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Certified Dental Technician
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Justin Bauer, CDT

New Braunfels

Summary

Dental Laboratory Operations Manager with a proven track record at Affordable Dentures & Implants, excelling in team leadership and quality control. Enhanced performance outcomes through effective staff training and problem-solving, while streamlining operations to reduce turnaround time. Committed to fostering strong relationships and ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Laboratory Operations Manager

Affordable Dentures & Implants
12.2019 - 07.2025
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed dental inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of dental appliances.
  • Led hiring, onboarding, and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with other office locations.
  • Established positive and effective communication among staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.

Dental Laboratory Technician

OPI Dental Lab
06.2014 - 10.2019
  • Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
  • Adhered to specifications to craft well-fitting appliances.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail in the creation of intricate restorations, such as implant-supported prosthetics or partial dentures.
  • Supported team members in learning new techniques, contributing to overall laboratory productivity improvements.
  • Developed strong relationships with local dental practices, fostering trust and collaborative partnerships for high-quality patient care delivery.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks on all finished products, ensuring adherence to both dentist specifications and industry standards.
  • Organized workflow effectively to meet or exceed established turnaround times without compromising quality of workmanship.

Education

General Studies

Waynesville High School
Waynesville

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Quality control standards
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Dental Laboratory Operations Manager

Affordable Dentures & Implants
12.2019 - 07.2025

Dental Laboratory Technician

OPI Dental Lab
06.2014 - 10.2019

General Studies

Waynesville High School

Certified Dental Technician

6 years