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Marketing Certificate
Business Administration, Business Management
Dental Technician/assistant
Accelerated the rate of dental procedures from 3 to 6 patients per hour.
- Completed training in Dentrix and Dexis and all system upgrades to train current and 5 new staffs.
- Complied and exceeded all OSHA requirements as well as maintenance for all equipment to cut maintenance costs.
- Advanced in fabricating custom-fit bleaching trays with a quicker turnaround from 1 week to 1 day.
- Developed lasting relationships with suppliers and labs to ensure prompt delivery of supplies and cases.
- Improved sales of electric tooth brushes and bleaching kits from 2-3 per week to 2-3 per day by connecting with the patients and emphasizing the benefits of the products.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by addressing any uncertainties and making the patient’s dental visit as comfortable as possible to turn new patients into repeat patients.
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Accounting
Dental Technician
Responsible for patient care and comfort to include efficient time management and medical supply logistics.
- Helped maintained proper records management for 50k+ dental records with zero discrepancies.
- Ensured proper infection control and radiation safety for dental treatment rooms.
- Impeccable customer service; received frequent positive feedback comment cards from patients.
- Voluntarily deployed with security forces to help ensure the safety of 200+ personnel at Kuwait Int'l Airport.
- Oversaw and escorted local contractors.
- Received Achievement medal for outstanding service.
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Liberal Arts
Dental Technician
Assisted the dentist with all in-office procedures i.e., fillings, composites, crown and bridge work,
oral surgery, etc.
- Sterilized and set up instruments for each procedure; provided "four-handed" assistance as needed.
- Prepared patients for X-rays and processed films.
- Conducted impressions of patient's teeth to develop composite mold castings.
- Assisted the Hygienist and the Office Manager as needed.
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Liberal Arts
Dental Technician
Assisted the dentist with all in-office procedures i.e., fillings, composites, crown and bridge work,
oral surgery, etc.
- Sterilized and set up instruments for each procedure; provided "four-handed" assistance as needed.
- Prepared patients for X-rays and processed films.
- Conducted impressions of patient's teeth to develop composite mold castings.
- Assisted the Hygienist and the Office Manager as needed.
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Dental Technician
Developed model and die work for the Crown and Bridge Department
- Performed opaque procedure on crowns
- Built porcelain crown units
- Waxed single unit porcelain-fused to metal (PFM), full metal crowns, and all bridgework designs
- Managed quality control over the porcelain crown and bridgework and resolved issues
- Improved invoice system resulting in more timely client receivables
- Managed communications between doctors and laboratory troubleshooting and resolving issues
- Conducted research on costs of materials and supplies, purchased and monitored inventory
- Demonstrated cognitive ability to work independently allowing supervisor time for other tasks
- Oversaw shipping and receiving and reduced shipping costs by 20%
- Maintained positive customer relationships which included delivering completed product as needed
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Dental Technician
Provided outstanding patient care while successfully assisting in 7,000+ dental procedures
- Successfully ran PRP (Personal Reliability Program) sensitive flying program (flyers) while increasing dental readiness-in turn, increasing deployment readiness of military personnel
- Trained 20+ new dental assistants on dental assisting procedures, dental radiology
- Provided dental treatment/medical assistance to Haiti locals during distress time following tragic earthquake front desk tasks and procedures.
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Business Administration
Business Administration
Dental Technician
Oversee a team of nine technicians
- Manage workflow based on just-in-time order fulfillment
- Increased production by 30% by increasing kanban size per team member; sequentially reducing overtime costs
- Strengthened team member satisfaction by stabilizing schedules
- Train new team members in dental technology and necessary prep functions
- Assisted in implementation of 5S Kaizen principles of organization in 2007
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Dental Technician
Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models and impressions
- Determined the design of dental products to be constructed, fabricated, altered and repaired dental devices such as dentures, crowns and bridges
- Setup dentures and partials
- Built-up wax cases according to the structure of patient's mouth
- Maintained and polished high-end titanium renovations under a microscope
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Dental Hygiene
Dental Technician
Assisted the dentist with dental, periodontal, prosthodontic procedures
- Processed and organized dental x-ray films
- Provided comprehensive education on oral health to patients
- Coordinated with 4 dental technicians to ensure smooth operation of successful dental practice
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The Field Of Dental Laboratory Technician
Dental Technician
Primary waxer/ meal finisher/Implant specialist. Completed all metal finishing, Implants, castings
- Goldwork, Captek, Empress pressings, Procera scanning and final polishing.
