Jason Erazo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
- I am seeking long term employment in a dental laboratory. My goal is to become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company's productivity and reputation
- Replaced partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
- Restored natural teeth by fabricating crowns and bridges
- Corrected dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances
- Constructed prostheses by following the dentist's prescription; making models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patient's mouth taken by the dentist; building-up wax replicas of part or all of the mouth and/or teeth on the model; encasing the wax in a mold material and melting away the wax; replacing the wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make the replacement appliance; polishing and finishing the appliance prior to its being placed in the patient's mouth by the dentist.
- Improved quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
- Enhanced dental laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Lab Technician
puche dental lab
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Basic tooth morphology and anatomy
- Fabricated and repaired dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, valplast, nightguards, relines
- Read and interpret dental prescriptions
- Familiarized self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use in fabricating dental restorations
- Learned and practiced restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances
- Developed technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis
- Learned basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal)
- Familiarized self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, etc.)
- Practiced using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.)
- Learned quality standard protocol, and steps taken to ensure compliance with protocol
- Recognized problem cases that need additional prep work.
Valplast and Acrylic Finisher
A&M Dental Lab
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Adhered to Rx specifications to craft well-fitting appliances.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
- 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.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked with hundreds of dentists to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
Valplast Finisher
Glidewell Dental Laboratories
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Assisted in training new finishers, ensuring proper understanding of job responsibilities and techniques for optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean work environment, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to high-quality output.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when performing intricate finishing tasks on complex products or designs.
- Completed projects within established deadlines while maintaining stringent quality standards throughout the work process.
Security Officer
Platt Security
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Provide visual and Physical security.
Sales Consultant
Midway Ford
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchange, and security practices
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new and used cars
- Explain to customers how specific types of cars will fulfill their needs.
Cashier, Office Clerk, Valet Parking
Ampco System Parking
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Cashier: Cashiering, made an SR report by the end of the day with the deposit money
- Office Clerk: Data Entry
- Send SR reports to main office
- Billing
- Inputted information on Ski and Macgan data
- Update customer information
- Deposit profit
- Valet Attendant: Greeted customers
- Helped with guidance around property
- Parked customer's automobiles in parking structure.
Education
Dental Lab Technician -
ICDC College
01.2013
High School Diploma -
Hollywood SEA
01.2006
Skills
- Wax-up Techniques
- Acrylic repair
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Impression taking accuracy
- Full Denture Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Finishing tools
- Impressions
Functionalsummary
A good eye-hand coordination and color perception, dexterity in using small instruments, the patience to attend to minute detail and an interest in learning the underlying material science.
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Dental Lab Technician
puche dental lab
03.2020 - 07.2024
Valplast and Acrylic Finisher
A&M Dental Lab
01.2016 - 03.2020
Valplast Finisher
Glidewell Dental Laboratories
03.2013 - 01.2016
Security Officer
Platt Security
08.2009 - 01.2013
Sales Consultant
Midway Ford
08.2008 - 05.2009
Cashier, Office Clerk, Valet Parking
Ampco System Parking
08.2006 - 08.2008
Dental Lab Technician -
ICDC College
High School Diploma -
Hollywood SEA
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