Drake McLaughlin

• Fabricated dental crowns and bridges using CAD/CAM technology to ensure precise fit and functionality.
• Collaborated with various dentists to interpret lab orders and customize effective dental solutions tailored to doctor requests.
• Delivered crowns and acquired cases regularly, building interpersonal relationships with various office managers and dentists in the area.

• Assisted in patient preparation and management for dental procedures.
• Sterilized instruments and maintained compliance with safety protocols.
• Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records.
• Supported dentists in chair-side procedures, ensuring efficiency and comfort.

• Obtained further experience in more complicated cases including immediate placement of implants for both single tooth restoration and "All on X" denture cases.
• Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices after more complicated and traumatic procedures.

- Developed proficiency in dental procedure categories including but not limited to:

• Radiology (capture and diagnosis)
• Periodontal (cleanings, crown lengthening, alveoloplasty)
• Restorative (composite, amalgam, and core buildups)
• Prosthodontic (fabrication of crowns, implant retained crowns, complete and partial dentures
• Endodontic (molars, premolars incisors, and endo through existing crowns)
• Extractions (simple and surgical)
• Pediatric (exams, cleaning, restoration, extractions)

- Consistently collaborated with faculty and peers to refine clinical skills through hands-on practice and experience

- Developed extensive treatment plans to handle complex cases in an effort to improve patient quality of life