Beyond the Arches

In this episode of Beyond the Arches, Erica and Dr. Dan sit down with Evan Matin—a patient who traveled from Southern California to Florida for his full-arch implant treatment. Evan’s story spans decades, from a traumatic upper extraction in his early adulthood to the long road that eventually led him to Done In One. After years of avoiding treatment due to a previous surgical complication, he fin...

In this episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek sits down with DIO Boca Treatment Coordinator Lilia Blickle to tackle one of the most uncomfortable parts of dentistry for patients (and honestly… for providers too): the money conversation. Using two very different car-buying experiences—one full of pressure, delays, and “manager tactics,” and one refreshingly straightforward—they break d...

This week on Beyond the Arches, Dr. Dan hands off the mic to Erica and the DIO Boca girls, who help make the “teeth in a week” experience feel human: Dr. Laks, Nadia, and Jessica from the restorative team. Instead of talking hardware and headshots, the crew dives into the emotional reality of full-arch transformations: what it’s like to meet patients at their most anxious, guide them through a one...

In this special holiday episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek is joined by Lilia Blickle for a warm, end-of-year recap. Together, they reflect on the year's most significant wins at Done In One and the culture that has helped the team grow while staying closely connected. They highlight major milestones across the organization, including the rapid growth of the Tampa location (more th...

In this profoundly personal and unexpectedly uplifting episode of Beyond the Arches, Erica sits down with Dr. Dan and Kerry Norris, a lifelong New Yorker whose dental journey mirrors that of so many patients who “toughed it out” until they could no longer. Kerry opens up about the years of breaking teeth, hiding his smile, and navigating discouraging dental visits before discovering full-arch impl...

In this episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Dan and Dr. Blake Hauer sit down with Boca’s head restorative assistant, Nadia Davis, to pull back the curtain on what really happens after full-arch implant surgery, when the teeth, design, and details come to life. They walk through the first night of healing (what pain realistically feels like, what patients actually manage to eat, why having an escort...

What does a truly boutique full-arch journey feel like? In this candid episode, Dr. Dan and Boca surgeon Dr. Blake Hauer walk you through the Done In One experience step-by-step: a no-pressure virtual consult, thoughtful medical review, streamlined sedation surgery (often around one hour per arch), and next-day 3D-printed prototypes you can actually try, tweak, and love before your zirconia final...

In Part Two of Beyond the Arches' “Maintenance Series,” Dr. Daniel Noorthoek is joined again by Dr. Blake Hauer and Erica for a practical, no-nonsense Q&A that addresses the most common questions patients ask about maintaining the health of their full-arch implants for a lifetime. From how often your zirconia bridge should be removed and cleaned (hint: once a year is the sweet spot) to what really...

Full-arch implants aren’t “set it and forget it”—they’re a partnership. In this episode, Dr. Dan teams up with Erica and Dr. Hauer to outline a clear, no-drama playbook for maintaining healthy hybrid smiles over the long term. They break down simple daily care (using a soft brush and non-abrasive toothpaste, a water flosser at least once a day, and quick rinse hacks on the go) and explain why the...

Rushing a “final” full-arch in a day sounds dreamy... until it isn’t. In this candid episode, Dr. Dan and Lillia unpack why 24-hour finals often fall short: taste and aesthetics are personal (think ordering a burger “your way”), bites captured right after surgery are rarely perfect, and grinding finished zirconia can introduce long-term problems. They trace how the technology evolved–from face sca...

In this in-depth continuation of their previous conversation, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek is joined once again by Patrick, Wes, and Blake for Part Two of an enlightening exploration of the technology shaping modern full-arch dentistry. Together, they unpack the evolution of digital workflows–from data acquisition to manufacturing–exploring how photogrammetry, milling, and 3D printing are redefining preci...

Host Dr. Daniel Noorthoek welcomes a three-guest “implant roundtable” to unpack how modern implant design and digital workflows shape full-arch outcomes. Dr. Blake Hauer—a new surgeon training with Done In One® Boca Raton—joins industry veterans Patrick Dewey, founder of SIN360, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Wes Voltz, the Florida territory rep for SIN, who has previously worked with B...

