Stephanie Bentley
Grandview,MO
Summary
At Messer Dental, a skilled Dental Lab Technician excelled in reducing appliance turnaround time and enhancing workflow efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in dental prosthesis fabrication and a continuous learning mindset, ensuring top-notch quality and customer satisfaction. Trained juniors, underscoring a commitment to team success and skill advancement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Lab Technician
Messer Dental
09.1995 - 06.2024
- Reduced turnaround time for dental appliances through effective time management and organization skills.
- Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
- Improved workflow efficiency by regularly maintaining lab equipment.
- Meticulously inspected final products to ensure adherence to quality standards and dentist specifications.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Adhered to specifications to craft well-fitting appliances.
- Assisted in inventory control, ensuring adequate supplies were available for efficient production.
- Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices, contributing to overall team success and skill development.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by evaluating material usage patterns.
- Supported the practice''s reputation as a leader in quality restorative dentistry through consistent production excellence.
- Constructed artificial metal and porcelain teeth with attractive finishes and durable frameworks.
- Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
- Completed tasks on prostheses, continuously maintaining safety and accuracy.
- Trained or supervised other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
Education
GED -
Truman High School
Independence, MO05.1993
Skills
- Wax-up Techniques
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Dental Prosthesis Fabrication
- Prosthetic fabrication and repair
- Metal Framework Fabrication
- Quality Assurance Practices
- Continuous learning mindset
- Customer Service
- Patient confidentiality
- Equipment Operation
- Work Order Following
- Quality Assurance
Additional Information
Very detail oriented, organized and a people person, dog and cat lover. Love to work in the garden and with flowers. I also control all my household finances, scheduling, billing and payments.
Timeline
Dental Lab Technician
Messer Dental
09.1995 - 06.2024
GED -
Truman High School
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