i4 dental lab10.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Dental CAD Designer - 3Shape Expert (Remote)

$80K–$100K/year

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Dental CAD Designer with expertise in 3Shape to join our team. In this Dental CAD Designer remote position, you will play a crucial role in designing high-quality dental restorations. Your skills in CAD design will help us deliver exceptional results to our clients.

What You'll Do

  • Design monolithic zirconia restorations, layered substructures, and multi-unit bridges using 3Shape.
  • Perform scan cleanup, digital morphing, margin refinement, and occlusal adjustments to ensure optimal fit and function.
  • Prepare and manage digital files (STL, PLY, native 3Shape formats) for milling and 3D printing, including nesting and support placement where required.
  • Validate design parameters against material-specific tolerances and production constraints to minimize remakes and adjustments.
  • Conduct quality checks on digital designs and finished outputs to ensure marginal integrity, correct emergence profiles, and occlusal relationships.
  • Collaborate with production technicians, restorative clinicians, and lab management to resolve clinical and technical issues and improve workflows.
  • Maintain accurate digital records and follow laboratory quality management procedures and infection-control policies.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience designing fixed prosthetic restorations using 3Shape in a dental laboratory or clinical setting.
  • Strong understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, margin design, and restorative material behavior (including zirconia systems).
  • Familiarity with digital production workflows, including CAM preparation, milling, sintering, and SLA/DLP printing considerations.
  • Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work within schedule and quality targets.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with laboratory quality systems, digital case management, and integration with intraoral scans and CBCT-derived data.
  • Prior exposure to multiple CAD platforms and CAM toolchains, with a focus on optimizing designs for high-throughput production.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and full benefits.
  • Relocation support as applicable.
  • Opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.
  • Flexible work arrangements for a better work-life balance.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Dental CAD Designer role offers a unique opportunity to work remotely in the HealthTech industry, with competitive pay and relocation support.

Salary Range
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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in 3Shape software for CAD design, with a solid understanding of dental anatomy and the ability to create complex restorations such as multi-unit bridges and layered substructures.

Self-motivated and disciplined in a remote work environment, demonstrating the ability to manage time effectively while adhering to quality management protocols and digital workflows.

Experience-oriented mindset with at least 3-5 years in dental CAD design, focusing on continuous improvement, learning new techniques in CAM preparation, and adapting to evolving digital technologies.

Learning Resources

3Shape Academycourse

Career Path

Dental CAD Designer - 3Shape Expert(Now)Lead Dental CAD Designer(1-2 years)Dental Technology Manager(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$2.5B
Annual Growth
10.2%
AI Adoption in Dental CAD
35%
Investment in Digital Dentistry
+50%
Labour Demand for CAD Designers
+20%
Avg Salary for Dental CAD Designers
$75K

Skills & Requirements

Required
3ShapeCAD DesignDental Anatomy
Growing in Demand
3D PrintingDigital Scanning TechniquesDental Software Integration
Declining
Traditional Hand-Sketching2D CAD Software

Domain Trends

Shift to Digital Workflow
Over 60% of dental practices are transitioning to digital workflows, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in design.
Increase in AI Applications
AI integration in CAD design is expected to grow by 25% by 2025, improving design precision and reducing turnaround times.
Rising Demand for Custom Solutions
The demand for personalized dental solutions is projected to increase by 30%, leading to a surge in CAD design roles focused on customization.

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