Dr. Dan welcomes treatment coordinator Lillia and introduces Dr. Blake Hauer, the soon-to-be surgeon at Done In One®’s Boca location. A South Florida native and double Gator (UF undergrad and dental school), Dr. Hauer is completing his periodontics residency at Nova Southeastern and brings a specialist’s mindset to full-arch care—planning, precision, and long-term maintenance. They delve into why...

Host Dr. Daniel Noorthoek sits down with Justin, a Done In One® patient and goalkeeper coach at North Carolina Wesleyan University, for a candid, feel-good story of reinvention—on and off the field. Justin shares his Florida roots (Merritt Island), college days at Radford University, a journeyman pro stint with the Orlando Lions and Boreham Wood FC, and unforgettable matches in Scotland (hello, pe...

In this sequel episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek tackles some of the biggest questions patients ask about the cost of full-arch dentistry. Why do fees vary so dramatically from one office to another? Why are so many practices hesitant to be upfront about pricing? And is dental insurance truly a scam—or simply a system never designed to cover comprehensive care? Dr. Noorthoek share...

On this week's episode, host Robert flips the script and interviews Dr. Daniel Noorthoek in a listener-fueled Q&A that cuts through full-arch dentistry’s biggest question marks. Dr. Dan demystifies bone grafting—what it actually does, when it’s needed, and how materials differ (DFDBA, cortical/trabecular cadaver mixes, bovine, beta-TCP)—plus when collagen membranes matter and why hybrids often req...

From centerline salutes to zirconia smiles, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek sits down with his wife Beth (@bethnoorth)—and their golden retriever/Squad Mascot, Sadie—for a warm, funny, and surprisingly technical look at life behind Done In One®. Beth shares how a pony named Red at The Greenbrier sparked a lifelong love of dressage (“dancing with your horse”), why partnership and precision matter in the arena...

In this special episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek and Erica sit down with Angela, a Staten Island–born chef whose life and career were transformed by Done In One. Angela opens up about her lifelong love of cooking, the deep family traditions that inspired her culinary path, and the painful dental struggles that forced her away from the front of the house and into a battle with sel...

In this deep-dive episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek and co-host Robert Odom explore the fascinating evolution of materials used in full-arch dentistry. From the earliest hybrid dentures with denture teeth on cast metal bars, through the era of PMMA, nanoceramic, and fiber-reinforced frameworks, to today’s monolithic zirconia restorations, they break down the science, strengths, we...

In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek and Robert Odom tackle one of the most important — and often misunderstood — topics in full-arch dentistry: complications. From implant failure and infections to nerve injuries, prosthetic fractures, and aesthetic misfires, they explore the realities of what can go wrong, why it happens, and how it can be avoided or managed. Drawin...

In this episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek is joined by restorative dentist Dr. Sarah Laks for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to design and deliver a full-arch prosthetic smile. Together, they explore how function, aesthetics, and patient personality come together in the smile design process—and why clear communication is just as important as clinical skill. D...

In this episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek welcomes special guest and friend Vin Ciarlone—patient, golf coach, and storyteller. Their conversation moves from Vinny’s journey from baseball hopeful to golf professional, to life on the road teaching with John Jacobs Golf Schools, to unforgettable rounds at Pebble Beach. Along the way, they draw surprising parallels between coaching go...

In this episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek sits down with Done In One®’s warranty lead Erica Pullen for a transparent and in-depth conversation about one of the most important (yet most misunderstood) parts of full-mouth implant dentistry: warranties. They break down:      • The difference between a warranty vs. a guarantee      • Why Done In One® tran...

In this deeply personal episode of Beyond the Arches, host Dr. Daniel Noorthoek steps into the guest seat as Done In One®’s Erica Pullen takes over the mic. Through a candid and unscripted conversation, Dr. Noorthoek opens up about his unconventional journey into full-arch implant dentistry–from Bible printing and barefoot water skiing in Michigan to discovering his passion for periodontics and tr...

In this episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Daniel Noorthoek sits down with Done In One®’s Erica Pullen to kick off a multi-part series breaking down the full-arch process from start to finish, beginning with treatment planning. Dr. Noorthoek and Erica dive into how Done In One® approaches the consultation process with transparency, empathy, and flexibility, starting with judgment-free consults to r...