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  • Frankie Acosta

    Dental Technician at AA Dental Design, Inc. · Murrieta, CA

    Owner of AA Dental Design Inc.

  • Lisa Aguirre

    Dental Marketing Manager at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Irvine, CA

    Experienced Product and Marketing Manager, Dental Coach and Consultant

  • Anton Aliatim

    Application Engineer at Axsys Dental Solutions · Linden, MI

    Tony Aliatim is a lead application engineer at Axsys Dental Solutions. He received his Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan and his experience spans medical devices, 3D printing and dental. He’s known for helping dental professionals achieve their fullest potential...

  • Shawn Allan

    Vice President at Lithoz America, LLC · Troy, NY

    Shawn Allan is Vice President of Lithoz America, established in 2017 to serve the North American advanced ceramic market with 3D printing solutions for electronics, aerospace and biomedical industries. He has over 20 years of experience in ceramic processing, technology development and additive manufacturing.

  • Bryan Allem

    Sales Manager at Stratasys · lexington, SC

    Stratasys Dental Business Manager 1984 West Point graduate and attained the rank of US Army Captain. 32 years in the dental industry in capital equipment and technology. Has been with Stratasys 5+ years covering eastern US and Canada.

  • Daniel Alter

    Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY

    I enjoy being a constant learner and pass a wealth of knowledge along to the future leaders of our profession.

  • Jed Archibald

    Owner/Educator/Technician/CMO at Archibald & Associate/Archibald Esthetics LLC/Christensen Prosthodontics · Orem, UT

    Jed Archibald, CDT, is the owner of Archibald Esthetics LLC and the lead technician and educator for Archibald Associates. He has 20 years of experience and has pioneered ways to blend classic techniques with new technology. 

  • David Avery

    President at David Avery Consulting LLC · Folly Beach, SC

    I am enjoying working successfully with Dental laboratory , Dentist and Manufacturing clients to improve all aspects of their businesses, with an emphasis on acquiring and developing talent.

  • Lou Azzara

    President of its Dental and Biofabrication Parts at Desktop Health · Burlington, MA

    Lou Azzara graduated with an economics degree from Binghamton University and later received an MBA from Florida Metropolitan University.

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  • Lee Barbiasz

    Area Sales Manager at EOS of North America · Monument, CO

  • Angus Barrie

    Digital Specialist at BC Digital Dental Studios · Vancouver, BC

    Angus Barrie completed the Dental Technology Program at Vancouver Community College and worked for both his father’s laboratory and Turner Dental Lab on Vancouver Island. Since 2002, he’s concentrated on implant restorations and the growth of CAD/CAM technology in the laboratory.

  • Hussein Basma

    Professor at University of Alabama School of Dentistry

    Dr. Hussein Basma is a full-time professor at the University of Alabama (UAB) School of Dentistry, focusing his teaching on interdisciplinary care and technology integration. He received his dental degree from Damascus University, a graduate degree in Prosthodontics from the Lebanese University and a...

  • Jason Bergeron

    Equipment Product Manager at Argen · Salem, MA

    Jason Bergeron is the Equipment Product Manager for Argen. He's an expert in CAD/CAM and experienced in all aspects of digital dental workflows. He was awarded the Top Service Engineer for Dental Products in the Americas award by Roland in 2018.

  • Holly Bernt

    General Manager at Up3D Tech Co., Ltd. · Tustan, CA

    Holly Bernt has worked in the dental field for over 14 years and is an expert in emerging CAD/CAM technologies and digital and CAM integration. With experience as a dental assistant and CAD/CAM trainer, she provides a unique perspective that combines clinical and laboratory.

  • Randall Berry

    Ceo at CertainTeed Aesthetic Dental Laboratory · Michigan City, CA

    Randall Berry, CDT, MDT, is highly experienced and certified in all phases of dental laboratory technology. A master ceramist with an emphasis on highly esthetic, full-mouth reconstruction cases, he also has extensive experience in laboratory multi-level management, sales and operations.

  • Cole Bishop

    Global Head Of Design Quality at 3Shape Design Services · Peoria, AZ

    Cole has been a dental laboratory technician for over 19 years with the past 8 years focused on digital CAD design.  During this time, Cole developed expertise designing everything from single unit crowns to full mouth implant retained hybrid restorations.  Since 2019, Cole Bishop has served...

