Full Gold / Crown & Bridge Technician
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage, based on experience
About the Laboratory:
A well-established, full-service dental laboratory is seeking an experienced Full Gold / Crown & Bridge Technician to join its growing Calgary team.
The laboratory is committed to precision, quality, innovation, and continuous professional development. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled technician who takes pride in traditional crown and bridge craftsmanship and has experience working with full-cast gold and implant-supported restorations.
About the Role:
The Full Gold / Crown & Bridge Technician will be responsible for producing high-quality full-cast gold restorations and supporting a variety of crown, bridge, and implant cases.
The ideal candidate has strong waxing and metal-finishing skills, a solid understanding of dental anatomy and occlusion, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with other technicians and supervisors.
Key Responsibilities:
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Fabricate full-cast gold crowns, bridges, and related restorations.
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Wax full-contour crowns and bridges with proper anatomy, margins, contacts, and occlusion.
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Finish, fit, contour, and polish gold and other metal restorations.
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Work on implant-supported crown and bridge cases.
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Seat and fit restorations accurately on dies, models, and implant components.
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Evaluate margins, contacts, occlusion, and overall case quality.
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Read and interpret dental prescriptions, models, and case instructions.
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Make adjustments and corrections to ensure restorations meet clinical specifications.
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Inspect completed restorations and maintain established quality-control standards.
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Collaborate with technicians and supervisors to support efficient case flow and on-time delivery.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
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Document production information and quality checks as required.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 5 years of dental laboratory experience preferred.
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Strong experience fabricating and finishing full-cast gold restorations.
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Crown and bridge waxing experience.
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Experience working with implant-supported restorations and implant components.
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Strong understanding of dental anatomy, margins, contacts, and occlusion.
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Ability to interpret dental prescriptions, models, and technical instructions.
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Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
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Ability to produce consistent, high-quality work with minimal supervision.
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Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
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Experience with additional crown and bridge materials or workflows is an asset.
Company Culture:
The laboratory offers a collaborative and professional environment where craftsmanship, accuracy, teamwork, and continuous learning are highly valued.
Team members work alongside experienced dental professionals who are committed to producing high-quality restorations and providing excellent service to dental practices and patients.
Compensation and Benefits:
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Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and technical abilities.
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Performance-based incentive opportunities.
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Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
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Paid vacation.
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Pension plan.
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Professional development and training opportunities.
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Stable, full-time employment.
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Access to advanced dental technology, equipment, and materials.
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Opportunities for professional growth.
