Vermilion is a private dental referral clinic offering its patients multi-disciplinary care. No other dental clinic in Scotland brings together orthodontics, periodontology, endodontics, restorative dentistry and oral surgery under one roof. Our team of experts are committed to providing the highest standards of patient care in a relaxing environment.
Mission Statement
Vermilion will deliver consistent clinical excellence with outstanding services; where communication with dentists and patients is first-class; and where staff are proud to work and other practices aspire to follow.
Vision
Vermilion is the number one choice for referrals in East Central Scotland and Northumberland.
Vermilion Values
At Vermilion, our values are centred around delivering consistent clinical excellence with outstanding service to both our patients and their referring dentists.
Team Values
- Respect others
- Accountable
- Helpful & approachable
- Have a growth mind-set
- Listen to each other with an open mind without interruption
- Express concerns only to those responsible for dealing with them
- Stronger as a team, than as individuals
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Dental Laboratory Technician with a strong foundation in digital dentistry workflows. The role involves the design and manufacture of high-quality dental restorations using contemporary CAD/CAM systems, intraoral scan data, and medical-grade 3D printing technologies.
The successful candidate must demonstrate competence in both digital and conventional laboratory techniques, with a disciplined approach to accuracy, efficiency, and quality control. A commitment to predictable restorative outcomes, workflow optimisation, and continuous professional development is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Workflow
- Receive, verify, and prepare intraoral scan datasets (STL/PLY/DICOM where applicable), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clinical suitability prior to design. Manage digital case workflows from prescription intake through to final output, including correct case naming, version control, and arch alignment.
- Use CAD software (e.g., Exocad, 3Shape, Dental Wings) to design single units, multi-unit restorations, implant restorations, surgical guides, splints and other prosthetic appliances.
- Plan and execute CAM workflows including nesting strategies, print orientation, support optimisation, and milling parameters to maximise accuracy and material efficiency.
- Troubleshoot digital cases to ensure digital files meet clinical requirements.
- Maintain and calibrate digital equipment—scanners, and printers—to ensure optimal performance.
Technical Fabrication
- Manufacture high-precision and high-quality aesthetic restorations using a range of materials (TBC).
- Perform postprocessing, including washing, curing, sintering, staining, glazing, finishing, and final quality refinement.
- Fabricate implant-supported restorations, including abutments, bars, and full arch solutions.
- Design and produce surgical guides and digital planning components aligned with guided implant workflows in accordance with clinician prescriptions and regulatory standards.
- Apply conventional laboratory techniques where indicated, including wax-ups, analogue articulation, occlusal adjustments, and model refinement.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure all laboratory outputs meets clinical prescriptions, occlusal requirements, aesthetic standards, and agreed delivery timelines. Maintain accurate digital and physical case documentation, including traceability of materials and device records.
- Adhere to MHRA-compliant custom device workflows and laboratory governance standards.
- Follow strict infection control, laboratory hygiene, COSHH, and health & safety protocols.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with clinicians, treatment coordinators, nursing and the laboratory team to support integrated digital restorative and implant workflows.
- Provide technical input into treatment planning, restorative design decisions, and material selection.
- Participate in case handover meetings and pre-restorative planning discussions
- Support referring dentists with scan optimisation advice and digital submission guidance where required. Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and continuous workflow optimisation initiatives.
Requirements
Essential
- Current GDC registration as a Dental Technician
- Qualification in Dental Technology (BSc, HND or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a digital dental laboratory environment.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Exocad, 3Shape).
- Experience with milling machines and/or 3D printing systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
- Excellent time management and ability to work to deadlines.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
- Experience with implant restorative workflows, including full-arch rehabilitation cases.
- Working knowledge of a range of restorative materials and advanced finishing techniques/ protocols.
- Familiarity with implant libraries, component systems and manufacturer specific workflows for common implant systems.
- Demonstrates interest in continuous professional development and adoption of emerging digital technologies in clinical dentistry and dental material sciences.
What We Offer
- Integration within a specialist-led restorative and implant team
- Structured digital workflow environment
- Modern digital laboratory facilities with expanding in-house digital production capability and state-of-the-art equipment.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to shape future laboratory systems and protocols