Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Placed.au is looking for a full-time Dental Technician for our client in Melbourne, Victoria. This role is responsible for designing, fabricating, repairing, and customising a wide range of dental prostheses and appliances to support patient treatment, oral function, and aesthetics. The successful candidate will utilise traditional laboratory techniques alongside up-to-date CAD/CAM technology to produce high-quality dental restorations while maintaining strict quality assurance and infection control standards.
Job Description
Design, fabricate, customise, and repair a variety of dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, mouth guards, retainers, aligners, inlays, onlays, and implant-supported restorations.
Read and interpret laboratory prescriptions and technical instructions provided by dentists to ensure appliances are manufactured accurately and meet clinical requirements.
Examine dental impressions, digital scans, and study models to determine the appropriate design, materials, and fabrication techniques for each case.
Operate CAD/CAM systems to digitally scan, design, mill, and 3D print dental restorations and appliances with a high degree of accuracy.
Mix, prepare, and process dental materials including plaster, porcelain, acrylics, ceramics, resins, and other specialised laboratory materials.
Match tooth shades and characteristics using photographs, shade guides, and other reference materials to achieve natural-looking restorations.
Inspect completed dental appliances to ensure quality, accuracy, fit, function, and aesthetic standards are achieved prior to dispatch.
Perform alterations, adjustments, repairs, polishing, and finishing of dental appliances to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Maintain accurate laboratory records, production documentation, and quality assurance processes for all cases.




Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment while ensuring a clean, safe, and compliant working environment in accordance with infection control and workplace health and safety requirements.
Analyse technical issues, identify defects, and implement practical solutions to improve product quality, workflow efficiency, and laboratory processes.
Collaborate effectively with dentists, clinicians, and laboratory team members to ensure timely completion of cases and exceptional patient outcomes.
Qualifications / Attributes
Must hold a Diploma or higher qualification in Dental Technology, or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
Must possess at least three (3) years of relevant work experience as a Dental Technician.
Demonstrated experience in the fabrication, repair, and customisation of crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, implant restorations, mouth guards, retainers, aligners, and full-mouth rehabilitation cases.
Strong knowledge and practical experience in implant componentry and advanced restorative dental laboratory procedures.
Proficient in the use of CAD/CAM technology, including digital scanning, computer-aided design, milling, and 3D printing of dental restorations.
Thorough understanding of dental materials, colour matching techniques, occlusion, and aesthetic restorative principles.
Excellent knowledge of infection prevention, sterilisation procedures, laboratory quality assurance, and workplace health and safety requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality dental appliances.
Exceptional attention to detail, manual dexterity, and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with dentists, clinicians, and laboratory staff.
Salary Range $75,000 – $85,000 per annum excluding superannuation.
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📌 Dental Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 Placed Australia
📍 Melbourne