Job Description
Dental Technician – Ceramist
Ceramiart Dental Laboratories | Marylebone, London
Are you a skilled, GDC-registered Dental Technician with a passion for creating beautiful, high-quality dental restorations and an excellent eye for detail and aesthetics?
We're looking for a talented and experienced Dental Technician – Ceramist to join our fabulous team at Ceramiart Dental Laboratories in Marylebone, London.
Ceramiart is a leading private dental laboratory based in the West End of London, supporting dental practices across the UK with high-end dental appliances and restorations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented ceramist to join a supportive, forward-thinking laboratory team, where quality, craftsmanship and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000, dependent on experience.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Location: Marylebone, London.
Start date: ASAP, ideally by the end of November / beginning of December.
GDC registration: Essential – applicants must be currently registered with the GDC.
About the role
As a Dental Technician specialising in Ceramics, you will be responsible for fabricating and finishing high-quality dental restorations, combining technical expertise with artistic skill to achieve excellent functional and aesthetic results for clinicians and patients.
Working closely with dentists, treatment coordinators and colleagues across the laboratory, you'll play an important role in ensuring restorations meet clinical requirements, maintain exceptional quality standards and are delivered within agreed turnaround times.
Your responsibilities will include:
Ceramic Restorations
Fabricating and finishing a range of ceramic restorations, including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, implant-supported restorations and full-arch restorations.
Applying porcelain layering techniques to achieve natural-looking aesthetics and accurate shade matching.
Staining and glazing restorations to meet prescribed specifications.
Contouring and polishing restorations to achieve the correct form, function and occlusion.
Working with a range of ceramic materials, including zirconia, lithium disilicate, feldspathic porcelain and other ceramic systems.
Reviewing prescriptions, models, digital scans and clinical photographs to ensure accuracy before commencing work.
Making technical adjustments where required to achieve optimal fit, function and appearance.
Collaborating with CAD/CAM technicians and other laboratory departments throughout the manufacturing process.
Carrying out quality checks before completed restorations are dispatched.
Quality & Compliance
Ensuring all work meets the laboratory's quality standards and customer requirements.
Working in accordance with MHRA regulations, UK Medical Device Regulations and laboratory standard operating procedures.
Maintaining accurate production records and traceability documentation.
Identifying and escalating quality issues promptly.
Ensuring all work is completed to the required standard and within agreed turnaround times.
Customer Support & Collaboration
Assisting with shade taking where required.
Providing technical advice and support to clinicians and colleagues.
Participating in case planning discussions, particularly for complex aesthetic restorations.
Working collaboratively with the wider laboratory team to ensure excellent outcomes for clinicians and patients.
Continuous Improvement
Keeping up to date with developments in dental materials, technologies and ceramic techniques.
Attending relevant training courses, exhibitions and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events.
Supporting the introduction of new products, workflows and technologies.
Contributing to continuous improvement across the laboratory.
About you
We'd love to receive your application if you have the following skills, qualifications and experience:
Essential
GDC Registered Dental Technician – essential. You must be currently registered with the GDC to be considered for this position.
Proven experience working as a Dental Ceramist within a dental laboratory environment.
Excellent understanding of ceramic dental materials and porcelain layering techniques.
Strong aesthetic skills with an excellent eye for detail, colour and shade matching.
Ability to interpret dental prescriptions and technical requirements accurately.
Experience working to quality standards and production deadlines.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
Experience with digital workflows and CAD/CAM restorations.
Experience with implant-supported restorations.
Formal qualification in Dental Technology or equivalent.
Experience in full-mouth rehabilitation and advanced aesthetic cases.
Skills & Personal Qualities
Highly detail-oriented with a passion for quality and craftsmanship.
Organised and efficient, with the ability to manage workload and deadlines.
Reliable, professional and proactive.
Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
A positive team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
What do you get in return?
Competitive Salary: £40,000 – £45,000, dependent on experience.
Professional Fees Covered: GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered.
Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service, plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme.
Extra Leave: Birthday off and the option to buy 3 additional days.
Family Support: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme.
Professional Development: Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.
Team Culture: Join a friendly, supportive team where your contribution is valued.
Who are we?
PortmanDentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland.
Ceramiart Dental Laboratories is proud to be part of this group, supporting dental practices across the UK with high-quality laboratory services. We're united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond.
Application process
When you click apply, we'll just need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions, and your application will be complete!
We're keen to find the right person to join our team as soon as possible, ideally by the end of November or beginning of December.
You'll receive a response as quickly as we can, whatever the outcome of your application.
Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your career!
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.