Instructs undergraduate and post graduate students through personal demonstration in setting of teeth, proper construction of custom trays, occlusal rims, record bases, wax patterns, and other laboratory procedures. Uses a variety of hand tools and instruments such as adjustable and semi-adjustable articulators, high temperature porcelain furnaces, and conventional lathes. Instructs undergraduate and post graduate students through personal demonstration in waxing of single unit restoration, duralay coping, models for removable dies and investing of wax patterns. Ensures compliance with federal, state and university rules and regulations, including disease prevention and infection control. The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job.
Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Thorough knowledge of standard laboratory practices including safe operation of required tools and equipment. Thorough knowledge of dental porcelain systems and precious and non-precious metal systems. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the use and maintenance of dental laboratory tools and equipment. Ability to read, interpret, and work from specifications or prescriptions.