Zania Word
Madison,TN
Summary
Talented laboratory professional offering advanced technical knowledge of dental appliances and production procedures. Methodical and well-organized with strong attention to detail and expertise in testing and enhancing devices to optimize fit. Open and clear communicator accustomed to handling high workload and meeting tight timetables.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Lab Technician
CDS Dental Studio Nashville
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed repairs on various types of apparatus, monitoring work closely to maintain accuracy and meet patient needs.
- Meticulously inspected final products to ensure adherence to quality standards and dentist specifications.
- Increased lab efficiency with streamlined processes for molding and casting procedures.
- Trained or supervised other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Reduced turnaround time for dental appliances through effective time management and organization skills.
- Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
- Polished completed molds and prostheses and maintained high standards of final products for best-in-class care.
- Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Monitored supply inventory in [Software] and ordered more ahead of schedule to prevent lost time.
- Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
- Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Enhanced dental prosthetics quality by utilizing advanced equipment and techniques.
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
Dental Assistant
Dream Dental
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
Education
No Degree - Dental Laboratory Technology
TCAT Nashville
Nashville, TN06.2023
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN05.2017
High School Diploma -
Beech Sr High School
Hendersonville, TN05.2015
Skills
- Impressions
- Quality Assurance Practices
- Acrylic repair
- Buffing wheels
- Color Matching Ability
- Wax-up Techniques
- Quality Control
- Impression taking accuracy
- Denture repairs
- Customer Service
- Infection Control Knowledge
- Digital dentistry proficiency
- Appliance Fabrication
- Dental consultations
- Calm Under Pressure
- Computer Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Dental Lab Technician
CDS Dental Studio Nashville
07.2023 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant
Dream Dental
07.2017 - 06.2022
No Degree - Dental Laboratory Technology
TCAT Nashville
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Volunteer State Community College
High School Diploma -
Beech Sr High School
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