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Xuanyu Lu

Auckland,Dunedin

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented dental technician with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Technology from the University of Otago, graduated in December 2021. Over two years of hands-on experience in both manual and digital denture fabrication, with strong skills in reline/rebase, repairs, tooth addition, and digital workflows. Proven ability to work under pressure, contribute to team success, and maintain a clean, organized workspace. Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Technician

Revitalize dental ltd
, Dunedin
02.2025 - Current
  • Participated in continuing training related to dental technologies, including digital scanning and printing.
  • Fabricated dentures, either partial or complete, go through the whole procedures.

Impression pouring: trim the sharp adage on model and tidyup bubble on surface of model, write patient's name on it to avoid 搞混 different labworks.

Special tray: based on the information given by clinician and theory, ideally design the special tray and manufacture.

Bite block: based on the requirements from clinician or theory, reasonably design the height and width of the wax, always check the bite will not be opened.

articulation: before starting, check if models contact to open bite. Always set marked midline in the middle, and correct occlusal plane.

Teeth set-up: always make sure it is symmetry and functional depending on each case's specialize.

Waxup: glad to say: really happy with my waxup, effective, function and anatomical.

Process: be able to fabricate either hear-cure or cold. No porosity and impurity trapped, well-bonded teeth with acrylic.

Polish: high-shining and delicate polish with aesthetic contouring kept, gingiva simulation always be perfect with no situation of food trapped, clinicians and patients always happy with the polish.

  • repairs on dentures dentures either partial or complete, type including tooth addition, midline crack, tooth replacement. Always try to make old denture look brand new. Patients always be superised.
  • Relinement and rebasement: based on the impression given by dentist or clinician, pour accurate model and manufacture it. Always try to make dentures to look brand new. Patients and clinician always happy with my work.

Dental Technician

Shanxi province swallow dental ltd
, Taiyuan
03.2022 - 11.2025
  • Fabricated dentures and partials from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Polished finished dental prosthetics with pumice stones or diamond burs to create smooth surfaces.
  • Molded wax over denture set-ups to form full contours of artificial gums.
  • Fabricated, altered and repaired dentures.

Dental Technician

Oamaru denture clinic
, Oamaru
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Organized inventories of supplies needed for clinic.
  • Communicated effectively with customers and clinicians regarding their individual needs.
  • Maintained records of all services provided to patients.
  • Worked closely with other technicians to ensure that all orders were completed accurately, team cooperation.
  • Conducted quality control tests on completed products to ensure accuracy and safety standards.
  • Reviewed orders, instructions, and prescriptions written by professionals, daily summary.
  • Bending wire for dental appliances.
  • Daily environment cleanup and disinfection.

Education

Master of Science - Dental Technology

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
12-2021

Postgraduate - Clinical Dental Technology

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ

Skills

  • Strong team collaboration and communication
  • Excellent multitasking and time management
  • High stress tolerance and adaptability
  • Self-motivated, hardworking, and eager to learn
  • Experienced in both traditional and digital denture techniques
  • Committed to maintaining a clean and efficient workspace

Timeline

Dental Technician

Revitalize dental ltd
02.2025 - Current

Dental Technician

Oamaru denture clinic
03.2023 - 02.2025

Dental Technician

Shanxi province swallow dental ltd
03.2022 - 11.2025

Master of Science - Dental Technology

University of Otago

Postgraduate - Clinical Dental Technology

University of Otago
Xuanyu Lu