Dental CAD Technician - Dentures and Crown & Bridge

Dentaltech Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentaltech Lab in Ireland is seeking a skilled Dental CAD Technician for Dentures and Crown & Bridge. You will design full and partial dentures, as well as crowns and bridges, using 3Shape and Exocad, and collaborate with clinicians and our remote technicians.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years' digital dentistry experience in a busy commercial lab and pays strong attention to detail. Join a cutting-edge lab committed to expanding nationally and internationally, delivering

Qualifications

• 3Shape and Exocad proficiency for denture and crown/bridge design.
• Ability to design full/partial dentures and various restorations.

Responsibilities

• Drive Digital Workflows: oversee 3D designs, printing, and remote technicians.
• Design 3D Restorations: dentures, crowns, bridges using CAD/CAM software.
• Manage Equipment: operate and maintain printers and curing machines.
• Optimize Production: identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
• Ensure Quality Control: maintain high accuracy and standards.

Skills

3Shape

Exocad

Denture design

Crown & Bridge

Remote collaboration

Job description

Dentaltech Lab is an award-winning dental laboratory focused on delivering high-quality dental solutions. Operating across multiple service channels, we are committed to integrating advanced technology into our practice. We were the first dental company in Ireland to implement IOS scanning and Carbon 3D printing for denture manufacturing. Additionally, our facility holds the distinction of being the first outside North America to achieve Dentsply Lucitone Digital Certification. Backed by a dedicated and highly skilled team, Dentaltech Lab is executing a strategic plan for steady national and international expansion over the next three to five years.

We are hiring a Dental CAD Technician for Dentures and Crown & Bridge. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in digital dentistry in a busy commercial lab, designing dentures and crown and bridge cases, be a team player, have great attention to detail and be comfortable with communicating effectively with both clinicians as well team members.

Job Description

• Drive Digital Workflows: Serve as the primary bridge between the clinical team and the digital manufacturing lab, overseeing 3D designs, printing, and continuous innovation and supporting our remote technicians.


• Design 3D Restorations: Predominantly designing full and partial dentures, oversee designs from our remote technicians and redesign if needed and provide feedback to the technicians. Create Full Contour Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Splints, Veneers, Inlays/Onlays, Surgical Guides, Custom Abutments, Night Guards, Clear Aligners, and Partial Frameworks using 3Shape and Exocad, adapting quickly to new CAD/CAM software.


• Manage Equipment: Take full ownership of 3D printing operations. Efficiently operate, clean, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on CAD/CAM equipment, including printers and curing machines.


• Optimize Production: Proactively identify workflow bottlenecks and implement effective solutions to streamline operations.


• Innovate & Research: Spearhead projects to advance digital dentistry capabilities, research cutting-edge materials, and establish best practices for fabrication.


• Ensure Quality Control: Maintain strict attention to detail so that high-quality designs consistently meet exact specifications and superior standards.


• Apply Technical Expertise: Utilize a deep understanding of dental anatomy, terminology, and morphology across all daily design tasks.


• Troubleshoot Independently: Resolve case issues proactively and troubleshoot effectively using strong critical thinking skills.


• Communicate Effectively: Use excellent written and verbal skills to interact professionally with clinical providers and staff at all levels.


• Manage Data: Handle file management and data entry efficiently using strong overall computer proficiency.


• Deliver Under Pressure: Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, consistently meeting strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.


• Represent the Company: Demonstrate a high standard of work ethic, supporting the team and representing the department positively at all times.