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Prosthetics Dental Technician (Part-Time, 3 days)

 

About us
We’re a growing, family-run private dental laboratory with a focus on natural aesthetics and exceptional patient outcomes. Our workflow is hybrid, combining the best of digital and analogue approaches. We only use first-class materials to make our work, our priority being to produce smaller numbers of high-quality products over large quantities.

This is a friendly, collaborative place where your creativity and craftsmanship are genuinely valued. If you care about excellence, then this may be the place for you.

 

The role

Our priority is to employ a strong candidate. Ideally, we are looking to employ an experienced Prosthetics Dental Technician to join us 3 days per week (9am–5pm) with occasional holiday cover (1–2 weeks per year at 5 days/week paid overtime). However, if you are looking for a full-time position, we are very open to discussing this. So, please don’t let this stop you from approaching us.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Casting impressions; trimming plaster models; flasking

  • Bites, special trays, gum-shields, wax-ups, set-ups

  • Processing, finishing, and polishing dentures and prosthetics

  • Repairs, additions, and relines

  • Articulating and quality-control checks to ensure fit, function, and aesthetics

  • Direct communication with dentists for case planning

  • (Nice to have) Digital workflows: design and produce restorations with CAD/CAM; interpret digital scans

 

What you’ll bring (essential)

  • GDC registration

  • Experience

  • Confident with all standard lab equipment

  • Familiarity with pourable technique

 

Great if you also have (nice to have)

  • Implant knowledge (e.g., Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Zimmer)

  • Experience with 3Shape software (and general understanding of CAD/ CAM)

  • Understanding of composites and staining techniques

 

What we offer

  • Salary: £24,000 per year for 3 days/week (£40,000 FTE)

  • Hours: 9am–5pm, three days per week

  • Start: January/February (we can be flexible to suit you)

  • GDC fees reimbursed

  •  Free CPD via our provider partner

  • Supportive culture with real investment in your development

 

Training & development
No digital experience yet? Don’t let that stop you applying. We’re happy to fund courses and help you grow your CAD/CAM skills and broaden your implant knowledge.

 

How to apply
Please send a cover letter and CV. If you have a portfolio showcasing your work, we would love to see it. Reach us on jobs@hampshiredentallab.co.uk