Julia Valentino, 32

By LMT Communications, Inc.

Posted Feb 12, 2021 in Labs & Profiles

In college, Julia Valentino studied organic chemistry, but she found her true passion in the dental lab industry.


After working for a few years as a model technician in a small lab, she was ready to spread her wings. “I was intrigued by the dental lab world and wanted to diversify my skills,” says Valentino. She began apprenticing at a larger, full-service lab, where she learned all facets of CAD/CAM technology and became PTC-certified in anatomy and morphology. After her apprenticeship, she stayed on to help manage the lab’s digital workflow and train new employees.


Two years ago, she brought her problem-solving skills, tech savvy and gnathological style to her current role as a CAD/CAM Technician at Dental Atelier in Park Ridge, IL, a 10-person laboratory where she works on full-mouth reconstructions and implants. “I’m on the cutting edge of dental technology working with the latest digital technology,” says Valentino. “I believe...

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