Shane Weed

Highly dedicated and adaptable dental lab professional with 7 years of experience in crown and bridge finishing and fixed restorations. Adept at rapid skill acquisition, complex problem-solving, and team leadership and coaching. Seeking to leverage expertise in finishing dental restorations and a strong work ethic to contribute to a dynamic dental lab environment.

Layering Technician at Dandy (2024-01 – Present)

• Finished complex layered porcelain restorations
• Gained extensive experience with both simple and intricate ceramic restorations
• Developed proficiency in pink porcelain for complex implant cases

Finishing Team Lead at Dandy (2021-01 – 2024-12)

• Led a team of 20+ finishing technicians, providing comprehensive coaching and ongoing support
• Implemented daily data collection on technician unit output to monitor productivity and identify areas for improvement
• Provided expert guidance and troubleshooting for technical questions and finishing goals

Head Finisher at Method (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Streamlined communication of new work processes to the finishing department
• Managed weekly ordering of essential department supplies
• Specialized in finishing a diverse range of cases, including implant, Zirconia, and EMAX restorations

Dental Laboratory Certification in Dental Laboratory Techniques – Ameritech College/Joyce University (2018-01)