Job Title: Dental Technician

Department: Surgery

Reports To: Dental Surgeon

1. Job Purpose

To design, fabricate, repair, and modify dental prostheses and appliances based on dentist prescriptions, ensuring high-quality workmanship, patient safety, and compliance with IPC and quality standards.

2. Key Responsibilities
3. Technical Duties

• Fabricate dental prostheses including dentures, crowns, bridges, veneers, and orthodontic appliances.
• Produce, finish, and polish dental devices using appropriate materials and techniques.
• Perform repairs, relines, and adjustments on dental appliances.
• Maintain accuracy in models, impressions, and casting processes.
• Ensure proper color/shade matching and aesthetic finishing.

1. Quality & Safety

• Comply with all Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines in the dental laboratory.
• Maintain cleanliness, calibration, and safe operation of laboratory equipment.
• Follow safety procedures for handling chemicals, machinery, and materials.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

1. Administrative & Support Duties

• Maintain records of appliance orders, fabrication progress, and completion timelines.
• Monitor and manage stock of laboratory materials, tools, and consumables.
• Collaborate with dental surgeons on design specifications and improvements.
• Report equipment faults and support preventive maintenance schedules.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Dental Technology from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration/licensure with the relevant regulatory authority (e.g., KMPDC or equivalent).
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in a dental laboratory.
• Experience with modern dental materials and digital dentistry is an added advantage.

4. Skills & Competencies

• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of dental anatomy and prosthodontic principles.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of IPC and workplace safety requirements.
• Basic computer literacy.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Quality of Dental Appliances
   • <5% remake rate due to fabrication errors.
   • Consistent adherence to aesthetic and functional requirements.
2. Turnaround Time
   • Dentures: Completed within agreed timelines.
   • Crowns/bridges: Completed within set laboratory turnaround standards.
   • Repairs: Completed within 24–48 hours.
3. Compliance with IPC & Safety Standards
   • 100% adherence to IPC protocols in the lab.
   • Zero preventable safety incidents.
4. Clinician Satisfaction
   • Positive feedback from dentists regarding accuracy, fit, and finishing of prostheses.
   • Timely communication on cases requiring clarification.
5. Documentation & Inventory Accuracy
   • Up-to-date and accurate records of all cases.
   • Zero stockouts of essential laboratory materials.
6. Equipment and Workspace Management
   • Routine maintenance completed as scheduled.
   • Clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (Dental Technician), your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to careers@pandyahospital.org. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 15^th December 2025.

We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.