Dental Surgical Guide Coordinator & Lab Specialist

Be Guided Dental Lab; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Be Guided Dental Lab is seeking a detail‑oriented Dental Surgical Guide Planner to join our clinical‑lab collaboration. You will bridge lab bench work with chairside planning, supporting doctors on case planning and hands‑on fabrication of surgical guides and models.

The role covers full lifecycle of surgical guide cases—from initial setup and doctor consultation to processing guides and documenting notes in our system.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and hands-on experience in a dental lab or clinical support role.
• Experience working with surgical guides, implant models, or prosthetic fabrication.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for presenting case information to doctors.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, adjust, and finish surgical guides and study models to case specifications.
• Adjust and modify models based on doctor feedback or case design changes.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including 3D printers, model trimmers, lab motors, compressor, and suction units.
• Document case notes, approval records, and revision requests in the case management system.
• Maintain organized inventory of lab materials and keep the lab environment clean.

Skills

Dental lab experience

Strong communication

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Case management familiarity

Lifting ability 50 lbs

Education

Dental laboratory certification (CDT) or equivalent

Tools

3D printers

CBCT planning software

CRM tools

Imaging software

Job description

Be Guided Dental Lab is seeking a detail‑oriented Dental Surgical Guide Planner to join our clinical‑lab collaboration. You will bridge lab bench work with chairside planning, supporting doctors on case planning and hands‑on fabrication of surgical guides and models.

The role covers full lifecycle of surgical guide cases—from initial setup and doctor consultation to processing guides and documenting notes in our system.