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Dental Lab Manager Technician
Job in
Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, 98661, USA
Listed on 2026-08-27
Listing for:
Affordable Care
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
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Dental / Dentistry
Dental Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* ** Lead a High-Performing Dental Laboratory Team*
* We are seeking an experienced
** Dental Laboratory Manager
** to provide both technical leadership and day-to-day supervisory support for our on-site dental laboratory. This is a hands-on leadership position for an accomplished
** Dental Lab Technician, Denture Technician, or Senior Dental Laboratory Technician
** with extensive experience in removable prosthetics and advanced dental laboratory techniques.
The Dental Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the
** training and development of laboratory technicians** , implementation of new products and technologies, laboratory quality standards, and collaboration with clinical and laboratory leadership. The ideal candidate combines advanced technical expertise with strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
This role requires sound judgment and the ability to collaborate with the
** Chief Clinical Officer and practice team
** to determine the appropriate laboratory approach on a patient-by-patient basis.
** Job Summary*
* The
** Dental Laboratory Manager
** oversees technical laboratory operations while remaining actively involved in complex denture and implant-supported restorative cases.
The Manager will:
+ Lead and develop on-site dental laboratory technicians.
+ Provide hands-on technical training and mentorship.
+ Maintain high standards for quality, accuracy, and case turnaround.
+ Support the implementation of new
** dental laboratory products, technologies, and techniques** .
+ Communicate regularly with the
** Regional Manager of Laboratory Excellence
** and other relevant leadership.
+ Participate actively in the
** ACI Laboratory Network** .
+ Partner with clinical leadership to support high-quality patient outcomes.
+ Apply sound technical judgment while following established laboratory procedures and best practices.
** Essential Functions & Responsibilities*
* ** Advanced Dental Laboratory Expertise*
* + Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of
** full and partial denture fabrication** .
+ Set denture teeth and perform advanced
** denture wax-ups** , including festooning and carving of teeth.
+ Perform rough and fine finishing of dentures.
+ Complete denture repairs and other removable prosthetic procedures.
+ Pour and trim denture models.
+ Fabricate and support
** complete dentures, over dentures, and implant-based restorations** .
+ Demonstrate proficiency in
** full-arch hybrid restorations** .
+ Apply strong knowledge of dental science, anatomy, occlusion, and dental esthetics to laboratory cases.
+ Support advanced and complex restorative cases as needed.
** Leadership & Team Development*
* + Provide on-site
** technical training, coaching, and development
** for laboratory technicians.
+ Assess technician skills and identify opportunities for additional training and development.
+ Cross-train laboratory team members in all areas of the dental laboratory.
+ Lead by example with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
+ Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
+ Support the implementation of new laboratory products, technologies, and processes.
+ Help establish and maintain consistent technical and quality standards.
** Clinical & Organizational Collaboration*
* + Communicate regularly with the Regional Manager of Laboratory Excellence and applicable organizational leadership.
+ Participate actively in the
** ACI Laboratory Network** .
+ Consult with the Chief Clinical Officer and practice team on individual patient cases.
+ Use a high degree of professional judgment when determining appropriate laboratory solutions on a patient-by-patient basis.
+ Collaborate with clinical and laboratory teams to support efficient case completion and excellent patient outcomes.
+ Follow established
** OSHA protocols
** and dental laboratory safety standards.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
** Educational Requirements*
* +
** High School Diploma or equivalent*
* ** Required Experience & Qualifications*
* +
** Minimum of 10 years of hands-on dental laboratory technical experience.*
* + At least
** 2 years of experience in a technical supervisory or management role** .
+ Significant professional experience
** fabricating dentures from start to finish** .
+ Expert knowledge of complete dentures and removable prosthetics.
+ Demonstrated experience leading, training, or developing dental laboratory technicians.
+ Strong understanding of dental science, anatomy, occlusion, and esthetics.
+ Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, during the normal business hours of the laboratory and practice.
** Preferred Experience*
* +
** Denture and implant experience preferred** , but implant experience is not required.
+ Same-day denture experience is a plus, but not required.
+
Experience with
** full-arch hybrid restorations** .
+
Experience with over dentures and implant-based restorative…
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