- Ensured case deadlines were consistently met.
- Utilized teamwork approach to create a positive work environment.
- Fostered and maintained excellent doctor and patient relationships.
- Managed model and die department.
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Arts And Sciences
Dental Technician
Trained on and successfully designed and milled emax and zirconia crowns using both 3.8 and 4.0 Sironia software.
- Waxed and finished full contour and PFM crowns.
- Waxed and finished large PFM and implant bridge substructures.
- Assisted in stacking PFM crowns. Also responsible for staining and glazing emax and PFM crowns.
- Assisted in the denture department setting teeth, waxing tryins, making night guards, finishing, etc.
- Supervised and produced in the model department.
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Insurance License
Operations Manager/dental Technician Specialist
Owned and operated specialized dental appliance company; served regional dental practices constructing crowns and bridges to specification.
- Planned and designed work using various products to meet customer requirements, ensuring timely delivery of quality products.
- Oversight of quality control ensuring products met specifications and high quality standards.
- Managed client relationships providing excellent customer service.
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Dental Technician
Small 2 man lab servicing a regional clientele.
- Produced High quality fixed dental prosthetics and evaluated each completed case for proper fit, shade, and is in accordance with the doctors instruction, also examined difficult shades personally with the patients to ensure client satisfaction
- Developed and implemented production procedures to streamline workflow and ensure a timely delivery
- Created accurate models and articulations of the patient utilizing the doctors instructions, and assessed each case plan to constructed a wax coping according to protocol
- Build up layers of porcelain to produce the correct shade, high aesthetics/function ability and contour each prosthetic to match surrounding dentition, applied stains for characteristics and finish glaze if needed
- Tracking inventory and preparation of laboratory supply orders, performed routine maintenance and equilibration of laboratory equipment while adhering to budgetary guidelines
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Technology
Dental Technician
Worked with Incognito DSL and 3Shape softwares within department to perform job function.
- Bent orthodontic wires and appliances.
- Scanned 3D models for digital preparations and managed set-up cases.
- Produced more the required number of high quality dental modules.
Candidate Info
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High School Diploma
Dental Technician/operations Supervisor
Responsible for hiring, training and supervising all lab employees and maintaining schedules, timecards and payroll.
- Acquired and retained accounts with dental office contracts and external supply vendors.
- Direct oversight of daily operations and lab procedures
- Audited lab technicians work to ensure quality and provide feedback or assess additional training needs.
- Ensured timely processing of incoming and outgoing cases with meticulous attention to detail per client specifications.
- Successful completion and annual certification of OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
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Dental Technician
Performed dental procedures to patients based on the instructions given by the dentist.
- Developed molds of the patient's teeth, as well as, partial and complete prosthetics for dentist.
- Prepared dental appliances used for improving the patient's appearance.
- Used digital or mold impressions in order to prepare a plaster model for the patient.
- Make sure the prosthetics matches the patient's shape and color of the mouth.
- Added crowns in order to restore root canals of patients.
- Handled various dental procedures and developed dental appliances guided by the dentist.
