Dental Laboratory Technician (Implant-Focused)

(Lab Technician)

Employment Type: Locum or Full-time Permanent

Location: Stockport (In-person)

Day rates or Salary to be discussed

About the Role

A leading, technology-driven implant and restorative dentistry centre is seeking skilled Dental Laboratory Technicians to join its expanding in-house digital lab team. The clinic operates at the forefront of digital dentistry, with full access to 3D scanners, CAD/CAM systems, milling units, and advanced implant planning technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who thrives in a modern, innovative, high-end implant environment.

Role Overview

The Dental Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician) will work closely with dentists, implantologists, and the digital design team to produce high-quality implant prosthetics and restorative solutions. This includes involvement in digital workflows, prosthetic planning, and the fabrication of implant-supported restorations.

We welcome applicants with strong attention to detail, excellent craftsmanship, and a passion for advanced digital and implant laboratory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and finish implant-supported prosthetics including crowns, bridges, overdentures, and full-arch restorations.
• Work with digital dentistry systems including 3Shape, Exocad, or equivalent CAD/CAM platforms.
• Process, characterise, and finish zirconia, composite, acrylic, and hybrid prosthetic materials.
• Support digital implant planning through collaboration with the clinical team.
• Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy, aesthetics, and fit.
• Manage and prepare digital and conventional impressions.
• Produce wax-ups, try-in prototypes, and verification models.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians and team members to meet case requirements and deadlines.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols, infection control procedures, and documentation standards.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Dental Technician within a prosthetic or implant laboratory.
• Strong understanding of implant restorative workflows.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., 3Shape, Exocad, or similar).
• Skilled in designing and fabricating implant prosthetics.
• Excellent manual dexterity, craftsmanship, and aesthetic awareness.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• High standard of organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with full-arch restorations (All-on-4 / All-on-6).
• Experience with advanced digital milling or 3D printing.
• Knowledge of occlusion principles and functional design.
• Previous work in a specialist implant or digital laboratory environment.

Benefits

• Flexible working (locum or permanent)
• Access to advanced digital implant technology
• Supportive and collaborative clinical-lab environment
• On-site parking