Dental CAD/CAM Designer

The Dental CAD Designer is responsible for utilizing advanced design software to fabricate highly accurate, patient-specific dental restorations and prosthetics.

Key Responsibilities

• Prosthetic Design: Draft and develop precise, custom dental restorations using CAD software and 3D printing technologies tailored to individual patient anatomy.
• Clinical Collaboration: Partner with dentists, oral surgeons, and lab technicians to review case requirements, align designs with clinical goals, and implement feedback.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain strict compliance with dental industry regulations, follow quality benchmarks, and document the design workflow for safety and efficacy.
• Technical Innovation: Stay current on evolving dental technologies and materials while mastering software like 3Shape, ExoCad, CoDiagnostix, and Meshmixer.
• Production Workflow: Manage daily workloads to meet laboratory deadlines and proactively report software or hardware issues to Team Leads and the CAD/CAM Manager.
• Station Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized digital and physical workspace in compliance with standard laboratory safety protocols.
• General Support: Complete additional lab duties and collaborative tasks as requested by management.

• Proven Experience: Minimum of 2 years working as a CAD/CAM technician inside a dental laboratory setting.
• Specialized Skillset: Hands-on experience with complex full-arch restoration designs is strictly required.
• Software Expertise: Proficiency with 3Shape, Exocad, Meshmixer, and standard desktop lab scanners.
• IT Literacy: Strong digital troubleshooting skills alongside familiarity with daily tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) is preferred.
• Certification: Certified Dental Technician (CDT) designation is highly valued.