Owners

Luke Kahng

Owner at LSK 121 Dental Prosthetics · Naperville, IL

Luke Kahng, CDT, is the owner of LSK121 Oral Prosthetics, and specializes in high-end ceramic restorations. He has served on several major dental journal boards as a contributing member and invented the Chairside Shade Guide, as well as a unique ceramic shade guide system.

Melody Ma

Owner at Shenzhen Tilaya Dentallab Co., Ltd. · Shenzhen, China

Lee Culp

CEO at Sculpture Studios · Apex, NC

Lee Culp, CDT, is the CEO of Sculpture Studios, an FDA registered laboratory, education and research and product development center for new and innovative digital dental technologies and applied applications to diagnostic, restorative and surgical dentistry. Email [email protected]

Peter Pizzi

Owner/Manager at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY

Peter Pizzi, CDT, MDT, has been a technician since 1984 and operates Pizzi Dental Studio in New York. He lectures internationally to both technicians and dentists on communication and collaboration for more predictable and successful outcomes. He is a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry...

Amy Santoro

Owner at Teeth Techs · Wrentham, MA

Teeth Techs is a recruitment firm for the dental lab industry. We place dental technicians and dental lab professionals for dental labs, dentists, and manufacturing companies.

Joshua Polansky

Owner at Niche Dental Studio · Voorhies, NJ

Joshua Polansky, MDC, is the Owner of Niche Dental Studio, a collaborative boutique lab with his father, Dr. Barry Polansky. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rutgers University in 2004. After apprenticing with Master Technician Olivier Tric, Polansky earned his Master’s...

Josef Kolbeck

Dental Technology Consultant at Kolbeck Dental · Naples, FL

Kolbeck is part technician, part innovator: he continually tests new materials and techniques to improve the lab's fabrication processes and has created many original techniques, including the Kolbeck Technique featured in the March 2012 issue of LMT.

Micron Dental Mccomas, Sr

Ceo at Micron Dental · Scottsdale, AZ

3D printing lab evangelist in dentistry, have tested and used many dozens of 3d printers, resins, types of dental devices. #1 Digital Dentistry Influencer on LinkedIn, 30K+ followers

James Choi

CEO at Maven Dental Studios · Elmhurst, IL

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

Doug Frye

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

Member DTG

Aaron Hoffman

Partner and Artist Series Ceramist at Sunflower Dental Studio · Topeka, KS

We are a 4 owner 14 employee Cosmetic fixed only  studio started in '81 with an emphasis on communication, serving well and  quality results. Based out of Topeka, Kansas🌻

Jim Glidewell

Owner at Glidewell Laboratories · Irvine, CA

Jim is Founder and CEO of Glidewell Laboratories, the world’s largest privately-owned provider of restorative dental solutions. Spurred by a desire to make rehabilitative dentistry affordable for all, Jim expanded his one-man, kitchen-table operation in 1970 into a multifaceted technology company,...

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.

Sean Han

President at Master’s Arch · Phoenix, AZ

Sean Han is CEO at Master's Arch, Phoenix, AZ, specialized in Full Arch, Cosmetic and Complex solutions. He is a Key Opinion Leader with multiple major manufactures in dental industry which includes dental software, CAM, materials and dental implants with the focus on full arch solutions. Sean is a faculty...

Alexander Wünsche

President at Zahntechnique, Inc. · Miami, FL

Dental Technician, Surfer, Stand Up Paddle Surfer, Snowboarder, Waterman, Educator, Speaker, Husband, Father

Jimmy Stegall

Founder & Chief Service Officer at Here to Serve Dental · Rock Hill, SC

Lab guy. Lecturer, Trainer. Consultant. Blessed to have over 40 years with dental lab friends!

Barbara Hodges

Owner/Dental Technician at Highland Dental Arts · Somerset, KY

Jay Black

Co-Owner at Winter Springs Dental Lab · Longwood, FL

wsdentallab.com cerecondemand.com

Jeremy Andra

Owner/Manager at Kosmo Technologies · Ivins, UT

A member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Sleep Research society, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist & Registered Sleep Technologists. An accomplished Sleep Specialist that has opened numerous sleep disorders facilities. Have developed a 3 dimensional bite gauge to...

Pinhas Adar

CEO at Adar International, Inc. · Marietta, GA

My Mission is to inspire individuals to align their lives with Purpose, Responsibility, Vision, & Principles of Greatness."

John Wilson

Owner at Sunrise Dental Lab · Yucaipa, CA

John Wilson is nationally recognized as an expert in digital technology. A 40-year veteran to the trade, he is Owner/Operator of Sunrise Dental Laboratory in Yucaipa, CA, and specializes in full-mouth reconstruction. 

