You will collaborate closely with the Savannah milling center and ensure all designs meet ... Previous lab experience in a high-volume production environment * Dental Lab degree or ...
You will collaborate closely with the Savannah milling center and ensure all designs meet ... Previous lab experience in a high-volume production environment * Dental Lab degree or ...
Quality Control Tech
Houston, TX · On-site
$18 - $23/hr
... both testing lab and production facility. This preparation will include milling, cutting, and ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible * 401(k) up to 4% ...
Quality Control Tech
Houston, TX · On-site
$18 - $23/hr
... both testing lab and production facility. This preparation will include milling, cutting, and ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible * 401(k) up to 4% ...
Quality Control Tech
$18 - $23/hr
... both testing lab and production facility. This preparation will include milling, cutting, and ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible * 401(k) up to 4% ...
Quality Control Tech
$18 - $23/hr
... both testing lab and production facility. This preparation will include milling, cutting, and ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible * 401(k) up to 4% ...
Familiarity with grinding/milling operations at scales ranging from lab to commercial and ... Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. * Culture of Health: Programs and resources to ...
Familiarity with grinding/milling operations at scales ranging from lab to commercial and ... Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. * Culture of Health: Programs and resources to ...
Dental Lab Milling information
See Spring, TX salary details
$6.42 - $9.30
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How much do dental lab milling jobs pay per hour?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in dental lab milling, and why are they important?
What is dental lab milling?
What is the difference between Dental Lab Milling vs Dental Lab Technician?
| Aspect | Dental Lab Milling | Dental Lab Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires CAD/CAM software training and proficiency with milling machines | Requires dental assisting or lab technician certifications, sometimes with CDT credentials |
| Work Environment | Operates CNC milling machines in a lab setting, often automated | Works with dental materials, handcrafting or adjusting restorations |
| Industry Usage | Focuses on manufacturing dental prosthetics using digital technology | Designs, fabricates, and finishes dental restorations manually or digitally |
Dental Lab Milling involves operating digital milling machines to produce dental restorations, emphasizing automation and CAD/CAM technology. Dental Lab Technicians design and manually craft or adjust dental prosthetics. Both roles are essential in dental labs but differ in tools, skills, and workflow.
What are some common challenges faced by dental lab milling technicians, and how can they be managed?

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 5 days ago
Job description
Pan-Am Dental Laboratory is a full-service dental laboratory that partners with dental professionals to design and fabricate a wide range of dental restorations and appliances. With a focus on quality, consistency and clinical accuracy, Pan-Am Prides itself with Happy patients and happy business partners. Headquartered in Savannah, GA, Pan-Am Has two additional locations in Houston, TX and Sandy, UT – allowing us to serve a base of clients covering the entire country.
Position SummaryThe Digital Designer Technician role focuses on reviewing, preparing, and designing restorations using state of the art intraoral scan (IOS) data, AI-driven design tools, and advanced CAD software. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, tech savvy and committed to delivering accurate and timely designs that support high-quality patient outcomes.
In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing client scans, utilizing AI-assisted workflows, and finalizing crown and bridge designs in accordance with our Model-less Digital SOP’s. You will collaborate closely with the Savannah milling center and ensure all designs meet functional and esthetic standards.
Key Responsibilities- Review and analyze incoming IOS scans for data quality and promptly communicate issues to the internal team.
- Assess and adjust bite registrations and occlusion using AI tools to ensure accuracy.
- Accurately identify and digitally mark preparation margins
- Equilibrate occlusion following Pan-Am’s IOS Model-less Crown Design SOPs.
- Upload 3Shape files to AI-based design platforms and manage workflow progress.
- Download and inspect AI-generated designs for proper proximal contacts, occlusion, and overall quality.
- Redesign or refine crowns and restorations manually in 3Shape or Exocad when AI designs fail or require adjustments.
- Finalize and submit completed designs to the Savannah milling center within required turnaround times.
- 2 years of experience in dental CAD design (3Shape preferred)
- Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, crown and bridge workflows, and occlusion principles.
- Ability to evaluate IOS scans and margin clarity with precision
- Familiarity with AI design platforms
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team members and problem-solving scan/design issues
- Ability to work independently, manage workload, and meet strict deadlines.
- Previous lab experience in a high-volume production environment
- Dental Lab degree or certification preferred but not required.
- 401(k) with company matching
- Competitive pay that includes base pay and bonus structure
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Pan-Am 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 Pan-Am Dental Lab, you are not just joining a Team, you are joining a family, Let’s start building some smiles together.
Pan-Am 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.