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Veronica Greene

Overland Park

Summary

Experienced Dental Laboratory Technician with a strong background in the fabrication of dental restorations, including implant-supported devices.

Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing CAD and CAM technology to design and produce high-quality prosthetics while maintaining strict adherence to quality control standards.

Skilled in troubleshooting laboratory equipment and performing routine maintenance to ensure optimal functionality.

Collaborated effectively with colleagues to address production challenges, resulting in innovative solutions that enhanced workflow efficiency.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Laboratory Technician

Jade Dental Laboratory
Lenexa
06.2005 - 06.2025
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment as needed.
  • Kept up-to-date with new developments in the field through continuing education courses.
  • Assisted in the fabrication of implant-supported restorations such as abutments and bars.
  • Verified accuracy of patient's prescription prior to beginning work on case.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems encountered during production processes.
  • Utilized CAD and CAM technology to design and fabricate dental restorations from digital images.
  • Evaluated model functionality with use of bite-mimicking apparatus, adjusting devices to optimize performance.
  • Used articulators and micrometers to check conformance of appliances and occlusion accuracy.
  • Created implants using waxes, ceramics and metals.
  • Melted metals or mixed plasters, acrylic and porcelain to pour into molds, creating dental apparatuses and prosthetics.
  • Corrected and restored natural teeth by creating removable or permanent appliances.
  • Reviewed orders, instructions, and prescriptions written by professionals to complete work accurately.
  • Matched appearance of natural teeth by applying stains and glazes to restorations.
  • Fabricated, altered and repaired dental devices such as dentures, bridges, inlays and crowns.
  • Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
  • Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
  • Loaded newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake onto metal framework.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of laboratory equipment and safety protocols.
  • Fabricated custom appliances such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays and orthodontic appliances.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock was available at all times.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies.
  • Inspected finished products for quality control purposes before shipping them out for delivery.
  • Adjusted occlusion surfaces of prosthetic devices using articulating paper or other methods.
  • Ordered supplies needed for daily operations in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of all cases worked on throughout the day.
  • Troubleshooted equipment malfunctions when necessary.
  • Polished finished prosthetic devices with abrasive wheels or discs to ensure proper fit and finish.
  • Created artificial teeth by bonding porcelain to metal, producing attractive and durable dental work.
  • Modeled patient mouth to produce accurate fits by using dental impression plaster and molds.
  • Formed and contoured artificial gums to fit snuggly into patient mouths with optimal comfort.
  • Assisted dentist with fitting dentures and bridges for patients.
  • Marked impressions with case numbers for easy patient identification.
  • Educated patients on anticipated outcomes and treatment side effects.
  • Created models of patients' mouth by pouring plaster into dental impressions and allowing plaster to set.
  • Polished finished work to smooth rough edges and provide ideal fit.

Dental Laboratory Technician

Medallion Dental Laboratory
Prairie Village , Kansas
06.1994 - 06.2005
  • Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
  • Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
  • Mixed porcelain and other materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results.
  • Polished completed molds and prostheses and maintained high standards of final products for best-in-class care.
  • Constructed artificial metal and porcelain teeth with attractive finishes and durable frameworks.
  • Adhered to specifications to craft well-fitting appliances.
  • Tested completed appliances for functionality before shipping them to patients or dental offices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High-school
Federal Way, WA
05-1988

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • CAD technology
  • CAM technology
  • Prosthetic fabrication
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Patient communication
  • Safety protocols
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Digital smile design
  • Pressable ceramics technique
  • Implant-supported restorations
  • Surface texture reproduction
  • Computer-aided milling
  • Laboratory equipment maintenance
  • Custom shade matching
  • Material selection expertise
  • Soft tissue simulation
  • Porcelain layering expertise
  • Fixed prosthetics production
  • Investment casting process
  • CAD and CAM technology
  • Digital dentistry proficiency
  • Tooth morphology knowledge
  • Dental implants
  • 3D printing technology
  • Quality control standards
  • Infection control procedures
  • Crown and bridge production
  • CAD and CAM proficiency
  • Ceramics work
  • Handpiece maintenance
  • Dental anatomy and occlusion
  • Work order following

Affiliations

Passion for the outdoors

Hiking

Fishing

Photography

Painting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Laboratory Technician

Jade Dental Laboratory
06.2005 - 06.2025

Dental Laboratory Technician

Medallion Dental Laboratory
06.1994 - 06.2005

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High-school

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