Crown & Bridge / CAD-CAM Dental Technician

Ragle Dental Laboratory is seeking a Crown & Bridge / CAD-CAM Dental Technician to join our team in Champaign, Illinois.

Experience in crown & bridge or CAD/CAM dental technology is preferred, but not required. We are willing to provide on-site training for the right candidate who is dependable, detail-oriented, has good hand skills, and is eager to learn.

This is a full-time, in-house position working with both traditional and digital dental laboratory processes.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience and training, responsibilities may include:

• Designing crowns, bridges, implant restorations, and other fixed restorations using 3Shape CAD software
• Working with zirconia and other restorative materials
• Contouring, staining, glazing, characterizing, and finishing restorations
• Checking margins, contacts, occlusion, anatomy, and esthetics
• Assisting with milling, sintering, and 3D printing processes
• Working with implant and full-arch restorative cases
• Zirconia preparation and coloring, including MiYO
• Assisting with custom shade appointments
• Following dentist prescriptions and laboratory quality standards
• Working closely with other technicians throughout the production process

Qualifications

Dental laboratory experience is preferred but not required — we are willing to train the right person.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• A willingness and ability to learn new techniques and technology
• Dependability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good communication and organizational skills

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Crown & Bridge dental laboratory work
• 3Shape CAD software
• Digital dental workflows
• Zirconia restorations
• Milling, sintering, and 3D printing
• Implant or full-arch restorations
• Staining, glazing, or MiYO
• Dental anatomy and occlusion
• CDT certification

• Competitive pay based on experience
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Full-time, stable employment
• On-site training and opportunity to develop specialized dental laboratory skills
• Established professional dental laboratory environment

Please submit your resume and tell us a little about your work experience and why you are interested in the position.

Previous dental laboratory experience is welcome, but don’t let a lack of experience keep you from applying. We are willing to train someone who has the right attitude, attention to detail, and desire to learn.

This is an in-house position in Champaign, Illinois. This position is not remote.