Dental Ceramist - CDT

Dental Metrics Maven; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Metrics Maven in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Porcelain Ceramist / Dental Technician to produce natural-looking ceramic restorations with strict quality, accuracy, esthetics and turnaround times.

A current CDT certification is required for this position and you will work closely with doctors, laboratories and other departments to ensure precise shade, anatomy and fit.

Qualifications

• Active CDT certification is mandatory.
• Experience as a Porcelain Ceramist or Dental Laboratory Technician.
• Strong hands-on porcelain layering, staining, glazing, contouring, and shade matching.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion and esthetics.
• Experience with zirconia, e.max, lithium disilicate and implant restorations.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality restorations.
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform porcelain build-up, contouring, staining, glazing and finishing.
• Fabricate anterior and posterior crowns, bridges and implant restorations.
• Work with zirconia, e.max and layered porcelain materials.
• Ensure proper anatomy, morphology, shade, texture, contacts and margins.
• Review prescriptions, models, digital designs, photographs and instructions.
• Communicate professionally with doctors on case details and esthetic expectations.
• Perform adjustments before final quality control.
• Collaborate with Crown & Bridge, Digital, Implant and Quality Control teams.
• Maintain daily production goals and a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Porcelain layering

Staining

Glazing

Shade matching

Communication

Time management

Independence

Education

Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Porcelain Ceramist / Dental Technician – CDT Required

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Porcelain Ceramist / Dental Technician to join our dental laboratory team. This position is responsible for producing high-quality, natural-looking ceramic restorations while maintaining consistent standards for quality, accuracy, esthetics, and turnaround time.

A current Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification is required for this position.

Essential Duties:

• Perform porcelain build-up, contouring, staining, glazing, and final finishing.
• Fabricate high-quality anterior and posterior crowns, bridges, and implant restorations.
• Work with zirconia, e.max/lithium disilicate, layered porcelain, and other ceramic materials.
• Ensure proper anatomy, morphology, shade, texture, contacts, margins, and occlusion.
• Review prescriptions, models, digital designs, photographs, and doctor instructions.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with doctors regarding case details, shades, esthetic expectations, technical questions, and case requirements.
• Perform adjustments and corrections as needed before final quality control.
• Work closely with Crown & Bridge, Digital, Implant, and Quality Control teams.
• Maintain daily production goals while consistently meeting laboratory quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on laboratory needs.

Qualifications:

• Active Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification is mandatory.
• Previous experience as a Porcelain Ceramist or Dental Laboratory Technician.
• Strong hands-on experience with porcelain layering, staining, glazing, contouring, and shade matching.
• Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, morphology, occlusion, ceramic materials, and esthetics.
• Experience working with zirconia, e.max/lithium disilicate, layered porcelain, crowns, bridges, and implant restorations.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality restorations.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with other laboratory departments.
• Ability to consistently meet production expectations without compromising quality.