
Experienced Dental Technician and Crown & Bridge professional with over 14 years of experience in dental laboratory production, including Crown & Bridge, complex prosthetic restorations, quality control, and workflow coordination. Skilled in PFM, e.max, zirconia restorations, implant workflows, removable partial dentures, and combination prosthetic cases. Experienced in supporting production teams, troubleshooting complex cases, reviewing CAD/CAM designs, and improving laboratory workflow efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate with technicians, dentists, and cross-functional departments while maintaining high standards of quality and precision.
•Support daily workflow coordination within a dental laboratory environment with approximately 65 employees.
• Coordinate production flow between Coordinated Crown & Bridge production processes to maintain workflow efficiency., Wax & Metal, CAD/CAM, Ceramic, Finishing, Implant, and Office departments to maintain deadlines and quality standards.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure restorations meet doctor prescriptions, work tickets, and laboratory requirements.
• Review PFM, e.max, zirconia, and full-contour zirconia cases before final production stages.
• Removable partial denture (RPD) cases, including combination restorations with PFM bridges and milled frameworks.
Performed laser welding and modified metal frameworks.
• Support CAD/CAM workflow through design review, corrections, and technical feedback using 3Shape and exocad workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex cases involving fit, design, occlusion, and production challenges.
• Assist with production planning, rush case coordination, and prioritization of daily workloads.
• Perform final quality control for All-on-4 restorations, including zirconia-to-titanium framework cementation, articulator occlusion verification, and final inspection before delivery.
Completed full-contour zirconia crowns with stain and glaze.
• Perform ceramic corrections, adjustments, and finishing procedures.
• Assisted ceramic technicians with custom shade selection for highly esthetic, patient-specific restorations.
• Provide backup support for multiple departments during staffing shortages and high-production periods.
• Recognized as a flexible team member capable of solving difficult technical and production issues.