Dental Laboratory Manager ​/ Lead Ceramist

Dental Laboratory Manager / Lead Ceramist (CAD/CAM Experience Preferred)

Location:

Anchorage, AK

Employment Type:

Full-time, On-site

Compensation:
Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses linked to lab profitability and growth

About the Opportunity We are a state-of-the-art, small digital dental laboratory operating on-site within an established, high-volume multi-doctor dental practice ecosystem in Anchorage, Alaska. Currently, our advanced facility serves a multi-provider general dentistry practice alongside a specialized, single-provider Full Arch Implant Center.

Equipped with cutting-edge digital dental technology, our lab currently features a strong technical foundation managed by two junior lab technicians specializing in high-quality zirconia and printed dental restorations. We are seeking an organized, forward-thinking Dental Laboratory Manager and Skilled Ceramist to streamline our workflows, expand our aesthetic service offerings, and lead our production team to the next level of success.

• Laboratory Management & Scheduling:
  Oversee daily lab operations, maintain proper cases scheduling, manage timelines, and implement strict quality control protocols for all restorations.
• Advanced Ceramics & Aesthetics:
  Introduce and execute custom ceramic services in-house, including layered porcelain, e.max, and high-end aesthetic veneers.
• Production Oversight:
  Oversee design and production across dental restoration lines including full arch and single unit implants, basic crown and bridge work, as well as printed and milled dentures.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage, mentor, and foster a consistent workflow for two junior dental laboratory technicians. (
  
  Note:
  
  Existing junior technicians are fully capable of handling standalone CAD/CAM and milling workloads).
• Administrative Operations:
  Manage billing systems, material ordering, and internal lab organization utilizing Lab Next software.

• Technical Expertise:
  Demonstrated expertise as a Dental Ceramist with mastery of layered porcelain, e.max, and aesthetic veneer fabrications.
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Prior experience in a leadership or managerial role within a dental laboratory environment setting schedules and managing quality assurance.
• Software
  
  Competency:
  
  Familiarity with or proficiency in Lab Next software (or equivalent laboratory management systems) for workflow and billing management.
• Digital Dentistry Knowledge:
  Comfortable working around modern digital workflows, CAD/CAM design, and dental milling/printing equipment.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Outstanding organizational abilities, attention to detail, clear communication style, and a collaborative mindset suitable for a fast-paced environment.

• The chance to run a modern, fully digital facility with cutting-edge equipment.
• Excellent professional autonomy with a built-in workflow directly from an adjacent, highly successful 4-doctor general dentistry practice and specialized implant center.
• Generous compensation package including significant growth opportunities and performance bonuses directly tied to lab expansion and profitability.