- Dental Laboratory Manager - $5K Sign On Bonus!!
- Job Purpose
- We are seeking an experienced
- Dental Laboratory Manager
- to lead the technical and supervisory operations of an on-site dental laboratory. This role is ideal for an experienced
- denture technician, dental laboratory technician, or prosthetic technician
- with strong leadership skills and extensive hands-on experience in removable and implant-supported dental prosthetics. The Dental Laboratory Manager is responsible for the
- technical training and development of laboratory technicians
- , quality and production standards, implementation of new dental products and technologies, and day-to-day laboratory leadership. The Manager will work closely with the
- Regional Manager of Laboratory Excellence, ACI management, and the ACI Laboratory Network
- to support continuous improvement and technician development. The Manager will follow established laboratory procedures and best practices while applying a high degree of professional judgment when evaluating and completing patient-specific dental prosthetic cases. The position requires collaboration with the
- Chief Clinical Officer and laboratory team
- to help ensure high-quality, functional, and esthetic dental restorations.
- Essential Functions
- + Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of
- complete denture fabrication and dental laboratory procedures
- , including: + Setting denture teeth + Complete denture wax-up + Denture festooning + Carving of teeth + Rough and fine finishing + Denture repairs and adjustments + Pouring and trimming denture models + Fabricate dentures and dental prosthetics accurately and efficiently from start to finish. + Provide
- hands-on technical training, coaching, and development
- for dental laboratory technicians. + Cross-train laboratory team members in all areas of dental laboratory production. + Support the implementation of
- new dental laboratory products, technologies, techniques, and processes
- . + Maintain a strong understanding of
- OSHA protocols, laboratory safety standards, and infection-control practices
- . + Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing dental laboratory environment. + Demonstrate a strong work ethic, professional attitude, proven leadership ability, and excellent communication skills. + Work collaboratively with laboratory leadership and clinical team members to support patient-specific restorative needs. + Perform other duties as assigned.
- Educational Requirements
- + High School Diploma or equivalent.
- General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Dental Laboratory & Technical Expertise
- + Significant hands-on experience
- fabricating dentures and dental prosthetics from start to finish
- . + Expert knowledge of
- complete dentures, overdentures, full-arch hybrid restorations, and implant-based restorative techniques
- . + Strong understanding of
- dental science, oral anatomy, occlusion, function, and dental esthetics
- . + Denture and implant experience preferred;
- implant experience is not required
- . + Same-day denture experience is a plus, but not required. + Strong knowledge of dental laboratory procedures, terminology, materials, and equipment. + Ability to evaluate cases and apply sound technical judgment to patient-specific restorative needs.
- Leadership & Management Skills
- + Minimum of
- 10 years of hands-on technical dental laboratory experience
- , including at least
- 2 years in a technical supervision or laboratory management capacity
•. + Strong interpersonal, leadership, management, and relationship-building skills. + Demonstrated ability to train, coach, mentor, and develop dental laboratory technicians. + Ability to lead a team while maintaining high standards for quality, productivity, accuracy, and patient care. + Entrepreneurial mindset and competitive spirit with the ability to work toward and exceed performance goals. + Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Communication & Technology
- + Superior written and verbal communication skills. + Strong computer skills and ability to learn new laboratory software and technology. + Familiarity with
- dental office procedures and terminology
- preferred. + Ability to communicate effectively with dental laboratory personnel, clinical teams, management, and other stakeholders.
- Schedule & Employment Requirements
- + •Full-Time Position•+ •Monday through Friday•+ Work during the regular business hours of the dental laboratory and practice.
+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, patient-focused dental laboratory environment.
- Keywords
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You will be provided the
- training
- needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well.
- Additional benefits include
- , group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.
- About Affordable Care
- Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America's largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than
- 360•dental practices across the United States.
Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services.
- Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers.
- From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com ).
- Job Details
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Job Category
- Labs