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.

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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.  

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