Brin Vogel: Digital Technician Extraordinaire

Every CAD/CAM department needs a Brin Vogel.

Throughout the past five years, Vogel has been instrumental in implementing Knight Dental Group's CAD/CAM and advanced technology initiatives. But he's also proven to be a dynamo in computer networking, troubleshooting, material evaluation, process integration and, well, just about anything else that comes up in the department.

"Not only has he become a recognized expert in every facet of 3Shape software, he can quickly diagnose and repair issues with our milling software and equipment as well," says Laboratory President Barbara Wojdan, CDT, AAACD. "His passion for excellence, determination to succeed, and constant focus on our objectives have helped us transition from many traditional, labor-intensive techniques to more accurate, highly productive technology processes."

Vogel began his career at the lab in 2000 as a metal polisher and eventually progressed to all-ceramic press technician. It was having the opportunity...