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Recruiting via social media is an efficient and cost-effective way for dental laboratories to reach talented dental technicians. Social media sites provide employers with the ability to craft tailored messages aimed at specific candidate groups, such as ceramists, CAD/CAM technicians and prosthetics technicians, not to mention those in the millennial and Generation Z generations who already spend considerable amounts of time on these...
Lots of dental labs out there require staff right now, and freelance dental technicians can be a good option for some labs. If you’re a freelance technician, or, if you’d like to try your hand at freelancing, you can add your details free of charge to Recruit4Technicians so that labs can find you easier. Step one: Register a free account with Recruit4Technicians here. Step two: Go to "My Account" and click "Create New...
It's been a difficult few months for many industries, and dentistry is no exception.  Dentsply Sirona has recently announced a cost-saving restructuring plan that includes scaling back of their workforce by 8% - 10% worldwide in an effort to achieve $200 million in annual cost savings. This move will affect over 1,500 employees. While this news has caused understandable anxiety for many dental professionals, it also highlights some of...
If you’re a dental lab owner or technician, you know that the dental industry is facing a talent shortage. As dental technicians retire, there aren’t enough newbie technicians to take their place. So how can the dental industry solve this problem? The answer lies in recruiting technology. Let’s discuss how utilising technology can help bridge the gap between supply and demand in the dental industry. What Is Recruiting...
Despite an uncertain economic climate, dental technicians remain in high demand. Unemployment levels remain low and dental labs are continuing to search for qualified dental technicians to help ensure their laboratory runs smoothly. Even so, many job seekers are hesitant to jump into a new role during these unpredictable times. For dental laboratories recruiting dental technicians, this can make the process challenging. Establishing...
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a job that doesn’t make you happy? The concept of “quiet thriving” offers a different approach to finding satisfaction in the dental lab workplace. This article will discuss what quiet thriving is and how it can improve job satisfaction for dental technicians, as well as provide five tips for incorporating quiet thriving into your workday.  Dental technicians regularly...
  So, we know that dental technician salaries are on the way up, and this week has seen a new record-highest UK technician salary ever posted on Recruit4Technicians.com A new start-up lab in London is looking for a talented digital lab manager/owner, and is offering an excellent remuneration package for the right candidate. The owners are investing £1-3m into this venture with the aim of digitising the entire lab workflow...
If you're looking for dental technician jobs that offer top-end salaries, then look no further. Here are four excellent dental lab positions in the united Kingdom that are currently offering £60k+ for the right candidates. EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A HIGHLY SKILLED DENTAL CERAMIST, £45K - £65K (Luke Barnett Ltd) We are delighted to offer an exciting new post for a highly skilled Dental Ceramist to join...
In the constantly improving world of technology, social networks have become an invaluable source of information for both employers and those seeking jobs. Excelling at your interview may fall second to any blunders your potential employer finds on your social media profiles. Pay close attention to your overall online presence, because it can easily affect your dream job. Meanwhile, here are 10 things you should avoid at all cost when dealing...
What size team do you have at Ceramic Designs? We've got 12 full time staff in the team, they are split fairly evenly between ceramic and prosthetics. Both departments use CAD/CAM for all things digital. We've got three scanning and designing stations where we use 3Shape and Zirkon Zhan keeping the mills busy milling titanium, zirconia, PMMA and wax. The Asiga printer also works hard producing a whole variety of products....
If you want your resume to be shortlisted, you have to make it very easy for the employer to see why you are the ideal candidate for the role by emphasising your relevant skills and experience. The way your resume is presented will also be subject to scrutiny. For instance, you may claim to have great attention to detail or be an excellent technician, but the employer is unlikely to believe this if your resume is sloppily presented or...