Plaster Room Technician

To accurately receive, prepare, pour, trim, and manage dental impressions and models, ensuring high-quality work and smooth workflow between departments within the dental laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming dental impressions and prescriptions
• Inspect impressions for accuracy and report any issues to the relevant department
• Pour impressions using appropriate dental stone or plaster
• Trim, base, and label dental models to laboratory standards
• Articulate models when required
• Prepare models for Crown & Bridge, Prosthetics, Orthodontics, or CAD/CAM departments
• Verification of jigs, special trays, bite blocks
• Putty’s and Execlear
• Whitening trays, mouth guards, etc
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the plaster room
• Disinfect impressions and models according to infection control protocols
• Ensure correct identification and tracking of cases throughout the lab
• Manage plaster room materials and report low stock levels
• Dispose of waste materials safely and in line with lab procedures
• Adhere to laboratory quality standards, health & safety, and infection control policies
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and laboratory procedures
• Basic understanding of dental anatomy and materials (preferred)
• Good time management and ability to work to deadlines
• Team-oriented with good communication skills
• Ability to maintain a clean and organised work environment
• Lab tracer software skills

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dental laboratory or plaster room (preferred but not essential)
• Dental technology qualification or relevant training (advantageous)
• Willingness to learn and develop within the laboratory

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time
• Medical Practices

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