Dental Ceramist

Ceramist Dental Technician

Location: Approximately 20 minutes from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Compensation: $80,000–$110,000+ per year, based on skills and experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Dental Ceramist to join a well-established dental laboratory located approximately 20 minutes from Hamilton, Ontario.

The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic eye and extensive experience producing high-quality anterior and posterior restorations. This position requires advanced expertise in ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, and finishing.

Candidates with exceptional technical skills, experience completing complex full-mouth restorations, or previous leadership responsibilities may qualify for a higher compensation package.

Key Responsibilities

• Layer, contour, stain, glaze, and finish high-quality ceramic restorations
• Complete anterior and posterior crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported restorations
• Work with zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations, lithium disilicate, and other ceramic materials
• Evaluate case design, dental anatomy, tooth morphology, texture, translucency, and shade
• Produce natural-looking restorations that meet both functional and aesthetic standards
• Complete custom shades and complex aesthetic cases when required
• Review completed cases for accuracy, fit, function, and overall quality before final delivery
• Communicate effectively with technicians, managers, and other laboratory team members
• Maintain consistent quality while meeting laboratory production timelines
• Follow established laboratory procedures and quality-control standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a dental ceramist
• Strong ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, and finishing skills
• Experience working with zirconia, PFM, lithium disilicate, and other ceramic materials
• Ability to complete both anterior and posterior restorative cases
• Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, morphology, occlusion, contacts, margins, and shade
• Experience with metal and zirconia fitting
• Experience with veneers, implant-supported restorations, full-mouth cases, and complex aesthetic work is highly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to precision
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Professional, dependable, and quality-focused attitude
• Strong time-management and organizational skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $80,000–$110,000+ per year, depending on experience, technical ability, and leadership skills
• Full-time, permanent position
• Benefits package
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Modern dental laboratory focused on innovation, quality, and continued growth
• Opportunities for professional advancement and increased responsibility

Why Join Us?

• Highly competitive compensation based on experience and technical ability
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Opportunity to work with a skilled and collaborative laboratory team
• Modern equipment, materials, and laboratory processes
• Exposure to advanced aesthetic, implant, and full-mouth restorative cases
• Stable, long-term opportunity with an established dental laboratory
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development