Dental Lab Manager Technician

Affordable Care; West Valley City (UT); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Group medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending

401(k)

9 paid holidays off

10 days of vacation

5 additional PTO days

Hospital indemnity, accident, and CI

Descripción de la vacante

Affordable Care, LLC seeks an experienced Dental Laboratory Manager to lead a high-performing on-site dental laboratory. You will oversee denture fabrication, supervise technicians, and implement new products and techniques.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in dental lab work with leadership experience in complete dentures, with a focus on quality and efficiency. This full-time role offers growth and a sign-on bonus in a dynamic dental services network.

Formación

• Extensive hands-on experience in removable and implant-supported dentures.
• Proven ability to train and mentor dental laboratory technicians.
• Strong leadership and supervision capabilities in a fast-paced lab.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical and supervisory operations of the on-site dental laboratory.
• Provide hands-on training and development for staff.
• Ensure quality, production standards, and compliance with safety protocols.

Conocimientos

Complete denture fabrication

Denture techniques

Leadership

Training & development

Communication

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

Dental Laboratory Manager - $5K Sign On Bonus!!

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Dental Laboratory Manager to lead the technical and supervisory operations of an on-site dental laboratory. This role is ideal for an experienced denture technician, dental laboratory technician, or prosthetic technician with strong leadership skills and extensive hands-on experience in removable and implant-supported dental prosthetics.

The Dental Laboratory Manager is responsible for the technical training and development of laboratory technicians , quality and production standards, implementation of new dental products and technologies, and day-to-day laboratory leadership. The Manager will work closely with the Regional Manager of Laboratory Excellence, ACI management, and the ACI Laboratory Network to support continuous improvement and technician development.

The Manager will follow established laboratory procedures and best practices while applying a high degree of professional judgment when evaluating and completing patient-specific dental prosthetic cases. The position requires collaboration with the Chief Clinical Officer and laboratory team to help ensure high-quality, functional, and esthetic dental restorations.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of complete denture fabrication and dental laboratory procedures , including:
• Setting denture teeth
• Complete denture wax-up
• Denture festooning
• Carving of teeth
• Rough and fine finishing
• Denture repairs and adjustments
• Pouring and trimming denture models
• Fabricate dentures and dental prosthetics accurately and efficiently from start to finish.
• Provide hands-on technical training, coaching, and development for dental laboratory technicians.
• Cross-train laboratory team members in all areas of dental laboratory production.
• Support the implementation of new dental laboratory products, technologies, techniques, and processes .
• Maintain a strong understanding of OSHA protocols, laboratory safety standards, and infection-control practices .
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing dental laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, professional attitude, proven leadership ability, and excellent communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory leadership and clinical team members to support patient-specific restorative needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Dental Laboratory & Technical Expertise

• Significant hands-on experience fabricating dentures and dental prosthetics from start to finish .
• Expert knowledge of complete dentures, overdentures, full-arch hybrid restorations, and implant-based restorative techniques .
• Strong understanding of dental science, oral anatomy, occlusion, function, and dental esthetics .
• Denture and implant experience preferred; implant experience is not required .
• Same-day denture experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of dental laboratory procedures, terminology, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to evaluate cases and apply sound technical judgment to patient-specific restorative needs.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on technical dental laboratory experience , including at least 2 years in a technical supervision or laboratory management capacity .
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, management, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, mentor, and develop dental laboratory technicians.
• Ability to lead a team while maintaining high standards for quality, productivity, accuracy, and patient care.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and competitive spirit with the ability to work toward and exceed performance goals.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Communication & Technology

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new laboratory software and technology.
• Familiarity with dental office procedures and terminology preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with dental laboratory personnel, clinical teams, management, and other stakeholders.

Schedule & Employment Requirements

• Full-Time Position
• Monday through Friday
• Work during the regular business hours of the dental laboratory and practice.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, patient-focused dental laboratory environment.

Keywords

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Benefits

• 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
• 5 additional PTO days
• 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 than 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 patients (visit affordablecare.com ).

Job Category

Labs