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Christine Toms

Stuart,FL

Summary

Adept Dental Ceramist with a proven track record at Advanced Dental Technologies, enhancing dental restoration quality through expert color matching and porcelain layering techniques. Known for exceptional craftsmanship and patient consultation experience, I've significantly reduced remakes by implementing stringent quality control measures. Meticulous attention to detail and ability to multitask have been pivotal in streamlining laboratory processes, achieving high patient satisfaction and efficiency.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Ceramist

Peterson Dental Lab
Delray Beach, FL
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed skills working with zirconia and e.max restorations, ensuring durability and natural appearance.
  • Implemented quality control procedures to minimize errors in the fabrication process, resulting in fewer remakes or adjustments needed.
  • Streamlined laboratory processes for increased efficiency in the creation of dental prosthetics.
  • Meticulously crafted veneers, implants, and various prosthetic devices to meet individual patient needs.
  • Contributed artistic expertise in creating natural-looking restorations that met patients'' aesthetic desires.
  • Managed multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and prioritizing workloads efficiently.

Dental Ceramist

Parkway Dental Lab
Port St. Lucie, Fl
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Enhanced dental restoration quality by accurately matching tooth shades and designing custom ceramic crowns and bridges.
  • Developed skills working with zirconia and e.max restorations, ensuring durability and natural appearance.
  • Implemented quality control procedures to minimize errors in the fabrication process, resulting in fewer remakes or adjustments needed.
  • Meticulously crafted veneers, implants, and various prosthetic devices to meet individual patient needs.
  • Contributed artistic expertise in creating natural-looking restorations that met patients'' aesthetic desires.

Ceramist / Model Technichian

Concord Dental Lab
Concord, MA
06.1999 - 07.2020

All model and die work. Degas and opaque units for ceramic application. Apply ceramics, finish units, stain, glaze and polish cases for delivery.

Dental Ceramist / Colorist

Advanced Dental Technologies
Stoneham, MA
01.1994 - 03.2020
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
  • Streamlined laboratory processes for increased efficiency in the creation of dental prosthetics.
  • Developed skills working with zirconia and e.max restorations, ensuring durability and natural appearance.
  • Managed multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and prioritizing workloads efficiently.
  • Implemented quality control procedures to minimize errors in the fabrication process, resulting in fewer remakes or adjustments needed.
  • Enhanced dental restoration quality by accurately matching tooth shades and designing custom ceramic crowns and bridges.
  • Collaborated with dentists to ensure proper fit and function of restorations, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
  • Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth by taking courses and certifications in dental ceramics and related technologies.
  • Built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship within the industry through consistently delivering high-quality restorations on time.
  • Provided training and mentorship to junior ceramists, improving overall team skill level and productivity.
  • Attended industry conferences and workshops to stay informed on the latest developments in dental ceramics technology.
  • Maintained detailed records of all cases completed, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or insurance purposes.
  • Contributed artistic expertise in creating natural-looking restorations that met patients'' aesthetic desires.
  • Meticulously crafted veneers, implants, and various prosthetic devices to meet individual patient needs.
  • Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
  • Trained or supervised other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers. Assist in booking cases in and out of lab when needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saugus High School
Saugus, MA
05.1984

Skills

  • Porcelain Layering Techniques
  • Color Matching Proficiency
  • Patient Consultation Experience
  • Shade Selection Expertise
  • Material Selection Knowledge
  • Dental Ceramic Expertise
  • Occlusion Understanding
  • Implant Restoration Experience
  • Pressable Ceramics Mastery
  • Restoration fabrication
  • Work Order Following
  • Quality Assurance
  • Materials Selection
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skill
  • Task Prioritization

Timeline

Dental Ceramist

Peterson Dental Lab
05.2022 - Current

Dental Ceramist

Parkway Dental Lab
01.2021 - 03.2022

Ceramist / Model Technichian

Concord Dental Lab
06.1999 - 07.2020

Dental Ceramist / Colorist

Advanced Dental Technologies
01.1994 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Saugus High School
Christine Toms