Susan Straud

Continuously updated knowledge on new materials and techniques through professional development courses, ensuring provision of cutting-edge services to clients.

• Reduced turnaround time for dental appliances through effective time management and organization skills.
• Maintained high-quality standards for all completed work, resulting in increased client retention.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using CAD/CAM software to design customized dental restorations efficiently and accurately.
• Effectively managed time to prioritize and complete multiple cases simultaneously, allowing for consistent workflow and timely delivery of products.
• Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
• Maintained a clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
• 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.
• Implemented digital dentistry techniques, increasing accuracy in dental restorations production process.
• Continuously updated knowledge in new materials and technologies, resulting in improved product offerings for clients.
• Improved workflow efficiency by regularly maintaining lab equipment.
• Established strong communication channels with team members and clients, enhancing collaboration efforts.
• Assisted in inventory control, ensuring adequate supplies were available for efficient production.
• Fabricated custom dental appliances such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants with precision craftsmanship.
• Developed unique solutions for complex cases involving multiple restoration types.
• Repaired laboratory and CAD/CAM equipment and stuck to strict preventive maintenance schedule to decrease lab costs [Number]%.
• Removed excess metal or porcelain and polished surfaces of prostheses or frameworks using polishing machines.
• Assisted faculty with the instruction of CAD/CAM equipment usage.
• Made sure faculty had necessary supplies for classes and demonstrations.