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Terrance Hopson

DDS Lab
Gulf Shores,AL
Terrance Hopson
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Experienced Manager and Trainer with over 30 years in dental technology. Specialized in guiding dental practices through digital integration and software management. Developed strong relationships with clients, providing tailored solutions for successful digital scanner implementation.

Work History

Manager, Formal Education and Training

1 Year 10 Months
DDS Lab | 11.2024 - 09.2026

Drove successful clinical knowledge transfer within the commercial team, enhancing overall effectiveness. Strengthened relationships with DDS lab clinician customers through dedicated technical liaison efforts. Delivered impactful training and development programs for clinicians and customer-facing staff, resulting in improved service delivery.

Led operational teams to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity.

Developed training programs to improve staff performance and service quality.

Implemented process improvements resulting in reduced turnaround times for product delivery.

Regional Field Support Manager

DDS Lab | 2019 - 11.2024
  • Education and Training
  • Developed and executed comprehensive educational scanning program aligning with company goals and objectives.
  • Managed, mentored, and led high-performing field team of 12, fostering collaboration and driving results.
  • Developed marketing materials to enhance engagement for the Marketing team in development of training content.

Director of Logistics and Procurement

1 Year
Breakaway Practice | 01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Confident business-to-business sales leader able to grow a market of 60 to 197 dental offices in one year resulting in $ 11 Million supply and Capital Equipment sales.
  • Developed implementation plan to track inventory levels for dental supplies, established budget limits, and ensured compliance with purchasing procedures.
  • Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain operations and reduce costs.
  • Developed and implemented logistics strategies to enhance service delivery efficiency.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, improving accuracy and reducing discrepancies.

(Camlog Dental Implant Technical support and Ed)

3 Years
Henery Schein | 01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Provided surgical support for doctors and sales reps by creating educational training materials on implants, soft and hard tissue grafting, and surgical equipment.
  • Developed and managed online educational platform using BrainShark and SlideShark, ensuring successful deployment of department's training program and tracking completion rates and scores for current and new users.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management (BSM)

University of Phoenix | San Antonio

Dental Laboratory Apprentice

Sheppard Air Force Base USAF | Wichita Falls | 03-2000

Advanced Porcelain Techniques

Sheppard Air Force Base USAF | Wichita Falls, TX | 01-2005

Advanced Removable Couse

Sheppard Air Force Base USAF | Wichita Falls, TX

(NCOA) Non Commissioned Officer Academy

Airmane Leadership School (ALS)

Lackland Air Force Base USAF | San Antonio, TX | 07-2009

Dental Assistant Apprentice Tech School

Sheppard Air Force Base USAF | Wichita Falls, TX | 05-1993

Skills

Education and training
Scanner training
Dental scanning technologies
Education Training
Customer relationship management
Leadership
Teamwork
Clinical Education
Training Development
Sales and CRM
Digital scanner training
Dental Technology

Certification

USAF Dental Laboratory Apprentice 03/21/2000

USAF Advance Removable Course 03/11/2002

USAF Advance Porcelain Techniques 01/10/2005

Timeline

Manager, Formal Education and Training

DDS Lab
11.2024 - 09.2026Read More

Director of Logistics and Procurement

Breakaway Practice
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More

(Camlog Dental Implant Technical support and Ed)

Henery Schein
01.2013 - 01.2016Read More

Regional Field Support Manager

DDS Lab
2019 - 11.2024Read More

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science from Management (BSM)
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Sheppard Air Force Base USAF

Dental Laboratory Apprentice
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Sheppard Air Force Base USAF

Advanced Porcelain Techniques
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Sheppard Air Force Base USAF

Advanced Removable Couse
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Lackland Air Force Base USAF

Airmane Leadership School (ALS)
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Sheppard Air Force Base USAF

Dental Assistant Apprentice Tech School
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Personal Information

Retired USAF Dental Laboratory Technician

Terrance Hopson