Dental Lab Manager Technician

Affordable Dentures & Implants • Myrtle Beach, SC

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About The Position

The Dental Lab Manager Technician has both technical and supervisory responsibilities. This role provides on-site technical training and development for laboratory technicians and supports the implementation of new products and technologies. The Manager communicates regularly with the regional manager of laboratory excellence and other relevant ACI management, and takes an active role within the ACI Laboratory Network. Although work methods follow established procedures and practices, the role requires using a high degree of judgment in consultation with the Chief Clinical Officer and team on a patient-by-patient basis.

The position requires extensive denture fabrication expertise, including setting teeth, denture wax-up, festooning and carving teeth, rough and fine finishing, repairs, and pouring and trimming denture models. The Manager is also expected to understand OSHA protocol, cross-train laboratory team members, and perform other duties as assigned. The schedule is full time, Monday through Friday, during the business hours of the lab and practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least ten years of hands-on technical experience fabricating dentures from start to finish.
• At least two years serving in a technical supervision or management capacity.
• Proficiency in full-arch hybrid restorations, complete dentures, overdentures, and implant-based restorative techniques.
• Strong knowledge of dental science, anatomy, and esthetics.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, management, and relationship-building skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new programs.
• Understanding of OSHA protocol.
• Strong work ethic, proven leadership ability, positive attitude, excellent communication skills, competitive spirit, and entrepreneurial mindset to exceed goals.
• Availability to work full time, Monday through Friday, during the business hours of the lab and practice.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with dental office procedures and terminology.
• Denture and implant experience; implant experience is preferred but not required.
• Same-day denture experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical training and development for laboratory technicians.
• Support implementation of new products and technologies.
• Communicate regularly with the regional manager of laboratory excellence and relevant ACI management.
• Take an active role within the ACI Laboratory Network.
• Consult with the Chief Clinical Officer and team, applying judgment to individual patient cases.
• Fabricate dentures, including setting teeth, denture wax-up, festooning and carving teeth, rough and fine finishing, repairs, and pouring and trimming denture models.
• Cross-train laboratory team members in all areas of the lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED