Dental Technician

We’re searching for a skilled Laboratory Technician to join our tight-knit, growing team. Could you be our next Dental Technician?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Ceramist Dental Technician to specialise in aesthetic cases. It is a full-time role with a 9-day fortnight, no late hours, and an excellent remuneration package. You’ll be working with a modern digital workflow and a supportive, friendly team.

our philosophy

About Brisbane Smiles

Brisbane Smiles has been providing the best dental experiences to patients for 75 years!

At Brisbane Smiles, we pride ourselves on our core values — Consistency, Growth, Team, Passionate, Excellence, People-First.

We’re a highly respected, rapidly growing lab and Dental Practice specialising in ceramic restorations using 3-Shape digital software. We take pride in innovation, technical excellence and creating the best aesthetic smile outcomes.

We are committed to looking after our staff and offer a professional career structure; training opportunities; modern digital workflow & a supportive friendly team.

Role Details

We’re looking for a Ceramist Dental Technician, focused on ceramic crown and veneer restorations in a high quality, advanced technology setup, working cases start to finish with key dental practitioners. Emphasis is given to design and creation of personalised and bespoke smiles to each patient. From single to full mouth veneer and crowns and full mouth implant restorations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilise 3-shape lab manager software
  • Smile Design of aesthetic veneers, crown and oral rehabilitations
  • Design and create ceramic restorations: emax pressed – full contour or micro-layered; zirconia milled – full contour or micro-layered.
  • Design and create implant restorations: Single units – Ti-Base Zirconia full contour or micro-layered – PMMA; Multiple units to full arch – Ti-Base Zirconia full contour or micro-layered – PMMA

Who We’re Looking For

Skills and experience:

  • Qualification in Dental Technology or similar
  • Minimum 3 years of ceramic experience
  • Aesthetics 6+ unit cases experience an advantage
  • Proficient in 3-shape lab manager software for design of ceramic onlays, veneer, crown, bridge and implant structures
  • Able to assess and design smiles using 3-shape software

What We Offer

Joining the team at Brisbane Smiles can give you career stability and opportunity to grow.  Brisbane Smiles has specialised roles which are various, challenging and meaningful. Packages are backed with Competitive Pay and position-tailored incentive plans offered for long-term team members.

Here at Brisbane Smiles, we’re focused on providing the best dental experience by fostering a skilled and passionate team. Our Vision is to provide Brisbane’s No.1 patient experience and create stunning smiles. With a large team of over 35, the practice has a strong team culture of respect and support.

Privately owned and run practice with 75 years of history and a great team culture.

Brisbane Smiles has been located in Toowong and St Lucia for 75 years and is a large practice with single family owner.

Services, technology and facilities that allow you to focus on providing the best experience for your patients

Our in-house Dental Laboratory, modern operatories and support staff allow you to focus on providing the best dental experience to your patients.

A tight-knit and friendly team culture.

We pride ourselves on our close-knit, friendly and supportive work culture. We frequently hold team events, celebrations and all-staff monthly meetings. Here at Brisbane Smiles, we celebrate the wins of our team members and work to uplift and support one another.

Established patient base with high flow of new patients.

We have serviced our patient base for 75 years and have an outstanding reputation for advanced aesthetic procedures. This generates a high flow of existing and new patients for extensive general and cosmetic dental procedures.  Based upon high-quality routine dental care through 6-monthly recall appointments.

Advanced technology and laboratory technical services.

We use both digital and traditional workflows to ensure the best patient and staff experiences. Additionally, our in-house dental laboratory provides you with access to a higher level of dental technical services.

Great staff benefits and a work-life balance.

The majority of our Brisbane Smiles Team work a 38-hour, 4 day week with rewarding remuneration packages. The practice hours are weekdays excluding public holidays with no late nights. We have an in-house Dental Laboratory, with personal Dental Technicians who work with each Dentist.

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Submit Your Application

If this role looks exciting to you, please get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application.

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Meet Elissa, the artist behind your smile! 🎨🦷 For 24 years, Elissa has been the heart and soul of our in-house Dental Laboratory at Brisbane Smiles. As our "smile artist", she combines precision and passion to craft exceptional dental restorations and Designer Veneers that bring smiles to life!

With our fully onsite Dental Laboratory, Elissa and our team of experienced Dental Technicians work directly with our Dentists and patients to create restorations that are truly customised to each individual. This means precise shade-matching, faster turnaround times and beautifully crafted, Australian-made restorations created with premium materials and hand-finished detail. Having our laboratory onsite allows us to control every step of the process, ensuring exceptional artistry and results you can trust.

We are so grateful for Elissa's expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence✨

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A complete smile transformation with TeethXpress® ✨ This patient received custom Titanium-Zirconia Implant Bridges for both their upper and lower teeth, giving them a fuller, functional smile. 🦷

With Upper and Lower TeethXpress® treatment, we were able to restore both function and aesthetics, providing a natural-looking, long-lasting smile.

TeethXpress is an innovative solution and offers fixed-in teeth on the same day as surgery — giving you back the ability to eat, speak and smile. Whether you are living with loose or missing teeth, wearing uncomfortable dentures, or avoiding certain foods, this treatment could be your answer.

We are currently offering Complimentary Consultations for Dental Implants and TeethXpress. Book your complimentary consultation today by visiting the link in our bio or calling us on 3870 3333. 📲

*View full T&Cs on our website, link in bio. Offer valid until 31 March 2026.

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Provider: Dr Paul McKay
General Dentist (DEN0000958298) 

⚠️ Treatment outcomes differ for each individual and cannot be guaranteed. All photos and videos feature actual patients and are for informational purposes only. All surgical or invasive procedures carry risks. Before proceeding, consult a qualified health practitioner and seek a second opinion. Go to bsmiles.au/txinfo to learn about potential risks and important treatment considerations.
Introducing Our New Dentist, Dr Sav! ✨

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Antiya Savnak to the Brisbane Smiles team. Dr Sav completed a Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences and a Master of Dentistry, and his clinical experience is broad and versatile, spanning root canal treatments, restorative dentistry, surgical extractions and routine wisdom tooth removal. He has a strong interest in cosmetic and full-mouth rehabilitation and continues to expand his skills through advanced training to deliver transformative treatment outcomes.

Book an appointment with Dr Sav by visiting the link in our bio or by calling 3870 3333 📲

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Anitya Savnak
General Dentist (DEN0002585801) 

⚠️ Results vary. All surgical procedures carry risks. Seek advice from a qualified health practitioner and seek a second opinion.
For 77 years, Brisbane Smiles has proudly remained a local, family-owned dental practice right here in Toowong 💙

Since opening our doors in 1948, generations of families from Brisbane have trusted us with their dental care, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the loyalty and support of our community.

What began as a small local practice has grown into a leading name in General and Cosmetic Dentistry, guided today by Principal Dentist Dr Paul McKay, who leads with care and excellence.

Our story began with Dr Graham McKay, who owned and led the practice for many years with a deep commitment to patient care. Today, his son Dr Paul McKay proudly continues that legacy by guiding Brisbane Smiles into a new era of modern, patient-centred Dentistry while keeping our family values at the heart of everything we do.

Being family-owned means every patient who walks through our doors is treated like one of our own; with honesty, compassion and a commitment to delivering Dental Excellence in Brisbane ✨

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Keep your teeth healthy and strong with our New Patient Offer 💙

At Brisbane Smiles, our team is here to help you maintain your smile for years to come with our expert care and advanced technology. For a limited time, new patients can enjoy a comprehensive Dental Check-Up and Clean for just $230 (usually $280). 

Receive personalised care from both a General Dentist and a Dental Hygienist, using our advanced technology for a thorough check-up and deep clean. 🦷

Already love your Brisbane Smiles experience? Share the gift of a healthy smile and invite your friends and family to take advantage of this special offer. 

Spots are filling fast! Book your appointment via the link in our bio, or call us on 3870 3333. 💫

*View full T&Cs on our website www.bsmiles.au. Offer valid until 30 November 2025.

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⚠️ Treatment outcomes differ for each individual and cannot be guaranteed. All photos and videos feature actual patients and are for informational purposes only. All surgical or invasive procedures carry risks. Before proceeding, consult a qualified health practitioner and seek a second opinion. Go to bsmiles.au/txinfo to learn about potential risks and important treatment considerations.
Dental Care Guided by Technology and Expertise! 🦷 At Brisbane Smiles, we use CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) and OPG (Orthopantomogram) radiography to give our team a complete view of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. This advanced imaging allows us to:

✅ Plan treatments with precision and confidence
✅ Identify hidden dental issues early
✅ Ensure safer, more effective procedures
✅ Tailor care specifically to your smile

Whether you are considering implants, orthodontics, or complex restorative work, our CBCT & OPG scans provide the detailed insights we need to deliver accurate, personalised care all under one roof.

To learn more about CBCT & OPG Radiograph, you can visit the link in our bio, or call us on 3870 3333. 

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⚠️Treatment outcomes differ for each individual and cannot be guaranteed. All photos and videos feature actual patients and are for informational purposes only. All surgical or invasive procedures carry risks. Before proceeding, consult a qualified health practitioner and seek a second opinion. Go to bsmiles.au/txinfo to learn about potential risks and important treatment considerations.