How Much Do Dental Labs Make? Dental labs vary greatly by their size, location, and profitability. According to the National Association of Dental Laboratories a typical dental lab earns between 5% and 10% profit margin. For reference, 10% is considered a good profit margin for most industries.

Referrals from colleagues is a good place to begin to look for a lab that produces high-quality work and exhibits good communication with dentists. There are a lot of labs that churn out products, and there are a lot of labs whose products aren't reliable. Craftsmanship must be paramount when deciding on a lab.

The Oral Health Workforce The dental laboratory technician's task is to fabricate crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances based on the prescription of a dentist. Many of these tasks require high precision, and the technician's skill weighs heavily on the ultimate success of the treatment.