Dental Master Ceramist

Company Overview

Midwest Dental Arts is a full-service dental laboratory that has been delivering exceptional restorations and outstanding customer service since 1996. Founded in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we have grown to four locations while maintaining our commitment to fabricating all restorations in the United States with no overseas outsourcing. As a leader in implant and restorative dentistry, we specialize in custom abutments, full-arch zirconia, acrylic restorations, and supra-structure hybrid solutions. Our skilled technicians leverage advanced technology, craftsmanship, and attention to detail to produce high-quality restorations that support excellent patient outcomes. At Midwest Dental Arts, we are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, partnering with dental professionals nationwide to help create confident, healthy smiles. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization dedicated to quality, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact—one smile at a time.

Position Summary

As a Master Ceramist at Midwest Dental Arts , you play a critical role in crafting high-quality, esthetically superior dental restorations.  You will use your artistry, attention to detail, and technical expertise to layer and contour porcelain on dental prosthetics, ensuring optimal fit, function, and esthetics for each patient case. Working closely with designers, finishers, and other technicians, you will contribute to a collaborative workflow that prioritizes precision, innovation, and customer satisfaction.  In addition to your technical skills, you may be asked to perform quality checks on outgoing work as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and layer porcelain on crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported restorations according to prescription, design specifications, and esthetic requirements.
• Characterize restorations with stains, glazes, and surface textures to match patient-specific shading, translucency, and anatomical features.
• Examine cases throughout the process to ensure optimal fit, occlusion, contacts, and esthetic appeal before finalization.
• Accurately review work orders, case notes, digital designs, and prescriptions to align with clinical expectations and lab protocols.
• Communicate effectively with digital designers, hybrid finishers, and customer service to clarify case needs, resolve issues, and ensure timely completion.
• Assist in the training and development of other technicians as needed
• Operate and maintain ceramic ovens, hand tools, and other related equipment in accordance with safety and maintenance protocols.
• Stay informed on new techniques, materials, and industry advancements; contribute to team-based learning and skill sharing.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3 years of dental lab experience in ceramics preferred; hybrid or implant experience a plus.
• Ability to provide images/examples of work to showcase skill set.
• Strong manual dexterity, eye for detail, and esthetic sensibility; ability to match shade guides accurately.
• Understanding of tooth anatomy, porcelain layering, staining, glazing, and occlusal concepts.
• Proficiency in using ceramic ovens, brushes, rotary tools, and magnification devices.
• Team-oriented, reliable, able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dental Laboratory Technology certification or equivalent training/experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

•   Competitive Pay with additional 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

Midwest Dental Arts is an affiliate company of Catalis Dental Lab Partners.  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 Midwest Dental Arts, you are not just joining a Team, you are joining a family, Let’s start building some smiles together.

Midwest Dental Arts 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.