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0-5 years of experience
Prepared, organized, and conducted over 30 experiments for Cariology Research, with focus on the effects of fluoride varnish on the surfaces of teeth
- Developed samples and experimentation for the [company name] students for use in furthering education and understanding
- Created cavity preparations in hundreds of typodont, human, and bovine teeth with handpiece for use in varnish experiments
- Performed microhardness testing for data collection and analysis, handled and cultured bacteria, and employed the use of autoclaving for proper disposal of biohazardous materials
10+ years of experience
Ensured reception, waiting and discharge area is neat and orderly for office efficiency
- Maintained and updated client’s clinical records and insurance claims submissions
- Aided dental-chair side and was attentive to patient and family dentist’s needs
- Administered and preformed x-rays, laser bleaching, Nite Guard and bleaching tray fabrication, as well as, execute dental instrumentation sterilization and equipment maintenance to ensure patient safety
10+ years of experience
- Responsible for shipping out orthodontic appliances to laboratories all over the country.
- Organized filing system and tracked shipments.
- Assisted in entering patient and doctor information into laboratory system for evaluation.
- Manufactured hundreds of quality orthodontic appliances.
- Responsible for reading the detailed prescription sheets sent in by laboratories.
- Analyzed and implemented a new pricing and color chart to better accommodate everyday usage.
6-10 years of experience
Negotiated and scheduled work for customers
- Worked closely with others and built a reputation of respect and common courtesy
- Established long term business relationships
- Maintained inventory for in and outgoing supplies thus improving upon my organization skills
- Utilized computer and telephone resources to further my organization and technical skills
- Completed all work in a timely manner and still displayed accuracy, dexterity and quality in the product
- Ability to learn quickly and provide value in the short term and require minimal supervision
0-5 years of experience
Gained experience in operating Thermoformer machines through daily use.
- Used my ideal comprehension of Microsoft Office to label, package and ship out aligners.
- Developed a great understanding of lathes to buff out dental aligners.
- Maintained knowledge of products and services and remained adaptable to the changes.
- Recognized by store management and co-workers as great source of information as related to the methods and procedures of handling day-to-day issues.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared doctors’ case study models for diagnosis of patients and fabricating all orthodontic appliances in the office. Responsible for inventory and ordering of the laboratory materials used for all patient records and treatment.
- Developed and implemented lab protocols
- Maintained lab tools and equipment
- Prepared trays for clinical staff to maintain the treatment schedule
0-5 years of experience
Handled all communications with dentists and staff, both written and oral
- Delivered materials to dental offices in the Sacramento area
- Used computer software programs such as Microsoft Word to create forms for the office and clients as needed
- Ordered necessary materials for the office from dental laboratory companies
- Organized and maintained office files
- Trained newly hired office technicians
- Created plaster representations for the construction of porcelain crowns and bridges
0-5 years of experience
Using 3 shape and Indentica computer systems
- Scanned in models of dental work
- Filed bills, patient paperwork, input patient data
- Coordinated and mailed out monthly statements for client accounts
- Answered phones and directed calls to the correct department
- Collected mail and distributed to employees in different departments
- Greeted patient’s as they came in the door
0-5 years of experience
Fabricated thousands of oral prosthetics for military personnel, their families and civilian employees.
- Maintained laboratory equipment at 100% operating efficiency.
- Received and mailed off cases (prosthetics w/ instructions and patient info) from all bases across the entire United States Armed Forces in Europe.
- Worked in receiving supply room to ensure proper storage and distribution of dental supplies.
- Volunteered for deployment Combat Decontamination unit exercises and training.
6-10 years of experience
Reason for Leaving: To have the opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field by working for Marquette Professors. Greenbrook Dentistry also offered higher pay.
- Learned to effectively work every station in the bridge/crown creating process, which routinely allowed me to complete the build from the start of the process to the end of the process with very limited supervision.
- Created crowns and bridges which were precise representations of or fixtures on the tooth.
- Created orthodontic appliances and splints to help straighten and protect teeth.
- This job allowed me to display my accuracy, artistic ability and attention to detail.
