- Gardening
- Hiking
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Outdoor Recreation
- Camping
- Backpacking
- Graphic Design
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Music
Steven Hall
Everett 1318 37th St. #3248,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Lab Technician with over 15 years of experience in dental prosthetics. Skilled in color matching, problem-solving, and training new technicians. Committed to enhancing patient care through precision craftsmanship and exceptional quality assurance.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Lab Technician
Seattle Dental Arts
Everett, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Designed and produced dental prosthetics through advanced CAD/CAM technology to enhance patient outcomes.
- Performed thorough quality control inspections to validate accuracy of dental appliances, supporting customer satisfaction.
- Partnered with dentists to analyze prescriptions and deliver customized patient solutions.
- Oversaw practical training for new technicians, focusing on laboratory protocols and effective equipment handling to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw workspace organization and inventory control to support optimal operational performance.
- Analyzed existing workflows and instituted improvements that significantly decreased turnaround time for lab projects.
- Oversaw supply order management and vendor relationships to ensure optimal inventory levels.
- Streamlined production processes to reduce turnaround time for dental appliances.
- Engaged with dental professionals to ensure development of accurate and personalized restorations, enhancing patient care.
- Executed comprehensive modeling of patients' oral structures to ensure precision in device fabrication.
- Fabricated wax bite-blocks and impression trays for dental procedures.
- Engaged in continuing education courses to enhance industry knowledge and expertise.
- Executed digital dentistry techniques to enhance precision in dental restoration production.
- Meticulously inspected final products to ensure adherence to quality standards and dentist specifications.
- Designed and crafted artificial gums to enhance patient comfort and fit.
- Positioned tooth models on apparatus simulating patient bites and jaw movements to assess model functionality.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices to enhance team performance and foster skill development.
- Supported the practice''s reputation as a leader in quality restorative dentistry through consistent production excellence.
- Polished completed molds and prostheses and maintained high standards of final products for best-in-class care.
- Executed repairs on diverse apparatus, ensuring precision and adherence to patient requirements.
- Tested completed appliances for functionality before shipping them to patients or dental offices.
- Trained or supervised other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
- Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- 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.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
- Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
- Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.
Dental Lab Technician
Seabrook Dental Lab
Edmonds, WA
03.2007 - 01.2023
- Conducted quality control inspections to verify accuracy of dental appliances prior to delivery.
- Collaborated with dentists to interpret prescriptions and provide tailored solutions for patients.
- Assisted in training new technicians on laboratory processes and equipment usage.
- Developed custom shade matching techniques to enhance aesthetic outcomes for clients' restorations.
- 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.
- Managed supply orders and vendor relationships to maintain optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
- Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
- Meticulously inspected final products to ensure adherence to quality standards and dentist specifications.
- Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.
- Ensured precise color matching of dental prosthetics, improving patient satisfaction rates.
- Polished completed molds and prostheses and maintained high standards of final products for best-in-class care.
- Completed repairs on various types of apparatus, monitoring work closely to maintain accuracy and meet patient needs.
- Inspected broken or out-of-date apparatus for special specifications before repairing and making new ones.
- Tested completed appliances for functionality before shipping them to patients or dental offices.
- Created over [Number] sets of dentures daily with [Number]% accuracy against prescriptions and patient needs.
Dental Lab Technician
Walch Dental Lab
Kirkland, WA
03.1984 - 03.2007
- Maintained organized workspace and inventory management for efficient workflow operations.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time for lab projects significantly.
- Developed custom shade matching techniques to enhance aesthetic outcomes for clients' restorations.
- Managed supply orders and vendor relationships to maintain optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency.
- Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
- Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
- Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.
- Completed repairs on various types of apparatus, monitoring work closely to maintain accuracy and meet patient needs.
- Inspected broken or out-of-date apparatus for special specifications before repairing and making new ones.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Washington High
Kirkland, WA06-1980
Associate of Arts - Technical Illustration
Shoreline College
Shoreline, WA06-1983
Associate of Arts - Technical Illustration
Lake Washington Technical Colledge
Redmond, WA04-1981
Skills
- Wax-up techniques
- Acrylic repair
- Full denture construction
- Dental prosthesis fabrication
- Prosthetic fabrication and repair
- Occlusion rims preparation
- Denture replication
- Denture waxing
- Tray base development
- Dental prosthetics
- Denture repairs
- Dental anatomy and occlusion
- Denture realignment
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Computer-aided design
- Manual dexterity
- Prescription review
- CAD and CAM technology
Interests
Timeline
Dental Lab Technician
Seattle Dental Arts
02.2023 - Current
Dental Lab Technician
Seabrook Dental Lab
03.2007 - 01.2023
Dental Lab Technician
Walch Dental Lab
03.1984 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Lake Washington High
Associate of Arts - Technical Illustration
Shoreline College
Associate of Arts - Technical Illustration
Lake Washington Technical Colledge