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.