Rahim Habibi

Owner at Art & Cosmetic Dental Lab · Sugar Land, TX

As a President of the company, I graduated from Shiraz University in IRAN in 1996 with a DMD degree in the dental field

Joshua Fitzgerald

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

Owner of Fitzgerald Dental Studio - Charlotte, NC.

Naoki Aiba

Owner at Science Art Inc/Oral Design Center Monterey · Monterey, CA

A ceramist and the owner of Science Art in Monterey, CA Oral Design member Lectured in 30 countries Instructor of the DENTSCAPE Continuum at Oral Design Center Monterey Professional photographer

Michael Menner

Owner/CEO at ZrO2 Powertools GmbH & Co. KG · Weiden, Germany

From handkraft to brainwork... . We now have seven CAD work benches and 5 milling systems. Years ago, we did waxing and casting... . What a change...

John McMillan IV

Ceramist at Spitfire Ceramic Arts · Portland, OR

John McMillan, CDT, is the Owner of Spit Fire Ceramics in Portland, OR, with over 27 years' experience as a technician. He has trained at LVI, Pankey, OBI, Spears, and is a graduate of The Kois Center in Seattle.

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. 

Justin Marks

VP Clinical Operations at ResetSmile · Englewood Cliffs, NJ

I make teeth and 3D print things.

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...

Mike Kulwiec

CEO/General Manager at Dental Masters Laboratory · Reno, NV

Mike Kulwiec, CDT, is the Founder of Dental Masters Laboratory. He has published and lectured internationally on lab management and dental technology and successfully developed two other dental businesses, both of which were sold to NASDAQ-listed companies. In 2020, he started MASTER Laboratories which...

Marc Daichman

Owner at Asteto Dent Laboratories · Maplewood, NJ

With a BBA in Marketing and his passion for sales and psychology, Marc entered the dental field in 1982 and, in 1985, became co-owner of Asteto Dent Labs, primarily handling marketing and business administration. A student of marketing experts such as Jay Abraham and Dan Kennedy, Marc recognized the...

William Yin

Lab Owner at Shenzhen Midway Dental Lab · Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China

outsourcing your dental lab work here!! We are full service dental lab from shenzhen,China!!

Edgar Munoz

Owner/Technician at Elite Dental Studio · Gainesville, GA

Edgar Munoz Owner/technician Elite Dental Studio in Gainesville Georgia www.elitedentalstudiousa.com

Dora Rodrigues

Owner/dental Technician at ID Dental Studio · Kenilworth, NJ

Graduated as Dental Technician at the Faculty of Dentistry - University of Lisbon, Portugal. Owner of ID Dental Studio, a laboratory dedicated exclusively to full arch restorations and A0X conversions

Anthony Calonico The Edutainer

Owner at AEA Dental Technical Mngr Ottawa Dental Lab · Shorewood, IL

Certified Removable Prosthetics. Pankey, Dawson, Spear, AES Removable Prost. Mngr. Current Technical Manager Ottawa Dental Lab. Lecturer on Splints,Removable Prosthetics and management. Published

Paulo Battistella

MDT at Code White Boutique Lab by Paulo Battistella · Manhattan Beach, CA

Paulo Battistella, Oral Design - Code White Boutique Lab, USA.

BJ Kowalski

CEO at ROE Dental Laboratory · Independence, OH

BJ Kowalksi is the President of ROE Dental Laboratory, Cleveland, OH. A graduate of Ohio Northern University, Kowalski attends many hours of CE annually and is a member of numerous study clubs and professional organizations. His lab was an early adopter of digital production, continues to beta test materials...

Thomas Sing

Master Dental Technician at Boston Prosthodontics Dental Group · Medford, MA

Thomas Sing, MDT, is a Master Dental Technician at Boston Prosthodontics Dental Group in Boston and a lecturer for Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, the American College of Prosthodontists, Jensen Dental Co. USA, Creation Willi Geller International, Ivoclar Vivadent International Dental Company...

Nelson Rego

Owner at Smile Designs by Rego · Santa Fe Springs, CA

Nelson Rego, CDT, co-owns Smile Designs by Rego in Santa Fe Springs, CA. An Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Rego has published over 65 articles on dental materials and techniques for leading dental journals.

Mike Webb

President at Level Up CAD/CAM · Jeffersonville, IN

A digital CAM workflow expert with 15+ years of experience teaching, supporting & pushing the boundaries of CAM. Mike recently founded Level Up CAD/CAM to help users maximize their MillBox experiences

Alek Aronin

Dental Technician · Mount Albert, ON

Alexander (Alek) Aronin began training in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1990 before moving to Israel where he cultivated his inspiration to create artistic porcelain restorations. In 2001, he opened a laboratory in Toronto and while managing his business, Aronin traveled globally to train with master technicians...