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Tourism And Travel Management
Dental Technician
Participated as a team player in the startup of a new Medical Device production department
- Participated in daily department decisions
- Completed machine set -up and change over based on product description
- Operated an Osterwalder Press, CANII 500 to create zirconia discs or blocks
- Followed formulas, blending correctly measured and weighed compounds
- Adhered to OSHA guidelines in handling chemicals and controlled materials
- Ran validation batches, checking measurements, height, weight and density of finished product
- Trained new employees on setup and operation of production equipment
- Conducted reviews and training on standard operation procedures with all employees
- Performed QA, QC and Packaging on a daily basis, making entries on daily log sheet
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Technology Program
Dental Technician
Responsible for all crown and bridge cases
- Constructed all metal and/or porcelain, ceramic, and resin crowns
- Constructed dentures for the more complex and abnormal anatomy
- Casted orthodontic models, quadrant impressions
- Fixed [Repaired/Stable] casts with die pins on fully adjustable articulators
- Took impressions and create models
- Managed workflow and maintained accurate records for an extremely high-paced department, ensuring completion by due date
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Dental Technician
Dental Technician
Extensive knowledge in prosthodontics, including crown and bridge, intra-ral impression, techniques and mixing of different materials and cements.
- Experienced with placing sealants and assisting doctor with composite restorations and instrument transfer.
- Care for each patient with personal attention while performing prophylaxis/dental cleanings and routine oral exams.
- Instructed patients on the best methods for practicing oral hygiene.
- Experienced with EZ whiting system.
- Examined patients and took intra-oral X-rays.
- Responsible for routine maintenance and ordering dental supplies.
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Computer Science
Dental Technician
Master Dental Prosthetics is a well-known dental laboratory which serves its clients with removable and fixed prosthetics.
- Responsible for the receiving and disinfecting of all working models received from dentists.
- Create a written database of all working models and inventory items received.
- Input data into database to keep track of cases and working models.
- Assist main technicians by preparing all working models.
- Answer phone calls and communicate project status with doctors.
- Manage inventory.
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High School Diploma
Dental Technician
Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
- Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
- File and maintain records.
- Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
- Receive payment and record receipts for services.
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Dental Technician
Knowledgeable in denture setups, waxing, base plates, bite rims, custom trays, and box in bead method.
- Read lab scripts or specifications, and examine models and impressions, in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
- Fabricate, alter, and repair dental appliances.
- Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion.
- Proficient in press packing and injection method for creating dentures and all associated plaster bench work.
- Train and supervise other dental technicians and other dental laboratory workers.
- Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth in order to repair dentures.
- Knowledgeable in laser welding and soldering for repairing metal framework and all denture repairs
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Dental Technician
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
- Fabricated alteredand repairedental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays and appliances for straightening teeth.
- Tested applianceses to specifications and accuracy of occlusion using articulators and micrometers.
- Placed tooth models in appratus that mimics bite of patients jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
- Prepared metal surfaces for bonding with procelain to create artificial teeth using small hand tools.
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English
Political Science
Dental Technician
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
- Create orthodontic appliances and splints to help straighten and protect teeth
- Work with materials such as waxes, plastics, precious and non-precious alloys, a variety of porcelains
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Lab Manager, Dental Technician
Managed 8 employees, overseeing production and meeting deadlines
- All phases of crown and bridge work
- Delivery of completed cases to dentist offices
- Answered phone calls from dentist, suppliers and salesmen
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Nursing Care Of The Adult Client
Math And Science
Teaching Practicum
Dental Technician
Assist for local, nitrous oxide sedation, light sedation, and general anesthesia procedures.
- Prepare patients for surgery.
- Set up, assist, and clean operatory for extractions, implant, TAD, apicoectomy, bone graft, and biopsy procedures.
- Efficiently take impressions for study models. Pour stone and trim.
- Care for multiple patients in recovery and prepare each for discharge.
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Dental Technician
Fabricated and repaired dental appliances, according to prescription.
- Used hand tools, molding equipment and bench fabricating machines.
- Read prescription and examined dental models and impressions.
- Determined type of denture made and repaired.
- Used knowledge of dental laboratory techniques.
- Fabricate Implants and attachments
- Used wax, plastic models, plaster models, articulators, grinders and polishers.
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High School Diploma
Dental Technician
Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances.
- Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal or not metal materials
- Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals
- Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment
- Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work.
