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Specialist Dental Technician Band 6 - NHSL ORAL HEALTH SERVICE
A Specialist Dental Technician is required to join the Crown and Bridge Section within the Dental Laboratory at the Edinburgh Dental Institute. You will be expected to provide a broad range of complex fixed prosthodontic restorations for clinical staff and postgraduate students.
You will demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity and be proficient in the production of a full range of fixed prosthesis including temporary restorations, implant crowns and bridges.
Experience in CAD/CAM and implant work would be desirable as is a good working knowledge and skills to produce full diagnostic wax ups, pinned models and articulations.
You should possess good communication and organisation skills and show a commitment to quality.
You must be qualified with BSc or equivalent qualification in Dental Technology plus post graduate qualification in Crown and Bridge Technology and be registered with the General Dental Council working in a hospital based laboratory would be beneficial.
Foe enquiries please contact Gregor Leggett, Laboratory Manager Tel 0131 536 3973 or Sharon Dale Higher Specialist Technician Tel 0131 536 4905.