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

Creates case pan.
Creates order form and imports scans in 3Shape, CPS and/or other designated software/program.
Evaluates the scan file including but not limited to digital impression quality, clearance, bite, and contact margin.
Removes all distortions and debris on the scans using designated software/program.
Trims and marks the margins according to specifications utilizing in-lab application.
Matches the pre-op with the preparation scan using pre-preparation/Gelios if digital study impression is provided.
Converts STL files.
Evaluates remakes using old and new files to compare and resolve issues.
Aligns bite scans and corrects logins.
Updates product codes using DL Plus as necessary.
Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in dental industry preferred.
Previous 3Shape, Gelios, In-Lab, DL-Plus, GCM, and GO Module preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum one (1) year of experience in dental industry preferred
Previous 3Shape, Gelios, In-Lab, DL-Plus, GCM, and GO Module preferred

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.