Provide clinical assessment, design, fabrication and fitting of removable oral prostheses for patients. Deliver patient education and follow-up care while maintaining accurate clinical records and infection control standards.
Number of Positions
5
Main Duties
- Conduct oral examinations and assess patient needs for removable dentures and other prostheses.
- Take impressions, jaw relation records and measurements required for denture construction.
- Design, fabricate, fit and make clinical adjustments to full and partial dentures.
- Repair, reline and maintain existing prostheses to restore function and comfort.
- Provide patient consultations, instruction on denture care and post-insertion follow-up.
- Maintain clinical records, comply with infection prevention protocols and manage materials inventory.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in denturism or equivalent credential from an accredited program.
- Current provincial or territorial registration/licensure as a denturist,
or eligibility to obtain registration.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in denture fabrication, fitting and adjustment.
- Robust manual dexterity and fine motor skills for laboratory and chairside procedures.
- Knowledge of oral anatomy, prosthodontic materials, occlusion and infection control practices.
- Effective communication skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Required Skills
- Clinical prosthesis design and fabrication
- Impression-taking and occlusal record techniques
- Chairside patient assessment and adjustment
- Manual dexterity and laboratory hand skills
- Patient communication, education and empathy
- Infection prevention, sterilization and workplace safety practices
Benefits include competitive wages, supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, training support, and other employer-specific benefits depending on the position and location.