Dental Cad Cam Designer

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.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues in digital scans or bite registrations.

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

Margin marking

Anatomy morphing tools

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.