#234- The Technician — Simon Caxton Dental Leaders Podcast
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Dental technician Simon Caxton shares his unconventional path into dental technology, describing his hands-on learning style, passion for the craft, and drive to excel.
Our conversation takes a deep dive into the current landscape of dental labs in the UK. We explore the challenges in finding skilled technicians, the transformative impact of digital technologies, and the value of collaboration and communication between dentists and technicians.
Enjoy!
00:02:40 - Backstory
00:16:10 - Establishing a lab
00:24:30 - Challenges
00:42:15 - Dentist-technician relationships
00:49:15 - Anatomy and workflow
00:52:25 - Skills and training
00:56:40 - Blackbox thinking
01:03:40 - Business exit
01:08:20 - Aspirations
01:12:40 - Techniques and workflow
01:17:25 - Fantasy dinner party
01:21:25 - Last days and legacy
Simon Caxton is a dental technician and director of the Romford-based Simplee Dental Ceramics laboratory.
In This EpisodeAbout Simon Caxton
Simon Caxton is a dental technician and director of the Romford-based Simplee Dental Ceramics laboratory.
Dental technician Simon Caxton shares his unconventional path into dental technology, describing his hands-on learning style, passion for the craft, and drive to excel.
Our conversation takes a deep dive into the current landscape of dental labs in the UK. We explore the challenges in finding skilled technicians, the transformative impact of digital technologies, and the value of collaboration and communication between dentists and technicians.
Enjoy!
00:02:40 - Backstory
00:16:10 - Establishing a lab
00:24:30 - Challenges
00:42:15 - Dentist-technician relationships
00:49:15 - Anatomy and workflow
00:52:25 - Skills and training
00:56:40 - Blackbox thinking
01:03:40 - Business exit
01:08:20 - Aspirations
01:12:40 - Techniques and workflow
01:17:25 - Fantasy dinner party
01:21:25 - Last days and legacy
Simon Caxton is a dental technician and director of the Romford-based Simplee Dental Ceramics laboratory.
In This EpisodeAbout Simon Caxton
Simon Caxton is a dental technician and director of the Romford-based Simplee Dental Ceramics laboratory.
1 hr 27 min