Exciting Opportunity
Join the Baird Digital Lab Family : Where Passion Meets Precision
Baird Digital Dental Laboratory located in Leeds is seeking a dynamic, experienced and dedicated Dental Technician to join our state-of-the-art private laboratory.
Why Baird Dental Laboratory?
Our laboratory isn't just any dental lab; it's situated within the same building as a top-tier private dental clinic - Leeds Dental Implants and Cosmetic Clinic - Award winning Best New Dental Practice North 2023 and also Baird Academy where we are teaching dentists how to place Dental Implants.
This unique setup fosters unparalleled collaboration between technicians and dentists, ensuring that you're part of the patient's journey from start to finish. You'll witness first-hand the impact of your work on patients' smiles and lives, providing a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
State-of-the-Art Technology
We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve, equipped with cutting-edge CAD/CAM technology and digital dentistry tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Design high-quality dental restorations using CAD/CAM software (Exocad and/or 3Shape).
- Plan and design implant restorations, including single units, full-arch cases, custom abutments, and bars.
- Carry out digital implant planning and collaborate with clinicians to achieve predictable restorative outcomes.
- Design crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, dentures, and full-arch restorations.
- Review intraoral and laboratory scans, ensuring designs meet functional, aesthetic, and clinical requirements.
- Work closely with dentists and the laboratory team to deliver exceptional results.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and quality while meeting production deadlines.
Essential Requirements
- GDC Registered
- Proven experience as a Dental CAD/CAM Designer or Digital Dental Technician.
- Advanced proficiency with Exocad and/or 3Shape.
- Experience in digital implant planning and implant restoration design is essential.
- Strong understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, implant prosthetics, and restorative principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced digital laboratory.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with guided surgery workflows and surgical guide design.
- Knowledge of milling, 3D printing, and digital manufacturing processes.
- Experience with intraoral scanners and digital impression workflows.
What We Offer
- Starting salary from £40,000 per annum,
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Modern, fully digital laboratory equipped with the latest CAD/CAM technology.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression.
If you are passionate about digital dentistry and have the expertise to deliver outstanding CAD/CAM designs and implant solutions, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (required)
Work Location: In person
