Dental Lab Manager Technician

Affordable Dentures & Implants; Montrose (Susquehanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus 5K

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a Dental Laboratory Manager Technician to lead our denture and removable prosthetics lab. This role combines hands-on fabrication leadership with supervision, training, and process improvement to ensure high-quality prosthetic restorations.

The ideal candidate has extensive denture fabrication experience, a track record of mentoring technicians, and a strong understanding of lab safety and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in denture fabrication and supervisory duties.
• Strong knowledge of complete dentures, partials, and related implant-supported prosthetics.
• Experience leading a dental laboratory team and training technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level leadership in complete denture fabrication.
• Train and mentor laboratory technicians.
• Oversee quality, safety, and OSHA compliance in the lab.
• Collaborate with clinical and management teams on case evaluations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Denture fabrication

Team training

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Dental Laboratory Manager Technician **5K SIGN ON BONUS**

Lead Dental Laboratory Technician | Denture & Implant Prosthetics

Job Purpose

The Dental Laboratory Manager Technician is responsible for both the technical and supervisory operations of the dental laboratory. This role provides hands-on leadership, technical training, and professional development for laboratory technicians while supporting the implementation of new dental laboratory products, technologies, and processes.

The Dental Lab Manager works closely with the Regional Manager of Laboratory Excellence, ACI management, and the broader ACI Laboratory Network. The Manager also collaborates with the Chief Clinical Officer and clinical team, applying sound technical judgment and dental laboratory expertise to meet individual patient needs and deliver high-quality prosthetic restorations.

Essential Functions

• Provide expert-level technical leadership in complete denture and removable prosthetic fabrication.
• Demonstrate advanced expertise in all phases of denture fabrication, including:
  • Setting teeth
  • Denture wax-ups
  • Festooning
  • Tooth carving
  • Rough and fine finishing
  • Denture repairs
  • Pouring and trimming dental models
• Provide hands-on technical training, coaching, and development for dental laboratory technicians.
• Cross-train laboratory team members in multiple areas of dental laboratory production.
• Support the implementation of new dental laboratory products, technologies, techniques, and procedures.
• Maintain a strong understanding of OSHA requirements and dental laboratory safety protocols.
• Promote quality, productivity, efficiency, and consistency throughout laboratory operations.
• Partner with clinical and management teams to evaluate individual cases and determine appropriate laboratory solutions.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, work ethic, professionalism, positive attitude, and communication skills.
• Perform additional laboratory management and technical duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional dental laboratory education or technical training preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on dental laboratory experience, including at least 2 years in a technical supervisory or management role.
• Significant professional experience fabricating dentures and removable prosthetics from start to finish.
• Advanced experience with complete dentures, overdentures, full-arch hybrid restorations, and implant-supported restorative techniques.
• Strong knowledge of dental science, anatomy, occlusion, prosthetic design, and dental esthetics.
• Denture and implant experience preferred; implant experience is not required.
• Same-day denture experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with dental office procedures and terminology preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, mentor, and develop dental laboratory technicians.
• Strong understanding of dental laboratory quality standards, safety procedures, and OSHA protocols.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, management, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a technical team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and utilize new laboratory software and technology.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinical, laboratory, and management teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and competitive spirit with a focus on achieving operational and performance goals.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when evaluating patient-specific laboratory cases.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced dental laboratory environment and adapt to changing technologies and procedures.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday through Friday
• Schedule follows the regular business hours of the dental laboratory and practice.

Keywords

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