Glidewell Dental
Clear Occlusal Splint Tech
2181 DuPont Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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- Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations.
- Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors’ written orders and instructions.
- Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner.
- Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic).
- Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
- Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
- Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist.
- Builds-up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model.
- Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance.
- Builds-up ceramic restoration by continuously applying layers of porcelain.
- Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit.
- Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create natural look.
- Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, metal casting, die trimming, metal polishing, wax modeling, wire bending, sandblasting, electroplating, electro-spot welding and CAD/CAM techniques.
- Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, carvers, etc).
- Documents actions by completing forms, logs and reports.
- Works closely with quality control specialists and addresses all issues regarding quality standards.
- Follows quality standard protocol.
- Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work.
- Prepares equipment and materials (fills mixing bins, empties equipment receptacles, etc.).
- Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
- Basic dental training.
- Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
- Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.