Taeil Kim (TK)
Maple Valley,WA
Summary
I am a dedicated and diligent Denturist, proud of my work, passionate about my profession, and committed to achieving excellence. With a background that merges education and five years of military experience, I bring a diverse skill set and adaptability to the table.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Denturist
European Denture Center
Everett, WA
01.2024 - Current
- Receive highly positive feedback from over 80% of patients, with many contributing to the clinic's reputation and growth through Google reviews and reviews on the clinic's website.
- Expertly assess oral conditions to develop tailored treatment plans, guiding patients to realistic expectations for dentures. This approach often enhances patient satisfaction, as evidenced by consistently positive feedback.
- Skilled in taking precise impressions and customizing trays for final impressions, I leverage a deep understanding of the suction mechanism in complete dentures to deliver high-quality, well-fitting suction dentures to patients.
- Specialize in achieving accurate bites, providing comfortable dentures for patients, particularly those who have struggled with bite issues for extended periods.
- Utilize wax rims to determine precise vertical dimension of occlusion, midline, high smile line, and canine line, guiding technicians in selecting the appropriate tooth size for each patient.
- During try-ins, rigorously verify all collected information and confirm with the patient any necessary adjustments to the dentures. This critical stage allows for careful and precise corrections to address any major issues.
- Optimize denture fit during delivery using PIP and selective grinding techniques, ensuring the dentures are in the best condition for patient use.
- Manage a schedule of 8-10 patients daily, with appointment times ranging from 20 to 45 minutes depending on the nature of the work.
- Utilize time between appointments for denture repairs, completing basic repairs within 30 minutes. For more complex cases, I explain potential risks to the patient and make informed decisions together.
- Oversee a significant number of immediate denture patients, providing regular soft reliner adjustments to assist them through the healing process effectively.
- For implant overdenture patients, provide thorough education about dentures during the consultation phase, ensuring careful attention throughout the fabrication process and successfully completing the chairside pick-up.
Dental Lab Technician/Externship for Denturism
Comfy Denture & Hearing Clinic
Federal Way, WA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Rapidly mastered dental clinic workflow in 14 days, efficiently handling all tasks and displaying quick adaptability, a valuable trait in fast-paced dental practices.
- Enhanced clinic productivity by processing approximately 300 stone models, including mounting and denture processing, showcasing improved speed and efficiency.
- Applied problem-solving skills to improve denture quality, addressing and resolving denture issues effectively.
- Ensured smooth clinic operations through diligent equipment and inventory management, maintaining operational excellence.
- Delivered dentures to patients, consistently receiving positive feedback and high satisfaction, highlighting strong patient relations and quality care delivery.
Student
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Built a foundational understanding of denture fabrication in a Dental Lab Technician program, critical for advanced Denturist training.
- Achieved proficiency in vital denture fabrication skills, specializing in Bite Registration using wax methods and gothic arch tracing—key techniques for accurate denture fitting.
- Streamlined the process of setting full denture teeth to within 45 minutes, maintaining proper bite alignment, showcasing efficiency and skill precision.
- Managed approximately 20 patients during academic tenure with a 0% claim rate, demonstrating high-quality prosthetics creation and patient satisfaction.
- Excelled in the Washington State Practical Examination for Denturist License with a 95% score, evidencing high competency in Denturism.
Military Training Instructor/Team Leader
USA Army/Korean Army
10.2013 - 08.2018
- Cultivated and applied advanced communication skills while training over 1,000 diverse individuals, a key asset in understanding and meeting patient needs in Denturism.
- Demonstrated exceptional composure and professionalism in challenging environments, achieving a trainee completion rate of over 90%, highlighting the dedication and strong duty sense—transferable to patient care in dental settings.
- Developed mental agility and adaptability as a U.S. Infantry Team Leader, training in harsh environments, essential for managing varying patient cases and denture clinic demands.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Denturist
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA08.2023
Skills
- Dental Impressions
- Fabricating full/partial dentures and Implant-overdentures
- Bite registration with Gothic arch tracing or Wax
- Denture adjustments
- Instrument Handling
- Communication with patient
- Evaluation of patients’ oral health
- Infection Control
- Practice with integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Proficient in collaborative teamwork
Languages
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Denturist
European Denture Center
01.2024 - Current
Dental Lab Technician/Externship for Denturism
Comfy Denture & Hearing Clinic
01.2023 - 10.2023
Student
Bates Technical College
10.2019 - 08.2023
Military Training Instructor/Team Leader
USA Army/Korean Army
10.2013 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Denturist
Bates Technical College
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