Did you know? In the fiscal year 2000, laboratory workers completed 4,420 procedures that are worth $535,000. And the laboratory employees share more than 200 years of combined work experience!

Gary Hill, CDT, is assisted by Kate Johnson. Mr. Hill works with advanced programs in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Ms. Johnson assists the dental laboratory, and interfaces with School of Dentistry faculty and students.	Luis Calvillo also works with prosthodontics and implant dentistry programs.

Terry Montgomery (right) specializes in orthodontic laboratory services, and George Dobrota Jr., CDT, works with removable prosthodontics. Mr. Dobrota also handles the majority of metal castings.	Sheryl Loew (right) specializes in waxing and casting of metal substrates. Also pictured is Frank Zimmerman, CDT.

Mick Illich, CDT (right), and Max Hernandez, CDT, are ceramists.	Dr. Westrick, assistant professor of restorative dentistry, and director of dental laboratory services, has provided leadership to the lab since coming to Loma Linda in 1994.

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