Quality and Technical Specialist (Certified Dental Technician)

Hallmark Dental Laboratory; Beechville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness Program

Optional pension program

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness spending account

Job summary

Hallmark Dental Laboratory in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a creative and responsible Quality and Technical Specialist (Certified Dental Technician). You will lead design work for implants, crowns, veneers and full-arch cases, ensuring accuracy and high esthetics for Atlantic Canada clinics and patients.

The role emphasizes CAD design, case planning and problem-solving, with collaboration across teams and strict adherence to timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dental implant experience.
• 5+ years of dental CAD experience.
• 3Shape Design experience preferred; advanced CAD on any platform acceptable.
• Proficient in keeping detailed records and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical knowledge of dental procedures and equipment.

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 All-on-X cases on titanium bars.
• 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.
• Quality control of designed implants.

Skills

Dental implant experience

Dental CAD experience

3Shape Design experience

Advanced CAD experience

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Tools

3Shape Design software

CAD software (any platform)

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 Quality and Technical Specialist(Certified Dental Technician) to join our growing team. Your primary responsibilities will include designing high esthetic fixed restorations including implant supported restorations, crowns and veneers.

Quality and Technical Specialist 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 All-on-X cases on titanium bars
• 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
• Quality control of designed implants

Quality and Technical Specialist Requirements

• Dental implant experience of 5+ years
• Dental CAD experience of 5+ years
• 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 for over 45 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 strong team, strong management and strong communication.

Our hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.