Dental Lab Technician presso Canyon Crest Dental

About Us

Canyon Crest Dental Riverside is a modern dental practice committed to delivering exceptional patient care and high-quality dental restorations. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Dental Lab Technician – Ceramist to join our in-house lab team.

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled technician who wants to take ownership of lab operations and be part of a close-knit, quality-focused team.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is proficient in zirconia crown and implant crown fabrication, dental CAD/CAM systems, and implant components. You will be responsible for all aspects of the lab’s day-to-day operations, including shade matching, equipment maintenance, workflow tracking, and case management.

You’ll work independently but closely with management, clinical staff, and occasionally, patients.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour (DOE)

Schedule: Open to full or part-time opportunities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (FT employees)

• PTO and paid holidays (FT employees)

• 401(k) options

Key Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate high-quality zirconia crowns and implant restorations using CAD/CAM systems

• Interact with patients for custom shade matching

• Manage in-house lab operations and ensure cases stay on schedule

• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment (milling machines, ovens, scanners, etc.)

• Communicate lab needs and progress with management

• Assist with case deliveries or provide support to the clinical team as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a dental laboratory technician

• Strong experience in fixed prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, implants)

• Proficient with zirconia design and CAD/CAM fabrication

• Familiarity with implant components (custom abutments, screw-retained restorations)

• Capable of maintaining lab equipment and managing workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-scope lab experience (digital and traditional workflows)

• Experience with various implant systems (Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Zimmer, etc.)

• Prior experience interacting directly with patients for shade matching

• Worked in a dental office-based lab environment

• Ability to assist in clinical case planning and deliveries

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Highly organized with strong time management skills

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality control

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable taking ownership of the lab and being proactive

Join a dental practice where your technical skills directly impact patient outcomes. Apply today to become an essential part of Canyon Crest Dental Riverside's restorative team!

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