Dental CAD Technician

Hallmark Dental Laboratory; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental lab in Halifax is seeking a creative and responsible Dental CAD Technician to join their team. The technician will design high esthetic restorations, including crowns and veneers, and utilize various CAD software for creating dental orders. Essential qualifications include dental implant and CAD experience, along with strong attention to detail and technical knowledge of dental procedures. This position offers benefits such as health and dental insurance, paid time off, and more, within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness Program

Optional pension program

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness spending account

Qualifications

• Essential dental implant experience is required.
• CAD experience in dental field is essential.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail is necessary.
• Technical knowledge of dental procedures is needed.

Responsibilities

• Design high esthetic fixed restorations including dental crowns and veneers.
• Create dental orders using 3Shape design software.
• Perform digital model problem solving and file type conversions.
• Design multi-unit cases on implant level.
• Communicate with technical support for CAD software troubleshooting.

Skills

Dental implant experience

Dental CAD experience

3Shape Design experience

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Tools

3Shape design software

Job description

Hallmark is a Halifax based dental lab serving dental clinics and their patients in Atlantic Canada. We are looking to hire a creative and responsible Dental CAD Technician to join our growing team. Your primary responsibilities will include designing high esthetic fixed restorations including implant supported restorations, crowns and veneers.

Dental CAD Technician Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creating dental orders in 3Shape design software
• Digital model problem solving including file type conversions and occlusion optimization
• Designing single unit crowns as monolithic or with cutback for layering
• Designing veneers
• 3D smiles design for "digital wax up" to assist in case presentation and provisionalization
• Designing multi-unit cases on implant level and abutment level records
• Designing cases on natural tooth prep, tibases, and custom abutments
• Communicating with software technical support for troubleshooting and smooth continuous operation of the CAD software.

Dental CAD Technician Requirements:

• Dental implant experience is essential
• Dental CAD experience is essential
• 3Shape Design experience is preferred; advanced CAD experience in any platform will be considered
• Proficiency in keeping detailed records and meeting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Technical knowledge of dental procedures and equipment
• Written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness Program
• Optional pension program
• Employee assistance program
• Health and wellness spending account

Hallmark has been in the community over 40 years. The lab is the largest dental lab in Atlantic Canada and one of the most technologically advanced dental labs in the country. Our growth has been the result of a strong team, strong management and strong communication. Our hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday.