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.
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.
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
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, Great Britain, USA, Canada, Mexico and Australia.
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.
Armin - R&D Hardware
Melanie - Reception
Florian - R&D Materials
Thean - R&D Software
Maria - R&D Hardware
Robin - Graphics
Thomas - Production
Stefanie - Marketing
Michael - Dental Technician
Alexander - Production
Michael - Support
Elias - Production
Kathrin - Logistics
Florian - Production
Become a part of the Zirkonzahn Family
CURRENT JOB OFFERS
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.
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.
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!
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