3Shape CAD/CAM Dental Designer - Zirconia & Bridges

i4 Search Group Healthcare Recruiting; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Illinois is seeking a detail-oriented CAD/CAM Dental Designer to join their lab team. This role involves the digital design of high-quality dental restorations, specifically crowns and bridges, using the 3Shape system. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a dental lab and demonstrate proficiency with CAD software. A solid understanding of dental anatomy and materials like Zirconia is essential. The position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on excellence in dental design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a dental lab setting.
• Proficiency in virtual articulators and anatomy morphing tools.
• Understanding dental materials like Zirconia and E.max.

Responsibilities

• Execute precise designs for dental crowns and bridges.
• Utilize the 3Shape system to scan and design restorations.
• Apply knowledge of dental morphology for quality results.
• Quality-check digital files before production.
• Collaborate with ceramics and finishing departments.

Skills

3Shape CAD software

Dental anatomy

Digital workflows

Detail orientation

Tools

3Shape Dental System

Virtual articulators

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD/CAM Dental Designer to join our growing lab team. This role focuses on the digital design of high-quality fixed restorations, specifically crowns and bridges, using the 3Shape. If you have a passion for dental anatomy, a "pixel-perfect" mindset, and a deep understanding of digital workflows, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Design: Execute precise designs for monolithic zirconia crowns, layered porcelain substructures, inlays/onlays, and multi-unit bridges.
• 3Shape Mastery: Utilize the full 3Shape Dental System suite to scan models/impressions and design restorations based on specific doctor preferences.
• Anatomic Excellence: Apply a strong understanding of dental morphology, occlusion, and marginal integrity to ensure minimal chairside adjustments.
• Workflow Management: Quality-check digital files before nesting and sending them to our milling units or 3D printers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the ceramics and finishing departments to ensure the digital design translates perfectly to the final physical restoration.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a dental lab setting, specifically focused on 3Shape CAD software.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in virtual articulators, margin marking, and anatomy morphing tools.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of dental materials (Zirconia, E.max, PMMA) and the specific design parameters required for each.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues in digital scans or bite registrations.