Dental CAD/CAM Designer (3Shape/Exocad) - On-site

Dental Metrics Maven; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Dental Metrics Maven in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Dental CAD/CAM Designer to join our growing digital department. Design restorations with 3Shape/Exocad, ensure accuracy, esthetics, and functional occlusion.

You will review scans, prescriptions, and case requirements, collaborate with technicians and clinicians, and help improve digital workflows while mentoring junior designers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental CAD/CAM Designer.
• Strong working knowledge of 3Shape and/or Exocad.
• Experience designing Crown & Bridge restorations.
• Strong understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, margins, contacts, and esthetics.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions and follow detailed case instructions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage case deadlines.
• Reliable, collaborative approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design dental restorations using 3Shape and/or Exocad.
• Design Crown & Bridge restorations, implant restorations, and more complex cases.
• Support full-arch, All-on-X, and large reconstructive cases as needed.
• Review digital scans, prescriptions, and case requirements before beginning each design.
• Ensure designs meet standards for anatomy, occlusion, margins, contacts, function, and esthetics.
• Communicate with the laboratory team to clarify instructions and resolve design questions.
• Collaborate with technicians, managers, and clinical partners on complex cases.
• Maintain consistent quality while meeting production deadlines.
• Help improve digital workflows and overall production efficiency.
• Provide guidance to junior team members as appropriate to experience.

Skills

CAD/CAM Designer

3Shape/Exocad

Crown & Bridge

Dental anatomy

Prescription interpretation

Organization

Communication

Tools

3Shape

Exocad

Job description

Dental Metrics Maven in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Dental CAD/CAM Designer to join our growing digital department. Design restorations with 3Shape/Exocad, ensure accuracy, esthetics, and functional occlusion.

You will review scans, prescriptions, and case requirements, collaborate with technicians and clinicians, and help improve digital workflows while mentoring junior designers.