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Paula Dyer
Radcliff,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Technician experienced in dental appliance design, production, and enhancement. Achieved optimal performance and fit through systematic testing and precise fabrication of dental prostheses and appliances. Focused on creating flawless restorations by expertly matching natural tooth color and finish.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Lab Technician
Self Employed Services
Radcliff, KY
01.2002 - Current
- Fabricated, altered and repaired dental devices such as dentures, bridges, inlays and crowns.
- Fabricated dental prosthetics using traditional and digital techniques.
- Created night guards and mouth guards by fabricating acrylic splints from impressions taken from patients' mouths.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure accurate specifications for dental restorations.
- Developed custom dental solutions tailored to individual patient needs.
- Used articulators and micrometers to check conformance of appliances and occlusion accuracy.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Oversaw inventory of materials and supplies to support seamless lab operations.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in dental lab procedures.
- Liaised with clients to clarify project timelines and requirements.
- Performed quality control checks on all products produced.
- Built and shaped wax teeth using small hand tools.
Education
CDT - Certified Dental Technician
Bluegrass Technical
Lexington , KY 03.2004 - 06.2007
Western High School
Louisville , KYSkills
- Quality control implementation
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Technology adaptation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Client communication
- Team training
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
CDT - Certified Dental Technician
Bluegrass Technical
03.2004 - 06.2007
Dental Lab Technician
Self Employed Services
01.2002 - Current
Western High School