- Created K9 teeth for dogs as required.
0-5 years of experience
- Head of Model and Die Department
- Fabricate and wax up crowns and bridges, re-etching bridges, pour impressions, articulate models, cut out dies, prep copings for porcelain, fit metal copings on dies, metal finish, pumice and polish dentures, wax up occlusal rims and denture set ups, finish night guards
- Assisted office manager, prepared and packaged cases for delivery, invoicing, assisted with monthly statements, answered phones
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in the creation of crowns, bridges, veneers etc.
- Inspected final impressions for bubbles, broken segments, or other deficiencies
- Maintained proper sterile techniques in the laboratory
- Inventoried and initiated orders as required to maintain an adequate level of dental materials and laboratory supplies
- Delivery and Pick up of various lab cases
0-5 years of experience
Worked mostly with wax and e.max (lithium disilicate) crowns, laminates, implants
- Adjusted wax-ups to properly fit solid models, articulated models, and preps
- Sprued, invested, and fired wax-ups
- Oversaw all e.max pressings
- Adjusted e.max crowns/implants/laminates to fit solid models, articulated models, and preps
- Shade-pasted and finalized all e.max crowns/implants/laminates
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted in fabrication of dental prosthetics
- Maintained inventory for office
- Cleaned and organized the lab
- Delivered dentures to dental offices
0-5 years of experience
Answered phones and greeting patients
- Scheduled appointments
- Collected payments
- Updated website regularly
- Maintained lab machinery and all equipment thereof
0-5 years of experience
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
- Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
- Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
- Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient’s jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
- Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes; and pour materials into molds or over frameworks in order to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
- Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
0-5 years of experience
Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed
- Fabricated dental devices including dentures, crowns, bridges and inlays
- Removed excess metal or porcelain and polished surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines
- Performed metal casting, opaquing, sandblasting and baking to produce dental prostheses
- Examined products or work to verify conformance to specifications
- Used hand tools, precision measuring equipment and ovens
0-5 years of experience
Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed
- Used a variety of hand tools and instruments such as adjustable and semi-adjustable articulators, model trimmers, and conventional lathes
- Used a variety of dental stone to pour impressions for the production of study and working models
- Created models of patients’ mouths by pouring plaster into dental impressions
- Placed models on articulator that mimics bite and movement of patient’s jaw to evaluate functionality of model
- Tested models for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using bite registrations on articulators
- Trained other dental technicians
- Ensured compliance with federal and state rules and regulations, including disease prevention and infection control
- Increased speed in plaster work completion and my attention to detail reduced the number of returned restorations due to improper fitting
- Trained in waxing and ceramics for the production of copings, gold crowns, and porcelain crowns
0-5 years of experience
- Planned, waxed-up, invested, cast and finished full metal crowns, bridges and frameworks for partial dentures, crowns and bridges in precious and non-precious alloys.
- Added ceramic to precious and non-precious copings and frameworks.
- Replaced/added teeth on dentures. Performed hard and soft reline, repaired broken and cracked dentures.
- Cast models, fabricated removable dies, mounted casts in articulator, and duplicated models.
- Set teeth and waxed up on models, invested, pressed and finished dentures.
0-5 years of experience
Maintain and improve patients’ oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prostheses according to dentist prescriptions
- Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
- Improves quality by studying evaluating and refining processes; implementing and adapting quickly to changes
- Ensure patient care by maximizing patient interaction
- Maintain confidential health information according to state and federal regulations including HIPPAA.
0-5 years of experience
- Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models and impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed
- Ordered dental supplies – wax, stone, tools, pins, articulators, adhesives, and various other materials for implants
- Assisted in conducting professional oral health consulting and sales in order to sell and secure product distribution by delivering a product message to target dental professionals
- Worked directly with sales representatives to sell dental products to various clients including doctors and clinics. This involved day-to-day interaction with dental staff, including dentists
0-5 years of experience
The linguistics and fabrication of an entire demo board, consisting of seven different denture pieces
- Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, flexible partials, and appliances for straightening teeth.
- Have a good knowledge of dental terminology.
