Assistant Dental Technician - Singapore - SingHealth Group

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National Dental Centre of Singapore Pte

Ltd
Assistant Dental Technician:

Job Category: Ancillary

Posting Date: 13 Feb 2024
Job Summary
Responsible for assisting Dental Technicians in the initial stages of laboratory procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific

Casts impressions using various types of gypsum stones or plaster of paris, according to the dentist's prescription, using the vibrator and vacuum mixer as appropriate. (CORE)
The impressions can be of alginate, zincoxide eugenol and rubber base materials.
Removes the stone casts from the impression.
Bases, trims and finishes the models if required.
Scans models using lab scanner to obtain virtual model
Records patient details on models and special trays
Records patient information and assist Dental Technician in administrative duties for external case dispatch.
Fabricates special trays for impression taking. These can be in shellac or acrylic.
Fabricates bite rims for the construction of bite blocks.

General

Responsible for the cleanliness of work area and plaster room.
Incharge of the maintenance of the plaster room especially the stock of materials used.
Maintains proper record of models and special trays completed.
Adhere to rules on safety, security and fire prevention.
Performs any other adhoc duties and tasks as and when assigned by Senior Dental Technician.

Education, Training and Experience
Completed Secondary 2 education with ability to read and write basic English. Some related experience preferred. Must be familiar with safety features of model trimmers, vacuum mixers and other related equipment.