Anthony Lopez
Tampa
Summary
Dynamic CAD/CAM professional skilled in managing production schedules and driving quality control. Advanced in CAD software, 3D printing systems, and Milling. Contributing to significant improvements in operational productivity and efficiency. Extremely focused on providing the best product as fast as possible for doctors to help reduce chair time and increase company productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cad/Cam Manager
Value Dental Care
Spring Hill
10.2023 - Current
- Averaged 4000-6000 crown and bridge units per year, along with removable and all-on-x design and fabrication.
- Manage daily fabrication of all cases, ensuring efficient workflow and high quality.
- Analyzed processes, recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
- Identified areas for improvement within existing systems, boosting overall efficiency.
- Established minimum standards and provided technical guidance for design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
- Monitor inventory levels and initiated orders, preventing supply shortages.
- Enter cases, track invoices and create monthly summaries for business owner to track production effectively.
- Worked with three doctors to enhance collaboration for timely case delivery. to share and implement best practices, achieving fast and reliable case delivery.
Senior CAD Designer
American Dental Studio
Tampa
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Designed detailed Crown and Bridge cases for company accounts, enhancing client satisfaction through tailored solutions.
- Collaborated with dentists to refine product designs, ensuring alignment with clinical needs and preferences.
- Oversaw production of cases from scanning to stain and glaze, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Handled all shipping and receiving of cases entering and leaving the lab
- Delivered all cases to Doctors' offices daily
Digital Dental Tech - Scan, Milling, & 3D Print
DSG Clearwater
Clearwater
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Oversaw production process for 3D printed models and appliances, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
- Operated multiple mills and removed crowns from pucks for nightly firing, maintaining workflow efficiency
- Facilitated case entry and scanning for CAD designers to ensure accurate model creation
Digital Dental Tech - Scanning & Milling
DDS Lab
Tampa
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated multiple scanners and mills daily to support efficient production workflows
- Prepared and processed materials for diverse dental applications, ensuring quality standards.
- Acquired skills in 3D printing for production on Carbon and SprintRay printers, enhancing fabrication capabilities
Digital Dental Tech
Gulfcoast Dental Lab
Tampa
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted in milling crowns, contributing to production efficiency
- Studied design fundamentals with 3Shape software to enhance design skills
- Entered and scanned all cases to ensure accurate documentation
Digital Dental Tech - Scanner
Avant Garde Dental Lab
Tampa
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted with case scanning to ensure accurate digital records
- Designed copings on 3Shape to support lead designer's workflow
- Assisted in removing milled crowns from pucks for proper firing process
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaither Highschool
Tampa, FL05-2017
Skills
- CAD software (ExoCad, 3Shape, and Sirona)
- 3D Printing (Sprintray, and Carbon)
- Milling (Roland, Ceramill, and VHF)
- Quality control
- Process optimization
- Workflow management
- Production scheduling
- Clinical Collaboration
- All-on-X
- Inventory management
- Cost Analysis
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Quick learner
- CAD training
Timeline
Cad/Cam Manager
Value Dental Care
10.2023 - Current
Senior CAD Designer
American Dental Studio
07.2020 - 10.2023
Digital Dental Tech - Scan, Milling, & 3D Print
DSG Clearwater
02.2019 - 07.2020
Digital Dental Tech - Scanning & Milling
DDS Lab
03.2018 - 02.2019
Digital Dental Tech
Gulfcoast Dental Lab
05.2017 - 03.2018
Digital Dental Tech - Scanner
Avant Garde Dental Lab
04.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Gaither Highschool