How to hire a dental laboratory supervisor

How to hire a dental laboratory supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step dental laboratory supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a dental laboratory supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new dental laboratory supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the dental laboratory supervisor you need to hire. Certain dental laboratory supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a dental laboratory supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a dental laboratory supervisor that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of dental laboratory supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Dental Laboratory Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Dental Laboratory Supervisor		$20-38
   Production Supervisor	Production supervisors are employees who oversee the production process, usually handling activities directly related to people management. They manage employees by ensuring that the production floor employees are doing their work well and are motivated... Show more	$20-43
   3rd Shift Supervisor	A 3rd shift supervisor is responsible for monitoring the operations and staff performance of a specific shift. 3rd shift supervisors strategize on effective business techniques to maximize staff's productivity and improve customers' experience... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • Dental Clinic
   • Clinic Operations
   • Patient Flow
   • Front Desk
   • Dental Assistants
   • Dental Instruments
   • Customer Service
   • Patient Care
   • Dental Procedures
   • Dental Care

   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.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the dental laboratory supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A dental laboratory supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a dental laboratory supervisor in California may be lower than in Wyoming, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level dental laboratory supervisor. Additionally, a dental laboratory supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average dental laboratory supervisor salary

   $59,839yearly

   $28.77 hourly rate

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   Entry-level dental laboratory supervisor salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

   Average dental laboratory supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$75,264	$36
   2	Michigan	$71,075	$34
   3	Alaska	$69,693	$34
   4	Washington	$64,896	$31
   5	Ohio	$61,322	$29
   6	Missouri	$57,128	$27
   7	California	$53,577	$26
   8	Florida	$50,564	$24

   Average dental laboratory supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	United Health Centers Of The San Joaquin Valley	$76,536	$36.80	8
   2	American Dental Partners	$74,894	$36.01	16
   3	American Dental Association	$73,563	$35.37	53
   4	Southcentral Foundation	$69,735	$33.53	6
   5	University Health	$66,050	$31.75	3
   6	Sea Mar Community Health Centers	$60,730	$29.20	135
   7	The Ohio State University	$60,161	$28.92	4
   8	Hero Practice Services	$60,031	$28.86
   9	Valencia College	$51,460	$24.74	4

4. Writing a dental laboratory supervisor job description

   A job description for a dental laboratory supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a dental laboratory supervisor job description:

   Dental laboratory supervisor job description example

   Be Inspired By the Work You Do
   
   If you want to change the world, one patient at a time, we'd love you to consider joining our team.
   
   OneWorld Community Health Centers is a growing Omaha-based organization that employs over 500 people while still retaining a true family feel. Out of 1,400+ Community Health Centers nationwide, OneWorld ranks within the top 2% in terms of clinical outcomes. It takes all of us, with our various talents and positions, to achieve results like this. Our employees are united by a desire to help the community, and it shows.
   
   We are looking for a mission driven Dental Phones Supervisor to add to our dental phones team. The dental phones team at OneWorld is responsible for scheduling appointments, providing excellent customer service, entering data accurately into the Dentrix system, and complying with HIPAA regulations. Under the direction of the Dental Operations Manager, the Dental Phones Supervisor provides supervision and ongoing support for the dental phones staff. The Dental Phones Supervisor also organizes and controls the day-to-day activities of the team to ensure the effective, efficient, and secure operation of systems.
   
   This is a full-time position located at our administrative office on 42nd and Center. The schedule will be 40 hours per week; generally Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm.
   
   To ensure the safety of our patients, employees, and communities, OneWorld Community Health Centers is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective November 15th, 2021. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS
   
   - High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Human Services, or related field preferred.
   
   - One or more years of experience in healthcare or human services required; dental experience preferred.
   
   - Proficiency in both English and Spanish required.
   
   - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
   
   - Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products, required.
   
   OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. provides a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k); free fitness center and more. If you want to apply your unique skillset to a diverse, caring, growing nonprofit that serves 50,000+ patients, please apply.
   
   You can make a difference - in your life and the lives of others.
   
   OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find dental laboratory supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your dental laboratory supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit dental laboratory supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit dental laboratory supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new dental laboratory supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the dental laboratory supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new dental laboratory supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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