What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental CAD/CAM Designer position at Catalis Dental Lab Partners?
Dental CAD/CAM Designer
Company Overview
Catalis Dental Lab Partners is a nationally connected network of premier dental laboratories providing high‑quality, digitally enabled restorative, implant, and prosthetic solutions to dental practices across the United States. The organization brings together leading regional labs with deep expertise in full‑arch restorations, restorative dentistry, and removable prosthetics—all supported by advanced digital workflows, 3D printing, AI‑driven design, and CAD/CAM technologies.
Catalis serves both private practices and large dental service organizations (DSOs), combining local laboratory relationships with the resources and consistency of a national platform. The company operates a growing multi‑state footprint through its integrated lab network, including locations across Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Texas, and Utah.
Position Summary
This role is part of a new Digital Design Center in Huntsville, Alabama. You'll be joining a growing team at the ground level with the opportunity to help shape how we work. The Dental CAD/CAM Designer is responsible for the digital design and development of high-quality Full Arch dental restorations using advanced CAD/CAM technology. This role combines technical precision, dental anatomy expertise, and digital workflow proficiency to create accurate, functional, and aesthetic restorations that meet clinician prescriptions and patient needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently design full-arch implant prosthetics, hybrid dentures and complex restorations
- Evaluate incoming digital scans for quality and flag issues before design begins
- Interpret prescriptions with clinical judgment, communicating directly with clinicians when clarification is needed
- Perform self-directed quality checks against design standards before case release
- Support workflow by managing daily case volume and meeting turnaround targets
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on dental CAD/CAM design experience
- Proficiency in EXOCAD required, 3Shape experience is a plus
- Demonstrated experience designing full-arch implant prosthetics, including All-on-4 cases
- Solid understanding of occlusion, bite relationships, and functional aesthetics
- Ability to manage a daily case queue and consistently meet turnaround targets
- Experience communicating directly with clinicians on case questions or design decisions
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Pay with additional quarterly bonus potential
- Benefits including Medical, dental, vision, Life
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time off (PTO) plus paid holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity and the other Brands under the Catalis Network, you can find us at catalislabs.com. At Catalis, you are not just joining a Team, you are joining a family, Let’s start building some smiles together.
Catalis Dental Lab Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.