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We are a leading and dynamic dental laboratory based in North London, focusing on high-end dental cosmetic and implant works for top clinics and clinicians across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Completely renovated in 2020, and operating in a modern and bright building, our laboratory and diligent team work in a state-of-the-art facility with modern equipment.
Job Purpose
To produce high-quality ceramic dental restorations, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and aesthetics in line with Vivo Dental Lab’s quality standards and client requirements.
Responsibilities
- Fabrication & Finishing: Build up, layer, stain, and glaze ceramic restorations including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, and implant-supported prosthetics.
- Ensure accurate fit, occlusion, and contour of all restorations according to case specifications.
- Work from dental impressions, models, or digital scans.
- Quality Control: Inspect all completed work for accuracy and quality before release.
- Maintain consistency in shade matching, translucency, and surface texture.
- Follow lab turnaround times and scheduling.
- Liaise with CAD/CAM, metalwork, and model departments to ensure smooth case progression.
- Communicate with colleagues and management regarding technical challenges or case-specific requirements.
- Use ceramic furnace, hand tools, and related equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and lab protocols.
- Maintain tools and work area in a clean and organized condition.
- Keep updated on advances in ceramic materials and techniques.
- Participate in training sessions, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency in ceramic layering, staining, and glazing techniques.
- Strong understanding of dental anatomy, morphology, and occlusion.
- Ability to interpret dental prescriptions, models, and CAD/CAM outputs.
- High level of manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases to deadlines.
- Problem-solving skills and adaptability in handling complex cases.
Qualifications & Experience
- Recognised qualification in Dental Technology (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Ceramist in a professional dental laboratory environment.
- Experience with zirconia, lithium disilicate, and feldspathic porcelain systems.
- Digital workflow experience (preferred but not essential).
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