Crown & Bridge Manager
About The Position
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. 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. This role offers a leadership opportunity within a fixed department, is a hands-on technical role with quality-focused responsibilities, and provides the opportunity to work on advanced Crown & Bridge and implant-related cases in a stable dental laboratory environment.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- CDT certification is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing lab slips and prescriptions, understanding case requirements, and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
