Dandy is transforming the massive ($200B) but antiquated dental industry. Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital investors, we are on an ambitious mission to integrate and simplify every function of the dental practice through technology. By building the operating system for every dental office in America, Dandy is empowering dentists with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practice, their people, and their patients.
About the Role
In H1 2025 OKR, Dandy is doing something no one has ever done before- produce high quality aesthetic cases at scale by launching and scaling digitized stain & glaze. Dandy has built machines that can automate the stain process, by essentially spraying various shades on the crown at precise positions to create the same output over and over. Dandy’s new internally built shade design software derives how stain shows up on a tooth from the produced bitmaps consumed by the stain machine.
We are looking for a self-starter, critical thinker who is an expert in shade and staining. This person will be responsible for being able to stain & glaze zirconia crowns at the most aesthetic level (posterior and anterior). They should be able to mimic staining our new machines can produce with complex characterizations, gradience and more.
What You'll Do
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Adjust stain on cases after machine to better match Rx and/or pictures & pass QC
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Self starter, thought leader who can be the eyes on ground by reviewing custom stain sporadically
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Communicate identified needs for enhancing digital SOPS & protocols for when outcomes of the staining machine
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Take on, and complete, all work when the staining machine is down for maintenance or if a repair is needed
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Collaborate with a broader team of digital designers and principal technicians to develop the most aesthetically stained crowns in industry by building new processes that are tested & validated
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Help scale Aesthetic stain department as volume of stain machine increases to 100% by end of year
What We're Looking For
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High school diploma or GED equivalent
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3+ years of experience in a fast-paced layered, anterior crown & bridge environment
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Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
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Ability to sit for extended periods of time
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Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
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Robust vision capabilities and attention to detail, including depth perception and color
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Deep knowledge across multiple aesthetic materials and finishing techniques, including adding pink porcelain
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Passion for tackling problems and breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps
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High level of comfort with digital tools and technology
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Very high attention to detail and organizational skills
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Team player attitude and willingness to help others to help the team exceed expectations
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Strong ability to maintain a clean work area and keep equipment, tools, and supplies clean to avoid contamination with foreign material
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Natural curiosity and ability to learn new concepts, tools, and workflows quickly
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Strong self-motivation, self-direction, and ability to prioritize
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Excellent communication and listening skills
Bonus Points For
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Worked in a dental lab, specifically fabricating and finishing fixed restorations
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Outstanding professional references to share
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In person custom staining/characterization
For full time positions, we offer a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits including healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!
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