A professional who coordinates activities of workers in dental laboratory engaged in making and repairing full or partial dentures, crowns, inlays, and bridgework. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates production schedules to ensure that work is completed by delivery date.
• Studies processing methods to determine reasons for production difficulties.
• Analyzes cost and production records to ensure that operation is efficient and profitable.
• Institutes measures or approves suggestions to improve efficiency of operation and working conditions.
• Examines finished products for conformance to specifications.
• May contact dentists to solicit business.
• May make and repair dental appliances (dental-laboratory technician ).