CAD/CAM Dental Designer
Location:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site
About the Role
A growing dental laboratory in 50 minutes Northwest of Philadelphia, PA is seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Dental Designer with strong knowledge of both 3Shape and Exocad. This position is ideal for a skilled digital designer who is comfortable working on a variety of restorative cases and wants to be part of a collaborative, quality-focused lab environment.
The right candidate should have a strong understanding of digital dental workflows, restorative design principles, and the ability to manage cases accurately and efficiently from digital scan to final design.
Key Responsibilities
The CAD/CAM Dental Designer will be responsible for:
- Designing dental restorations using 3Shape and Exocad
- Working on Crown & Bridge, implant, and more complex restorative cases
- Supporting full-arch / All-on-X or large reconstructive cases when needed
- Reviewing digital scans, prescriptions, and case requirements before design
- Communicating with the lab team to ensure accuracy, function, and esthetics
- Collaborating with technicians, managers, and clinical partners on complex cases
- Maintaining quality, consistency, and timely completion of digital cases
- Helping improve digital workflows and overall production efficiency
- Supporting junior team members when needed, depending on experience level
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Dental CAD/CAM Designer
- Strong working knowledge of 3Shape and Exocad
- Experience designing Crown & Bridge restorations
- Implant design experience preferred
- Full-arch / All-on-X experience is a strong plus
- Strong understanding of occlusion, anatomy, margins, contacts, and esthetics
- Ability to read prescriptions and follow detailed case instructions
- Organized, reliable, and able to manage case deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team
Preferred Background
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
- Crown & Bridge digital design
- Implant restorations
- Smile design or anterior esthetic cases
- Full-arch or large reconstructive cases
- Digital lab workflows from scan review through production
- Both 3Shape and Exocad in a production lab environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $75,000 – $100,000, depending on experience and technical capabilities
- Compensation may be flexible for candidates with advanced technical skills, complex case experience, and the ability to support workflow improvement or team training
- Attractive incentives and/or performance bonuses may be available
- Potential profit-sharing opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Weekends off
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate