Dental Lab CAD/CAM Designer (Buena Park, CA)

Hiossen Implant; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Birthday PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hiossen Implant is seeking a Dental Tech Designer to lead CAD/CAM crown and bridge designs in our Buena Park facility. You will design dental restorations, read prescriptions, and operate milling machines, 3D printers, and sintering ovens to meet precise specifications.

The role requires CDT certification with 3–5 years of related fabrication experience, plus strong skills in 3Shape/Exocad/Nobel. Experience in a regulated environment is preferred. Competitive benefits and hourly pay offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Crown and Bridge Design using CAD/CAM technology.
• CDT with 3-5 years of related fabrication experience (crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays) or equivalent.
• Experience with 3Shape, Nobel, Exocad, and other desktop scanners and software.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM processes including scanning, designing, and manufacturing.
• Ability to operate milling machines, 3D printers, and sintering ovens.
• Proficiency in dental anatomy and terminology.
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in the full CAD/CAM process including scanning, designing, and manufacturing.
• Operate manufacturing equipment including milling machines, 3D printers, and sintering ovens.
• Read work prescriptions and examine cases to determine dental restoration design.
• Fabricate crowns, bridges, and inlays/onlays to precise specifications.
• Read, interpret, and design dental restorations to client specifications using dental CAD software.
• Communicate case planning across all lab departments.
• Meet tight production deadlines while delivering high-quality restorations.
• Communicate clearly with technicians and doctors using strong verbal and written skills.

Skills

CAD/CAM process

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Dental anatomy

Critical thinking

Learnability

Education

Certified Dental Technician (CDT)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

3Shape

Nobel

Exocad

Desktop scanners

Milling machines

3D printers

Sintering ovens

Job description

Job Category: Dental Tech Designer

Requisition Number: DENTA005017

• Posted : September 21, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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LA Digital Center
Buena Park, CA 90620, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in the full CAD/CAM process including scanning, designing, and manufacturing
• Operate manufacturing equipment including milling machines, 3D printers, and sintering ovens
• Read work prescriptions and examine cases to determine dental restoration design
• Fabricate crowns, bridges, and inlays/onlays to precise specifications
• Read, interpret, and design dental restorations to client specifications using dental CAD software
• Communicate case planning across all lab departments
• Meet tight production deadlines while consistently delivering high-quality restorations
• Communicate clearly with technicians and doctors using strong verbal and written skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Crown and Bridge Design using CAD/CAM technology
• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) with 3-5 years of related fabrication experience (crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays); or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with 3Shape, Nobel, Exocad, and other desktop scanners and software
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM processes including scanning, designing, and manufacturing
• Ability to operate milling machines, 3D printers, and sintering ovens
• Proficiency in dental anatomy and terminology
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail; willing to learn, critical thinker, organized, and self-directed
• Hourly Rate: $25 - $40 per hour depending on experience
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for you and your family
• Life Insurance & AD&D: Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% company-sponsored
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, 100% company-sponsored
• 401(k) Plan: Company match up to 5% of salary
• Paid Time Off: 15 days in the first year (6 vacation + 9 sick days), increasing to 20 days from the second year
• Birthday PTO: One paid day off on your birthday
• Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

About Hiossen

Hiossen, established by its parent company Osstem in 2006 in Pennsylvania, USA, saw its evolution into Hiossen Implant by 2007 in NJ. Through innovative technology and a steadfast commitment to superior implant products, Hiossen has emerged as one of the leading global manufacturers of dental implants and equipment. Hiossen, Inc. and our global affiliates collectively have approximately 4,500 employees worldwide, operating in more than 40 countries and a sales distribution presence in more than 70 countries.

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