Dental Lab Technician

Aspen Dental; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuous training and development

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

Job summary

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers is seeking a Dental Laboratory Manager to lead a high-performing team in delivering implant-based prosthetics. You will oversee an on-site lab, ensuring quality, efficiency, and collaboration with prosthodontists to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

This full-time role requires leadership experience in a dental lab, CDT certification or equivalent program, and expertise in full-arch restorations, dentures, and implant techniques.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of dental laboratory experience, including leadership or supervision.
• CDT certification or completion of an accredited dental laboratory program preferred (not required).
• Strong knowledge of full-arch restorations, dentures, overdentures, and implant-based techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all laboratory personnel, workflows, and daily operations.
• Oversee intake and processing of all laboratory cases (impressions, models, components).
• Fabricate and oversee production of full-arch implant prosthetics and related processes.
• Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of prosthetics aligned to patient schedules.
• Train and mentor laboratory staff and implement new products and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

Communication

Staff development

Education

CDT certification

Dental lab program

Tools

Dental lab software

Computers

Job description

Dental Laboratory Manager

Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers as a Dental Laboratory Manager Ready to lead a high-performing team while making a life-changing impact? Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, the national leader in advanced dental implant solutions.

As a Dental Laboratory Manager, you’ll oversee all functions of an on-site laboratory, combining advanced technical expertise with leadership to deliver exceptional implant-based prosthetics. You’ll play a critical role in developing your team, driving operational excellence, and collaborating closely with prosthodontists to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $38 - $40/hour

Why ClearChoice is the best choice for your career

Join a world-class organization with some of the industry’s most skilled dental lab technicians Work in a state-of-the-art environment equipped with cutting-edge dental technology Direct collaboration with prosthodontists and dental teams on challenging, rewarding cases

• Take advantage of full healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Continuous training and professional development to sharpen your skills
• Thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven culture
• Be part of a company where your passion for helping others leads directly to success—both for your patients and your career

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise all laboratory personnel, workflows, and daily operations
• Oversee intake and processing of all laboratory cases, including impressions, models, and components
• Fabricate and oversee the production of full-arch implant prosthetics, including model articulation, denture setup, and processing
• Ensure accurate, high-quality, and on-time delivery of prosthetics aligned to patient schedules
• Troubleshoot, repair, and document prosthetic issues as needed
• Develop and maintain schedules for equipment, instruments, and facility maintenance
• Manage laboratory inventory and ordering through established systems
• Train, mentor, and develop laboratory technicians and auxiliary team members
• Implement new products, technologies, and best practices
• Partner with CCMS leadership and actively contribute to the broader laboratory network
• Utilize computer systems and dental laboratory software for operations and tracking
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, quality, and communication

Skills and Experience We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 7 years of dental laboratory experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• CDT certification or completion of an accredited dental laboratory program preferred (not required)
• Expertise in:
  • Full-arch hybrid restorations
  • Complete dentures
  • Overdentures
  • Implant-based restorative techniques
  • Dental anatomy, science, and esthetics
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across clinical and lab teams
• Proficiency with computers and dental laboratory software

Why Choose ClearChoice?

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are transforming smiles and lives across the country, with over 100 locations and 100,000 smiles restored. As part of TAG - The Aspen Group, we’re committed to bringing better dental care to more people, alongside Aspen Dental, as part of the TAG family of brands.

TAG - The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better healthcare to more people. The independent healthcare practices TAG supports, operate more than 1,300 locations in 45 states through its six consumer healthcare brands: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care®, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and AZPetVet. Combined, the practices serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com.

TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.