Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Digital Denture Designer (CAD/CAM)
Location: Alberta, Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Openings: 2 Positions
Position Overview:
A leading digital-focused dental laboratory in Alberta is seeking two experienced Digital Denture Designers to join its growing CAD/CAM team. This role is ideal for technicians with a strong understanding of digital denture workflows who are passionate about precision, efficiency, and innovation in modern digital dentistry.
The Digital Denture Designer will be responsible for creating accurate, production-ready designs for full and partial dentures, working closely with technicians and clinical partners to ensure functional, aesthetic, and consistent outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design digital dentures and related components using CAD/CAM software (e.g., 3Shape, Exocad).
- Prepare, optimize, and validate design files for 3D printing and milling workflows.
- Apply dental anatomy, occlusion, and restorative principles to digital designs.
- Collaborate with technicians and clinicians to ensure case accuracy and prescription compliance.
- Maintain adherence to validated digital workflows and quality control standards.
- Troubleshoot design, fit, or production issues as needed.
- Support continuous improvement of digital denture workflows and processes.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience with dental CAD/CAM software (3Shape and/or Exocad).
- Hands-on experience with digital denture design workflows.
- Solid understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, and restorative fundamentals.
- Familiarity with implant-supported denture designs is a plus.
- Strong computer skills and high attention to detail.
- Previous dental laboratory experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative digital team.
Work Environment & Culture:
- Modern, digitally driven laboratory environment.
- Strong focus on innovation, precision, and continuous learning.
- Collaborative team culture with close interaction between digital and production teams.
- Access to advanced 3D printing and digital manufacturing technologies.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Paid vacation and retirement/pension plan.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Long-term growth within a digital-forward laboratory.