What is a dental laboratory supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a dental laboratory supervisor

1. Explore dental laboratory supervisor education requirements

   Most common dental laboratory supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   32.4 %

   Associate

   29.7 %

   Master's

   13.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific dental laboratory supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   OSHA	30.90%
   Dental Clinic	20.15%
   Clinic Operations	15.32%
   Patient Flow	7.50%
   Front Desk	5.60%

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3. Complete relevant dental laboratory supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New dental laboratory supervisors 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 supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real dental laboratory supervisor resumes.

4. Research dental laboratory supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage daily laboratory operations including personnel, client consulting, analyses and adherence to GLP protocols.
   • Implement an in-house immunofluorescent and special chemistry department, including electrophoresis and fluorescent microscopy, resulting in lower overhead costs.
   • Implement an in-house immunofluorescent and special chemistry department, including electrophoresis and fluorescent microscopy, resulting in lower overhead costs.

5. Apply for dental laboratory supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a dental laboratory supervisor 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