CAD/CAM Specialist – Crown & Bridge Department

Premier & Confident Dental Labs; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier & Confident Dental Labs is seeking a detail-oriented CAD/CAM Specialist for the Crown & Bridge department. You will design crowns and bridges using dental CAD software, review scans, prescriptions, and ensure accurate, quality restorations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with technicians and leadership to maintain efficient workflows, adhere to deadlines, and continuously improve digital processes in a fast-paced dental lab.

Qualifications

• Experience designing crowns and bridges using dental CAD software.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy, tooth morphology, occlusion, and restoration design.
• Familiarity with digital dental workflows and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet production deadlines.
• Good communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn new software, equipment, and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design crowns, bridges, and other restorations using dental CAD software.
• Review digital scans, prescriptions, and case instructions for accuracy and completeness.
• Create anatomically correct restorations with proper margins, contours, contacts, and occlusion.
• Make design adjustments to meet case requirements and laboratory quality standards.
• Prepare and nest approved designs for milling and production.
• Operate and support CAD/CAM equipment and troubleshoot basic workflow issues.
• Ensure designs meet dentist prescriptions and laboratory specifications.
• Inspect designs and restorations for accuracy, fit, contacts, contours, and overall quality.
• Identify and communicate scan, design, or production issues before cases move forward.
• Monitor case progress and help maintain an efficient production workflow.
• Follow established quality control procedures and production deadlines.
• Collaborate with Crown & Bridge technicians, production staff, and department leadership.
• Communicate case concerns, design issues, and workflow delays promptly.
• Maintain accurate case information and follow laboratory procedures.
• Assist with improving digital workflows, productivity, and department efficiency.

Skills

CAD/CAM design

Dental CAD software

Anatomy knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Learning new software

Tools

exocad

3Shape

Milling machines

Job description

CAD/CAM Specialist – Crown & Bridge Department

Premier & Confident Dental Labs is a dental laboratory committed to providing high-quality dental restorations and exceptional service to our dental partners. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated CAD/CAM Specialist to join our Crown & Bridge (C&B) department and support our digital design and production workflow.

Position Summary

The CAD/CAM Specialist is responsible for designing and preparing dental restorations using digital CAD/CAM technology. This position requires knowledge of dental anatomy, restoration design, digital workflows, and manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate is dependable, quality-focused, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental laboratory environment.

Digital Design & CAD/CAM

• Design crowns, bridges, and other fixed dental restorations using dental CAD software.
• Review digital scans, prescriptions, and case instructions for accuracy and completeness.
• Create anatomically correct restorations with proper margins, contours, contacts, and occlusion.
• Make design adjustments to meet case requirements and laboratory quality standards.
• Prepare and nest approved designs for milling and production.
• Operate and support CAD/CAM equipment and troubleshoot basic workflow issues.

Production & Quality Control

• Ensure designs meet dentist prescriptions and laboratory specifications.
• Inspect designs and restorations for accuracy, fit, contacts, contours, and overall quality.
• Identify and communicate scan, design, or production issues before cases move forward.
• Monitor case progress and help maintain an efficient production workflow.
• Follow established quality control procedures and production deadlines.

Teamwork & Communication

• Collaborate with Crown & Bridge technicians, production staff, and department leadership.
• Communicate case concerns, design issues, and workflow delays promptly.
• Maintain accurate case information and follow laboratory procedures.
• Assist with improving digital workflows, productivity, and department efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.

Qualifications

• Experience designing crowns and bridges using dental CAD software.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy, tooth morphology, occlusion, and restoration design.
• Familiarity with digital dental workflows and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet production deadlines.
• Good communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn new software, equipment, and laboratory procedures.

Preferred Experience

• exocad, 3Shape, or similar dental CAD software.
• Designing full-contour crowns, bridges, and implant restorations.
• Experience with zirconia, lithium disilicate, and other restorative materials.
• Familiarity with dental milling machines, CAM software, and digital case preparation.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to work in a dental laboratory production environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform detailed computer-based work.
• Ability to handle dental materials and equipment safely.
• Ability to meet established quality and production expectations.