Dental Lab Lead Technician

Affordable Care, LLC; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Affordable Care, LLC is seeking an experienced Dental Laboratory Lead Technician to fabricate full and partial dentures from start to finish, while supporting the Senior Lab Technician in a fast-paced, collaborative lab environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of dental lab experience, strong denture fabrication skills, and meticulous attention to detail. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a leading dental services organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of dental laboratory experience trimming and pouring denture models and performing waxing and processing duties.
• Fabricating full and partial dentures from start to finish.
• Hands-on experience with denture setup, waxing, processing, finishing, repairs, and relines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented dental laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate full and partial dentures from start to finish.
• Set denture teeth and complete detailed denture wax-ups.
• Bend wire for removable dental prosthetics.
• Process, finish, and polish dentures according to lab standards.
• Perform denture relines and repairs.
• Fabricate occlusal rims and custom trays.
• Inspect completed prosthetics for quality and finish.
• Follow OSHA protocols and safety procedures.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the lab.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Denture fabrication

Waxing

Processing

Finishing

Relines

Denture setup

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dental Laboratory Lead Technician | Full & Partial Denture Technician

Join Our Dental Laboratory Team

We are seeking an experienced Dental Laboratory Lead Technician to join our team. This hands-on position is responsible for fabricating full and partial dentures from start to finish, while supporting the Senior Lab Technician and helping maintain high standards for quality, accuracy, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Denture Technician or Dental Lab Technician with strong skills in denture fabrication, waxing, processing, finishing, repairs, and model preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled dental laboratory professional who enjoys hands-on technical work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Summary

The Dental Laboratory Lead Technician is responsible for performing all major stages of full and partial denture fabrication, including tooth setup, waxing, wire bending, processing, finishing, repairs, and relines.

The Lead Technician will also assist the Senior Lab Technician as needed, collaborate with laboratory team members, and cross-train in other areas of the dental laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate full and partial dentures from start to finish.
• Set denture teeth and complete detailed denture wax-ups.
• Bend wire for removable dental prosthetics.
• Process, finish, and polish dentures according to laboratory quality standards.
• Perform denture relines and repairs.
• Fabricate occlusal rims and custom trays.
• Trim and pour denture models.
• Inspect completed dental prosthetics for quality, accuracy, and finish.
• Maintain established quality and production standards.
• Follow OSHA protocols and dental laboratory safety procedures.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the dental laboratory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace.
• Perform various dental laboratory duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of dental laboratory experience trimming and pouring denture models and performing waxing and processing duties.
• Demonstrated experience fabricating full and partial dentures from start to finish.
• Hands-on experience with denture setup, waxing, processing, finishing, repairs, and relines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented dental laboratory.

Preferred

• Same-day denture experience preferred.
• Experience with full and partial removable prosthetics.
• Experience working across multiple areas of a dental laboratory.
• Previous experience supporting or mentoring other dental laboratory technicians.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Confident and comfortable working with your hands.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Mechanical ability and/or artistic ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a dental laboratory team.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple laboratory tasks.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to follow detailed laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Understanding of OSHA protocols and dental laboratory safety practices.
• Willingness to cross-train in all areas of the dental laboratory.
• Positive attitude and professional approach to teamwork.

Career Opportunity

The Dental Laboratory Lead Technician position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dental laboratory professional looking to expand their technical expertise and take on additional responsibility within a laboratory team.

Benefits

We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the training needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include, group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.

About Affordable Care

Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America's largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more 360 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com ).

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Job Category Labs