Bianca Roth
Birmingham
Summary
Accomplished dental laboratory technician with over 20 years of experience in a diverse array of dental technologies and services. Expertise includes the creation and repair of dental prosthetics, ensuring precision and quality in every project. Committed to staying current with industry advancements and best practices, ready to contribute skills and knowledge to a dynamic team. Open to relocation opportunities, offering flexibility and dedication to new challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Laboratory Manager
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
08.2021 - Current
- Executed filling of lab prescriptions from prosthodontists and oral surgeons onsite at surgical center. Applied advanced technical skills to create implant-based dental prosthetics with exacting fit and esthetic quality. Worked under medical supervision, demonstrating high levels of judgment on individual patient cases.
- Manufactured dentures and implant-based prosthetic appliances utilizing advanced digital dental workflows.
- Developed and enforced quality assurance protocols for laboratory activities.
- Formulated processes to boost efficiency through error reduction and elimination of redundant tasks.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
Dental Laboratory Technician
BAM Digital Dental Lab
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Create dentures and various other implanted orthodontic appliances.
- Aided dental-chair side and was attentive to patient and family dentist's needs. Consulted with Dental Surgeons to improve procedures and prosthetics.
- Pour impressions for bite making registrations.
Dental Laboratory Technician
Aspen Dental
10.2014 - 02.2020
- More than 15 years of Dental Laboratory experience while also being a trainer to individuals with no dental laboratory experience.
- Manages equipment and supply surplus valued at over $80,000
- Reads prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
- Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
- Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
- Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model. Experienced with government regulations and compliance issues for hazardous waste incidents and emergency planning.
Dental Laboratory Technician
Affordable Dentures & Implants
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Designed and created a purpose built dental appliance based on the dentist's requirements and specifications.
- Reduced annual equipment repair cost by vigilant and proactive preventive maintenance of the equipment.
- Prepare fillings, mix plasters and pastes for taking impressions.
- Utilize waxes, alloys and polymers for dental appliance making.
Dental Laboratory Technician
United States Air Force
08.2003 - 09.2011
- More than 8 years' experience in training development and delivery, motivation and team building/ leadership, general and technical project management, negotiation, and mediation.
- Take instructions from the dentist and create dental prosthetics and orthodontic appliances such as partial dentures and porcelain veneers for patients.
- Inspect dental equipment for repair, maintenance or replacement needs.
- Report defective equipment or expired materials so that corrective action can be taken. Order supplies and equipment to ensure availability of materials at all times.
- Prepare reports on activities taking place within the dental lab on a periodic basis. Create and maintain inventory of dental lab equipment and supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Technology
College Of The Air Force
Skills
- Supervision of lab operations
- Hands-on laboratory skills
- Digital dentistry
- Preventive equipment maintenance
- Full arch restoration expertise
Military Service
- Branch: United States Air Force
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: E-5
- August 2003 to October 2011
Timeline
Dental Laboratory Manager
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
08.2021 - Current
Dental Laboratory Technician
BAM Digital Dental Lab
02.2020 - 08.2021
Dental Laboratory Technician
Aspen Dental
10.2014 - 02.2020
Dental Laboratory Technician
Affordable Dentures & Implants
03.2012 - 10.2014
Dental Laboratory Technician
United States Air Force
08.2003 - 09.2011
Associate of Science - Dental Technology
College Of The Air Force