Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Commercial dental laboratory. Independently owned business. Tasks: Design dental devices. Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands. Prepare plaster models and moulds. Train other dental technicians. Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory. Mould wax over dentures set-up. Finish metal framework of dentures. Supervise students in training. Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays. Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures. Polish and buff dentures. Technical expertise (dental): Plastering. Packing. Waxing-up. Casting. Polishing. Area of specialization: Full dentures. Partial dentures. Orthodontic appliances. Chrome castings. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Sitting. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Client focus. Flexibility. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available.