- Apply wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
- Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
- Train other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
- Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
- Communication with many different people within different departments and offices (350 national).
- Extended training in an in office laboratory.
10+ years of experience
Manufactured dental prosthetics
- Responsible for all billing
- Established delivery routes for drivers
- Established and maintained communications and contacts with dental offices
0-5 years of experience
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
- Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient’s jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
- Mix plaster, stone, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental appliances.
- Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, partials, flippers, mouth guards.
- Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators.
- When needed, drive delivery car for various errands such as pick up and deliver dental cases, make deposits at the bank, post office, accountant, etc.
- Enter billing statements into the computer and print out to send to the dentist offices.
- Answer and place phone calls to and from dentist offices, supply companies, or our delivery driver informing him/her of cases to be picked up or delivered.
10+ years of experience
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
- Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, metal rpd, acrylic rpd, temporary crowns, and night guards.
- Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
- Create simple orthodontic appliances and splints to help straighten and protect teeth, work with different materials.
- Miami Oral and Max and University of Florida students regarding several phases of laboratory procedures.
- Provide and maintain the necessary documentation.
- Provide proper monitory and replenishment with the stock as needed. Operate hand tools and other laboratory equipments.
- Made appliances for patients with cleft palates.
10+ years of experience
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
- Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, metal rpd, acrylic rpd, temporary crowns, and night guards.
- Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
- Create simple orthodontic appliances and splints to help straighten and protect teeth, work with different materials.
- Miami Oral and Max and University of Florida students regarding several phases of laboratory procedures.
- Provide and maintain the necessary documentation.
- Provide proper monitory and replenishment with the stock as needed. Operate hand tools and other laboratory equipments.
- Made appliances for patients with cleft palates.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared dental tools and equipment for Dentist
- Assisted staff by cleaning, repairing and polishing tools
- Cleaned full and partial denture appliances submitted by dental stall
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw scheduling and daily procedures of the model room
- Trimmed impressions and prepared soft tissue for implant preparations
- Poured, trimmed, cut, and prepared models for crown building
- Initiated new model room procedures
10+ years of experience
Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models or impressions.
- Fabricated, alter, or repair dental devices, such as dentures
- Removed excess acrylic and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
- Mixed plaster, or acrylic pastes and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
- Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators.
- Front office clerk; assisted with answering phones, delivering dentures to doctor’s offices.
0-5 years of experience
Opaqueing/Staining and glazing.
- To assure the quality of the product.
- Meet deadlines quickly and efficiently.
- Knowledge of primary and secondary colors, being able to mix them in order to produce final shade.
- Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks within a specified time frame.
6-10 years of experience
Casting and devesting crowns
- Articulating model work (i.e., pouring of impressions, grinding in models, setting bites)
- Cutting off, weighing the crown
- Polished and rough trim and ‘trim’ dies
- Cast and finished gold crowns (i.e., bridge work, single & gold crowns, and inlays)
- Inspected work in progress and upon completion
0-5 years of experience
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins
- Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient’s jaw to evaluate functionality of mode
- Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes; and pour materials into molds or over frameworks in order to form dental prostheses or apparatus
- Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools
- Mold wax over denture set-ups in order to form the full contours of artificial gum
0-5 years of experience
Took measurements and recorded dimensions of a patient’s mouth.
- Fabricated and processed dentures and partials.
- Explained procedures and processes to patients.
- Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, answered patient’s question.
- Did inventory and ordered needed supplies.
- Answered Phones, took pizza orders.
- Made Pizzas to orders.
- Dishes and cleaned store front.
6-10 years of experience
Design dental restorations using CAD programs.
- Examine prescriptions and cases for specific instructions on the restoration of the patients teeth
- Advise cliental of any additional specifications needed or adjustments for preparation models.
- Educate and train new hire employees on standard operating procedures.
- Communicate with fellow technicians about the progress of any outstanding cases.
0-5 years of experience
Entry-level intern, promoted to full time laboratory technician
- Responsible for maintaining client relations and obtaining prospect sales
- Managed the transportation & delivery of patient cases
- All lab work involves extreme detail and precision craftsmanship
0-5 years of experience
Manufactures crowns that are ordered by dentists for patients.
