Marcos Amaro
Sun Prairie,WI
Summary
Dynamic Dental Laboratory Technician with extensive experience, excelling in CAD, 3D printing technologies, and the fabrication of dental prostheses.
Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency, ensuring high-quality dental prosthetics. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills drive successful collaborations with dental professionals to meet patient needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Laboratory Technician
Prosthodontics of Madison
Madison, WI
01.2011 - Current
- Manage the on-site dental lab for the prosthodontic clinic, ensuring efficient operations.
- Fabricate and repair dental prosthetics, including crowns, bridges, partials, dentures, guards, and implant-supported prostheses.
- Collaborate with dentists to follow detailed instructions for accurate restorations.
- Utilize CAD software to create precise digital models of dental restorations.
- Develop digital dentistry workflows, incorporating CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing.
- Operate specialized equipment for shaping, polishing, and finishing dental prosthetics.
- Maintain inventory of materials and supplies essential for fabrication processes.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines for infection control and hazardous materials.
Maxillofacial Dental Laboratory Technician
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
03.1999 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with Prosthodontists, Oral Surgeons, Orthodontists, and Doctors of Oral Medicine to address case requirements and resolve issues.
- Fabricated and repaired dental and facial prosthetics to meet patient needs.
- Managed workload priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
- Supervised team members, promoting professional growth and skill development.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry standards in dental laboratory practices.
- Recorded details of fabricated restorations, including materials used and production timelines.
- Trained new employees on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
Dental Laboratory Technician Manager
Trachtenberg Prosthodontic Office
Philadelphia, PA
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Oversaw acrylic department operations, fabricating dental prosthetics such as dentures, partials, and implant-supported prostheses.
- Trained technicians on effective techniques for producing diverse dental restorations.
- Implemented streamlined workflow processes, reducing turnaround time for prosthetic fabrication.
- Managed inventory of materials and supplies to support daily production activities.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure accurate interpretation of patient prescriptions.
Education
Digital Training - CAD
CEREC
Madison, WIEducation Course - Dentures
Dentsply Sirona Prosthetics
York, PATraining Program - Maxillofacial Prosthetics
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CACollege - Dental Laboratory Technician
McCarrie Schools of Health Sciences and Technology
Philadelphia, PAWork Study - Dental Implants
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- CAD and 3D milling and printing
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Anatomy expertise
- Multilingual communication
- Patient care skills
- Hand tool proficiency
- Dental fabrication techniques
- Strong attention to detail
- Dental prosthetics fabrication
- Digital dentistry workflows
- Implant bar overdentures
- Removable prosthetics fabrication
- Night guard production
- Soft tissue simulation
- Model and die work
- Anatomical wax carving
- Digital dentistry proficiency
- Quality control standards
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Articulator usage proficiency
- Wax-up techniques
- Precision attachment cases
- Dental prosthesis fabrication
- Full denture construction
- Tooth morphology knowledge
- Maxillofacial prosthetics
- Teeth Set-up techniques
- Diagnostic wax-ups
- Investment casting process
- Crown and bridge production
- Custom shade matching
- Implant-supported restorations
- Fixed prosthetics production
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Dental anatomy and occlusion
- Denture replication
- Denture waxing
Certification
- CPR Certification
- OSHA Certification
- HIPAA Compliance Certification
Timeline
Dental Laboratory Technician
Prosthodontics of Madison
01.2011 - Current
Maxillofacial Dental Laboratory Technician
University of Pennsylvania Health System
03.1999 - 12.2010
Dental Laboratory Technician Manager
Trachtenberg Prosthodontic Office
01.1991 - 01.1999
Digital Training - CAD
CEREC
Education Course - Dentures
Dentsply Sirona Prosthetics
Training Program - Maxillofacial Prosthetics
University of California, Los Angeles
College - Dental Laboratory Technician
McCarrie Schools of Health Sciences and Technology
Work Study - Dental Implants
University of Pennsylvania
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