What is a dental laboratory manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a dental laboratory manager

1. Explore dental laboratory manager education requirements

   Most common dental laboratory manager degrees

   Associate

   48.4 %

   Bachelor's

   20.3 %

   High School Diploma

   10.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific dental laboratory manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Dentures	49.10%
   Prosthetics	37.55%
   Lab Equipment	7.14%
   CAD/CAM	2.24%
   Lab Operations	1.93%

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3. Complete relevant dental laboratory manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New dental laboratory managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a dental laboratory manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real dental laboratory manager resumes.

4. Research dental laboratory manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage pneumatic resistance rehabilitation lab.
   • Team with best AHT in dental call center.
   • Implement rapid result microbiology testing in collaboration with infection control practitioners to identify hospital acquire infections and reduce length of stay.
   • Ensure accurate, precise and timely laboratory testing in the areas of hematology, urinalysis, clinical chemistry and immunology.

5. Apply for dental laboratory manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a dental laboratory manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams