Dental CAD/CAM Designer: Digital Scans & Modeling

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental in Irvine, CA is seeking a dental model technician to handle scans, model preparation, and file management. The role supports the end-to-end CAD/CAM workflow in a busy laboratory environment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

You will work with CAD/CAM tools, ensure the accuracy of impressions, and assist design teams from scanning through delivery, in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• Basic dental training is required.
• Experience with hand and finger dexterity is a plus.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves case box with model and prescription from cart.
• Uses designated software to scan impressions and models.
• Reviews prescriptions for bite, margin lines, color, and shade.
• Operates dental scanning equipment and monitors the process.
• Performs quality control checks on scans using CAD/CAM software.
• Uploads files and forwards completed scans to the design team.

Skills

Hand dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

Basic dental training

Prior dental experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Glidewell Dental in Irvine, CA is seeking a dental model technician to handle scans, model preparation, and file management. The role supports the end-to-end CAD/CAM workflow in a busy laboratory environment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

You will work with CAD/CAM tools, ensure the accuracy of impressions, and assist design teams from scanning through delivery, in a fast-paced lab setting.