  • Daniel Bomze

    Director Medical Solutions at Lithoz GmbH · Vienna, Austria

    Dr. Daniel Bomze, Head of Lithoz’s Medical Business Unit, earned his PhD from the Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry at TU Wien. He’s generated numerous publications and patents through his materials research, and has led medical and dental ceramic additive manufacturing applications...

  • Lori Bowling

    Director, Talent Acquisition at NDX · Mebane, NC

    I have just celebrated my 10 year anniversary with Aspen Dental - and it's such a great place to be! I LOVE sharing the Aspen story with others and helping denture technicians find a home with Aspen.

  • Tyler Britt

    Co-Owner And Chief Lab Technician at Centric Dental Lab · Supply, NC

    Co-Owner and Chief Dental Technician of Centric Dental Lab in Supply, NC. BS in Biology Pre-Medicine from Campbell University.

  • Derik Brouillard

    Program Manager at BEGO USA

    Derik Brouillard has provided 3D-printing training to dental professionals across the country. He has extensive experience working with various 3D printing technologies and transforming digital files using CAM technologies. As Program Manager at BEGO USA, he strives to share his knowledge of 3D printing...

  • Marcel Bruggert

    COO at Dental Direkt GmbH · Spenge, Germany

    Marcel Brüggert is the CEO of Dental Direkt Gmbh.

  • Denise Burris

    Owner at By Design Dental Studio · Atlanta, GA

    Denise Burris, CDT, is Co-Owner of By Design Dental Studio in Atlanta, GA. She’s a Board Member for the NADL; Past Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Fiscal Officer and Trustee for the NBC; and Past President of the Southeastern Conference of Dental Laboratories. She’s an active volunteer...

  • Gary Burton CDT

    Lab Owner at DigiPrint Dentures · Port Mansfield, TX

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  • Andrew Cameron

    Lecturer In Dental Technology at Griffith University · Gold Coast, Australia

    Andrew Cameron is currently Lecturer in Dental Technology at Griffith Universities School of Dentistry and Oral Health. He teaches in the undergraduate Bachelor of Dental technology and Dental Prosthetics & Post Graduate Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontics and Maxillofacial surgery specialist...

  • Dave Carballeyra

    CEO at Instarisa · Fort Mill, SC

    CEO at InstaRisa | Digital Dentistry Innovator | MBA

  • Brian O. Carson

    Owner/Dental Technician at Signature Dental Studio · Fayetteville, NC

    Brian Carson, CDT, is the Owner/Technician of Signature Dental Studio in Fayetteville, NC, which specializes in removable prosthodontics and implantology. He completed the Masters Course in Asthetics at the Ivoclar Implant Center and the Naturally Functional Prosthetic course in Engen, Germany, under...

  • Fernando Catania

    Director of Business Units, Lab Sales at Argen Corporation · Bonsall, CA

    With 20+ years of experience in digital workflows, I assist dental laboratories adopt and implement productive technology, that improves the profitability and competitiveness of their businesses.

  • Joonie Chae

    VP of Business Development at 3Disc · Buena Park, CA

  • Tra' Chambers

    Manager at Express Dental Laboratory · Moore, OK

    Tra’ Chambers is the manager of Express Dental Laboratory, a full service laboratory, which operates out of Oklahoma. He received his bachelors of science in biology with an emphasis in biotechnology

  • Jean Chiha

    Master Ceramist at North Star Dental Laboratories · Santa Ana, CA

    Master Ceramist trained in at the I'INSTITUT DONTO TECHNIQUE in France. I now own a Dental Lab in Santa Ana, Ca. I am also an AACD member and the 2013 President of the DLOAC.

  • James Choi

    CEO at Maven Dental Studios · Elmhurst, IL

    Dental technician/lab owner/educator/lecturer/material development

  • Lucas Ciardullo

    Application Support Engineer at exocad America, Inc. · Woburn, MA

    Lucas Ciardullo is an Application Support Engineer with exocad and has over 20 years of experience in dental technology. Starting as a fixed technician, he's bridged his knowledge into digital dentistry. He also holds a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering technology.

  • Christopher Cicero

    Dental Sales Manager, Canada at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Barrie, ON

    Canadian Dental Sales Manager for Roland DGA’s dental division, DGSHAPE Americas.

