CAD Designer

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers is hiring a full-time Dental Lab CAD Designer to design full-arch dental restorations using digital tools. The role works closely with prosthodontists and clinical and laboratory teams to produce high-quality implant-based prosthetics that restore function and esthetics. The position is onsite in Columbia, South Carolina, with a stated pay range of $30–$38 per hour. The designer uses 3Shape or Exocad software to create full-arch interim restorations from doctor prescriptions and scanned dentition models. The role also supports analog laboratory functions as needed, helps improve CAD workflows, meets production timelines, and contributes to a collaborative team culture while maintaining quality and precision.

Requirements

Experience with 3Shape and/or Exocad dental design software.
Understanding of full-arch restoration setups, workflows, and terminology.
Knowledge of occlusal principles and their application to dental prosthetics.
Familiarity with full-arch hybrid restorations, complete dentures, overdentures, and implant-based restorative techniques.
Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, materials, and esthetics.
Excellent computer, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Design full-arch interim dental restorations based on doctor prescriptions using 3Shape or Exocad software.
Interpret scanned dentition models and import them into CAD systems.
Collaborate with clinical and laboratory teams to ensure accurate, high-quality designs.
Participate in continuous improvement of CAD workflows and processes.
Assist with analog lab functions as needed.
Maintain strong working relationships and contribute to a positive team culture.
Meet production timelines while maintaining high standards of quality and precision.