Dental Production Manager

Dental Metrics Maven; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Metrics Maven in Portland, OR seeks a Crown & Bridge Manager to lead a fixed department. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily production, quality standards, and case flow to ensure restorations meet high-quality benchmarks.

The ideal candidate has strong Crown & Bridge lab experience, can read prescriptions accurately, guide the team, and maintain workflow efficiency while upholding safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Strong Crown & Bridge lab experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions/work tickets.
• Leadership experience with bench technicians and ability to cross-train staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily technical production in Crown & Bridge department.
• Review lab slips and prescriptions for accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain high-quality standards for restorations (zirconia, E.max, porcelain).
• Mentor and support team members; cross-train staff as needed.
• Ensure clean, organized workspace and proper equipment care.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

CDT certification (preferred)

Tools

Zirconia workflows

E.max

Porcelain finishing

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.