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Part-Time Digital Dental Designer / Dental Lab Technician
An established dental laboratory in the west Twin Cities Metro area is seeking an experienced part-time Digital Dental Designer / Dental Lab Technician to support our fixed restorative digital workflow.
This is an opportunity for a skilled designer who enjoys quality dental design work, understands restorative principles, and wants a flexible part-time role in a professional lab environment.
An on-site position is preferred. Remote candidates with strong experience are welcome to apply, but candidates with the ability to work on-site will be prioritized in the selection process.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced digital designer who can assist with crown, bridge, implant, anterior, posterior, and larger restorative cases.
The right candidate understands tooth form, contours, occlusion, contacts, margins, emergence profile, and restorative space. You should be comfortable reviewing prescriptions, evaluating scans, following case documentation, and producing designs that are accurate, thoughtful, and ready for production.
This role is intended to add design capacity and support an existing digital workflow.
Responsibilities
- Design anterior and posterior crowns, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, and larger restorative cases
- Support digital wax-up and restorative planning cases
- Review prescriptions, scans, photos, bite records, and supporting case documentation
- Evaluate scans for accuracy, margin clarity, occlusion, and restorative space
- Create designs with attention to tooth form, contours, contacts, occlusion, and esthetics
- Communicate with internal team members when a case needs clarification or additional information
- Help maintain an organized and reliable digital workflow
- Assist with quality control before cases move forward in production
- Support the team during busier production periods or when additional design capacity is needed
Desired Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of dental CAD/CAM design experience preferred
- Experience with fixed restorative design
- Experience designing anterior and posterior cases
- Experience with full-arch or larger restorative cases is a plus
- Working knowledge of 3Shape or similar dental CAD software
- Ability to design crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, and diagnostic wax-ups
- Understanding of digital workflows, printed models, shell temps, milling, and restorative case planning
- Experience with hybrid bridge design, copy-mill design, split-file implant workflows, or individual crown/bridge preps is a plus
- Ceramic finishing experience is a plus but not required
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, self-motivated, and organized. You take pride in catching details before they become problems. You understand that good design affects every step that follows — from milling and printing to finishing, delivery, doctor satisfaction, and the final patient result.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Focused on quality and accuracy
- Strong in tooth morphology and restorative design
- Comfortable working independently
- Able to manage multiple cases and priorities
- Clear and professional in communication
- A good team player
- Eager to keep learning and improving
Schedule
This is a part-time position. Schedule can be discussed based on experience, availability, and lab needs.
Possible schedule options may include:
- 2–3 days per week
- Partial-day blocks
- Morning or afternoon schedule
- Additional hours during busier periods
Compensation
$35–$44 per hour, based on experience, skill level, and demonstrated ability.
Location
West Twin Cities Metro
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief note describing your dental design experience, software experience, and the types of cases you are most comfortable designing.
Design samples or a portfolio are strongly encouraged.
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $44