Let's meet Jesse Peeden, Lab Technician 4, with Aspen Dental in Jacksonville, Florida.

What made you choose Aspen Dental?

Aspen is one of the few companies that provides growth opportunities for technicians. I have expanded my skillset tremendously in the almost 9 years that I have been with Aspen Dental, and have made countless friends, built a large support base, and developed some great mentor relationships.

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

The times I get to work chairside with the patients and see my work change a life firsthand are the times that I love my job the most. There have also been many occasions where I have had the chance to assist doctors and technicians in their growth and development which have been incredibly rewarding.

What career milestones has Aspen Dental helped you to achieve? What career goals do you have in mind for the future?

As a technician, I have gotten to learn so much about implant prostheses and the digital workflow, and as a former TMLS, I was able to develop my people and management skills. I hope to utilize the management side again moving forward when the right opportunity comes along. Finding ways to help impact the business at more than the office level is something I hope to be focusing on in the near future as I am hungry for growth.

Tell us about your experience with the learning and development support you've received in your role through Aspen Dental's online courses, in-person training, and mentorship.

Getting to attend implant seminars, and then being able to lead and teach them has been the thrill of a lifetime. Also being an early adopter of the digital workflow has been an interesting time in my career.

How has mentorship in your role impacted your career whether you've been the mentor or mentee?

Having been both a mentor and a mentee in my time at Aspen has had a major impact on me both professionally and personally. Being recommended certain books like "Emotional Intelligence" and 'Start with Why" made a big change in my thought process and how I approach things.

What sets Aspen Dental apart from the rest when it comes to enabling you and your team to provide the best possible patient experience?

I think the collaborative atmosphere in the office makes all the difference. Getting to work as a team on cases to help these patients get their smiles back has a tremendous impact. I wish people knew more about the opportunities that Aspen is able to bring to expand your career.

What is the most rewarding part about treating implant/Motto/denture patients?

I can’t imagine a more rewarding experience than a successful denture patient who comes in with a mouth full of terminal dentition and hides their face when they speak, and they leave in tears because they feel good when smiling again.

What is something you wish more people knew about Aspen Dental? What do you think differentiates your experience and makes Aspen Dental/TAG unique?

I wish more people were aware of the variety of career paths and options at Aspen Dental. There truly is something for everyone at this company, and we aren't (as a company) afraid to evolve and grow as new things are presented or arise.

Lastly, let's get to know YOU. Tell us a little bit about your life outside of work (family, hobbies, etc.).

My family is everything to me. I have two spirited daughters that keep me laughing and playing. When I have time outside of them I am usually exercising or playing music to keep my body and mind fit.

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