- Scans models received from dentists on the computer and fabricates porcelain crowns.
- Receives and processes orders from dentists.
- Training in other departments of dental lab as assigned to become a knowledgeable employee.
0-5 years of experience
Quality Control
- Check for quality of teeth design on Cad Cam program.
- Discuss with manager steps to take in assuring quality of dental work before sending out case to be finished.
- File reports on all cases done in day and send out to all managers and supervisors.
- Check on status of cases and make sure they are sent out on time.
- Designing teeth using Cad Cam programs (3Shape & Cerec)
- Using program to create and achieve the best of functional and aesthetic design for teeth
- Follow rules and regulations from doctors and lab requirement for each particular teeth
- Discuss with manager on the creation of each project and ensure quality work is done.
6-10 years of experience
Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
- Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
- Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
0-5 years of experience
Log in incoming cases and invoice outgoing cases
- Sterilize dental impressions and pour up and trim stone models
- Pin and base models
- Section models and trim dies
- Scan models using 3Shape Design software
0-5 years of experience
Opening of packages
- Disinfections of impressions
- Pouring, pinning & basing, and cut out of model work
- Spacing and dipping of prepped teeth
- Investing and divesting of casting rings
- Entering of cases into the 3-d shape dental system
- Packing and shipping of cases
- Filing of cases RX’s (prescriptions)
10+ years of experience
Working cast model
- Trimming (All Models)
- Wax-Up (porcelains, metal flame, crown & bridge, etc.)
- Investment & Casting (simple crown, metal flame, etc.)
- Metal finish (porcelains metal flame)
- Lab Maintenance
0-5 years of experience
Create plaster models from impressions for crowns
- Enter cases in Lab Manager and generate order tickets
- Invoice and ship daily cases
- Accounts Receivable & Payable using QuickBooks
- Generate and mail customer monthly statements
- Process and document daily bank deposits
- Provide customer service regarding delivery dates, status, pricing, changes, client history, track deliveries.
- Make deliveries to customers.
0-5 years of experience
- Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
- Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
- Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
6-10 years of experience
- Fabricate metal understructure using a variety of waxes, and acrylics to support porcelain structure
- Wax and metal finish crowns to doctor’s specifications
- Fabricate a variety of implants, including the Encode Bellatek patient specific impression system
- Communicate with doctor and staff on a regular basis to ensure optimal patient experience
0-5 years of experience
- Processed prescriptions from dentists to design and construct bridges, crowns, implants and dentures.
- Constructed models of patients’ mouth with plaster impressions using a device that mirrors the bite and movement of the jaw.
- Built wax teeth models using specialized tools.
0-5 years of experience
Disinfect cases
- Pour impressions and molds
- Trim casts
- Articulate cases
- Develop wax patterns for cast framework
- Create bite rims
- Fabricate custom trays
10+ years of experience
Secretarial – answering phones, booking in/out, daily and monthly invoicing, accts receivables/payables, case scheduling, patient scheduling, filing, typing
- Models – pouring, shaping, cutting out, gross/final trimming margins
- Waxing – gold crown and bridge, porcelain fused to metal crown and bridge, full contour crown and bridge, cut backs, e-max, in-lays/on-lays, under partial, full mouth contour, diagnostic wax-up, Procera coping designing and scanning, Procera custom implant design and scanning Procera P.I.B. scanning, custom implant design/waxing
- Introduction – gold crown finishing and polishing
6-10 years of experience
- Made impressions from dentists to make models of crowns.
- Did model work prepping models for making crowns.
- Polished crowns to get them ready for the dentists.
- Made consultations with dentists to help finalize crowns.
10+ years of experience
- Handled and used along with the impression of the patients’ teeth to fashion a model that represents the patient’s mouth.
- Handled all models to use to shape and design a prosthetic device used to move or align the teeth.
- Used all hand tools, to form the metals and bonds to any necessary appliances to the prosthetic device.
- Used various specialized materials to create the custom-fitted appliances based on impressions made by the orthodontist.
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