Digital Dental Lab Director: 3D Printing & Restorations

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry seeks an Advanced Digital Dental Laboratory Manager to oversee an in-house digital lab supporting predoctoral and advanced programs and faculty practice. You will supervise technicians, coordinate a digital workflow, and ensure high standards for milling, sintering, and 3D printing of restorations.

The role requires a related Bachelor's degree with four years of experience, or equivalent, and deep knowledge of digital design software (3Shape,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of dental laboratory experience in digital technology (Education may count towards experience).
• Experience with digital design software and fabrication of restorations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-house digital dental services for the program and faculty dental practice.
• Perform complex dental laboratory technician assignments and manage workflow.
• Supervise dental laboratory technicians and ensure adherence to methods and procedures.
• Coordinate training on equipment and software for faculty and staff.
• Facilitate in-house milling, sintering and 3D printing of restorations and appliances.
• Provide post-fabrication support for staining and glazing of milled prostheses.

Skills

Digital dentistry

Lab supervision

Workflow management

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

3Shape

ExoCad

CoDiagnostics

Dental Wings

3D printing

Job description

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry seeks an Advanced Digital Dental Laboratory Manager to oversee an in-house digital lab supporting predoctoral and advanced programs and faculty practice. You will supervise technicians, coordinate a digital workflow, and ensure high standards for milling, sintering, and 3D printing of restorations.

The role requires a related Bachelor's degree with four years of experience, or equivalent, and deep knowledge of digital design software (3Shape,