  • Dr. Mike Clark, DDS

    Dentist at Private Practice · Yakima, WA

    Dr. Mike Clark operates a private practice and in-house laboratory in Yakima, WA. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University in 2004. An undergraduate degree in electronics technology contributes to his passion for integrating emerging technology into his practice and...

  • Jay Collins

    Owner at The Dental Lab · Bristol, PA

    The Dental Lab in Bristol, PA offers restorative products and services for dentists and their patients using the latest technologies and techniques.

  • Jim Collis

    Digital Field Expert at Collis Prosthodontics · Indian Head Park, IL

    Jim Collis, CDT, is the Owner of Collis Prosthodontic Laboratory and has been a CDT and actively practicing technician for over 30 years. He possesses a degree in Dental Technology from Triton College. He has served as an instructor in the Junior/Senior laboratory of Northwestern University Dental School;...

  • Brian Connolly

    . at . · Peoria, AZ

    Over 30 years in the dental business from Dental laboratory through being a strong participant in the introduction of CAD/CAM.

  • Don Cornell

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    Don Cornell operates a laboratory in Madison, CT. He opened his first lab in 1985. In 1988, he began teaching advanced ceramic techniques in the U.S. In 1989, he moved to Milwaukee, WI, to work with Dr. Robert Winter, where he stayed until 1993. He’s been published in journals and has taught advanced...

  • Alessandro Cucchiaro

    General Manager at Zirkonzahn USA · Norcross, GA

    Alessandro Cucchiaro, MDT, General Manager of Zirkonzahn USA, is a well-recognized pioneer in the field of restorative and implant dentistry. A graduate of the Dental School of Modena e Reggio Emilia in Italy, he has more than 25 years of dental laboratory technology experience in the U.S. and Europe...

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  • Fernando DeLeon

    Owner at Precision Esthetics, Inc. · Apopka, FL

    Fernando DeLeon is the Owner of Precision Esthetics, Inc., a small lab in Florida focusing on quality and esthetics. He graduated in 1989 from Southern College in Orlando with a degree in dental technology and worked in the industry for ten years before opening his lab in 1998. He’s a member of...

  • Sasha Der Avanessian

    Ceo at Harvest Dental Products · Cary, NC

    Sasha Der Avanessian is the Founder and CEO of Harvest Dental, which he started in his garage in 2004. Today, the company’s products are distributed in over 70 countries and have won multiple awards. Leading Harvest’s brand strategy across all communication platforms, he enjoys blogging and...

  • Jaime Dimayuga

    Applications Engineer at OSG USA · St Charles, IL

    Jaime Dimayuga is a Tooling and Product Engineer who has been with OSG USA for almost three years. He has expertise in engineering, surface-coating, and micro-sized and small-diameter tooling, which encompasses much of the tooling relevant to the dental industry.

  • Chris Dimery

    Sales Manager at Renishaw · West Dundee, IL

    Chris Dimery has gained a detailed knowledge of the digital workflows used within the dental laboratory while supplying and supporting CAD/CAM-based products to the industry for over 10 years.

  • Dr. Ryan Dunlop, DMD

    Dr at Full Arch Masters · Fresno, CA

    Ryan Dunlop, DMD, studied at the UCLA School of Dentistry and attended Harvard Dental School, where he won numerous clinical and research awards and was Class President for three years. His research on trends in postgraduate dental education was published in the prestigious Journal of Prosthodontics...

  • Kevin Dyer

    . at . · St Charles, IL

    Kevin Dyer is an Applications Engineer who has been with OSG USA for nine years. He brings a tremendous amount of wisdom on a wide range of machining applications.

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  • Dr. Faraj Edher, DDS

    Prosthodontist at Dr. Faraj Edher · Vancouver, BC

    Faraj Edher, DDS, is a prosthodontist practicing in Vancouver and Coquitlam, Canada. He received his dental degree from the University of Sharjah College of Dental Medicine, and his Masters in Craniofacial Science and post-graduate specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of British Columbia....

  • Jim Erb

    Lab & Marketing Consultant-Retired at ProLab Solutions, Inc. · Magnolia, DE

    Jim Erb, CDT, is a Dental Laboratory Consultant for ProLab Solutions, Inc. He received his dental laboratory training at Durham Technical Community College and in the U.S. Navy. He is a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania and has been in the dental industry for over 40 years. Jim has also worked at the bench, spent 11 years with Johnson & Johnson Dental Products Company and 14 years with DENTSPLY International.

