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Taeil Kim (TK)

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
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Consistently receive highly positive feedback from over 80% of patients, significantly boosting the clinic’s reputation and growth through Google and website reviews.
  • Expertly assess oral conditions to create tailored treatment plans, setting realistic expectations for dentures and enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Deliver high-quality, well-fitting suction dentures by leveraging precise impression techniques and a deep understanding of denture mechanics.
  • Specialize in resolving bite issues, providing comfortable dentures for patients with long-standing discomfort.
  • Accurately determine vertical dimension, midline, and tooth size using wax rims, ensuring optimal denture aesthetics and function.
  • Rigorously verify denture fit during try-ins, making precise adjustments to address patient concerns.
  • Optimize denture fit during delivery using PIP and selective grinding techniques for superior patient outcomes.
  • Efficiently manage 9-12 daily patients, balancing appointments (20-40 minutes) with timely denture repairs (30 minutes for basic cases).
  • Support immediate denture patients with regular soft reliner adjustments, aiding their healing process.
  • Educate implant overdenture patients thoroughly, ensuring seamless fabrication and successful chairside pick-up.

Dental Lab Technician/Externship for Denturism

Comfy Denture & Hearing Clinic
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
10.2021 - 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, WA
08.2023

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 - 01.2025

Dental Lab Technician/Externship for Denturism

Comfy Denture & Hearing Clinic
01.2023 - 10.2023

Student

Bates Technical College
10.2021 - 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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