Zirkonzahn is no ordinary company. Zirkonzahn is DIFFERENT.
We research, produce, sell and train and are always on the lookout for the new, the unknown and the unique.

Because we love what we do.

Zirkonzahn writes history

How it all started…

1981

Enrico Steger founds his first own dental laboratory at age 21.

1983

Enrico Steger gives his first lecture in Japan - followed by over 1.000 lectures worldwide.

1986

Enrico Steger publishes his first book „Die anatomische Kaufläche” (The anatomical occlusal surface).

1999

Enrico Steger moves his dental laboratory with his first employees to the Palais Verdi in Brunico - it is entirely dedicated to research.

2003

Enrico Steger invents the manual milling unit - the revolutionary idea for the dental industry.

2003

The beginning of something big:
The foundation of ZIRKONZAHN!

2005

The production and sale of the first Zirkograph. A real turning point for the dental profession.

2007

The Zirkonzahn Headquarters in Gais/South Tyrol opens.

2007

Our Prettau® zirconia is launched on the market.

2007

Zirkonzahn USA is founded as the first American branch in Atlanta.

2009

The change from manual to digital - our CAD/CAM system is developed inhouse and launched on the market.

2010

We give technical and dental technical support to our customers worldwide in different languages.

2012

The first Heldencampus – exclusive for the true masters of dental technology.

2013

The first Military School „For young and wild“ - young dental technicians are taught values.

2015

Inauguration of the Safari School - a tour through our homeland and a lot of work in the laboratory.

2016

The first Ranger School - a school of life and dental culture to prepare our clients' successors.

2017

The first Forest School follows - on a farmhouse in the middle of the forest the participants live and learn together, in close connection with nature.

2018

Zirkonzahn goes New York - another education centre opens in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

2020

The Zirkonzahn Clinic - our education and research center.

2023

With Zirkonzahn Caninus, another production site is opened in Dobbiaco. Our zirconia production and zirconia packaging will be located there.

Zirkonzahn writes history

How it all started…

1981

Enrico Steger founds his first own dental laboratory at age 21.

1983

Enrico Steger gives his first lecture in Japan - followed by over 1.000 lectures worldwide.

1986

Enrico Steger publishes his first book „Die anatomische Kaufläche” (The anatomical occlusal surface).

1999

Enrico Steger moves his dental laboratory with his first employees to the Palais Verdi in Brunico - it is entirely dedicated to research.

2003

Enrico Steger invents the manual milling unit - the revolutionary idea for the dental industry.

2003

The beginning of something big:
The foundation of ZIRKONZAHN!

2005

The production and sale of the first Zirkograph. A real turning point for the dental profession.

2007

The Zirkonzahn Headquarters in Gais/South Tyrol opens.

2007

Our Prettau® zirconia is launched on the market.

2007

Zirkonzahn USA is founded as the first American branch in Atlanta.

2009

The change from manual to digital - our CAD/CAM system is developed inhouse and launched on the market.

2010

We give technical and dental technical support to our customers worldwide in different languages.

2012

The first Heldencampus – exclusive for the true masters of dental technology.

2013

The first Military School „For young and wild“ - young dental technicians are taught values.

2015

Inauguration of the Safari School - a tour through our homeland and a lot of work in the laboratory.

2016

The first Ranger School - a school of life and dental culture to prepare our clients' successors.

2017

The first Forest School follows - on a farmhouse in the middle of the forest the participants live and learn together, in close connection with nature.

2018

Zirkonzahn goes New York - another education centre opens in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

2020

The Zirkonzahn Clinic - our education and research center.

2023

With Zirkonzahn Caninus, another production site is opened in Dobbiaco. Our zirconia production and zirconia packaging will be located there.

Everything from a single source

From the first idea to the loyal customer

“We develop new technologies and set new horizons for the dental market.
With open mind, we look for efficient and unconventional solutions, without preconceptions.
Together, we forge ideas and work hard to realise them.
We study and test our products in every detail, to be rewarded with success.“
Enrico Steger

As an emerging and innovative company, we are constantly inventing and developing new solutions for the dental market. According to the motto “Everything from a single source”, we develop and produce all products inhouse. We produce CNC 5-axis milling machines, high-precision optical scanners and high-tech dental materials for dental laboratories in over 100 countries worldwide.

Forschung & Entwicklung

The heart that keeps everything alive. Innovation drives us forward. We develop devices, software and products that never cease to amaze our customers.

This is where an idea is turned into a product. It is checked and tested until it can finally be sold to our customers as a marketable product.

Different nations – different teams. Our teams are in daily contact with our clients: Being ‘present’ despite the distance is the basis for a relationship of trust, as well as the beginning of beautiful friendships.

According to the motto “We forge heroes”, we want to help our customers to become the best and guide them on this path. According to different concepts, they are trained in our education centers to become masters of the dental craft.

Our technical support is the helping hand for our customers, assisting them with any questions concerning hardware, software and material issues.

Everything from a single source

From the first idea to the loyal customer

“We develop new technologies and set new horizons for the dental market. With open mind, we look for efficient and unconventional solutions, without preconceptions. Together, we forge ideas and work hard to realise them. We study and test our products in every detail, to be rewarded with success.“
Enrico Steger

As an emerging and innovative company, we are constantly inventing and developing new solutions for the dental market. According to the motto “Everything from a single source”, we develop and produce all products inhouse. We produce CNC 5-axis milling machines, high-precision optical scanners and high-tech dental materials for dental laboratories in over 100 countries worldwide.

Forschung & Entwicklung

The heart that keeps everything alive. Innovation drives us forward. We develop devices, software and products that never cease to amaze our customers.

This is where an idea is turned into a product. It is checked and tested until it can finally be sold to our customers as a marketable product.

Different nations – different teams. Our teams are in daily contact with our clients: Being ‘present’ despite the distance is the basis for a relationship of trust, as well as the beginning of beautiful friendships.

According to the motto “We forge heroes”, we want to help our customers to become the best and guide them on this path. According to different concepts, they are trained in our education centers to become masters of the dental craft.

Our technical support is the helping hand for our customers, assisting them with any questions concerning hardware, software and material issues.

Our values

to take unconventional ways
BRAVE
BE
that drives and motivates you
WILL
SHOW STRONG
and move the world with your hands
HUMILITY
FEEL TRUE
to get closer to your goals
DISCIPLINE
HAVE
and experience pure passion
TALENTS
LIVE YOUR

Discover the Zirkonzahn world

Our locations

Our company headquarters is located in Gais, with production sites and education centres between Brunico, Predoi and Dobbiaco.
Internationally, we are represented by our own branches in Germany, Spain, USA, Canada and Mexico.

Our production sites

Zirkonzahn Worldwide Incisivus
Gais

Zirkonzahn Molaris I and II
Molini di Tures

Zirkonzahn Premolaris
Campo Tures

Zirkonzahn Caninus
Dobbiaco

Our education centres

Company tour?

Are you curious and would you like to see behind the scenes? Then come visit us and discover our world.
During a company tour you will gain exciting insights into the development and production of state-of-the-art CNC precision milling machines, optical scanners, software and high-tech dental materials as well as their worldwide marketing.

The company tour will be arranged according to your individual interests, always takes place in groups and usually lasts about 90 minutes.

Contact us and find out more.

We are Zirkonzahn

People with passion for what they are doing

“Open, dynamic, smart people who want to make a difference,
are appreciated and can take on many challenges.”

Enrico Steger

We are a team of now more than 300 employees worldwide and inspire our customers for our products and our philosophy.
In doing so, we take unconventional paths that result in a wide variety of exciting tasks.

We are Zirkonzahn

People with passion for what they are doing

“Open, dynamic, smart people who want to make a difference, are appreciated and can take on many challenges.”
Enrico Steger

We are a team of now more than 300 employees worldwide and inspire our customers for our products and our philosophy. In doing so, we take unconventional paths that result in a wide variety of exciting tasks.

Testimonial - RobinTestimonial - TheanTestimonial - FlorianTestimonial - Melanie

Armin - R&D Hardware

„I started relatively young in Zirkonzahn and worked hard on myself. Of course, sometimes you fall on your face, but that's part of it too.“
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Melanie - Reception

„Who can say to be in daily contact with people from all over the world? In the morning I am on the phone with Northern Europe, in the afternoon with America.“
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Florian - R&D Materials

„Committed and motivated people who have the courage to face new challenges are exactly right at Zirkonzahn.“
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Thean - R&D Software

„Zirkonzahn is a place for passion, innovation and inventiveness.“
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Maria - R&D Hardware

„In the beginning many things were new to me, but I always had a brilliant team to rely on, that answered every question.“
Testimonial - Thean
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Robin - Graphics

„Here I have turned my hobby, photography, into my profession.“
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Thomas - Production

„Even if something does not go according to plan, it often results in new opportunities and solutions.“
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Stefanie - Marketing

„Presentations, trade fairs and tours all over the world - this is where I can demonstrate my organizational talent.“
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Michael - Dental Technician

„During my dental technician training, I learned from the best.“
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Alexander - Production

„Zirkonzahn has not only shaped my way of working, but my personality as well.“
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Michael - Support

„Here I have discovered hidden talents in myself that I did not even know I had.“
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Elias - Production

„In the beginning I was able to apply my school knowledge. But now I also know how true the saying 'You never stop learning' is.“
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Kathrin - Logistics

„We put the country flags on our parcels and it is always exciting to see in which corners of the world our products are shipped.“
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Testimonial - Florian

Florian - Production

„Learning means repeating.“
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Initiative application

There are many talented and motivated people who can grow into a job.
We at Zirkonzahn take unconventional paths and give these people the opportunity
to interpret their tasks according to their talents, strengths and interests
and to demonstrate these in an inspiring environment.

SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY

Initiative application

There are many talented and motivated people who can grow into a job.
We at Zirkonzahn take unconventional paths and give these people the opportunity to interpret their tasks according to their talents, strengths and interests and to demonstrate these in an inspiring environment.

SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY

We promote young talents

Interns are an important part of our team. During an internship, we offer pupils and students the opportunity to gain detailed insights of the various working areas, to know the processes and to be part of our team.

Prove your talent and join us. During the summer months, we give high school and college students the chance to get an insight into the everyday working life at Zirkonzahn and gain valuable experience in various areas such as research & development, marketing, support, production and more.

Do you have a degree and want to finally start putting your acquired knowledge into practice? Do you want to become really good, take responsibility and do something meaningful? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Grow with us and get inspired.

Curious? Then write to us…

We offer you the opportunity to gain a first insight into the working world and to experience first-hand how exciting work can be. According to your talents, interests and strengths, we will work together to create very individual and exciting areas of responsibility for you.

Join us and apply!

APPLY ONLINE

Job profiles at Zirkonzahn

Work different

Research & Development

INVENTIVE SPIRIT – INVENTOR
RESEARCH – PRODUCT DEVELOPER
DEVELOP / PLAN – MECHATRONIC ENGINEER
WORK METICULOUSLY / TEST – CHEMIST
BUILD – TECHNICAL DRAUGHTSMAN
REALISE / OPTIMISE – ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Production

MANUAL SKILLS – CRAFTSMAN
ENTHUSIASM FOR TECHNOLOGY – ELECTRICIAN
TURNING / GRINDING – METALWORKER
ASSEMBLE / REPAIR – EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY
PRECISION / DILIGENCE – TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Logistics

COORDINATE / ORGANIZE – PRODUCT MANAGER
PLANNING / CONTROLLING – PRODUCTION PLANNER
MANAGE THE WAREHOUSE – WAREHOUSEMAN
COMMISSIONING – LABOURER
CREATE SHIPPING DOCUMENTS – INVOICER

Office

ADMINISTRATION – ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE
GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF NUMBERS – ACCOUNTANT / CONTROLLER
NEGOTIATE – BUYER
CONTRACTS / LAW – LAWYER
PERSONNEL SUPPORT / DEVELOPMENT – HUMAN RESOURCES

Marketing

PROMOTE PRODUCTS – COPYWRITER
FORMULATE / TRANSLATE – TRANSLATOR
CREATIVITY – GRAPHIC DESIGNER
PHOTOGRAPHY – PHOTOGRAPHER
FILMING – VIDEO PRODUCER

Education

SHARE KNOWLEDGE – COURSE LEADER
EDUCATE / FASCINATE – COURSE ORGANIZER
PLANNING / INVITING / ORGANIZING – EVENT MANAGER

Sales

TELEPHONE / INFORM – CUSTOMER ADVISOR
SELL / EXPLAIN – CUSTOMER CONSULTANT
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY – RECEPTIONIST
SHOW / OFFER – REPRESENTATIVE AT FAIRS

Dental Laboratory

MANUFACTURE DENTAL PROSTHESIS – DENTAL TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
DEVELOPING PRODUCTS – DENTAL TECHNICIAN
PRESENTING – LECTURER
SHARE KNOWLEDGE / TRAIN – INSTRUCTOR

Support

ANALYZE / REPAIR – COMPUTER EXPERTS
HELP / EXPLAIN – TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
SUPPORT / TRAVEL – SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN FIELD SERVICE WORLDWIDE
PROGRAMMING – SOFTWARE DEVELOPER