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Lorena Montoya Soto

Moses Lake,WA

Summary

I am a motivated and detail-oriented Dental Laboratory Technology student with one year of hands-on experience in removable partial dentures, complete dentures, and orthodontic appliance fabrication through Bates Technical College’s accredited program. I bring a strong foundation in dental anatomy, occlusion, and laboratory safety, supported by prior clinical experience as a Registered Dental Assistant. I am committed to producing accurate, high-quality dental prosthetics and appliances that meet the highest standards of patient care and provider expectations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Columbia Basin Health Association
02.2023 - Current
  • Fabricated temporary crowns and bridges; assisted in impression taking and lab case preparation.
  • Managed infection control procedures, sterilization, and operatory readiness.
  • Prepared and mixed dental materials including cements, impression compounds, and restorative resins.
  • Captured diagnostic images (bitewing, periapical, panoramic, occlusal).

Cashier

Love’s Travel Stop
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Processed transactions with accuracy and handled high-volume customer interactions.
  • Maintained organized work areas and optimized product displays.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Laboratory Technology

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
09-2026

Skills

  • Removable partial denture design & fabrication
  • Complete denture setup & processing
  • Orthodontic appliance fabrication (Hawley retainers, space maintainers)
  • Model work, trimming, and articulation
  • Wax-ups & contouring
  • Acrylic processing, finishing, and polishing
  • Dental anatomy & occlusion
  • Lab safety & infection control
  • Fine motor skills & attention to detail
  • Communication with dental teams

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Washington State
  • CPR Certified
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Columbia Basin Health Association
02.2023 - Current

Cashier

Love’s Travel Stop
06.2022 - 02.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Laboratory Technology

Bates Technical College

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