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  • Edwin Fajardo

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  • Ryan Faufau

    Owner at Peak Dental Technologies · Golden, CO

    Ryan Faufau is President of Peak Dental Technologies. He started his career by assisting in research at the Dows Institute for Dental Research, Iowa. He’s worked for Microstar Dental and VIVIDX Lab, and was Director of CAD/CAM Resources at Custom Milling Center.

  • Abel Fernandez

    President at Master's Touch Dental Lab · Sunnyvale, TX

    Specializing in highly aesthetic full mouth reconstruction. Original Oral Design member for Willi Geller. Gnathology trained by Olin M. Loomis DMD. Advocate, Lecturer, Instructor and Evaluator.

  • Emiliano Ferrari

    Dentist at Private Practice

    Dr. Emiliano Ferrari works in Bologna, Italy. He graduated from the University of Bologna and received a postgraduate certificate in implantology and oral rehabilitation from New York University. He’s been a consultant for Rhein83 since 2015, lectured at universities and is Co-Author of Multicenter...

  • Al Fillastre

    Owner at CERAM-O-ARTS, INC · Lakeland, FL

    Al Fillastre, CDT, owns Ceram-O-Arts Dental Laboratory in Lakeland, FL, which has been fully digital for over two years. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Stetson University in 1975 and opened his own laboratory alongside his father, Alvin J. Fillastre, DDS, in 1979. He’s lectured extensively...

  • Rune Fisker

    Senior Vice President Product Strategy at 3Shape Inc · Copenhagen, Denmark

    Rune Fisker, 3Shape’s Vice President of Product Strategy, has been with 3Shape from its inception and is an integral driver of the company’s solution-orientated innovation. With a PhD from Denmark’s Technical University, he fills his presentations with concrete CAD/CAM technology methods...

  • Joshua Fitzgerald

    Owner of Fitzgerald Dental Studio - Charlotte, NC at Fitzgerald Dental Studio · Matthews, NC

    Owner of Fitzgerald Dental Studio - Charlotte, NC.

  • Nancy S. Franceschi

    Key Account Manager at Amann Girrbach · Odessa, FL

    With over 30 years of experience in the dental industry, she has worked in both the large commercial laboratory as well as the small in-house clinical setting. Currently a Key Account Manager with AG

  • Lisa Freiberg

    Product Manager at Dental Direkt GmbH

    Lisa Freiberg is a Product Manager at Dental Direkt GmbH.

  • Chris Frye

    Sales Manager at Whip Mix Corp. · Cincinnati, OH

    Chris Frye, Digital Sales Manager, 3D printing is like nachos......I'll make more!

  • Doug Frye

    President at Functional Esthetics Dental Lab/D3 Solutions · Farmington, MO

    Member DTG

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  • Nathan Gallinger

    National Business Development Manager at Quest Dental USA Corp. · Irvine, CA

    Nathan Gallinger is the Assistant Manager of the Quest Dental USA Corp. in Irvine, CA.

  • Thomas Gausmann

    Technical Coordinator at DOCERAM Medical

    Thomas Gausmann. MDT, is coordinating the technical side of DOCERAM Medical research and development projects and the dental technology of the complete Nacera® product development. With this knowledge and experience he combines the perfect competences to train dental technicians in application...

  • Timm Gerling

    Digital Market Manager at DMG

    Timm Gerling is the Digital Market Manager for DMG. 

  • Nick Glickman

    Product Marketing Manager, Milling & Software at Straumann Group Digital Solutions · Andover, MA

    Nick Glickman is a Product Manager for Straumann Group Digital Solutions, specializing in full-arch case planning. An expert in digital workflow and innovation strategy, he synthesizes technical expertise with market demands to bring new workflow solutions to digital dentistry.

  • Marilyn Goh

    Head of Research & Innovations at Prima Dental · Quadgeley, United Kingdom

    Dr. Marilyn Goh is Head of Research & Innovations for Prima Digital and the world’s foremost leading expert in the field of carbide and tooling design. She holds a PhD in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Control and is currently working with internationally recognized...

