Dental Laboratory Technician Jobs
Dental Laboratory Technician jobs are open from entry-level to lead and supervisor, across private dental labs, hospital systems, and prosthetics manufacturers, with specializations in ceramics, orthodontic appliances, and implant restorations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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and JOB TITLE: Dental Laboratory Technician
REPORTS TO: Laboratory Manager
DESCRIPTION
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Dental Laboratory Technician maintains and improves patients' oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prostheses according to Dentist prescriptions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TASKS
- Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
- Restores natural teeth by fabricating crowns and bridges.
- Corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
- Completes implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patient's jawbone.
- Replaces missing facial and body tissues due to injury, disease, or developmental abnormality by fabricating maxillo-facial prostheses.
- Constructs prostheses by following the dentist's prescription; making models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patient's mouth taken by the dentist; building up wax replicas of part or all of the mouth and/or teeth on the model; encasing the wax in a mould material and melting away the wax; replacing the wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make the replacement appliance; polishing and finishing the appliance prior to its being placed in the patient's mouth by the dentist.
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, electro-spot welding, metal casting, metal polishing, wax modeling, ceramics, wire bending, electroplating and sandblasting; using CAD/CAM units; maintaining supplies inventories; keeping equipment operating.
- Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; and implementing changes.
- Updates dental laboratory technician job knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances dental laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This position may be either a full-time or part-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on the schedules of the Dentist and the needs of the practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Completion of Dental Laboratory Technician coursework or equivalent experience.
- Valid Indiana Dental Radiography license.
- OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control compliance.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Previous dental office experience preferred.
- Means to travel from one office to another preferred.
NECESSARY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Customer Focus, Customer Service, Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Patient Services, Surgical Experience, Procedural Skills, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Attention to Detail, Job Knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time, and is frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Position requires adequate vision to perform job abilities including close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 35 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Most of the work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, multi-line telephone system, printers, scanners, fax machines, and photocopiers. Clinical staff may also interact with clinical instruments, sterilization equipment, and radiography machines. Some of the work may be performed at any of the Signet offices.
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The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employment is considered “at-will” by both the employer and the employee.
EQUAL EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: Signet Leadership provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is subject to change without notice depending on the needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Bunker Hill, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
and JOB TITLE: Dental Laboratory Technician
REPORTS TO: Laboratory Manager
DESCRIPTION
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Dental Laboratory Technician maintains and improves patients' oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prostheses according to Dentist prescriptions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TASKS
- Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
- Restores natural teeth by fabricating crowns and bridges.
- Corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
- Completes implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patient's jawbone.
- Replaces missing facial and body tissues due to injury, disease, or developmental abnormality by fabricating maxillo-facial prostheses.
- Constructs prostheses by following the dentist's prescription; making models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patient's mouth taken by the dentist; building up wax replicas of part or all of the mouth and/or teeth on the model; encasing the wax in a mould material and melting away the wax; replacing the wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make the replacement appliance; polishing and finishing the appliance prior to its being placed in the patient's mouth by the dentist.
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, electro-spot welding, metal casting, metal polishing, wax modeling, ceramics, wire bending, electroplating and sandblasting; using CAD/CAM units; maintaining supplies inventories; keeping equipment operating.
- Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; and implementing changes.
- Updates dental laboratory technician job knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances dental laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This position may be either a full-time or part-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on the schedules of the Dentist and the needs of the practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Completion of Dental Laboratory Technician coursework or equivalent experience.
- Valid Indiana Dental Radiography license.
- OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control compliance.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Previous dental office experience preferred.
- Means to travel from one office to another preferred.
NECESSARY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Customer Focus, Customer Service, Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Patient Services, Surgical Experience, Procedural Skills, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Attention to Detail, Job Knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time, and is frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Position requires adequate vision to perform job abilities including close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 35 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Most of the work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, multi-line telephone system, printers, scanners, fax machines, and photocopiers. Clinical staff may also interact with clinical instruments, sterilization equipment, and radiography machines. Some of the work may be performed at any of the Signet offices.
.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employment is considered “at-will” by both the employer and the employee.
EQUAL EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: Signet Leadership provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is subject to change without notice depending on the needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Bunker Hill, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dental laboratory technician jobs.
- Experience fabricating fixed prosthetics including crowns, bridges, and implant restorations
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and milling systems such as digital design platforms
- NBC certification in one or more dental laboratory departments preferred or required
- Associate degree or completion of an accredited dental laboratory technology program
- Ability to read and execute detailed case prescriptions from licensed dentists
- Experience with ceramic layering, shade matching, and esthetic finishing techniques
Tips for Your Dental Laboratory Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to lab specializations
List the specific appliance types you've fabricated, such as full-arch implant bridges, zirconia crowns, or flexible partials. Generic lab experience blends in. Naming your specialization and the CAD/CAM systems you've used makes your resume immediately legible to hiring managers.
Highlight your certification status clearly
If you hold NBC certification, name the specific departments you've passed. Many postings filter on certification, and burying it at the bottom of your resume costs you consideration. Put it near the top next to your title so it's visible at a glance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dental laboratory technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by lab type not just title
A full-service commercial lab, a single-dentist in-house lab, and a DSO production facility require very different day-to-day skills. Read each posting for the appliance volume, turnaround expectations, and equipment listed before applying so your cover letter speaks directly to their workflow.
Prepare a portfolio of finished case photos
Many labs ask candidates to bring or submit photos of completed cases during screening. A short digital portfolio showing shade-matching accuracy, margin quality, and esthetic outcomes gives you a concrete edge over candidates who can only describe their work verbally.
Ask about production quotas during interviews
Lab environments vary widely from low-volume boutique cases to high-output production floors. Asking directly about daily unit targets and turnaround standards signals professional maturity and helps you assess fit before accepting an offer.
Dental Laboratory Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dental laboratory technicians?
Artisan Lab USA, Tuscaloosa Dental Arts, and Exceptional Dental Arts are hiring the most dental laboratory technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Georgia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts frequently, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture of where demand is highest.
How many dental laboratory technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of dental laboratory technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote arrangements include digital design and CAD/CAM modeling roles, where the fabrication itself is handled on-site by other technicians.
How do you become a dental laboratory technician?
Most dental laboratory technicians complete an accredited dental laboratory technology program at a community college or vocational school, which covers crown and bridge, ceramics, partial dentures, and orthodontic appliances. After completing the program, many pursue NBC certification in specific departments to strengthen their employability. Some technicians also enter through on-the-job apprenticeships at commercial labs, building skills across departments over several years before sitting for certification exams.
Can you get hired as a dental laboratory technician with little experience?
Entry-level positions at commercial labs and DSO production facilities are realistic starting points for technicians with little hands-on experience, particularly if you completed a formal program and can demonstrate basic skills in one department like orthodontics or acrylic work. Focusing your applications on labs that explicitly list training programs or apprenticeship structures gives you the best chance of landing that first role and building your case mix systematically.
What does the dental laboratory technician interview process look like?
Most dental laboratory technician interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your program background, certifications, and the appliance types you've worked on. An in-person visit typically follows, where you may tour the lab, meet the team, and sometimes complete a bench skills assessment or review case photos from your portfolio. Final conversations usually cover production expectations, shift structure, and the lab's primary case types before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to dental laboratory technician jobs?
You can find and apply to dental laboratory technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from labs and employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your specialization and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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