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CAD Designer

Aspen Dental

Columbia, SC · Posted November 4, 2026

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Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers as a Dental Lab CAD Designer

Ready to bring digital precision to life-changing dentistry? Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, the national leader in advanced dental implant solutions. As a Dental Lab CAD Designer , you’ll play a critical role in designing full-arch dental restorations using advanced digital tools. Working closely with prosthodontists and lab teams, you’ll help deliver high-quality, implant-based prosthetics that restore function, esthetics, and confidence for every patient.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30 - $38/hour

On Site Designer - Columbia SC

Why ClearChoice is the best choice for your career:

Join a world-class organization with some of the industry’s most skilled dental lab technicians

Work in a state-of-the-art environment equipped with cutting-edge dental technology

Direct collaboration with prosthodontists and dental teams on challenging, rewarding cases

Take advantage of full healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Continuous training and professional development to sharpen your skills

Thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven culture

Be part of a company where your passion for helping others leads directly to success—both for your patients and your career

What You’ll Do:

Design full-arch interim dental restorations based on doctor prescriptions using 3Shape or Exocad software

Interpret scanned dentition models and import them into CAD systems

Collaborate with clinical and laboratory teams to ensure accurate, high-quality designs

Participate in continuous improvement of CAD workflows and processes

Assist with analog lab functions as needed

Maintain strong working relationships and contribute to a positive team culture

Meet production timelines while maintaining high standards of quality and precision

Skills and Experience We’re Looking For:

Experience with 3Shape and/or Exocad dental design software

Understanding of full-arch restoration setups, workflows, and terminology

Knowledge of occlusal principles and how they apply to dental prosthetics

Familiarity with: Full-arch hybrid restorations

Complete dentures

Overdentures

Implant-based restorative techniques

Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, materials, and esthetics

Excellent computer, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Why Choose ClearChoice? ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are transforming smiles and lives across the country, with over 100 locations and 100,000 smiles restored. As part of TAG - The Aspen Group, we’re committed to bringing better dental care to more people, alongside Aspen Dental, as part of the TAG family of brands.

Ready to Join Us? Take the next step toward a meaningful, rewarding career at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. Apply today and be part of a team that’s changing lives, one smile at a time.

TAG - The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better healthcare to more people. The independent healthcare practices TAG supports, operate more than 1,300 locations in 45 states through its six consumer healthcare brands: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care®, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and AZPetVet. Combined, the practices serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com.

TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.