CAD/CAM Designer (Boston, MA)
Senior dental CAD/CAM designer working on-site in a Massachusetts dental lab: designs high-esthetic anterior and full-arch restorations and surgical guides in 3Shape, exocad, and coDiagnostiX, and runs digital production end-to-end including implant planning, CAM nesting/milling, and 3D printing.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Massachusetts...
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven experience as a CAD/CAM Designer in a digital dental lab environment
- Advanced proficiency in 3Shape, exocad, and coDiagnostiX
- Comprehensive knowledge of all major implant systems and ability to identify components from digital scans
- Hands-on experience planning and designing guided surgery for single units up to full-arch All-on-X cases
- Hands-on experience with CAM nesting, milling protocols, and 3D printing hardware/software
- Strong mastery of natural tooth morphology, smile design, and functional occlusion
Full description
Senior Dental CAD/CAM Designer – High-Esthetic & Surgical Specialist
Location: Massachusetts (In-Lab / On-Site) NOT REMOTE
Position Type: Full-Time ( 4-10 hour days)
Compensation: Competitive Pay (Depending on Experience)
Benefits: Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO) + Relocation Assistance Available
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, highly versatile Dental CAD/CAM Designer to join our state-of-the-art dental laboratory in Massachusetts.
In this role, you will be a core driver of our digital workflow. We need a skilled designer who excels in high-esthetic full arch and anterior cases, understands the intricacies of multi-platform implant systems, and can manage end-to-end digital production—from surgical planning to nesting, milling, and 3D printing. Must know how to design Surgical guides.
Key Responsibilities
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High-Esthetic Digital Design: Produce exceptional digital designs using 3Shape Dental System and exocad, specializing in anterior cases, full-mouth reconstructions, and complex high-esthetic full arches.
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Surgical & Implant Planning: Execute precise surgical guide design and implant planning using coDiagnostiX for both single-unit cases and complex All-on-X restorations.
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Implant Identification: Utilize deep knowledge of major and minor implant systems to accurately identify components, platforms, and scan bodies from digital workflows.
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Nesting & Milling: Toolpath, nest, and manage CAM workflows for multi-axis milling machines (zirconia, PMMA, titanium), maintaining high precision and surface finish quality.
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3D Printing Operations: Manage digital manufacturing, light processing, nesting, and post-processing for 3D printed surgical guides, models, try-ins, and temporary restorations.
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Collaboration & Quality Assurance: Review intraoral scans, evaluate margins, and collaborate closely with bench technicians and clinicians to resolve complex case parameters.
Requirements & Qualifications
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Experience: Proven experience as a CAD/CAM Designer in a digital dental lab environment.