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Dental Lab Checklist to Maximise Your Job Advert's Potential

May 12, 2023

To create a job advert that efficiently converts, it's important to include basic details and provide a clear background of your company while recruiting for specialised roles such as an experienced ceramist or prosthetics/removable's dental technician. Missing out on essential components in your job advert could cost you a potential candidate. Therefore, covering all the elements listed in our essential checklist would maximise your...

Hire Sebastian - Trainee Dental Technician

May 07, 2023

Introduction Sebastian (name changed to protect anonymity) is a Hungarian national that has been living in the UK for the past six years. He has a settled status and looking for full-time employment as a dental technician. He currently resides in Guildford, but also happy to consider opportunities that require relocation. When asked what he likes most about being a dental technician, he replied "It makes me feel very accomplished to...

Experienced Prosthetics Dental Technician Looking for a Full-Time Position in Manchester

Apr 30, 2023

This week we spoke to Sam (not actual name), a skilled prosthetics dental technician with over 10 years experience in the field. Based in Manchester, Sam is looking for full-time opportunities offering upwards of £30k per annum, that will provide him with a more structured and routine lifestyle whilst allowing him to further develop his skills and knowledge in the field of prosthetics. He is able to provide references and brings with...

Prosthetics Dental Technician Goes Freelance!

Apr 22, 2023

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron, a skilled prosthetics dental technician with over 17 years of experience in the field. Based in West Sussex, Aaron is well-known for his expertise and attention to detail. Recently, Aaron (name changed to protect anonymity) made the bold decision to leave his current employment and start a new venture as an on-site freelance technician, able to work in dental labs throughout West...

Writing a Job Description for a Lab Technician Using Artificial Intelligence

Apr 06, 2023

What is AI? Artificial Intelligence or simply AI refers to the intelligence displayed by machines, in contrast to the intelligence demonstrated by humans. In simpler terms, AI is the ability of computer systems to perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence. These tasks may range from understanding natural language, recognising images, playing games, decision making, and many more. AI has been a topic of interest for...

Are Dental Technician Salaries Causing Recruitment Issues For Dental Labs?

Mar 29, 2023

Today’s dental lab industry is experiencing serious difficulties in attracting new and qualified recruits, partly due to the low salaries offered. This alarming issue presents a major hindrance for companies that want to ensure they are hiring quality dental technicians, as well as preventing them from competing with larger labs. This not only results in fewer workers on staff, but also impacts customer service levels and overall...

Prosthetic Technician Seeks New Challenge

Mar 23, 2023

For anyone running a dental lab, finding the right prosthetic dental technician to join your team can be challenging. Hiring a tech who is both skilled and experienced can be difficult no matter where you are located, so it's great news that more and more job seekers are coming to Recruit4Technicians for career opportunities, as we had the pleasure recently of speaking with one such individual. Mark (not his real name), is an experienced...

Social Recruiting For Dental Labs: Your Guide to Recruiting Dental Technicians via Social Media

Mar 20, 2023

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...

Insights: Job-seeking Dental Ceramist talks to Recruit4Technicians

Mar 19, 2023

This week, we spoke with a U.K based ceramist that’s recently registered with Recruit4Technicians and looking for new opportunities. He is highly skilled and has 10+ years ceramics experience working with implants, veneers, full arch cases, zirconia, e.max, PBC's and more. He also has a good knowledge of anterior aesthetic cases, shade matching and micro-layering techniques. In our discussion, he said “I’m happy...

How to Register As a Freelance Dental Technician

Mar 17, 2023

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...

5 Benefits Of Hiring International Talent For Your Dental Laboratory

Mar 15, 2023

1. Access to a Global Talent Pool One of the primary benefits of hiring dental technicians from overseas is that it gives employers access to a larger pool of potential employees. This is especially beneficial for labs that are looking for highly skilled technicians in specific fields, as they may have a better chance of finding them among international candidates. 2. Cost Savings Hiring international talent can also be...

Dentsply Sirona's Workforce Reduction: What it Means for the Future of Dentistry

Mar 08, 2023

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...

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