Dental Laboratory Manager

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. 

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