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Dental Laboratory Technician

Employer

Polar Dental Lab

Date Posted

November 03, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $25.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 20 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Part Time Leading to Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Nov 17, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

Polar Dental Lab

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

Commercial dental laboratory

Tasks

  • Design dental devices
  • Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands
  • Mould wax over dentures set-up
  • Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
  • Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
  • Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
  • Polish and buff dentures

Area of specialization

  • Full dentures
  • Partial dentures
  • Orthodontic appliances
  • Chrome castings

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you live near the job location?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Life insurance

Other benefits

Parking available


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Dental Laboratory Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Dental Technologists and Technicians
METHODICAL

Interest in analyzing prescriptions to make and repair dentures and other dental devices; may perform supervisory and administrative functions for dental laboratories

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to shape various substances into plates, clasps, bands, inlays, onlays, implants and bridgework; may train other dental technicians and dental laboratory bench workers

INNOVATIVE

Interest in designing, fabricating and fitting dentures and dental devices; may consult with dentists or other specialists on problematic dental cases

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Motor Coordination

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Manual Dexterity

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