Orthodontic Lab Technician — Digital Dentistry Specialist

Jackson Dental Professionals; Belle Fourche (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Dental Professionals seeks an Orthodontic Lab Technician for our in-house lab. You will support case management, production, and quality checks for clear aligners and orthodontic appliances, coordinating with doctors to keep cases moving smoothly from planning to delivery.

Responsibilities include tracking active cases, preparing upcoming aligner sets, monitoring timelines, and maintaining an orderly, compliant lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary education or technical training preferred, but not required.
• Previous dentistry/orthodontics or dental lab experience preferred.
• Must learn new technology and follow detailed lab protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organization and tracking of active clear aligner and orthodontic lab cases.
• Monitor upcoming appointments, aligner sets, refinements, retainers, replacements, and other appliance needs.
• Ensure aligners and appliances are completed, organized, and ready prior to scheduled patient appointments.
• Identify missing information, potential delays, or case concerns and communicate them to the appropriate team member.
• Produce and prepare clear aligners and other orthodontic or orthotic appliances within Jackson Dental's in-house lab.
• Follow doctor prescriptions, established workflows, and lab protocols accurately.
• Complete quality-control checks before cases are released to the clinical team.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient laboratory environment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Team collaboration

Communication

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Digital design systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CAD/CAM software

3D printing

Job description

Jackson Dental Professionals seeks an Orthodontic Lab Technician for our in-house lab. You will support case management, production, and quality checks for clear aligners and orthodontic appliances, coordinating with doctors to keep cases moving smoothly from planning to delivery.

Responsibilities include tracking active cases, preparing upcoming aligner sets, monitoring timelines, and maintaining an orderly, compliant lab environment.