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Minimum 4 years of practical experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician or Dental Designer at an Implant manufacturing company, required. * Minimum 1 year of experience working with complex product ...

Dental CAD Designer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The Dental CAD Designer will use specialized software to create patient-specific, customized restorations. Essential Responsibilities: Design and Develop Restorations: Create and develop precise ...

Specialize in cosmetic dentistry * Designing comprehensive treatment plans. Supervises the Practice Manager / Licensed Dental Assistants /Patient Care Coordinator. HQ is in Roseville, MN; this ...

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Dental CAD/CAM Designer Solutions Dental Laboratory - Clemmons, NC Now Interviewing Experienced Dental CAD/CAM Designers Solutions Dental Laboratory is a premier, high-end dental laboratory committed ...

A well-established and rapidly growing dental laboratory in Georgia is seeking an experienced All-on-X / Full-Arch Designer with strong Exocad skills and a solid foundation in both digital and analog ...

Minimum 4 years of practical experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician or Dental Designer at an Implant manufacturing company, required. * Minimum 1 year of experience working with complex product ...

CAD Designer Dental Laboratory

Lindon, UT · On-site

$24.25 - $33.50/hr

Are you a skilled CAD/CAM Designer with a passion for dental technology? Natural Aesthetics Dental Lab is looking for a top-tier designer to join our innovative team. We offer unparalleled career ...

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How much do dental designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for dental designer in the United States is $65,444.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dental designer?

Dental Designers need a solid background in dental anatomy, digital design principles, and CAD/CAM technology, often supported by a degree or certification in dental technology or a related field. They regularly utilize specialized dental design software such as Exocad or 3Shape, along with digital impression and modeling systems. Attention to detail, strong visual-spatial skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with dentists and lab technicians. These competencies ensure high-quality, functional, and aesthetic dental restorations that meet patient needs and industry standards.

What is a dental designer?

A Dental Designer is a professional who uses specialized software to design dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, veneers, and dentures. They work closely with dentists and dental technicians to create precise, custom-fit restorations based on patient scans. This role requires knowledge of dental anatomy, CAD/CAM technology, and material science. Dental Designers play a crucial role in ensuring both the functionality and aesthetics of dental prosthetics.

What does a dental designer do?

A typical day for a Dental Designer involves reviewing dental impressions or scans, designing crowns, bridges, or implants using advanced CAD software, and coordinating with dentists or lab technicians to ensure precise specifications. Dental Designers often spend time troubleshooting designs for fit and functionality, participating in team meetings, and updating patient case files. Fast-paced deadlines and the need for accuracy are common, making strong organizational skills important. Collaboration is frequent, as feedback from clinical staff helps refine designs and achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

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Infographic showing various Dental Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,444 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Procera Complete Clinical Specialist

enVista

Mahwah, NJ • On-site

$72K - $95K/yr

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Procera Complete Clinical Specialist

The Procera Complete Clinical Specialist has specialized expertise in evaluating complex and routine dental prosthetic cases and plays a key role across different stages of the workflow. The Clinical Specialist guides each case through its lifecycle from initial intake and evaluation, ensuring that all clinical and technical details are accurately captured. He/she also communicates directly with customers regarding troubleshooting, information gathering, and case planning to provide an exceptional customer experience. The Clinical Specialist acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in full arch and the associated analog, digital, or hybrid workflows to support and share knowledge with colleagues, supervisors, and customers. Overall, he/she plays a pivotal role in the success of our full arch cases both internally and externally.

Responsibilities:

  • Support new customers through onboarding calls to virtually walk them through our order submission process, required records, and approval workflow.
  • Verify and evaluate case data and scans for full arch upon case receipt to determine if the case is acceptable and ready to move forward.
  • Inspect physical property upon arrival to ensure cases are evaluated for case planning, scanning, and designing.
  • Identify clinical and technical issues that may arise during the scanning and designing steps and properly communicate issues and recommendations to the customer and Services team. Communicate full arch topics regarding case planning, case evaluation, design, and customer communication between the customer and the Services team.
  • Conducts onboarding calls with customers to walk them through the ordering process, records needed, and workflows through design and approval process.
  • Coordinate surgery dates and communication with customers for immediate provisionals.
  • Be in direct contact with customers to discuss cases on a technical and design level to achieve a best way forward on complex cases.
  • Perform quality inspection on full arch designs to ensure all customer expectations are met.
  • Work closely with the registration, scan, and design teams to ensure all steps in each respective area are completed properly.
  • Register customer cases utilizing web-client when required.
  • Assist in improving Standard Work (SW) as defined to drive continuous improvement.
  • Any other relevant tasks and duties assigned by Team Lead, Group Manager or Senior Site Leadership.
  • Follow all SOPs to ensure compliance to the FDA 21 CRF 820, ISO 13485 and OSHA 1910
  • Meet high quality standards by consistently following established procedures and ensuring accuracy in all work performed.
  • Support a made‑to‑order dental manufacturing environment by meeting production deadlines and aligning output with customer and market expectations.

Job Requirements:

Critical Knowledge and Qualifications: (what the role holder must know; including any required general or professional qualifications/education)

  • Minimum 4 years of practical experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician or Dental Designer at an Implant manufacturing company, required.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with complex product lines (i.e. full arch restorations), required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience on 3D Dental software such as 3Shape, DTX Studio Lab, Exocad, or other 3D systems, required
  • CDT or MDT, preferred

Critical Skills/technical know-how: (what the role holder must be able to do)

  • Must be able to communicate effectively to properly explain case evaluations and treatment planning to customers, particularly in full arch restorations
  • Must be able to coordinate case scheduling and planning with customers and the Services team to ensure on time delivery of designs and products
  • Ability to identify and problem solve common dental implant difficulties and Procera Complete questions and implement effective solutions independently
  • Works with a limited degree of supervision
  • Proficient in understanding the clinical and technical side of basic, priority product lines and also full arch
  • Ability and willingness to train others with less experience and provide informal guidance
  • Must be able to work well with computer programs including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams

Critical Experience:

  • Experience working with different implant manufacturers, preferred
  • Experience in full arch designing, case planning, and customer communication
  • Experience working in a regulated environment, preferred
  • Customer service experience, preferred

Target Market Salary Range: $72,800 - $95,700

Operating Company: Nobel Biocare


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