  • Dietmar Graebe

    Managing Director And Owner at MIHM-VOGT · Stutensee, Germany

    Dietmar Graebe is the Managing Director and Owner of Mihm Vogt, a family-owned manufacturer in Germany. In business for 60 years, the company produces only dental furnaces and are a leading producer of dental sintering ovens.

  • Rich Green

    Zirconia Tech Support at BnD Dental Technologies · West Valley City, UT

    Rich Green is a Technical Sales Consultant for B&D Dental Technologies. He’s been in the industry for 30 years and has experience as a small lab owner, lead ceramist and line ceramist for production labs. With the advent of automation and the requirements as a result of the adoption of this...

  • Uwe Greitens

    CEO at Dental Direkt · Spenge, Germany

    Uwe Greitens is the CEO of Dental Direkt, GmbH. He’s been with the company since 2001 and is head of production management, materials research and development, and quality management. 

  • Peiyan Gui

    CEO and Co-Founder at HeyGears

    Peiyan Gui is the CEO and Co-Founder of HeyGears. In 2015, he took an academic absence from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and founded HeyGears. Under his leadership, the company has grown from seven people to almost 400, using Industry 4.0 technologies to provide digital manufacturing...

  • Jeremy Guidinger

    COO at Power Dental Studio · Gilbert, AZ

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  • Eric Hall

    President at CIMsystem Americas · Louisville, KY

    I'm the director of sales for North and South America. CIMsystem has created the best CAM software in the world for over 20 years now. Reach out for q's about MillBox, SUM3D, Make&Mill or Pyramis.

  • Stijn Hanssen

    Director Dental Applications And Business Development at 3D Systems Dental · Zonhoven, Belgium

    Stijn Hanssen holds the position of Sales, Marketing and applications manager for 3D Systems Dental segment. He's been developing digital workflow solutions for the dental industry since 2003. His knowledge spans many industry segments including scanning, manufacturing and concept development.

  • Renee Harris

    Senior iTero Trainer at Align Technologies

    Renee Harris has been in dentistry for 22 years. In 2011, she joined iTero as a clinical trainer for the iTero digital scanner and also helped develop the digital adoption specialist program. Now as the Senior iTero Trainer for labs, she helps labs and dentists simplify communication by using a digital workflow.

  • Tyler Hashizume

    Product Engineer at OSG USA · St Charles, IL

    Tyler Hashizume is a Product Engineer at OSG USA. He offers extensive cutting and milling tool design knowledge that is unmatched in the industry.

  • Raffi Hatzakortzian

    Co-owner at ALIEN MILLING TECHNOLOGIES · Glendora, CA

    Alien Milling Technologies is known for being on the cutting-edge by using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. Made in USA using US made zirconia

  • Saro Hatzakortzian

    CEO at Alien Milling Technologies · Glendora, CA

    Saro Hatzakortzian is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alien Milling Technologies.

  • Julie Hochhauser

    Vice President Marketing & Advertising at American Dental Supply Inc. · Allentown, PA

    Julie Hochhauser is Vice President of Marketing for American Dental Supply.

  • Les Hochhauser

    Vice President Product Research and Development at American Dental Supply, Inc. · Allentown, PA

    Les Hochhauser is VP of Product Research and Development for American Dental Supply, Inc. and responsible for the safety and health compliance program at the company. An industrial chemist with over 40 years of experience, he is a member of the American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi Research Society, SAMPE,...

  • Carl Horrocks

    Manager, North America Lab Segment at 3Shape

    Carl Horrocks manages the North America lab segment for 3Shape. Continuing a family tradition of lab work, he’s worked in labs from a very early age and has seen the implementation of CAD/CAM technology in all its forms and facets.

  • Youki Huang

    Product Trainer at HeyGears · Guangzhou, China

    Youki Huang has four years of experience in product development and training and has taken part in all key projects for HeyGears, including building its design center. She’s worked in many industries and has been able to identify the needs of end-users, making the design center customer-centric and user friendly.

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  • Vincent Icart

    CTO at Prodways · Montigny Le Bretonneux, France

    Vincent Icart has been working in 3D printing for more than five years as a technical expert and product leader. Specialized in resin systems, he's assisted hundreds of customers in their deployment of 3D printing for dental, aeronautics and other applications.

  • Jesse Inman

    Digital Lab Manager at Inman Ortho Lab · Coral Springs, FL

    Jesse Inman is Head Digital Technician at Inman Ortho Labs. 

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