- Follows-up on specific requests made by the dentists on a particular case.
- Works independently or seeks help if needed.
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Healthcare Office Administration
Dental Technician
Provide Chair side assistance to Dentist.
- Perform and develop x-rays take impressions.
- Clean and sanitize dental chairs and work areas.
- Operate a multi-line telephone system.
- Perform administrative duties billing filing, charting, faxing, and coping, scheduling appointments and meetings for physician.
- Enter alpha/numeric and retrieve information in the computer.
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Dental Studies
Dental Technician
Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times
- Pour impressions for crowns, bridges, and implant cases
- Mounting and trimming
- Preparing the prepped dies
- Knowledge of wax-up
- Managing business finances/ordering of materials
- Pick up/ Delivery of cases and work to Dentist Offices
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Business
Dental Technician
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new programs
- Experience with Windows operating systems in professional environment/ Lackland AFB
- Experience working in a diverse, team-oriented environment (military, civilian etc.)
- Over 10 year experience in outstanding customer service
- Thorough knowledge of dentistry; ability to learn quickly and efficiently perform tasks
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Dental Technician
Waxing full gold crowns; glazing and adding contacts to porcelain crowns
- Casting semi-precious, silver palladium and non-precious alloys
- Soldering/finishing single crowns, bridges and implants
- Denture repairs, carving temporaries
- Designed models for bridges and crowns
- Model work and dies including copper bands
- Pindexing, articulating hinge and Hanau articulators
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Dental Technician
Read prescriptions/examined impressions of dental products to be constructed.
- Mixed plaster/porcelain or acrylic pastes into molds.
- Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
- Picked up Dental Impressions and delivered finished crowns, bridges and dentures to dental offices.
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Human Services With Emphasis On Child And Family Welfare
Dental Technician / Lab Manager
- Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies.
- Managed invoices and transaction receipts
- Fabricated study models and occlusal registrations from preliminary impressions
- Completed prescriptions containing fabrication instructions for alloy framework labs
- Handled incoming and outgoing communication between lab and clients.
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Vocational Degree
Dental Technician/plaster Technician
Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/ dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown, and bridge. inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restoration.
- Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner.
- Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals.
- Follows the quality standard protocol.
- Documents actions by completing forms, logs, and reports.
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Computer Technology
Geology
Computer/electrical Technology
Dental Technician
- Fabrication of functional and esthetic working models to be used in the production of dental restorations. Finishing of metal copings and bridge substructures.
- Reading/interpreting the dentist's prescription and evaluating the quality and entirety of what the dentist sent, as initial stage within the lab production process, ensuring our ability to provide a quality product.
- Training other technicians in the techniques and quality I had developed in over 20 years of experience.
- Maintaining a very neat, clean, and organized department and work area.
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Dental Technician
Assists dentist diagnosis by obtaining digital dental radiographs
- Anticipate treatment in the set up of supplies and equipment for necessary treatments
- Demonstrates good four-headed technique while passing instruments
- Tooth chart accurately at every visit
- Checking medical/dental histories
- Responsible for pretesting so the patient is prepped for the Doctor
- Maintaining clinical records and charts through electronic medical records
- Care and cleaning of medical equipment
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N / A
Dental Technician
Invest: Mixing powder, liquid and water to make ceramic liquid.
- Casting: Using a torch to melt the alloy into the ceramic ring.
- Sand Blast: After casting ceramic rings you hammer them and sand blast the ceramic off the crown.
- Cut metal: I cut the buttons off the crown.
- Paint Dies: Use orange and yellow paint the model dies.
- Paper Work: Write down the alloy weight and the pan number the crown goes to.
- Handle Alloy: (Gold, Silver)
- Inventory: Count the amount of powder bags, liquid bottles, sand boxes, and dye lube bottles, crucible boxes orange and yellow. I also dye, paint, thinner cans and plaster cans. Clean the floors, change trash bags, and clean station desk.
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Technology
Dental Technician
Developed wax patterns for cast frameworks including pontic areas.
