Senior Digital Dental Design Specialist

Oral Arts Laboratory Inc; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-?t

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Growth opportunities & continuing ed

Job summary

Oral Arts Dental Lab is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Dental Design Specialist in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on CAD/CAM workflows for complex restorations, including All-on-X and implant-supported designs, using Exocad and/or 3Shape.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in digital dental CAD, a deep understanding of restorative dentistry, and a demonstrated ability to mentor peers while improving workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of digital dental CAD design experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Exocad and/or 3Shape.
• Strong knowledge of fixed prosthodontics and implant restorations.
• Ability to train and mentor other designers.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design single-unit crowns, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, custom abutments, bars, and complex cases.
• Create highly aesthetic restorations with proper anatomy, morphology, occlusion, contacts, emergence profiles, and tissue support.
• Design implant restorations with understanding of implant biomechanics and prosthetic-driven planning.
• Utilize All-on-X Exocad and/or 3Shape to optimize fit, function, and esthetics.
• Troubleshoot difficult cases and develop predictable digital solutions.
• Improve digital workflows while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Mentor and train other designers and elevate team skills.
• Stay current with CAD/CAM tech, digital dentistry, and restorative materials.

Skills

Exocad expert

3Shape expert

Digital dental CAD

Anatomy & occlusion

Education

Certified Dental Technician (CDT) (preferred)

Tools

Exocad

3Shape

Job description

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Design Full Time Huntsvile, AL, US

Company name: Oral Arts Dental Lab

Position: Dental Lab Technician – Experienced CAD CAM Designer

Location: Huntsville, AL (Relocation assistance is available. Remote work opportunities are also available.)

Oral Arts is seeking an exceptional Senior Digital Dental Design Specialist with advanced expertise in digital dental technology and complex restorative design. This is not an entry-level CAD position. We are looking for a highly skilled professional who is recognized as a technical expert in digital dental design and can drive excellence in the quality, consistency, and efficiency of our digital workflow.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advanced digital dental design, with a strong emphasis on All-on-X full-arch implant restorations using exocad and/or 3Shape Dental System. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in designing crowns, bridges, implant-supported restorations, custom abutments, full-arch prosthetics, and other complex restorative solutions.

Beyond software proficiency, this individual must possess a comprehensive understanding of restorative dentistry, implant prosthetics, occlusion, function, esthetics, and digital manufacturing processes. The ability to apply sound restorative principles while leveraging advanced CAD software to produce accurate, predictable, highly aesthetic, and clinically successful restorations is essential.

This role requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives on solving complex design challenges, mentoring others, optimizing digital workflows, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a high-performing dental laboratory environment.

Benefits of being part of the Oral Arts Team:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Opportunities for growth including paid continuing education, cross-training, and leadership roles.

Description of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design single-unit crowns, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, custom abutments, bars, and complex restorative cases.
• Create highly aesthetic restorations with proper anatomy, morphology, occlusion, contacts, emergence profiles, and tissue support.
• Design implant restorations with an understanding of implant biomechanics, restorative principles, and prosthetic-driven treatment planning.
• Utilize advanced features within All-on-X Exocad and/or 3Shape to optimize fit, function, and esthetics.
• Troubleshoot difficult restorative cases and develop predictable digital solutions.
• Improve digital workflows that increase efficiency while maintaining uncompromising quality.
• Work closely with technicians, managers, and clinicians to achieve outstanding clinical results.
• Mentor and train other designers, sharing best practices and elevating the technical skill level of the department.
• Stay current with advancements in CAD/CAM technology, digital dentistry, implant systems, and restorative materials.

Required experience:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Expert-level proficiency in Exocad and/or 3Shape Dental System.
• Minimum of 5 –10 years of experience in digital dental CAD design.
• Extensive knowledge of fixed prosthodontics, implant restorations, occlusion, morphology, and smile design.
• Strong understanding of custom abutment design and implant-supported crown and bridge restorations.
• Ability to produce restorations that require minimal adjustment during manufacturing and seating.
• Excellent understanding of contour, emergence profile, connector design, occlusion, contacts, and margin integrity.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, and elevate the performance of other digital designers.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) is preferred but not required.
• Experience with multiple implant systems and digital workflows.
• Experience with full-arch implant restorations (All-on-X), hybrid prostheses, and complex implant cases.
• Experience with digital smile design and advanced aesthetic anterior restorations.
• Experience integrating intraoral scans, facial scans, CBCT data, and digital treatment planning.

Pay/Salary is based on relevant experience.

For information on Oral Arts, please visit our website at www.oralartsdental.com.

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs regularly. Additional physical requirements may include: Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Oral Arts Dental Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.