Summary

Glidewell Dental, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's largest digital dental laboratory and a leading medical device manufacturer in the dental industry. The company operates as a vertically integrated organization with over 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Southern California and employs between 1,001-5,000 professionals globally. Glidewell's mission focuses on driving down restorative costs and expanding patient access to affordable dentistry through innovative dental technologies and comprehensive laboratory services. The company specializes in a wide range of dental products including BruxZir solid zirconia restorations, dental implants, clear aligners, removable dentures, and digital dentistry solutions. As a privately owned company, Glidewell reinvests approximately 15% of its revenue into research and development, enabling continuous innovation in CAD/CAM processes, 3D printing, AI-powered manufacturing, and digital workflow integration. The company maintains a strong commitment to dental education through its Glidewell Study Club, online CE courses, and comprehensive clinical support programs, positioning itself as both a manufacturing leader and educational resource for dental professionals worldwide.

Job description

Essential Functions

Learns basic tooth morphology and anatomy.
Learns to fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations.
Learns to read and interpret dental prescriptions.
Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use in fabricating dental restorations.
Learns and practices restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
Develops technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis.
May learn basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
Familiarizes self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
Practices using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
Documents learning by completing quizzes and worksheets.
Works under supervision of trainers, and asks for assistance and/or clarification regarding technical issues.
Learns quality standard protocol, and steps taken to ensure compliance with protocol.
Learns to recognize problem cases that need additional prep work.
Learns to work independently and seek help if needed.

Education and Experience

No previous experience required.
Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

Requirements

No previous experience required
Prior dental experience or background, a plus
Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus

Company overview

Glidewell Dental, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's largest digital dental laboratory and a leading medical device manufacturer in the dental industry. The company operates as a vertically integrated organization with over 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Southern California and employs between 1,001-5,000 professionals globally. Glidewell's mission focuses on driving down restorative costs and expanding patient access to affordable dentistry through innovative dental technologies and comprehensive laboratory services. The company specializes in a wide range of dental products including BruxZir solid zirconia restorations, dental implants, clear aligners, removable dentures, and digital dentistry solutions. As a privately owned company, Glidewell reinvests approximately 15% of its revenue into research and development, enabling continuous innovation in CAD/CAM processes, 3D printing, AI-powered manufacturing, and digital workflow integration. The company maintains a strong commitment to dental education through its Glidewell Study Club, online CE courses, and comprehensive clinical support programs, positioning itself as both a manufacturing leader and educational resource for dental professionals worldwide.