Liam Clark
- Phone: +44 7911 123456
- Email: liam.clark@email.com
- Location: London, UK
- LinkedIn: liam-clark-dlt
Summary
Over 7 years of experience in dental prosthetics fabrication, consistently delivering high-quality crowns, bridges, and dentures with a focus on precision and aesthetics. Proficient in digital dentistry workflows, including CAD/CAM design and milling, enhancing lab efficiency by 15% and reducing remakes by 10% through meticulous material selection and finishing techniques.
Experience
Senior Dental Laboratory Technician, London Dental Ceramics Ltd. -- London, UK
Mar 2019 – present
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Lead fabrication of complex fixed and removable prosthetics, including full arch implant cases and aesthetic veneers, ensuring precise fit and occlusion.
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Utilized advanced CAD/CAM software (3Shape, Exocad) for digital design and manufacturing, increasing production throughput by 20%.
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Mentored junior technicians on best practices in ceramic layering, waxing, and finishing, improving team skill proficiency by 25%.
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Managed quality control protocols, resulting in a 5% reduction in post-delivery adjustments and improved patient satisfaction.
Dental Laboratory Technician, City Dental Lab -- London, UK
Sept 2016 – Feb 2019
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Fabricated a wide range of dental restorations including PFM crowns, e.max restorations, and full/partial dentures under tight deadlines.
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Operated and maintained laboratory equipment such as vacuum presses, furnaces, and polishing machines, ensuring optimal performance.
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Collaborated closely with dentists to interpret prescriptions and achieve desired aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients.
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Implemented new casting techniques that reduced material waste by 10% annually.
Education
City of Westminster College, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Technology -- London, UK
Sept 2014 – July 2016
Skills
Prosthetic Fabrication: Crowns & Bridges, Veneers, Dentures (Full/Partial), Implant Prosthetics, Orthodontic Appliances, Wax-ups, Porcelain Layering, Metal Frameworks
Digital Dentistry: CAD/CAM Design (3Shape, Exocad), Digital Impressions, 3D Printing, Milling Machine Operation, Intraoral Scanners
Materials & Techniques: Zirconia, E.max, PFM, Acrylics, Waxes, Gypsum, Investment & Casting, Polishing & Finishing, Shade Matching, Articulation
Laboratory Operations: Quality Control, Equipment Maintenance, Infection Control, Prescription Interpretation, Inventory Management, Workflow Optimization