Dental Laboratory Technician - Mogadishu Somalia

We are looking to recruit a Dental Laboratory Technician with a minimum of three years of practical experience in both digital and conventional dental laboratory workflows.

Technical skills and experience

The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in the following areas. Please indicate each candidate’s strongest competencies and any areas requiring further training:

· CAD/CAM: Design of crowns, bridges, veneers and implant restorations using exocad or 3Shape; nesting, milling and finishing.

· Dental 3D printing: File preparation, printer operation, washing, curing and finishing of models, surgical guides, splints and denture components.

· Zirconia restorations: Single crowns and multi-unit bridges, including sintering, ceramic layering, staining, glazing and polishing.

· Ceramic and metal-ceramic restorations: IPS e.max, porcelain layering and finishing of crowns and bridges.

· Removable prosthetics: Complete and partial dentures, tooth arrangement, acrylic processing, finishing, repairs and relining.

· Implant prosthetics: Implant crowns, custom abutments and full-arch restorations, including All-on-X.

· Other appliances: PMMA provisional restorations, night guards, occlusal splints, clear aligners and cast metal partial denture frameworks.

· Conventional laboratory procedures: Model pouring and trimming, die preparation, articulation and diagnostic wax-ups.

· Quality assurance: Assessment of marginal accuracy, fit, proximal contacts, occlusion, shade and aesthetics.

· Equipment care: Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and production processes.

Candidates should be capable of managing cases independently, interpreting dental prescriptions, communicating effectively with dentists and delivering consistent quality within agreed deadlines.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a formal interview and a practical examination covering both digital and manual laboratory procedures. Final selection will depend on demonstrated technical competence, quality of work and professional suitability.

Salary and employment terms will be agreed according to the selected candidate’s experience and assessed capabilities.