Dental Laboratory Manager

Dental Metrics Maven; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Metrics Maven seeks a Crown & Bridge Manager to lead its fixed department in a hands-on role at the bench. You will oversee daily production, quality standards, and case flow while mentoring team members and upholding high-quality restorations.

The ideal candidate has strong Crown & Bridge lab experience, knowledge of zirconia, E.max, porcelain workflows, and the ability to read prescriptions and lab slips.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Crown & Bridge dental laboratory work.
• Familiarity with zirconia, E.max, porcelain, and stain/glaze workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review lab slips and prescriptions, understand case requirements, and ensure accurate, efficient work.
• Stain and glaze full-contour zirconia, all-on-X cases with MIYO, layered zirconia, and E.max.
• Lead and support department staff; cross-train team members on day-to-day duties.
• Maintain a clean workspace and proper care for lab equipment; communicate supply needs to management.

Skills

Crown & Bridge lab experience

Leadership

Independent work

Problem solving

Job description

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.