What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Lab Ceramist position at Bespoke Dental Prosthetics?
Dental Lab Ceramist
Bespoke Dental Prosthetics | Milford, CT
Part-Time or Full-Time | Minimum 3 Years of Experience
Bespoke Dental Prosthetics is seeking a skilled Dental Lab Ceramist to join our growing dental laboratory. We are looking for a talented and motivated technician with a minimum of 3 years of dental laboratory experience who is interested in continuing to develop their skills and growing professionally within a modern clinical environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong aesthetic skills, excellent attention to detail, and a solid understanding of oral and dental anatomy. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craftsmanship and is interested in producing high-quality restorations while continuing to learn new techniques and expand their knowledge. Bespoke Dental Prosthetics is an independently owned lab, continuously working with new clients. We are seeking a motivated individual willing to grow and maintain increasing production volumes.
What You’ll Do
- Ceramic layering
- Finishing different types of dental restorations, including zirconia and E.max restorations
- Staining, glazing, contouring, and final characterization of restorations
- Investing and pressing E.max restorations
- Physical model work and model fabrication
- Fabrication and finishing of crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant restorations
- Evaluate restorations for margins, contours, contacts, occlusion, function, and esthetics
- Work with doctors and the dental team to achieve excellent clinical and aesthetic results
- Evaluate cases and communicate with the clinical team when adjustments or clarification are needed
- Maintain accuracy and consistency while meeting case deadlines
- Maintain laboratory inventory and supplies
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
- Follow laboratory protocols and quality-control standards
- Work collaboratively with other members of the dental and laboratory team
- Continue learning and developing new laboratory techniques and skills
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of dental laboratory experience
- Proven experience as a dental lab ceramist
- Strong understanding of dental and oral anatomy
- Strong aesthetic sense and the ability to create natural-looking restorations
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
- Experience working with zirconia and E.max restorations
- Experience with ceramic layering, staining, glazing, and finishing
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated, dependable, and organized
- Willingness to learn new techniques, materials, and technologies
- Desire to grow professionally and contribute ideas in a collaborative environment
- Good understanding of dental implant systems and implant-supported restorations is preferred
- Implant-system experience is preferred but not required; we are willing to train the right candidate
Preferred but Not Required
- Experience with 3Shape or exocad
- Strong CAD/CAM knowledge
- Experience designing implant restorations
- Experience with different implant systems and components
- CDT certification
Why Join Bespoke Dental Prosthetics?
- Flexible part-time or full-time opportunity
- Work in a modern, comprehensive dental laboratory associated with a high quality dental practice located in the same building.
- Exposure to a broad range of restorative, implant, and cosmetic cases
- Opportunity to work directly with doctors and the clinical team
- Opportunity to learn and expand your laboratory skills
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level
If you are an experienced dental lab ceramist with strong aesthetic skills, a good understanding of oral anatomy, and a desire to continue learning and growing, we would love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of the Bespoke team!
Pay: $22.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dental fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $40