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Full-Time /Part Time Dental Technician — Digital Workflow / Non-CDT
Location: Houston, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
Certification: CDT certification not required
Industry: Dental Laboratory / Digital Dentistry
About the Position
We are seeking a Full-Time Dental Technician to join our growing dental laboratory team in Houston, Texas.
This position is ideal for a technically capable dental technician who may not hold CDT certification but has practical experience in a dental laboratory and a strong understanding of digital dentistry and CAD/CAM workflows.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing incoming dental cases, reviewing digital submissions, coordinating with dental offices and doctors, performing quality control, and supporting the laboratory's day-to-day digital production workflow.
Hands-on familiarity with the SprintRay Pro 2 dental 3D printer is a MUST.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and manage incoming dental laboratory cases.
- Review digital prescriptions, intraoral scans, photographs, and case information.
- Work with dental laboratory portals and digital case-management platforms.
- Review cases for completeness and identify missing or incorrect information.
- Coordinate with dentists and dental offices regarding case requirements and technical questions.
- Maintain clear communication throughout the case lifecycle.
- Perform quality control (QC) at appropriate stages of the workflow.
- Identify technical discrepancies before cases move into production.
- Support CAD/CAM and digital dental workflows.
- Work with digital files and intraoral scan data.
- Assist with digital production and 3D-printing workflows.
- Operate and/or support the SprintRay Pro 2 dental 3D printer.
- Follow laboratory protocols for printing, processing, finishing, and quality control.
- Coordinate cases between digital design, production, finishing, and dispatch.
- Maintain accurate case status and ensure cases remain on schedule.
- Help troubleshoot workflow, scan, portal, and production issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory work environment.
- Contribute to improving laboratory processes and turnaround times.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience working as a dental technician or in a dental laboratory.
- CDT certification is not required.
- Practical understanding of dental laboratory procedures.
- Strong familiarity with digital dental workflows.
- Experience handling intraoral scan files/digital impressions.
- Experience using dental laboratory portals.
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM dental workflows.
- Hands-on experience with the SprintRay Pro 2 dental 3D printer is required.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable communicating with dentists and dental office personnel.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Ability to learn new digital systems and laboratory technologies quickly.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following areas is a plus:
- Crown & bridge
- Implant dentistry
- Removable prosthetics
- Digital denture workflows
- CAD/CAM
- Dental 3D printing
- Model printing
- Surgical guide workflows
- Splints/night guards
- Digital design platforms
- Case-management portals
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on dental technician with strong digital skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to take ownership of cases from receipt through completion.
You should be comfortable working with digital scans, portals, CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing, QC, and direct communication with dental offices.
A CDT certification is not required for this position. Practical laboratory experience, digital workflow knowledge, and SprintRay Pro 2 experience are more important.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work in a modern, digitally focused dental laboratory.
- Exposure to advanced digital dentistry and 3D-printing workflows.
- Opportunity to work directly with dentists and dental offices.
- Growing laboratory environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Collaborative and technology-focused workplace.
Pay: $14.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $35