Job Title

Dental Ceramist (Porcelain) – Crown & Bridge

Location

UK, On-site (with relocation support if needed)

Hybrid may be considered for the right profile, depending on equipment access

Overview

We’re hiring a Dental Ceramist to join a busy Crown & Bridge team producing high-end aesthetic restorations. This role is focused on porcelain build-up, layering, staining, glazing, and finishing to deliver natural shade matching, lifelike anatomy, and consistent quality across fixed prosthetics.

Key Responsibilities

Porcelain build-up and layering for crowns and bridges to a high aesthetic standard

Stain, glaze, characterise, and contour restorations to achieve natural translucency and anatomy.

Shade matching, including working from shade guides, photos, and clinician instructions

Final finishing and quality checks for margins, contacts, occlusion, and surface texture

Work closely with CAD/CAM and metal/zirconia teams to ensure frameworks support ideal aesthetics

Manage cases from receipt through completion, keeping quality high to tight turnaround times

Identify and reduce remakes through strong QC and clear communication on prescriptions and shades

Maintain a clean, organised ceramic workspace and care for tools/equipment

What You’ll Work With

Porcelain layering on zirconia and/or PFM frameworks (depending on lab workflow)

Staining and glazing systems for full contour zirconia and ceramic cases

Articulators and model work where relevant

Digital case support (reviewing scans, photos, and design intent) as needed

Required Experience and Skills

Proven experience as a Dental Ceramist within Crown & Bridge

Strong porcelain layering skills with attention to anatomy, texture, and translucency

Excellent shade matching and aesthetic judgement

Solid understanding of occlusion, contacts, and marginal integrity

Consistent, quality-first approach with the ability to hit deadlines

Good communication and teamworking in a production lab environment

Desirable

Experience with implant crowns, veneers, and complex bridge aesthetics

Comfort working from digital impressions and photo-based shade workflows

Experience with multiple ceramic systems and materials (zirconia, e.max, PFM)

Working Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Optional overtime depending on workload