Tips For Pouring Your Dental Model
When pouring dental models, the goal should always be to produce an exact replica of a patient’s teeth and adjacent tissues. Accurate models are critical for production of fixed restorations and removable appliances. Using standard techniques for preparing the impression, mixing the stone, filling the impression, and trimming the final model helps ensure that restorations […]
4 Tips to Get the Most from Your Intraoral Scanner
We’ve all heard the joke: “Technology is our friend, but only when it does what we want it to do.” When it comes to getting crowns, partials, nightguards, and other dental appliances, intraoral scanners (IOS) are definitely your friend. The reality is that dentists, technicians, and patients all benefit from digital scanners. For dentists and […]
Dental Lab’s Role in Treatment Planning
Treatment planning for complex restorative cases is one of the most important steps in providing successful dental care to your patients. By including your dental lab technician in the pre-planning stage, you’ll be able to better recommend the appropriate types of restorations and materials to improve case acceptance. Over the past few years, the acceleration […]
How to Adjust & Polish Zirconia Dental Restorations
The introduction of zirconia for dental restorations allows dentists to provide beautiful, tooth-colored crowns and fixed bridges to patients that are both esthetically acceptable and strong enough to withstand occlusal forces. But the material is inherently different from traditional porcelain and ceramics, especially in the techniques and equipment needed to adjust and polish prior to […]
CAD/CAM Tech
cad/cam Technician – full-time – downers grove Starting Salary Based on Experience We’re hiring full time CAD/CAM Technicians at our Downers Grove, IL location. We currently have multiple openings within our growing CAD/CAM department, from entry level to more experienced positions. We’re looking for CAM technicians, scanners, CAD designers and 3D print technicians. Apply today to join the […]
Office Manager
office manager – full-time – downers grove $60,000 to start, commensurate with experience First Choice Dental Lab is a full-service dental lab in Downers Grove, IL. We manufacture and customize dental restorations for dentists. The office manager will organize and coordinate office procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency and safety. The office manager is responsible […]
Model Technician
Model Technician – downers grove $16 per hour, pay commensurate with experience. We are hiring for a Model Technician position at our Downers Grove, IL location. At First Choice Dental Lab, our people are what sets us apart in our ability to provide exceptional customer service to our customers. We are looking for an energetic and reliable professional […]
Full-Time CAM Technician
CAD/Cam dental technician – full-time – downers grove $17-$20 per hour, based on experience We are hiring for a full-time CAD/CAM dental technician at our Downers Grove, IL location. This position requires proficiency with computers and experience with CAD/CAM software. Dental experience not required but beneficial. Role (overview of this position): Responsible for nesting, milling, […]
Experienced Removable Technician
Experienced Removable Technician – full-time – downers grove $21 per hour, based on experience We are hiring for a full-time Experienced Removable Technician at our Downers Grove, IL location. At First Choice Dental Lab, our people are what sets us apart in our ability to provide exceptional customer service to our customers. We are looking for […]
Experienced Dental Technician Ceramist
Experienced Dental Technician Ceramist – downers grove $21 per hour, based on experience We are hiring for a full-time Dental Technician Ceramist at our Downers Grove, IL location. At First Choice Dental Lab, our people are what sets us apart in our ability to provide exceptional customer service to our customers. We are looking for an […]
