This position is located within the Dental Service at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Ml. The position is responsible for technical work in the fabrication and repair of dental prosthetic appliances on prescription of a dentist. This work requires a technical knowledge of dental anatomy and skill in the use of dental laboratory materials and equipment.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Collaborates with Oral Surgeon, Prosthodontist, or other Dentists to design and fabricate complex dental or intra-oral maxillofacial appliances - this involves (1) working with these specialists in developing the design of the appliance, (2) personally fabricating, or overseeing the fabrication of the appliance, and (3) resolving problems in its fabrication Functions may include but not limited to pouring primary and final impressions; Trimming; fabricating custom trays; fabricating bite rims; mounting casts on articulators; setting teeth for trial dentures/partials; investing/flasking; blocking out; processing and finishing dentures/ partials; fabrication of night guards/bite splints; fabrication of provisional prostheses; repairing broken prostheses; adding teeth to existing prosthesis; pouring, pinning, and sectioning dies required for crown and bridgework; fabricating fluoride trays; fabricating stints; fabricating transitional partials; managing implant fabrication process for fixed and removable appliances; fabricating wrought wire clasps, fabricating reinforcement wires/bars; fabrication of crown and bridgework; waxing; investing; casting; soldering; stacking; contouring porcelain; staining; finishing; polishing in metal, acrylic, and porcelain Tracks and monitors of laboratory cases while they proceed through the different fabrication steps within the laboratory which may also involve shipping and receiving fixed/removable prosthesis for fabrication Independently performs all necessary steps for the fabrication of dental and other intraoral prosthodontic appliances Provides education, training, and/or instruction to the dental assistants, dental resident program dentists and staff dentists using teaching models of various dental appliances and oral presentations regarding laboratory procedures, capabilities, and requirements Conducts research and material testing for new and replacement efficiency and usefulness of new equipment Applies thorough knowledge of tooth morphology, normal and abnormal oral anatomy, and the principles of occlusion; and will know how to integrate this knowledge into the design, functional and esthetic requirements of the prosthodontic products fashioned Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45 am until 4:15 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Preferred Experience: Proficiency in removable fabrication, including dentures, partials, and relines Experience with scanning, 3D printing, and CEREC crown fabrication
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $68081 – $88510/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-21 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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