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Tom has more than 20 years experience as a Dental Technician. Qualified in 2007, his career features fifteen years specializing in both removable and fixed prosthetics within dental laboratories. Subsequently, he spent five years in the dental manufacturing and reseller sector, holding positions as a digital specialist and trainer at Ivoclar Vivadent and John Winter. In these roles, he provided comprehensive training to dental technicians on advanced CAD/CAM equipment, including 3Shape, exocad, various milling machines, and 3D printers such as Formlabs. In 2022, Tom and his wife, Samantha, acquired 1st Choice Dental Laboratory, where they are driving a successful transition to a state-of-the-art digital workflow. This transformation involves the integration of multiple design workstations, in-house milling capabilities, and a range of 3D printing systems, including the Form 4. Tom’s current focus is on the continued development of 1st Choice through team training and the implementation of innovative equipment and techniques. He is particularly committed to expanding the laboratory’s digital denture production to ensure the continuing availability of high-quality removable prosthetics to every patient.