Dynamic Dental Technician with extensive experience at Custom Arts Dental,CDS Dental, recognized for exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Expert in plaster work and waxing, consistently delivering high-quality dental products. Proven ability to train and mentor new technicians, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances team performance and client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Technician
CDS Dental
08.2024 - Current
Continuously updated knowledge on new materials and techniques through professional development courses, ensuring provision of cutting-edge services to clients.
Maintained high-quality standards for all completed work, resulting in increased client retention.
Effectively managed time to prioritize and complete multiple cases simultaneously, allowing for consistent workflow and timely delivery of products.
Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean workspace.
Mixed porcelain and other materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results.
Participated in team meetings to discuss case challenges, share knowledge, and collaborate on best practices for improved laboratory efficiency.
Assisted in training new technicians, contributing to overall team skill growth and improved laboratory performance.
Troubleshot complex cases, identifying issues and recommending solutions for successful outcomes.
Developed strong relationships with dental practices, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and timely communication regarding case status updates.
Optimized material utilization, improving cost-efficiency in the dental lab.
Inspected broken or out-of-date apparatus for special specifications before repairing and making new ones.
Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
Trained or supervised other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
Waxing tooth model try ins also process cases.
Dental Technician
Custom Arts Dental Laboratory
04.2015 - 07.2024
Mixed porcelain and other materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results.
Assisted in training new technicians, contributing to overall team skill growth and improved laboratory performance.
Troubleshot complex cases, identifying issues and recommending solutions for successful outcomes.
Developed strong relationships with dental practices, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and timely communication regarding case status updates.
Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
Trained or supervised other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
Built and shape bite block to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.