Dental Lab Technician

Canyon Crest Dental • Full-time • Riverside, California, United States • $25 - $40 / hour • 2m ago

Overview:

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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