Michael Fernandez
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Skilled Dental Laboratory Technician as a Ceramist with a proven track record at DenMat Holdings, LLC, and Adams Dental Laboratory, excelling in wax-up techniques and crown production. Demonstrated expertise in creating high-quality dental restorations and improving laboratory productivity. Known for exceptional manual dexterity and effective team collaboration, ensuring projects meet industry standards and client specifications.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Laboratory Technician- Ceramist
DenMat Holdings, LLC
04.2011 - 12.2024
- Supported team members in learning new techniques, contributing to overall laboratory productivity improvements.
- Checked printed design from milling, then wax review to make sure model work (teeth) would have attractive finishes and durable frameworks.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks on all finished products, ensuring adherence to both dentist specifications and industry standards.
- Improved communication between lab technicians, quality control and consultants through detailed documentation and timely follow-ups on case progress.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to proper sterilization procedures and handling hazardous materials responsibly.
- Mixed porcelain and other materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail in the creation of intricate restorations, such as implant-supported prosthetics, veneers, and crowns.
- Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Adhered to specifications to craft well-fitting appliances.
- Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
- Exhibited exceptional manual dexterity in handling delicate materials such as porcelain veneers and implant-supported prostheses.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Dental LabTech-Wax Coping/ Metal Finishing
Adams Dental Laboratory
06.1995 - 04.2011
- Highly skilled in model work for crowns and implants.
- Worked expertly in Wax coping and porcelain build up.
- Highly skilled in Metal finishing.
- Pick up dental impression from different doctors around the area and delivering finished product to the doctors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CA06-1995
Skills
- Wax-up techniques
- Crown and bridge production
- Lumineer (veneers) and crown finishing
- Metal finishing
Certification
- Certificate of Completion for PTC Online Courses DenMat-Holdings, LLC 2023 October
- Simplifying Posterior Dental Anatomy Anterior Anatomy and the Science of a Natural smile
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Laboratory Technician- Ceramist
DenMat Holdings, LLC
04.2011 - 12.2024
Dental LabTech-Wax Coping/ Metal Finishing
Adams Dental Laboratory
06.1995 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Santa Maria High School
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