Job Title: Senior Exocad & Ceramics Dental Technician (CDT) – Aesthetic Lead
Company: Honce Dentistry
Location: Kelowna, BC
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
About Honce Dentistry
Honce Dentistry is a premium, fully digital dental clinic located on the 17th floor of Landmark 7 in Kelowna, BC. Dr. Mark is recognized for his advanced digital workflows, same-day crown expertise, and a commitment to calm, minimal, predictable, digitally precise dentistry.
With over 15,000 same-day crowns completed since 2005 and a strong reputation in esthetic and implant dentistry, Honce Dentistry is now expanding our internal lab capabilities and seeking a highly skilled Senior Exocad Designer & Ceramist (CDT) to join our team…to take it to a new level of excellence.
Position Overview:
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced dental technician who thrives in anterior esthetics, ceramic artistry, and digital dentistry. You will lead the esthetic side of our in-house lab, producing beautiful, natural esthetic restorations and collaborating closely with Dr. Mark Honce on design, morphology, and case execution.
If you are passionate about creating portfolio-worthy work and want to be a central part of a modern digital practice, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
* Lead Exocad design for anterior, posterior, and full-arch cases
* Perform ceramic finishing and characterization (e.max and zirconia)
* Execute wax-ups, smile design, and esthetic mockups
* Collaborate directly with the dentist on esthetic cases
* Assist with in-house milling and 3D printing workflows
* Manage case photography, shade selection, and texture mapping
* Develop and optimize internal lab protocols
* Maintain an organized, clean, digitally precise laboratory space
Qualifications
Required:
* Certified Dental Technician (CDT) or equivalent experience
* 3–5+ years of Exocad experience (anterior esthetics required)
* Strong ceramic finishing and staining skills
* Excellent understanding of morphology, occlusion, and esthetics
* Ability to communicate shade strategy and design decisions
* A portfolio demonstrating anterior esthetic work
Preferred:
* Experience with zirconia systems (Katana, Cercon, Zircad, etc.)
* Experience with full-arch implant restorations
* Familiarity with CBCT-integrated workflows
* Digital photography experience (DSLR or mirrorless)
Why Work With Us
* Premium clinic environment (Landmark 7, 17th floor) in a state of the art dental lab
* Autonomy to lead all in-house esthetic work
* Opportunity to build and shape the Honce Aesthetic Lab
* Access to advanced digital equipment:
* In-house milling units (four mills including 5 axis)
* 3D printing (two systems currently with more coming on line)
* CBCT
* Exocad and Inlab
* Separate digital design stations(x2)
* Kavo workbench (x2)
* Multiple sintering and crystallizing ovens
* Supportive, professional, design-focused team
* Continuing education budget
* Kelowna offers an exceptional quality of life
Compensation:
$32–$52+ per hour, depending on experience
* CE Allowance
* Materials/Equipment Support
Schedule
* Full-time
* Monday to thursday (Fridays as required)
* On-site only
How to Apply
Please include:
* Resume
* 5 anterior esthetic case photos
* Portfolio link (Instagram or website)
* Brief description of your experience with Exocad and ceramics
How to apply?
Email:
Subject Line: Aesthetic Collaborator Application – (Your Name)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00-$52.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Extended health care
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