Victor Castro

Owner at Studio-280 · Houston, TX

Victor E. Castro CDT. Mr. Castro graduated from Mechanical Dental School of New York in 1994. He has 23 years of experience in all phases of dental laboratory and has spent these years studying advanced laboratory techniques from masters around the world including Claude Sieber and Willi Geller . He...

Renatinha Vano

Dental Technician at Renata Vano- Denture Service · São Paulo, Brazil

Brazilian Denture Technician- Hand Made and Digital Dentures expert.

Marc Dixon

Laboratory Owner at Decadent Laboratories · Avenel, NJ

Marc Dixon, CDT, works with doctors in the New York area that appreciate his emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices and the KISS principle, and has also worked in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He’s on the Advisory Board as a Key Opinion Leader for Digital Smile Design and is a beta tester for dental-specific...

Sander Polanco

Specialist In Removable & Implant Supported Prostheses. at FMR Digital Center · Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Removable and Implant Supported Prostheses.

Shawn Nowak

President at Nowak Dental Supplies · Carriere, MS

I am the 3rd generation owner of Nowak Dental Supplies. We are a full service supply house located in Carriere, MS. We have been servicing the Dental industry since 1944.

Kurtis Helm

Owner/CDT at Helm Dental Laboratory, LLC · Wylie, TX

Kurtis Helm, CDT,Owner, Helm Dental Laboratory in Wylie, TX, attended Texas A&M University and received a degree in biochemistry. After serving five years in the U.S. Air Force as a Dental Laboratory Technical Trainer, he moved back to Texas to open his lab in 1993. Helm is certified in ceramics...

Charles Banh

Owner/Technician at Ceramics West Dental Lab · Tigard, OR

Charles Banh is Head of the Implant Department for Ceramics West Dental Lab and a consultant for oral surgeons focusing on implants. He' s served as Director of Sales at Anatomage a 3D anatomy hardware and software company; a Territory Manager for Biomet 3i; and has lectured around the country on cone beam CT and guided surgery.

Daxton Grubb

Owner at R-Dent Dental Lab · Memphis, TN

Daxton Grubb graduated cum laude from Christian Brothers University in 1999. In 2003, he joined R-Dent to help grow a family business. Within a year, he added a removable department to R-Dent, a fixed-only laboratory. In 2016, it had grown from seven to 62 employees.

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.

Amos Harting

Owner/Dental Technician at Harting Dental Arts Lab, Inc. · Ballwin, MO

Passionate about dental technology and communication

Lee Coursey

Managing Partner at Russellville Dental Lab · Russellville, KY

Dental Implant and Computer Geek

John Haupt

President at Haupt Dental Lab · Brea, CA

Lab owner

Erin Marks

Owner/Tech at Finer Detail Dental Lab · Midland, MI

I love our industry. I am so blessed to be able call myself a technician and now lab owner. So grateful to be able to go chicago ❤️ Can’t wait to see what’s in store.❤️

Jim Thacker

CEO--Partner at Utah Valley Dental Lab · Lindon, UT

I have been in the lab business for over 20 years with Utah Valley Dental Lab in Lindon, Utah. Primary duties include oversight of sales, client services, finances, and all "non-technical" responsibilities. Prior to working at UVDL, I worked as a Branch Manager for First Security Bank/Wells Fargo Bank...

Nick Azar

VP Sales & Marketing at Azar & Associates · Santa Clarita, CA

Nick Azar, a business strategist, executive coach and founder of Azar & Associates.

John N. Bach

Owner at Design Marketing Consultants · Kennewick, WA

Christ Follower / Husband / Dad / Technician / Businessman

Vernice Griffin

CDT at Griffin Dental Laboratories · Southfield, MI

Bob Williams

Owner at Synergy Ceramics · Plano, TX

Bob Williams, CDT, owns and operates Synergy Ceramics, a high-quality, all-ceramic laboratory specializing in cosmetic restorations from single tooth to full-mouth reconstruction. He's a graduate of The Kois Center, and attended the University of Oklahoma followed by a dental laboratory technical...

John Orfanidis

Owner at Orfan Dental Laboratory · Boston, MA

John Orfanidis is the Owner of Orfan Dental Laboratory, a full service lab and research facility in Boston. A graduate from George Brown College in Toronto, he is also an instructor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSMD). With over 30 years of experience, Orfanidis is a former Research...