Evolution of Dental Podcast

Dive into the latest advancements in digital workflows, innovative materials, and techniques that are redefining dental restorations. Join conversations with leading clinicians, technicians, and innovators driving progress in the field. Gain insights into the digital tools and modern workflows shaping the future of dental care. Hear exclusive stories from the front lines about embracing change and overcoming challenges to deliver better care for patients than ever before.

Evolution of Dental Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Robert Norton, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Robert Norton hosts Evolution of Dental Podcast, a health show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #41

  Immersive Implant Training with Biodenta | Dr. Michael Wehrle | EODP #41

  Sep 25, 202633 minS1

  Digital implant dentistry requires more than learning how to place an implant. Dr. Michael Wehrle joins Rob Norton to discuss his immersive approach to implant dentistry education, live-patient surgical training, digital workflows, and the connection between successful implant placement and the final restoration. Dr. Wehrle shares how his implant training center in Puebla, Mexico, grew into an intensive educational program where dentists work through carefully selected live cases while receiving continued mentorship after returning home. He explains why understanding the restorative side of implant dentistry matters, how collaboration between the dentist and dental laboratory can improve the workflow, and why he believes knowledge should be shared throughout the profession. The conversation also explores Dr. Wehrle's work with BioDent/Biodenta implants, his perspective on implant design and restorative components, and the development of a connected workflow involving implant education, digital scanning, laboratory support, and feedback after treatment. Beyond dentistry, Dr. Wehrle discusses the mission behind the training center and how the program helps fund charitable projects in Mexico. For him, education, dentistry, faith, and service are closely connected. 00:00 Intro 01:13 Connecting with Evolution Dental Science 02:55 Live-Patient Implant Training 07:37 Learning Implant Dentistry Through Immersion 11:40 Building the Training Center in Puebla 15:16 Growing the Implant Education Community 17:18 Why BioDent? 21:30 Bringing BioDent Back to the U.S. 25:07 The Restorative & Laboratory Workflow 28:39 Giving Back Through Dentistry 30:12 Faith, Service & Final Takeaways

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  Episode #40

  Owning Your Digital Dental Workflow | Dr. Peyray | EODP #40

  Sep 18, 202657 minS1

  Digital dentistry, in-house dental labs, and full-arch workflows have completely changed what clinicians can control inside their own practices. Dr. Peyman Raissi, DDS — better known as Dr. Peyray — joins Rob Norton to break down how he built an in-house dental lab and developed a digital full-arch workflow centered around technology, precision, and the patient experience. Peyray shares why frustration with the final prosthetic results of his implant cases pushed him to bring dental technology into his own practice — and why buying the equipment turned out to be the easy part. He opens up about learning dental CAD design himself during the pandemic, transitioning away from analog workflows, adopting photogrammetry, and discovering just how much goes into running a successful in-house lab. The conversation dives into full-arch digital dentistry, CBCT, intraoral scanning, facial scanning, photography and video, 3D printing, milling, exocad, treatment planning, FP1 vs. FP3 restorations, patient communication, and the data Peyray tracks to continuously improve his results. He also explains his five-part data-capture process for full-arch patients and why documenting complications is one of the most important things a clinician can do. For dentists thinking about bringing more production in-house, Peyray shares one of the biggest lessons from his own experience: don't try to build everything at once. Learn the workflow, master one technology at a time, find the right mentors and partners, and build a system around what your practice actually needs. Plus, Peyray discusses patient communication, social media, education, the challenges that shaped his career, and the philosophy behind his motto: “One patient, one miracle a day.” FOLLOW US Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/evolutionofdentalpodcast/ ⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585454046519 ⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.evolutionofdental.com/ ⁠ Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:40) - Why Dr. Peyray Built an In-House Dental Lab (00:07:31) - Bringing Digital Technology Into the Practice (00:15:17) - Taking Control of the Dental Workflow (00:17:44) - Learning exocad & Going Fully Digital (00:20:07) - Tracking Complications to Improve Results (00:21:33) - Building a Three-Visit Full-Arch Workflow (00:23:50) - The 5 Records Peyray Captures for Every Full-Arch Case (00:34:00) - FP1 vs. FP3 & Prosthetically Driven Treatment Planning (00:46:09) - How Dentists Should Build an In-House Lab

