CAD/CAM Specialist – Crown & Bridge Department

About Premier & Confident Dental Labs

Premier & Confident Dental Labs is a dental laboratory committed to providing high-quality dental restorations and exceptional service to our dental partners. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated CAD/CAM Specialist to join our Crown & Bridge (C&B) department and support our digital design and production workflow.

Position Summary

The CAD/CAM Specialist is responsible for designing and preparing dental restorations using digital CAD/CAM technology. This position requires knowledge of dental anatomy, restoration design, digital workflows, and manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate is dependable, quality-focused, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental laboratory environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Digital Design & CAD/CAM

• Design crowns, bridges, and other fixed dental restorations using dental CAD software.
• Review digital scans, prescriptions, and case instructions for accuracy and completeness.
• Create anatomically correct restorations with proper margins, contours, contacts, and occlusion.
• Make design adjustments to meet case requirements and laboratory quality standards.
• Prepare and nest approved designs for milling and production.
• Operate and support CAD/CAM equipment and troubleshoot basic workflow issues.

Production & Quality Control

• Ensure designs meet dentist prescriptions and laboratory specifications.
• Inspect designs and restorations for accuracy, fit, contacts, contours, and overall quality.
• Identify and communicate scan, design, or production issues before cases move forward.
• Monitor case progress and help maintain an efficient production workflow.
• Follow established quality control procedures and production deadlines.

Teamwork & Communication

• Collaborate with Crown & Bridge technicians, production staff, and department leadership.
• Communicate case concerns, design issues, and workflow delays promptly.
• Maintain accurate case information and follow laboratory procedures.
• Assist with improving digital workflows, productivity, and department efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.

Qualifications

• Previous dental laboratory CAD/CAM experience preferred.
• Experience designing crowns and bridges using dental CAD software.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy, tooth morphology, occlusion, and restoration design.
• Familiarity with digital dental workflows and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet production deadlines.
• Good communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn new software, equipment, and laboratory procedures.

Preferred Experience

• exocad, 3Shape, or similar dental CAD software.
• Designing full-contour crowns, bridges, and implant restorations.
• Experience with zirconia, lithium disilicate, and other restorative materials.
• Familiarity with dental milling machines, CAM software, and digital case preparation.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to work in a dental laboratory production environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform detailed computer-based work.
• Ability to handle dental materials and equipment safely.
• Ability to meet established quality and production expectations.
• What We Offer
  •⁠  ⁠Competitive compensation 
  •⁠  ⁠Retirement Benefits
  •⁠  ⁠Health Insurance
  •⁠  ⁠Vision, Dental & Life Insurance