Dental Laboratory Manager

FTI Dental Lab is a growing, excellence-driven dental laboratory built on high-quality craftsmanship, modern digital workflows, and strong partnerships with dentists. As we expand, we are seeking a high performing Dental Laboratory Manager, with hands-on experience with Crown and Bridge, Implants, and Partial and Dentures.

Qualifications:

· Good communication skills for technical discussions with doctors

· Well-balanced personality and professional attitude

· Meet tight deadlines

· Attention to detail

· Advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques

· Advanced knowledge of safety procedures

Job Description:

· Ensure productivity and quality goals by monitoring production, problem-solving production issues and employee motivation/engagement

· Ensure high standards of performance and have a clear understanding of their own individual performance

· Monitor and coordinate all dental laboratory operations along with supervision of technicians

· Assist staff to resolve complex problems

· Oversee work schedule for staff

Preferred Skills:

· Strong analog and digital workflow skill set

· Solid understanding of dental lab terminology and procedures

· Strong communication, attention to detail, and team leadership mindset

· Manage implant component procurement, ensuring accurate ordering of specific model analogs, abutments, and hardware.

· Design implant-supported restorations using advanced dental CAD software

Crown and Bridge

· Advance knowledge on ceramics, ability to create a patient’s custom shade, and use information for case design during fabrication process

· Knowledge of CAD/CAM design and milling

· Full arch implant knowledge and understanding Multi-Unit Abutment and components

· Implant manufacture knowledge and understanding of different implant platforms and scan bodies

· Prefer 3shape and iTero design experience

· Abutment design and tissue design for ideal restoration outcomes

· Responsible for producing the esthetics that our customers have come to expect

· Responsible for building, contouring, and glazing of high end anterior and posterior restorations including PFM, Emax, Zirconia and implant restorations

· Start-to-finish proficiency in Ceramics: build-up, grind-in, contour and full anatomy

· Ability to produce artistic, esthetic, and consistent, high-quality porcelain work for smile design cases

Partial and Denture

· Model Preparation: Pouring dental plaster or stone into impressions to create accurate master models of patients' mouths

· Proven experience fabricating removable prosthetics. Ability to match the natural shade, shape, and arrangement of teeth for a lifelike appearance

· Arranging artificial teeth in wax, contouring "gums", finishing and processing the final appliance in acrylic

· Designing and casting metal or resin frameworks and bending wire clasps for retention

· Processing & Finishing: Packing, curing, and "boiling out" wax; followed by trimming and polishing the final prosthesis to a high-gloss finish

· Repairs: Repairing broken teeth or cracked denture bases

· Test appliances on articulators to ensure proper occlusion and alignment

· Proficient with hand tools (Bunsen burners, lathes, grinders) and lab equipment

Experience/Education Qualifications:

· Prefer seven (7) years of Dental Lab experience

· Prefer five (3-5) years of managerial experience

What We Offer:

· Competitive pay (based on experience)

· Access to modern digital equipment and workflows

· Supportive, collaborative team environment

· Opportunity to influence how the department is built and run

· Medical and vision insurance; 50% of premiums paid by employer

· Paid holidays after 90 days

· PTO after 1 year of employment

· Tremendous long-term growth

How to apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to:
ftidentallab@gmail.com

Nancy Milan

FTI Dental Lab

www.ftidentallab.com

Please note: Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States. We are not currently sponsoring work visas.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000