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We are seeking an experienced Dental Laboratory Lead Technician to join our team. This hands-on position is responsible for fabricating full and partial dentures from start to finish, while supporting the Senior Lab Technician and helping maintain high standards for quality, accuracy, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Denture Technician or Dental Lab Technician with strong skills in denture fabrication, waxing, processing, finishing, repairs, and model preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled dental laboratory professional who enjoys hands-on technical work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The Dental Laboratory Lead Technician is responsible for performing all major stages of full and partial denture fabrication, including tooth setup, waxing, wire bending, processing, finishing, repairs, and relines.

The Lead Technician will also assist the Senior Lab Technician as needed, collaborate with laboratory team members, and cross-train in other areas of the dental laboratory.

• Fabricate full and partial dentures from start to finish.
• Set denture teeth and complete detailed denture wax-ups.
• Process, finish, and polish dentures according to laboratory quality standards.
• Perform denture relines and repairs.
• Fabricate occlusal rims and custom trays.
• Trim and pour denture models.
• Inspect completed dental prosthetics for quality, accuracy, and finish.
• Maintain established quality and production standards.
• Follow OSHA protocols and dental laboratory safety procedures.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the dental laboratory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace.
• Perform various dental laboratory duties as assigned.

The Dental Laboratory Lead Technician position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dental laboratory professional looking to expand their technical expertise and take on additional responsibility within a laboratory team.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of dental laboratory experience trimming and pouring denture models and performing waxing and processing duties.
• Demonstrated experience fabricating full and partial dentures from start to finish.
• Hands-on experience with denture setup, waxing, processing, finishing, repairs, and relines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented dental laboratory.

• Experience with full and partial removable prosthetics.
• Experience working across multiple areas of a dental laboratory.
• Previous experience supporting or mentoring other dental laboratory technicians.

• Confident and comfortable working with your hands.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Mechanical ability and/or artistic ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a dental laboratory team.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple laboratory tasks.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.Ability to follow detailed laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Understanding of OSHA protocols and dental laboratory safety practices.
• Willingness to cross-train in all areas of the dental laboratory.
• Positive attitude and professional approach to teamwork.

We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the training needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include, group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.

About Affordable Care
Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 360 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers.From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com ).