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
Adjust stain on cases after machine to better match Rx and/or pictures & pass QC
Self starter, thought leader who can be the eyes on ground by reviewing custom stain sporadically
Communicate identified needs for enhancing digital SOPS & protocols for when outcomes of the staining machine
Take on, and complete, all work when the staining machine is down for maintenance or if a repair is needed
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
Help scale Aesthetic stain department as volume of stain machine increases to 100% by end of year
What We're Looking For
High school diploma or GED equivalent
3+ years of experience in a fast-paced layered, anterior crown & bridge environment
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
Robust vision capabilities and attention to detail, including depth perception and color
Deep knowledge across multiple aesthetic materials and finishing techniques, including adding pink porcelain
Passion for tackling problems and breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps
High level of comfort with digital tools and technology
Very high attention to detail and organizational skills
Team player attitude and willingness to help others to help the team exceed expectations
Strong ability to maintain a clean work area and keep equipment, tools, and supplies clean to avoid contamination with foreign material
Natural curiosity and ability to learn new concepts, tools, and workflows quickly
Strong self-motivation, self-direction, and ability to prioritize
Excellent communication and listening skills
Bonus Points For
Worked in a dental lab, specifically fabricating and finishing fixed restorations
Outstanding professional references to share
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!
Benefits & compensation
$16.00 – $38.46 per hour
Actual compensation for roles will vary based on factors including the candidate's location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
Please note that compensation listed for U.S.-based roles applies only to candidates working in the United States. Candidates located outside the U.S. will have regionally adjusted compensation.