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Abraham Onyango
Marysville,CA
Summary
Talented laboratory professional offering advanced technical knowledge of dental appliances and production procedures. Methodical and well-organized with strong attention to detail and expertise in testing and enhancing devices to optimize fit. Open and clear communicator accustomed to handling high workload and meeting tight timetables.
Patient-oriented Dental Technician offering 9-year background manufacturing dentures, bridges and crowns. Collaborative professional possessing excellent manual dexterity paired with extensive knowledge of CAD and CAM. Expertise in porcelain veneer fabrication and implanting restoration.
Overview
9
9
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Laboratory Technician
USAF
01.2024 - Current
- Constructed lithium disilicate, zirconia, and porcelain teeth providing both functionality and esthetics.
- Lead 3-D & Computer Aided Design tech, oversaw and assisted with fabrication of porcelain & all-ceramic crowns and hard night guards, advising 11 Dentists in support of 21 Squadrons, 10 GSUs, and 8.3K beneficiaries.
- Additionally, was responsible for 2 material accounts valued at $504K as Cost Center Manager.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using quality check standards, articulators, and verifying designs.
- Top producer with a total of 35 SAME DAY cases, generating over $62K in care.
- Adhered to specifications to craft well-fitting appliances.
- Built and shaped wax teeth for patient crowns after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
- Poured stone casts and molds using die keen.
- Monitored supply inventory in DMLSS(USAF Logistics software) and ordered more ahead of schedule to prevent patient stoppage and lost time.
- Tested completed appliances for functionality before shipping them to patients or dental offices.
- Completed repairs on various prostheses such as hard night guards, dentures, and hawleys.
- Trained or supervised other dental laboratory bench workers.
- Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Repaired 3D Printing equipment and troubleshooted software problems in CAD/CAM projects. Employed preventive maintenance schedule to decrease lab costs by 30%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Arizona Global Campus
05-2027
Associate of Science - Dental Laboratory Technician
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2025
High School Diploma -
Yucaipa High School
Yucaipa, CA06-2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Quality control/Quality assurance standards
- Ceramics work
- CAD/CAM Workflow
- Wax pattern development
- Occlusion rims preparation
- Laboratory equipment operation(Buffing wheels, hand pieces, milling units, 3D equipment/software)
- Instrument/equipment Calibration
- Patient confidentiality
- Denture waxing
- Dental anatomy and occlusion
- Soldering
- Restoration fabrication
- Dental implants
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Custom shade matching/porcelain manipulation
- Infection control procedures
- Denture repairs
- Dental prosthetics
Accomplishments
Air and Space Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service 12 December 2018-29 February 2024.
Affiliations
- United States Air Force
Software
Cerec
ExoCAD
PreForm
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Swahili
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leavePersonal development programsTimeline
Dental Laboratory Technician
USAF
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Science - Dental Laboratory Technician
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Yucaipa High School
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