Dental Lab Ceramist (Buena Park, CA)

Hiossen • Buena Park, CA

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About The Position

Hiossen is hiring a Dental Lab Ceramist in Buena Park, California, to fabricate and finish implant crowns and superstructures. The role involves ceramic layering and anatomical carving, adapting frameworks, adjusting margins and contacts, shade matching, and finishing restorations made from zirconia, E-Max, PFM, PFZ, PFG, and other materials. The ceramist also inspects completed work for fit, contour, and occlusion, and may use CAD/CAM systems for digital design and post-milling processing.

The position also includes reading prescriptions and specifications, communicating with partner dental clinics about case details and scheduling, registering orders in an ERP system, maintaining case records and shipment confirmations, checking inventory, and assisting with basic document organization and data entry. The employee is expected to maintain a clean and organized work area and perform other duties as assigned.

Hiossen was established by its parent company Osstem in the United States in 2006 and evolved into Hiossen Implant in 2007. Hiossen, Inc. and its global affiliates have approximately 4,500 employees worldwide, operate in more than 40 countries, and have sales distribution in more than 70 countries.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in implant crown fabrication, ceramic layering, framework adapting, and polishing; level is negotiable based on experience.
• Working knowledge of implant superstructures, including abutments and screw-retained restorations.
• Proficiency with zirconia, E-Max, PFM, PFZ, PFG, and other common restoration materials.
• Strong color sense and fine manual dexterity for detailed anatomical carving and shade matching.
• Strong understanding of dental aesthetics and occlusion.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with dental clinic clients.
• Night guard fabrication experience.
• Comfort with basic office software, including Excel and document preparation.
• Strong attention to detail and patience for meticulous, repetitive work.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) license.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software such as 3Shape or Exocad.
• Portfolio of implant cases, such as single crowns and bridges.
• Experience with client-facing communication or sales support for dental clinics.
• Completion of overseas dental technology training, such as German or Japanese layering techniques.
• Willingness to learn new digital dentistry technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform ceramic layering and anatomical carving on implant abutments and superstructures for implant crown fabrication.
• Adjust margins and contact points on implant copings and frameworks, and verify and correct fit before firing.
• Build up porcelain on zirconia, PFM, and other framework materials for implant superstructures.
• Match shades and apply custom characterization to produce natural, patient-specific results.
• Perform firing, glazing, polishing, and finishing, including final luster and texture refinement using rubber points, diamond paste, and polishing wheels.
• Inspect and contour completed implant crowns and make occlusal adjustments.
• Use CAD/CAM systems for digital design and post-milling processing where applicable.
• Read and interpret dentists’ prescriptions and specifications.
• Communicate with partner dental clinics about case details, shade, design requests, and scheduling by phone and email.
• Receive and register orders in the ERP system; handle case intake, recordkeeping, and shipment and receipt confirmation.
• Check inventory of materials and supplies and assist with basic document organization and data entry.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the employee and family.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D, 100% company-sponsored.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% company-sponsored.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5% of salary.
• 15 days of paid time off in the first year (6 vacation days and 9 sick days), increasing to 20 days from the second year.
• One paid day off on the employee’s birthday.
• 10 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed