Crown & Bridge Manager

Dental Metrics Maven; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Metrics Maven is seeking a Crown & Bridge Manager in our fixed department to oversee daily production, quality standards, and case flow in a busy dental laboratory.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a skilled Crown & Bridge technician who can work independently, mentor peers, and uphold precise, aesthetic restorations across zirconia, E.max, and porcelain workflows.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Crown & Bridge lab work and case reviews.
• Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, terminology, shades, and fixed restorations.
• Proficiency with zirconia, E.max, porcelain, and stain/glaze workflows.
• Ability to read prescriptions, work tickets, and lab slips accurately.
• CDT certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review lab slips and prescriptions and understand case requirements.
• Ensure restorations meet design, fit, margins, and contacts.
• Lead and mentor technicians in daily production and quality control.
• Coordinate case flow and on-time completion.
• Maintain clean workspace and proper lab equipment care.
• Communicate supply needs and equipment issues to management.
• Cross-train team members on day-to-day duties.
• Support department employees as needed.

Skills

Crown & Bridge lab work

Dental anatomy & terminology

Fixed restorations

Zirconia/E.max/porcelain workflows

Read prescriptions & lab slips

All Crown & Bridge phases

Independent work

Problem-solving

Team support

CDT certification preferred

Job description

Crown & Bridge Manager – Dental Laboratory.

A well-established dental laboratory is seeking an experienced Crown & Bridge Manager to join its fixed department and help oversee daily technical production, quality standards, and case flow.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a strong C & B technician who is comfortable working independently, assisting team members, and ensuring restorations meet high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Crown & Bridge Manager will be responsible for reviewing lab slips and prescriptions, understanding case requirements, and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities include

• Stain and glaze full-contour zirconia, All-on-X cases with MIYO, layered zirconia, and E.max.


• Fit and seat full-contour, substructure, and porcelain-to-zirconia restorations.


• Review restorations to ensure proper design, fit, margins, and contacts.


• Repair margins and add contacts when needed.


• Work with shades and assist with custom shade matching when required.


• Trim dies and create reduction copings.


• Reduce preps and opposing models as needed.


• Cut back, add porcelain, and contour anterior and posterior cases.


• Perform custom hybrid abutment cementation and bonding.


• Maintain a clean workspace and properly care for lab equipment.


• Communicate supply needs and equipment issues to management.


• Assist and support department employees when needed.


• Help cross-train team members on day-to-day technical duties.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Crown & Bridge dental laboratory work.


• Knowledge of dental anatomy, terminology, shades, and fixed restorations.


• Experience with zirconia, E.max, porcelain, and stain/glaze workflows.


• Ability to read and understand prescriptions, work tickets, and lab slips.


• Familiarity with all phases of Crown & Bridge.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to consult on cases.


• Willingness to assist and support other team members.


• CDT certification is preferred but not required.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is a skilled Crown & Bridge technician with leadership ability, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.


• This person should be comfortable working hands-on at the bench while also supporting the team, maintaining workflow, and helping ensure consistent technical standards.

Position Highlights

• Leadership opportunity within a fixed department.


• Hands‑on technical role with quality‑focused responsibilities.


• Opportunity to work on advanced Crown & Bridge and implant‑related cases.


• Stable dental laboratory environment.


• CDT preferred but not required.