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Paul Goodbrand

Waterford

Summary

Talented laboratory professional offering advanced technical knowledge of dental appliances and production procedures. Methodical and well-organized with strong attention to detail and expertise in testing and enhancing devices to optimize fit. Open and clear communicator accustomed to handling high workload and meeting tight timetables.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Lab Technician

Pow Lab
08.2010 - 05.2024

Removable repairs. 10yrs. Acrylic and metal. Weld additions.

  • Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
  • Continuously updated knowledge in new materials and technologies, resulting in improved product offerings for clients.
  • Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
  • Improved workflow efficiency by regularly maintaining lab equipment.
  • Adhered to specifications to craft well-fitting appliances.
  • Trained junior technicians on best practices, contributing to overall team success and skill development.
  • Developed unique solutions for complex cases involving multiple restoration types.
  • Trained or supervised other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
  • Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.

Dental Lab Technician

MDL
08.2004 - 07.2010
  • Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
  • Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
  • Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
  • Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to stay current with industry trends.
  • Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.
  • Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
  • Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hillpark
Hamilton, ON
06.1978

Skills

  • Wax-up Techniques
  • Acrylic repair
  • Full Denture Construction
  • Denture repairs
  • Dental Prosthesis Fabrication
  • Prosthetic fabrication and repair
  • Partial denture design
  • Appliance Fabrication
  • Finishing tools
  • Equipment Operation
  • Work Order Following
  • Instrument Calibration
  • User Equipment Training

Languages

English
Full Professional

Additional Information

Started\ trained by David Auger at MDL 2004-2010. I was a journeyman carpenter with a renovation company for 18 yrs and Dave saw potential to train for a removables tech at his lab. Learned a lot about denture fabrication. All aspects from models to finishing. All manually constructed, no digital. Worked more closely with doctors, denturists and clients. 2010 moved to Pow Lab. Focus on technical work without customer relations. About year and a half trimming/ finishing dentures. Take on inventory and ordering supplies for removables. Equipment maintenance for department. Removable repair tech for10 years. Trained lots of people in repairs. Last two years transitioned out of former duties and into denture setups full time.

Timeline

Dental Lab Technician

Pow Lab
08.2010 - 05.2024

Dental Lab Technician

MDL
08.2004 - 07.2010

High School Diploma -

Hillpark
Paul Goodbrand