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Sonya Kim

North Hollywood,CA

Summary

**Experienced CAD/CAM Designer Specializing in Digital Dental Restorations and Prosthetic Design**

Proficient in advanced CAD software for creating precise, customized dental solutions, including crowns, bridges, implants, and All-on-X. Possesses a keen eye for detail, a commitment to quality, and a solid understanding of dental anatomy and materials. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes and streamline laboratory workflows.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD DESIGNER

GRAVIDEE DENTAL STUDIO
07.2021 - Current
  • Leads a team of designers in producing high-quality dental prosthetics using Exocad, 3Shape, and Imetric software
  • Design a wide range of restorations including all-on-x, crowns, bridges, veneers, diagnostic wax-ups, digital smile design and esthetic cases
  • Align ICAM data and collaborate closely with dentists and dental technicians to ensure precise fit, function, and esthetics
  • Coordinate case planning to meet clinical requirements and deliver customized solutions for complex restorative cases

IMPLANT CADCAM DESIGNER

BURBANK DENTAL LAB
04.2018 - 03.2020
  • Manage all incoming All-on-X cases from evaluation through production
  • Design PMMA temporaries and final zirconia restorations using Exocad
  • Operate CAM software for nesting and milling with ZirkonZahn systems
  • Prepare prostheses in the green state for finishing by the ceramics team

Lab Technician

HiCeram Dental Lab
12.2017 - 03.2018
  • Sanitize and process incoming dental cases to maintain lab hygiene and workflow efficiency
  • Perform model work including pouring, trimming, and articulating for accurate case preparation
  • Create PFM copings and full-contour wax-ups for E.max press restorations with precision and attention to detail

Education

Associate of Science - DENTAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE
Los Angeles, CA
12.2017

Skills

  • Proficient in dental design software including Exocad, 3Shape, and Imetric
  • Implant Inventory manager
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets)
  • Bilingual: Fluent in English and Korean, with strong communication skills in both languages

Timeline

LEAD DESIGNER

GRAVIDEE DENTAL STUDIO
07.2021 - Current

IMPLANT CADCAM DESIGNER

BURBANK DENTAL LAB
04.2018 - 03.2020

Lab Technician

HiCeram Dental Lab
12.2017 - 03.2018

Associate of Science - DENTAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE

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