TARA LYNN SMELTZER

*** ***** ****, ** ****, FL. *2757

ac27xo@r.postjobfree.com 262-***-****

My family has moved from Wisconsin to Florida this past September, 2016 and I am seeking employment. I am confident that my skills and my passion for dental technology are a perfect match for a position in your laboratory or office.

With attention to detail, 30 years of experience and a friendly, personable manner, I have the ability to perform well in your fast-paced dental facility. I am familiar with following precise procedures, am a self-motivated employee and quickly pick up new tasks. I feel confident my skills will be an asset to your team.

I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss a position with you. If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone at 262-***-**** or by email at ac27xo@r.postjobfree.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Tara Lynn Smeltzer

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Pouring models from any impression - pindex for crown/bridge cases - orthodontic - study

Base plate/bit rims for denture/partial cases. Complete set-up and wax-up for denture/partial cases. Complete process and finish for denture/partial cases including name tags in removables.

Complete set-up, process with or without clasps for flippers or treatment partials.

Bleach trays – bite guards – sports guards – hard/soft guards – stints – temporary crown stints – custom fluoride trays – Essex retainers – Custom trays for dentures/partials/implants

Denture/partial acrylic - relines/repair/rebase. Triad repairs for quick/chairside needs.

Lab management including incoming/outgoing cases – interaction/communication with Dentists for case assessments – employee management

Custom shade assessments for patients.

Hygiene assistant – sterilization and instrument preparation. Preparing patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Document dental care services by charting in patient records. Perio charting.

Computer experience with Desco, Word, Excel, Windows.

EXPERIENCE

LABORATORY MANAGER DOUSMAN FAMILY DENTISTRY

2003 - 2016

Manager for in-house 3 Dentist laboratory. Complete lab for dentures, including all abilities and skills listed in experience section above.

OWNER DENTURES BY TARA

1997 - 2003

Operated and owned complete lab for fabrication of dentures, partials, repairs, etc.

Sales, purchasing, inventory and deliveries

LABORATORY STAFF X-PER-T DENTAL LABORATORY LLC.

1990 - 1990

Complete denture fabrication. Pour models. Opaquing for crown and bridge. Processing acrylic work for partials and treatment partials (flippers). Delivery/Pickup cases

EDUCATION

CARROLL COLLEGE - 1991

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

M.A.T.C – 1993-1995

DENTAL TECHNOLOGY – ASSOCIATES DEGREE

REFERENCES

DR. SCHAEFFER DDS, OWNER

DOUSMAN FAMILY DENTISTRY

262-***-****

DR. GORAL DDS, PARTNER

DOUSMAN FAMILY DENTISTRY

262-***-**** / 262-***-**** ac27xo@r.postjobfree.com

ROBERT DEPTA, OWNER

X-PER-T DENTAL LABORATORY LLC

262-***-****

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