John Rupert Padilla
2210 Chino Roces Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila
Summary
Licensed Dental Technologist with foundational experience in dental laboratory procedures, including plaster work, teeth setting, fixed partial dentures, and ceramic build-up. Familiar with both traditional techniques and basic CAD/CAM workflows. Highly motivated to develop skills further, deliver quality dental restorations, and contribute to the success of a dental laboratory team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Technologist
R Tecson Dental Clinic
Gapan, Province Of Nueva Ecija, Philippines
09.2025 - 05.2026
Dental Technician
Samurai Dental Laboratory
Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Practiced application of opaquer for metal frameworks.
- Performed layering techniques with dentin, enamel, and translucent porcelains.
- Developed skills in anatomical contouring for functional and natural tooth morphology.
- Assisted in staining and glazing to achieve shade accuracy and esthetic characterization.
- Operated and monitored ceramic firing and glazing cycles.
- Learned shade matching principles and the influence of layering on final esthetics.
- UNIT 309, Chunics, 3368 Magsaysay Blvd, Santa Mesa, Manila, 1016 Metro Manila
Dental Technician
Shiken Manila Corporation
Makati City, Philippines
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Digital Scanning – Assisted in operating intraoral and laboratory scanners to digitize impressions and models.
- CAD Design – Learned basic design principles for crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, veneers, and implant restorations using CAD software (e.g., Exocad, 3Shape).
- CAM Processing – Observed and assisted in nesting and preparing restorations for milling and 3D printing.
- Milling & Post-Processing – Supported the operation of milling machines and learned finishing techniques (sintering, polishing, glazing).
- 119 Dela Rosa Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila
Dental Technician (on the job training)
Nunez Dental Clinic and Laboratory
Caloocan City, Philippines
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Plaster & Model Work
- Poured impressions and prepared diagnostic casts.
- Trimmed, articulated, and mounted models for proper occlusion.
- Teeth Setting & Prosthodontics
- Assisted in complete and partial denture teeth arrangement following anatomical and esthetic guidelines.
- Performed wax-up for dentures and trial fittings.
- Fixed Partial Dentures (FPD)
- Assisted in framework design, wax-up, and casting procedures.
- Learned finishing, polishing, and adaptation of FPD frameworks.
- General Laboratory Skills
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of laboratory tools and equipment.
- Applied basic infection control and safety protocols in the lab.
- Bustamante, cor. Benin St., Caloocan City, Caloocan City, Philippines
Dental Technician (on the job training)
Empress Dental Laboratories, Inc.
Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Dental Ceramic Department Trainee
- Practiced application of opaquer to mask metal frameworks in PFM crowns.
- Trained in layering techniques using dentin, enamel, and translucent porcelains for natural esthetics.
- Developed skills in anatomical contouring to achieve proper tooth morphology and occlusion.
- Gained hands-on experience in staining and glazing for characterization and surface finish.
- Assisted in operating ceramic furnaces, including firing and glazing cycles.
- Learned shade matching principles and how layering affects final restoration color.
- Brgy. Diezmo Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines
Education
Dental Laboratory Technology NC IV -
National University Mall of Asia
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines10-2024
Dental Laboratory Technology Services NC II - undefined
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Paco, Manila, Philippines05-2019
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- CAD and CAM proficiency
- Precision and accuracy
- Dental material handling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Ethical practice
- 3D printing experience
Interests
Hiking, Movie dates, spa, explore different cuisines, travel, workout
Timeline
Dental Technologist
R Tecson Dental Clinic
09.2025 - 05.2026
Dental Technician
Samurai Dental Laboratory
02.2025 - 07.2025
Dental Technician
Shiken Manila Corporation
02.2024 - 07.2024
Dental Technician (on the job training)
Nunez Dental Clinic and Laboratory
02.2023 - 10.2023
Dental Technician (on the job training)
Empress Dental Laboratories, Inc.
12.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Laboratory Technology Services NC II - undefined
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Dental Laboratory Technology NC IV -
National University Mall of Asia
Hobbies
Running
Dental Lab works Experimentation
Swimming