- Sprue, burn, cast, and finish cast cases by cutting, grinding, and polishing metal on high speed lathe.
- Performed specialized procedures such as the fabrication of plastic and porcelain facings; precision attachment restorations; crowns and bridges.
- Used a variety of hand tools and instruments such as adjustable and semi-adjustable articulators, high temperature porcelain furnaces, and conventional lathes.
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Applied Science
Dental Technician, CDT
- Restructured dental laboratory for more efficient processing
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies
- Handled laboratory chemicals
- Fabricated customized dentures in a timely manner
- Scheduled patients
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Information Technology
Dental Technician
More than 8 years experience as a Dental Technician.
- Sound knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions.
- In-depth knowledge of Central Sterilization Rooms.
- Trimmed models, made trays/temps and OSHA prescribed sterilizations.
- Operated the ultra-sonic post-operative instruction and oral hygiene as well as period charting.
- Very Knowledgeable with taking digital x-rays.
- Performed Expanded Functions for two years on the USS Tortuga.
- Four years experience in oral prophylaxis, which included tooth sealants.
- Good in computer practice, which includes the navy's DENCAS remote.
- Have great knowledge of dental related techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and very attentive.
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High School Diploma
Associate of Science
Dental Technician
Performs oral prophylaxis and scaling procedures using dental hand instruments and oral hygiene aids. Applies ant cariogenic agents and materials
- Receives patient, examines dental record, and prepares patient for treatment. Adjusts dental chair, and selects and arranges instruments and medications.
- Follows infection control procedures and guidelines. Cleans, sterilizes, and sharpens dental instruments. Tests sterilizing equipment.
- Performs dental administrative and materiel duties. Maintains dental health records, filing systems, and publications. Reviews correspondence, reports, and records for accuracy.
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Dental Technician Supervisor for Oral/maxillary Surgery
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and pour models for night guards
- Assist Oral/Maxillary Surgeons during procedures in the clinic and operative room, ie: Reconstruction surgery, cleft lip/palate, biopsy, extractions, botox injections, intravenous sedation, facial fractures/trauma
- Supervise and direct operations of oral surgery clinic and the work of dental assistants in the examinations and treatment of oral surgery.
- Responsible for orienting and training new employees
- Monitor the maintenance of supplies, equipment and tools.
- Taking and developing dental X-rays i.e. Panorex machine.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions prescribed by Oral Surgeons
- Assist Oral Surgeons in management of medical and dental emergencies.
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Dental Technician
Making the models using fine-grained investment material
- Wax/Metal Coping.
- Build Up
- Opaque
- Provide and maintain the necessary documentation of both records as well as information.
- Polished and finished the appliance prior to being placed in the patient's mouth.
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Dental Technician
- 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, flipper, stayplays, partials and appliances for straightening teeth.
- Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
- Work with materials such as waxes, plastics
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High School Diploma
Dental Technician
- Ceramist: constructed porcelain dental work
- Finished the porcelain dental work by grinding in the fine detailing and glazing the crown to create the finished product ready for the patient
- Constructed Empress (complete porcelain restoration technology) crowns
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Clinical
Associate of Science
Dental Technician
- Management of the Dental Department.
- Maintenance of sterilization room, and water spore testing.
- Prepared patients, sterile instruments, set up trays. Fabrication of impressions, mouth guards, bleaching trays, night guards. Exposed dental diagnostic X-rays.
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Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Dental Technician
- Stain and glaze posterior and anterior oral restorations for patients.
- Follow prescriptions and examine diagnostic materials to complete cases accordingly.
- Perform quality assessments on designed ceramic crowns.
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Dental Technology
Dental Technician / Ceramist
- 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, implants, bridges, removable partial dentures, veneers, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth. Teeth preparation for dental devices.
- Supervise all stages of dental implantation process (planning, manufacturing, installation): implants, implant overdentures, etc.
- Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
- Work with materials such as waxes, plastics, precious and non-precious alloys, stainless
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