental assistants, volunteers, dental students and dental residents regarding the use of materials, equipment and techniques involved with dental laboratory duties.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Job Tags

Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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