Rimaben Patel

Detail-oriented Dental Technician with hands-on lab and clinical experience across prosthetics, digital dentistry, and patient care. Trained at Leeds Dental Institute with placements in leading dental labs. Committed to delivering high-quality, precise dental solutions.

Dental Technician - Element Digital Solution

(2021-05 - 2024-03)

After qualifying, I was offered a job and started my career as a qualified dental technician. Working at Element Digital gave me a different and modern view on digital dentistry. Throughout my time here I gained a lot of knowledge and understanding of how the digital aspect of this field is evolving.

• Fabricated a broad range of dental appliances including crowns, bridges, and dentures to precise clinical specifications
• Applied digital dentistry workflows to improve accuracy and turnaround time for complex restorative cases
• Maintained strict disinfection protocols and quality control standards across all laboratory procedures

Dental Technician (Work Placement) - Kats Dental Lab

(2021-03 - 2021-05)

This prosthetic Dental Lab has given me the experience of carrying out a full procedure of constructing appliances, which has helped me with my speed and learnt new techniques and developed my time management.

• Gained hands-on experience producing removable and fixed prosthetics under qualified technician supervision
• Developed practical skills in impression work, model casting, and appliance finishing to industry standards
• Strengthened lab communication and case management skills in a fast-paced commercial environment

Dental Technician (Work Placement) - Dynasty Denture Solution

(2020-09 - 2021-02)

Attending 2 days a week at a very established private dental lab gave me a good understanding of the cosmetic/private dentistry along with the digital production of the dental lab.

• Assisted in the full denture construction process from wax try-in to final polish and delivery
• Supported senior technicians in meeting daily production targets while upholding quality benchmarks
• Built foundational knowledge of dental materials, occlusion, and patient-specific customisation

Dental Technology Student with Work Experience - Leeds Dental Institute - Leeds

(2018-01)

Current dental technician course with work experience of working in the Leeds dental institute dental lab (NHS) as well as going out on a work placement. This course has provided me with a fundamental knowledge of provisions and construction techniques in all disciplines of dental technology.

• Pursuing BSc Dental Technology at Leeds Dental Institute, gaining clinical and laboratory competencies across all major disciplines

Dental Nurse - Windmill Dental Practice - Leeds

(2015-01 - 2018-12)

Pursuing a career has been a passion of mine. My first dental experience began when I decided to do dental nursing at Windmill Dental Practice. This experience was greatly enjoyable. I've gained a lot of knowledge regrading dentistry through this role. It involved various duties such as working on reception, nursing, understanding disinfectant protocols and practice dynamics.

• Delivered chairside support, infection control, and patient care at a busy general dental practice

Participant - National Citizen Service – NCS

(2015-01 - 2015-12)

A week of experience helped me to build confidence and self-belief with challenging situation in life. This experience was very important to me as it gave me the opportunity to be strong and greatly independent. Meeting new people gave me the confidence in building a good relation, which helped me to improve my communication and problem-solving skills.

• Completed community leadership programme developing teamwork, communication, and social responsibility skills

Part-time Store Assistant - News and Off License

(2014-04)

I work part time in a local convenience store. This role involves handling cash, providing customer service and maintaining stock levels as well as dealing with product representatives in the store.

• Delivered reliable customer service and stock management in a fast-paced retail environment alongside studies

Work Placement Student - West Oaks Special Needs School

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

During my time in sixth form, I was on a work placement at West Oaks Special Needs School for two hours per week. This role involved working with 6 – 9 years in an educational context, with a key focus on supporting each individual's specialist needs.

• Supported maths and English lessons for students with special needs, developing patience and adaptive communication

BTEC Extended Diploma - Dental Technology - Leeds Dental Institute (2018-01 - 2021-12)

City & Guilds Diploma - Dental Nursing - Windmill Dental Practice, Leeds (2015-01 - 2018-12)

A-Levels - Science, Double Health and Social Care, Child's Care & Development - Boston Spa School Sixth Form, Leeds (2013-01 - 2015-12)

GCSE - Maths, English, Science, Art, Travel & Tourism, Child's Care and Development - Boston Spa School, Leeds (2008-01 - 2013-12)