Meryam Saliiby
Worcester,MA
Summary
As 25 years experience technician, I excelled as ceramist and Digital Dental Designer, mastering AI-enhanced CAD/CAM, and implant crown and bridge design, Possess specialized skills in dental prosthetics fabrication, custom shading and staining techniques. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management and ensuring seamless workflow. Renowned for my meticulous attention to detail and creative solutions, I led process optimizations that significantly enhanced lab efficiency. My mentorship of junior technicians fostered a skilled and cohesive team, elevating our project success rate.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Dental Technician/ Digital Designers
The Incisal edge studio
Leicster, MA
09.2014 - Current
- Designed and fabricated high-quality crown and bridge restorations, including full-contour zirconia, layered ceramics, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations to achieve optimal aesthetics and function.
- I specialize in digital implant restorations, designing custom abutments, screw-retained crowns, and full-arch hybrid prosthetics using Exocad, 3Shape, and AI-powered CAD tools.
- Expertly crafted ceramic restorations, applying advanced layering techniques for natural-looking esthetic veneers, anterior crowns, and multi-unit bridges.
- Executed digital workflows for case planning, virtual wax-ups, digital smile design (DSD), and facially driven restorations, ensuring precision and predictability in esthetic and functional outcomes.
- Integrated milling technologies, producing prototypes, PMMA temporaries, and zirconia restorations.
- Managed quality control and case approvals, ensuring restorations met high esthetic and functional standards before delivery.
- Leveraging new-age zirconia and lithium disilicate hybrid materials for superior restorations.
- Applied porcelain stains onto ceramic restorations to achieve desired coloration effects.
- Communicated effectively with dentists regarding their individual needs when fabricating special orders.
- Worked closely with other technicians to ensure that all orders were completed accurately within time constraints.
- Assisted in the design of crowns, bridges, veneers, and other types of restorations.
Education
International Instituted of Dental Technology
Aleppo University
Syria06-1998
Skills
- Design implementation
- Design strategy
- Superb eye for detail
- Creative and artistic
- CAD/CAM design
- Digital Implant
- Milling and pre-finishing Zirconia
- Zirconia, Lithium Disilicate, PMMA, Hybrid
- Digital Smile Design and Virtual Wax-Ups
- Custom Shading and Satining
- Dental anatomy and occlusion
- Ceramics work, build finish and glaze
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Aramaic
Professional
Affiliations
Reading: Passionate about staying informed on industry trends and personal growth.
Gym: Committed to fitness and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Hiking: Enjoy exploring nature and engaging in outdoor activities.
Voulunteer
Sunday School Teacher
Saint Mary Orthodox church- Sharewsbury
Taught and mentored children, fostering their personal and spiritual growth through engaging lessons and activities.
Developed lesson plans and educational materials to make learning interactive and impactful for students of various age groups.
Organized community events and activities to build stronger relationships within the church community
Church Committee Member
Saint Mary Orthodox church- Shrewsbury
Actively contributed to strategic planning and decision-making in church events and initiatives.
Collaborated with other members to improve community engagement and participation in church activities.
Assisted with organizing fundraising events and community outreach programs to support church missions.
Timeline
Senior Dental Technician/ Digital Designers
The Incisal edge studio
09.2014 - Current
International Instituted of Dental Technology
Aleppo University