Digital Denture Designer (CAD/CAM)
Location: Alberta, Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Openings: 2 Positions
Position Overview
A leading digital-focused dental laboratory in Alberta is seeking two experienced Digital Denture Designers to join its growing CAD/CAM team. This role is ideal for technicians with a strong understanding of digital denture workflows who are passionate about precision, efficiency, and innovation in modern digital dentistry.
The Digital Denture Designer will be responsible for creating accurate, production-ready designs for full and partial dentures, working closely with technicians and clinical partners to ensure functional, aesthetic, and consistent outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design digital dentures and related components using CAD/CAM software (e.g., 3Shape, Exocad)
- Prepare, optimize, and validate design files for 3D printing and milling workflows
- Apply dental anatomy, occlusion, and restorative principles to digital designs
- Collaborate with technicians and clinicians to ensure case accuracy and prescription compliance
- Maintain adherence to validated digital workflows and quality control standards
- Troubleshoot design, fit, or production issues as needed
- Support continuous improvement of digital denture workflows and processes
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience with dental CAD/CAM software (3Shape and/or Exocad)
- Hands-on experience with digital denture design workflows
- Solid understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, and restorative fundamentals
- Familiarity with implant-supported denture designs is a plus
- Strong computer skills and high attention to detail
- Previous dental laboratory experience preferred
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative digital team
Work Environment & Culture
- Modern, digitally driven laboratory environment
- Strong focus on innovation, precision, and continuous learning
- Collaborative team culture with close interaction between digital and production teams
- Access to advanced 3D printing and digital manufacturing technologies
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level
- Performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and retirement/pension plan
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Long-term growth within a digital-forward laboratory