Dental Ceramist

Position: Master Dental Ceramist (Bench Role - No Management Duties)

Location: Houston, Texas

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience)

Relocation Assistance: Available

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About the Role

A premier dental laboratory in Houston is seeking a highly skilled Master Dental Ceramist to join their in-house team. This laboratory supports four in-house prosthodontists and collaborates with several local prosthodontic practices, focusing on high-end fixed prosthetic cases and hybrid dentures. The role is exclusively benchwork, with no managerial responsibilities, and emphasizes the artistry and precision of dental ceramics.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and finish high-end fixed prosthetic restorations including single crowns, bridges, and full-arch hybrid dentures.
• Apply advanced porcelain layering techniques to achieve natural aesthetics, anatomical accuracy, and long-term durability.
• Perform hand-layering, internal staining, and glaze processes with precision and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with prosthodontists and the clinical team to ensure restorations meet exact aesthetic, functional, and occlusal standards.
• Evaluate and adjust contacts, contours, and occlusion to ensure proper fit and patient comfort.
• Maintain case documentation and quality control standards throughout the ceramic production process.
• Frequently engage in chairside collaboration and case discussion with clinicians and patients, requiring a polished, professional demeanor.
• Stay updated on the latest ceramic materials, tools, and techniques relevant to high-end prosthodontic work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on dental ceramics experience with an emphasis on aesthetic and functional restorations.
• Proven expertise in occlusion, full-mouth rehabilitation, and complex restorative cases.
• Exceptional skill in porcelain build-up, color matching, and achieving lifelike results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective chairside interaction with clinicians and patients.
• Ability to interpret and execute detailed instructions from prosthodontists and clinicians.
• Must provide a portfolio of past work demonstrating technical and artistic abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Application Requirements

• Submission of a professional portfolio highlighting ceramic work, including full-arch and hybrid prosthetic cases.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete a bench test prior to scheduling an in-person interview.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: $110,000 - $150,000, based on experience and demonstrated skill.
• Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time.
• Work in a modern, prosthodontic-led laboratory with a focus on complex, high-end restorative dentistry.
• Supportive, quality-focused culture with opportunities for continued skill advancement.

Note: This is a true ceramic bench role. It does not involve CAD/CAM design or supervisory responsibilities.