Annick Blais
Sudbury,ON
Summary
Dental Technologist with extensive experience in dental offices and prosthetic creation. Demonstrates strong manual dexterity and comprehensive knowledge of dental materials and terminology. Consistently delivers high-quality restorations under tight deadlines, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction. Proven track record of maintaining lab equipment and adhering to patient specifications.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Technician
Denture Designs and Implants (Nicole Dandeno)
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
06.2021 - 07.2025
- Fabricated dental prosthetics using CAD/CAM technology for dentures for precise fit and function.
- Designed custom dental appliances based on detailed patient impressions and prescriptions.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Managed inventory of materials and supplies to support continuous workflow in the lab.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in dental appliance production.
- Utilized various tools such as grinding machines, ovens, casting machines and lathes to produce dental products.
- Maintained and repaired prosthetic dental devices for patient use.
- Created models, dies, and other dental products from impressions or digital files.
- Fabricated custom-made prostheses such analogue dentures and partials as well as digital dentures
- Provided technical advice to denturist regarding the design and construction of dental prosthetics.
- Matched appearance of natural teeth by applying stains to acrylic restorations with vita akzent stains.
- Participated in continuing education classes related to advances in technology within the field of dental technology.
- Reviewed prescriptions, medical records and other documents to determine requirements for fabrication of prostheses.
- Assembled components of partial dentures according to instructions from dentists or technicians.
- Polished finished work to smooth rough edges and provide ideal fit.
Registered Dental Technician
Modern Dental Works (I was the owner)
Sudbury, ON
12.2014 - 07.2019
- Fabricated dental prosthetics using advanced CAD/CAM technology.
- Managed all aspects of laboratory operations and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure precise specifications for restorations.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians in fabrication techniques.
- Maintained inventory of materials and ordered supplies as needed.
- Ensured quality control by inspecting finished products for accuracy.
- Implemented new processes to improve production speed and reliability.
- Communicated effectively with clients to address concerns and provide updates.
- Polished finished work to smooth rough edges and provide ideal fit.
- Worked closely with other technicians to ensure that all orders were completed accurately within time constraints.
- Inspected finished products visually under magnification loupes prior to delivery to the dentist's office.
- Fabricated dentures, partials, and other dental prosthetics from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Created artificial teeth by bonding porcelain to metal, producing attractive and durable dental work.
- Matched appearance of natural teeth by applying stains and glazes to restorations.
- Performed repairs on dentures and partial dentures.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to changes in dental technologies or procedures.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their individual needs when fabricating special orders.
- Assembled full or partial denture frameworks according to specifications given by the dentist or patient.
- Conducted quality control tests on completed products to ensure accuracy and safety standards were met.
- Used articulators and micrometers to check conformance of appliances and occlusion accuracy.
- Manufactured temporary crowns and bridges out of acrylic resin material with precise measurements.
- Prepared wax patterns for metal castings used in creating crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays.
- Applied porcelain stains onto ceramic restorations to achieve desired coloration effects.
- Reviewed orders, instructions, and prescriptions written by professionals to complete work accurately.
- Loaded newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake onto metal framework.
- Shaped and soldered wire and metal frames and bands for dental appliances using irons and other hands and powered tools.
- Rebuilt and replaced linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Education
Registered Dental Technologh - Dental Technology
George Brown College
Toronto04-2003
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Collaboration with dentists
- Time management
- Effective teamwork
- Sterilization and disinfection procedures
- Cross-contamination reduction
- Dental office operations
Affiliations
- volleyball, curling, ex-rock climber, squash, love the outdoors
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Accomplishments
- award for higheest gpa at George Brown College for the dental technology program
Certification
- RDT (Registered Dental Technologist)
Timeline
Dental Technician
Denture Designs and Implants (Nicole Dandeno)
06.2021 - 07.2025
Registered Dental Technician
Modern Dental Works (I was the owner)
12.2014 - 07.2019
Registered Dental Technologh - Dental Technology
George Brown College
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