DENTAL TECHNICIAN | BLACKHEATH, JOHANNESBURG

MedE Recruit; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental laboratory in Blackheath, Johannesburg, is looking for a talented Dental Technician with over 5 years of CAD/CAM experience. The ideal candidate will design complex restorations and collaborate with clinicians, ensuring high-quality outcomes. A valid SADTC registration is required. Salary ranges from R25 000 to R45 000 based on experience. This role offers full-time hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ CAD/CAM dental design experience, with a portfolio of implant and full-arch cases.
• Proficiency in digital treatment planning with strong visual-spatial and aesthetic design skills.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in aligner and retainer design.

Responsibilities

• Design a wide range of restorations using CAD/CAM platforms.
• Analyse intraoral scans and clinical prescriptions with precision.
• Collaborate with clinicians to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

CAD/CAM dental design experience

Knowledge of occlusion

Digital treatment planning

3D printing

Excellent communication

Education

Valid SADTC registration as a Dental Technician

Tools

3Shape

Exocad

Job description

An established and cutting-edge digital Dental Laboratory in Blackheath, Johannesburg, is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Dental Technician to join their team. This position is ideal for a technician who is passionate about full-arch digital dentistry and experienced in designing complex treatment plans using leading CAD/CAM software.

The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a strong understanding of dental anatomy, implant-supported prosthetics, aligners, retainers, as well as the digital workflow from scan to final restoration and manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design a wide range of restorations including full-arch prosthetics (FP1/FP3), All-on-X, implant restorations, crowns, bridges, and veneers using 3Shape, Exocad, or similar platforms
• Analyse intraoral scans, DICOM data, and clinical prescriptions with precision
• Lead and support full-arch digital workflows, from virtual design to manufactured appliances, including wax-up, smile design, implant positioning, and surgical guide planning
• Collaborate with clinicians and internal teams to deliver high-quality, aesthetic, and functional outcomes
• Document and manage digital case files, revisions, and communication throughout the workflow

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years’ CAD/CAM dental design experience, with a strong portfolio of implant and full-arch cases
• Advanced knowledge of occlusion, dental anatomy, and restorative materials
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in aligner and retainer design, All-on-X, and complex full-arch workflows
• Proficiency in digital treatment planning with strong visual-spatial and aesthetic design skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities within a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in 3D printing and related workflows
• Valid SADTC registration as a Dental Technician
• Own transport essential

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 17h00

Salary: R25 000 – R45 000 dependent on experience

Interested and experienced Dental Technicians are welcome to apply with their updated CV online.