Dental Laboratory Manager - Crown & Bridge

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

To learn more, please send your resume and a brief summary of your Crown & Bridge experience.