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Dental Technician Career Spotlight on Ceramist, Bogdan Petre

Sep 11, 2023

A Brief Background .. I’ve started studying dental technology pretty late, I think I was 29, 13 years ago. Happened in Romania, my native country, where I worked 4 years after I graduated, and then decided to change my life completely and came to London. I’ve spent enough time in each stage of the analog and digital workflow to realise that ceramic is what I want to do. There is something creative in me, and needs ways of expression. I’ve...

Dental Technician Career Spotlight on Rachel Miller, Trainee Dental Technician

Aug 03, 2023

Meet Rachel Miller, a trainee dental technician based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Rachel is looking for new opportunities to further progress her career. She's qualified having spent the last 3 years studying dental technology at LDI, covering prosthodontics, crown and bridge, and orthodontics, whilst also carrying out work experience at various dental labs. Rachel is also registered with the GDC. What made you choose to pursue a...

Synergy Ceramics - Job Of The Week

Jun 18, 2023

Job of the week goes to Synergy Ceramics in Wolverhampton. We asked Synergy to tell us more about the dental lab, the team and their current vacancy for a ceramist. When was the business established? 2002 How many employees do you have? 4 x Ceramists 5 x CAD/CAM technicians (2 Implants Specialists) 2 x Vacuum/wax up technicians 2 x Plaster Room technicians (1 Apprentice) 3 x Admin What areas of dental technology does your lab...

Dental Technician Career Spotlight on Lola Karolina Welch, Senior Prosthetics Technician

Jun 16, 2023

Meet Lola Karolina Welch, a senior prosthetics technician specialising in implant supported dentistry. Lola has over 20 years experience and worked with many experts and respected surgeons within the industry. Her main fields of interest are full arch screw-retained restorations with a high level of aesthetic composite characterisation. 1. What attracted you to the field of dental technology? I don’t remember how I found out about our...

Dental Technician Career Spotlight on Shameer Nisa, Maxillofacial Prothesis Technician (MPT)

Jun 14, 2023

Meet Shameer Nisa, a multi-talented dental technician from Kings College, London. Specialising as a maxillofacial prothesis technician (MPT), a clinician dental technician (CDT), and former lecturer, Shameer has built his career with a genuine passion for dental technology. Read on to learn how Shameer got his job as a maxillofacial prothesis technician with Kings College in London. 1. What attracted you to the field of dental technology?...

Q&A with Pierre Mathiot, Owner of PA Dental Laboratory

Jun 11, 2023

We speak to Pierre Mathiot to find out more about his dental lab - PA Dental Lab Services, and their current vacancy for a CAD/CAM dental technician. Check out the questions and answers below. Where is your lab based? Portchester in Fareham, Hampshire, UK When was the business established? The lab was established in April 2020. How many employees do you have? 1 x Prosthetic technician 1 x Stain and Glaze specialist 1 x...

Are you a dental technician looking for new and exciting job opportunities?

May 10, 2023

Are you a dental technician looking for new and exciting job opportunities? Say hello to Recruit4Technicians.com! Our specialized job board is designed to help job seekers in the dental industry find their dream job. Here's how Recruit4Technicians.com can help dental technicians: 1. Access to niche job listings : Recruit4Technicians.com is a tailored job portal that specifically focuses on job vacancies within the dental lab industry....

9 Essential Tips for Job Interview Success: A Dental Technician's Guide

Apr 24, 2023

Are you feeling anxious about your upcoming bench-test interview? You're not alone. From what to bring, to doing the test itself, there are many considerations to make before walking into that dental lab! To ease your worries, we've compiled a list of top tips to help ensure a successful interview. Read on to discover how to prepare and impress your potential dental lab boss! 1. Gain a Competitive Edge: Researching the Dental Lab Before...

New Update: Add Multiple Categories To Your Resume

Apr 05, 2023

As a jobseeker, you can now add multiple categories to your resume on Recruit4Technicians.com So, if you’re a ceramist that also does freelance work, you can now select the “Ceramist” and “Freelance” options on your resume. Or, if you’re a prosthetics technician that can also do CAD/CAM and some orthodontic work, you can select all three option on your resume. What does this mean? Before this update, jobseekers could only...

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 efficiency...

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 Resume"...

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 the...

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