Dental Lab Technician Instructor

The Dental Laboratory Technician Instructor provides hands-on vocational training to incarcerated individuals within a Correctional Industries (Cl) program. This role combines technical expertise in dental laboratory procedures with instructional skill, workplace coaching, and a commitment to rehabilitation. The instructoroverseesdaily lab operations, teaches industry-standardtechniques, ensures product quality, and prepares participants for successful employment upon release.

Key Responsibilities

• Vocational Instruction:
  
  Deliverstructuredtrainingindentallabskillsincludingimpressions, modelfabrication, waxing, casting, finishing, anddigitalworkflows.
• Curriculum Development:
  Createlessonplans,competency checklists, and training modulesalignedwithindustrystandards(NADL,ADA).
• Hands-On Training:
  Demonstrateproperuseofequipment,tools,and materials; supervise participants astheypracticeandcompleteproductiontasks.
• Quality Control:
  Inspect work products for accuracy, fit,andfinish;ensure all dental appliances meet commercial and clinical specifications.
• Safety & Compliance:
  
  Enforce OSHA, infection control, and facility safety protocols;maintain secure tool and material inventories.
• Production Management:
  Coordinate workflow,meet production deadlines,and maintain documentation forCl contracts and customers.
• Participant Development:
  Mentor incarcerated workers in employability skills, professionalism, teamwork, and workplace ethics.
• Collaboration:
  
  Workwithcorrectionalstaff,Clsupervisors, andexternalpartnerstosupportprogramgoals.

• Technician experience (typically 3-5years) working inadental lab.
  
  Individuals should have experience fabricatingdentures, partials, mouthguards, andother dental appliances fordental offices.
• Knowledgeofdental materials,equipment,andfabricationprocesses.
• Abilitytoteach,coach,andevaluatelearnerswithdiverseskilllevels.
• Strong communication,organization, and documentation skills.
• Abilitytoworkinacorrectionalenvironmentandfollowallfacilityrules.

• Prior experience in adult education, vocational training, or correctional education.
• Experience with digital dentistry(CAD/CAM, 3
  
  Dprinting, scanning)- Optional
• Familiarity with trauma-informed teaching and reentry-focused workforce development.