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  Episode #39

  Dental Entrepreneurship: Building Harvest Dental From the Ground Up | Sasha Der Avanessian | EODP #39

  Sep 11, 202656 minS1

  Dental entrepreneurship, dental technology, product innovation, and branding have all played a role in the growth of Harvest Dental. Founder Sasha Der Avanessian joins Rob Norton to share how he started in a two-car garage, grew his business into a dental brand serving customers around the world, and why building a successful business takes more than simply creating a good product. Sasha shares the story behind Harvest Dental, the influence of his father and the dental industry he grew up around, and the philosophy that shaped Harvest's approach to product development and branding. The conversation goes deeper into what it actually means to build a business in dentistry. Sasha and Rob discuss entrepreneurship, relationships, mentorship, faith, overcoming difficult periods in business, and the importance of understanding the areas many dental professionals aren't traditionally taught. #DentalTechnology #DentalBusiness #DentalEntrepreneurship #DigitalDentistry #HarvestDental FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolutionofdentalpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585454046519 Website: https://www.evolutionofdental.com/ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NvY9OUqxuCXB0PIZx2AkC Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evolution-of-dental-podcast/id1854831301 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/df7afa85-69e1-4c33-8448-2447b266465b/evolution-of-dental-podcast PocketCasts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/evolution-of-dental-podcast/020d3ec0-a92b-013e-810c-0eb214331a07 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/evolution-of-dental-podcast/PC:1001111418 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/evolution-of-dental-podcast-6289605 Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:17) - Growing Up Around the Dental Industry (00:06:14) - Learning Digital Dentistry & Starting a Business (00:09:28) - Why Relationships Matter in Dentistry (00:20:07) - The Story Behind Harvest Dental (00:28:12) - Building a Recognizable Dental Brand (00:30:00) - What Would Customers Miss About Harvest? (00:34:37) - Entrepreneurship, Failure & Finding Purpose (00:37:19) - Education, Honesty & Giving Back (00:48:28) - Digital Dentistry, 3D Printing & the Business Skills Gap

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  Episode #38

  Analog Craftsmanship to Digital Dentistry: The Experienced Eye | Jim Stallings, CDT | EODP #38

  Sep 4, 202638 minS1

  Digital dentistry and dental technology have transformed the dental laboratory, but decades of analog craftsmanship still have a place in today's digital workflows. Jim Stallings, CDT, has experienced that evolution firsthand throughout more than 40 years in dental technology. From traditional denture techniques to CAD/CAM, scanning, 3D printing, and modern digital dentistry. Jim joins Rob Norton to explore the evolution from analog to digital dentistry and what happens when decades of hands-on dental craftsmanship meet modern technology. Jim shares the history of Stallings Dental Company, how his lab has approached digital adoption, and why an experienced technician's eye remains valuable even as the technology reshapes dental laboratory workflows. Hear how Jim became a professional painter, taking him from Macon, Georgia, to the mountains of Wales and the legendary cottage associated with Led Zeppelin!

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  Episode #37

  How to Build Your Ideal Hybrid Dental Workflow | Alex Jakson | EODP #37

  Aug 28, 202646 minS1

  What does the future of digital dentistry actually look like? On this episode of the Evolution of Dental Podcast, Robert Norton sits down with Alex Jakson of Evolution Dental Science and Evolve Dentistry to explore how digital design, 3D printing, milling, education, and laboratory manufacturing are coming together to create a more flexible approach to digital dentistry. Alex breaks down Evolve's hybrid workflow, where clinicians and laboratories can choose which parts of the digital process they want to bring in-house and which they want to outsource. They discuss everything from exocad design and chairside manufacturing to full-arch workflows, scheduled design services, SprintRay Midas, AI-generated restorations, material science, and the growing role of dental assistants in digital production. They also dive into the philosophy behind Evolve: using the same technology sold to customers every day inside Evolution Dental Science, then giving clinicians and technicians the education and support they need to confidently use that technology themselves. Wherever you are in your digital journey, the goal doesn't have to be doing everything in-house from day one. Start with what makes sense for your workflow, learn the process, and keep evolving. Follow the Evolution of Dental Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favorite podcast platforms for more conversations with the people and technology shaping the future of dentistry.

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