#234- The Technician — Simon Caxton

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.