Job Description

Cad Cam Designer

Location: PA

Salary: 70-85k DOE (opportunity for growth in this department)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Designer to join our growing dental laboratory team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing crown and bridge restorations, implant-supported restorations, custom abutments, and full-arch cases using 3Shape and Exocad software. Experience with photogrammetry workflows is required. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality restorative designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-quality dental restorations using CAD/CAM technology.
• Create crown and bridge restorations, including single units and complex multi-unit cases.
• Design implant-supported restorations, custom abutments, screw-retained and cement-retained prosthetics.
• Perform full-arch implant restoration designs (All-on-X, hybrid prostheses, zirconia full-arch restorations).
• Utilize 3Shape Dental System and Exocad software for case design and production workflows.
• Process and integrate photogrammetry data into digital workflows for accurate implant positioning.
• Review digital scans, prescriptions, and case requirements to ensure accurate restoration design.
• Collaborate with technicians, clinicians, and production teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
• Maintain quality control standards and ensure restorations meet functional and esthetic requirements.
• Troubleshoot design challenges and provide solutions for complex restorative cases.
• Stay current with advancements in digital dentistry, implant systems, and CAD/CAM technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CAD/CAM dental design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in 3Shape Dental System.
• Strong experience with Exocad design software.
• Extensive knowledge of crown and bridge design principles.
• Experience designing implant restorations and custom abutments.
• Proven experience with full-arch implant rehabilitation cases.
• Hands-on experience with photogrammetry workflows and implant verification processes.
• Strong understanding of occlusion, anatomy, esthetics, and restorative dentistry principles.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple implant systems and digital workflows.
• Knowledge of zirconia, PMMA, titanium, and hybrid prosthetic design.
• Experience with guided surgery and digital treatment planning.
• Familiarity with 3D printing and milling workflows.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced digital dentistry training.
• Modern digital laboratory environment with state-of-the-art technology.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.

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