Mariam Salem Ahmed Salem
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
Attentive [Dentil technician] offers exceptional patient rapport-building skills coupled with precise attention to detail. Builds and repairs prosthetic and orthotic devices to meet patient requirements. Proactive problem-solver and critical thinker with [15] years of related experience.
Takes on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration, and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
The energetic employee is well-versed in strong communication and organization skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions, and managing projects.
Hard-working with strong organizational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior dental technician
Egyptian Ministry of Health - Dekernes Central Hos
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
10.2010 - Current
- Constructed mouth and teeth models from impressions of patient's mouth taken by dentists.
- Used small hand tools for preparation of metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth.
- Tested completed appliances for functionality before sending to patients or dental offices.
- Rebuilt or replaced wire sections, linings or missing teeth to repair dentures.
- Created full and partial dentures and constructed mouth guards, crowns and bridgework.
- Maintained dental laboratory records and prepared reports on laboratory activities.
- Received and documented prescriptions for devices and appliances.
- Interviewed and measured patients to establish proper fit tolerances.
- Interpreting prescriptions and specifications to select proper devices and materials.
- Conferred with medical and dental practitioners to formulate appliance specifications.
- Prioritised equipment preventive maintenance schedules to decrease lab costs and avoid downtimes.
- Applied wax or porcelain paste over prosthesis frameworks using spatulas and brushes.
- Worked safely with thermoplastic and thermosetting materials and metal alloys.
- Used hand and power tools to carefully assemble appliances to defined tolerances.
- Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
- Educated and trained patients in proper prosthetic use.
- Evaluated and re-designed procedures to improve quality of care.
- Moulded braces used to correct tooth positions.
- Documented patient data in charts and safeguarded information to protect privacy.
- Evaluated appliance work orders and defined required tools and materials.
- Met with patients to fit appliances and devices and record necessary adjustments.
- Restored natural teeth by fabricating and applying crowns and bridges to complex implant units.
- Made dental composite to replace decayed portions of tooth structure.
- Examined patients in to determine and address appliance needs.
Education
Health Technical Institute - Dental Department
Technical Health Institute - Port Said
Egypt-Port Said 09.2007 - 08.2009
Skills
- Patient care
- Attention to Detail
- Denture replication
- Finishing tools
- Dental prosthetics
- Wax pattern development
- Dental prosthetic creation
- Shaping metal workpieces
- Dental device inspections
- Product specifications
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Certification
Graduation certificate
Practicing the profession
Timeline
Senior dental technician
Egyptian Ministry of Health - Dekernes Central Hos
10.2010 - Current
Health Technical Institute - Dental Department
Technical Health Institute - Port Said
09.2007 - 08.2009
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