How to hire a denture technician

How to hire a denture technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step denture technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a denture technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new denture technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your denture technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a denture technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A denture technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, denture technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of denture technicians.

   Type of Denture Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Denture Technician	Dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians construct, fit, or repair appliances and devices, including dentures, eyeglasses, and prosthetics.	$12-32
   Finishing Technician	With great attention to detail, a finishing technician must have the ability to use all the machinery provided to finish a job. Finishing technicians must work long hours on sketches, blueprints, and other specifications... Show more	$12-20
   Dental Laboratory Technician	A dental laboratory technician replaces total or partial natural teeth loss by constructing partial and complete dentures. They restore the natural teeth by fabricating bridges and crowns... Show more	$16-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dentures
   • Relines
   • Prosthetics
   • Cad Cam
   • CAD/CAM
   • DDS
   • Mouth Guards
   • Dental Appliances
   • Splints

   Responsibilities:

   • Set teeth, process, finish, repairs, relines, ect ...
   • Carry out all laboratory functions in the construction of full dentures, including relines and repairs
   • Fabricate temporary splints and finish temp crowns and bridges.
   • Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients.
   • Devest all types of martials which include Emax and different types of alloys.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your denture technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A denture technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, denture technicians' average salary in nebraska is 47% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level denture technicians earn 61% less than senior-level denture technicians.
   • Certifications. A denture technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a denture technician's salary.

   Average denture technician salary

   $42,557yearly

   $20.46 hourly rate

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   Entry-level denture technician salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a denture technician job description

   A good denture technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a denture technician job description:

   Denture technician job description example

   **$2500 Sign On Bonus Provided for this Amazing Opportunity!!!**
   
   As a Lab Support Technician in an Aspen Dental-branded practice you're not only making a statement that you're committed to providing quality dental care but you're also becoming a part of a collaborative community of dental professionals. For an estimated 47 million Americans, lack of access to affordable dental care is a serious problem and Aspen Dental is transforming healthcare by breaking down the barriers to better care, better smiles and better lives.
   
   Lab technicians with Aspen Dental work for Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI), a dental support organization that provides all non-clinical support services to Aspen Dental-branded practices. You'll work on-site in a modern Aspen Dental practice handcrafting high-quality full and partial dentures. With state-of-the-art equipment and instruments on site, you'll have the best tools at your disposal. You'll also enjoy regular hours, technical training, a competitive salary and benefit package as well as the opportunity to advance.
   
   You'll be a part of the patient experience from impression to insert, working alongside the full Dental Technician and dentist in the office, developing your craft and expertise to ensure patients receive quality and timely service.
   
   Responsibilites
   
   + Provide laboratory support for the fabrication of quality denture products in accordance with established protocols.
   
   + Support may be required in multiple locations throughout a territory. Travel within the region may be required.
   
   + Adhere to all sterilization, health and safety regulations.
   
   + Maintain neat and orderly workplace.
   
   Minimum Education and Experience
   
   + High school diploma or equivalent.
   
   + Candidates will be required to demonstrate their abilities through the completion of a hands-on practical examination where they may be asked to perform model pouring, articulations, etc., according to company protocols within allotted time periods.
   
   About Aspen Dental Management, Inc.
   
   Aspen Dental-branded practices are supported by ADMI, a dental support organization that provides non-clinical business support to licensed, independent dentists.
   
   Proof of COVID vaccination necessary for employment as a healthcare worker in states with vaccination mandates.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find denture technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your denture technician job on Zippia to find and recruit denture technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit denture technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new denture technician

   Once you've selected the best denture technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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