Evolution of Dental Podcast

Seth Potter , exocad educator, design expert, and a rising voice in the world of exocad, shares his journey from early exposure to dentistry to building a global presence through education and content creation. Together, Seth and Rob break down the rapid growth of digital dentistry, the increasing adoption of exocad, and how clinicians and technicians can create more efficient, repeatable workflow...

Rob Norton talks with Dr. Josh Austin about how digital dentistry tools like iTero, Invisalign, exocad, and 3D printing are transforming the way dentists diagnose, communicate, and treat patients. From boosting case acceptance through visual scanning to enabling more minimally invasive treatment planning, Dr. Austin breaks down how digital workflows are helping practices deliver better outcomes, s...

The Evolution of Dental Podcast welcomes Dr. Adamo “Elvis” Notarantonio , former President of the AACD, educator, and internationally recognized cosmetic dentist, for a conversation about photography, mentorship, and the fundamentals that shape great dentistry. Dr. Notarantonio explains why a simple digital camera may be the most important tool in a dentist’s practice, sharing how photography impr...

Full-arch restorations are one of the most complex workflows in modern dentistry, and one of the easiest to get wrong without proper planning. Rob Norton sits down with Dora Rodrigues , President of ID Dental and a certified exocad trainer specializing in full-arch design. With nearly two decades of experience in full-arch restorations, Dora shares how she transitioned from an analog workflow to a...

What actually makes one ceramic stronger than another? Are the numbers on the brochure telling the full story? Dr. Nate Lawson joins the Evolution of Dental Podcast to unpack the real science behind modern dental materials. From multilayer pucks, fast sintering, and the rise of 3D printed restorations. This conversation moves beyond surface-level comparisons and into how materials are truly tested...

AI is no longer a future concept in dentistry. It is actively reshaping how removable prosthetics are designed, manufactured, and delivered.  John Madden CDT dives deep into the evolution of digital dentures and partials, unpacking how AI-driven design, automation, and systems thinking are transforming modern dental technology. From monolithic manufacturing and acetal partials to workflow bottlene...

The most advanced intraoral scanners can capture data within microns, but if the bite is wrong, everything downstream suffers. Björn Zäuner, founder of BiteFinder, explains how AI driven occlusion simulation is transforming digital dentistry by calculating maximum intercuspation, analyzing anatomy, and simulating jaw movement before design or production begins. By correcting bite discrepancies at...

Dr. Martin Toporek joins the Evolution of Dental Podcast to share how he blends foundational dental principles with cutting-edge digital technology to create highly precise, patient-centered, and artistically driven dentistry. He breaks down his fully digital workflows, including MODJAW 4D jaw tracking, exocad Smile Creator, and in-house 3D printing to deliver same-day night guards, prep-less vene...

Vicki Thomas , founder of Savvy Lab Solutions , joins the Evolution of Dental Podcast to share practical strategies for helping small and independent dental labs stay competitive in an increasingly commodified industry. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Vicki breaks down smart digital workflows, outsourcing strategies, buying power through community, and how lab owners can improve profita...

Rob Norton sits down with Jonny Jakson to explore what it takes to design with speed, precision, and creativity in an always-evolving landscape. From navigating complex workflows and emerging technology to building confidence through consistency. This conversation dives into how experience turns chaos into control, and why mastering the process matters just as much as the tools themselves. Digital...

Rob Norton sits down this episode with Seth Smith , the mind behind GreatLab.io , to talk about the not-so-glamorous problem that decides whether a modern lab runs smoothly or spirals into chaos: managing digital case data. Rob and Seth dig into what happens after the scan, when labs are stuck juggling portals from iTero, 3Shape, Medit, DS Core, Shining, and more. Tune in for the latest insight on...

Rob Norton sits down with Dr. Ben Kellum to explore the evolution of a dental practice from a minimally equipped community clinic to a predominantly digital, in-house, full-arch workflow. Dr. Kellum shares firsthand insights into building a clinic-based laboratory, developing CAD/CAM capabilities over time, and navigating the early challenges of adopting digital manufacturing technologies. The con...

Host Rob Norton sits down with Dr. Brian Olitsky to unpack how adopting exocad transformed his clinical workflow and patient experience. Dr. Olitsky shares his progression from designing simple nightguards to delivering same-day restorations through milling, printing, and advanced CAD-driven workflows. The conversation explores real-world benefits like improved predictability, stronger collaborati...

In this episode of the Evolution of Dental Podcast, Rob Norton sits down with Chelsea Homire, EFDA , co-founder of the Digital Dental Assistant Academy , to discuss how digital technology is reshaping the role of the dental assistant. Chelsea shares insights into the current state of dental education, the growing demand for digital skills in modern practices, and why many assistants are entering t...

Digital dentistry pioneer Dr. Steven Glassman joins the Evolution of Dental Podcast to share how going fully digital has transformed his practice. As one of the first iTero users in North America, he walks through how scanners, clear aligners, exocad, and 3D printing let him plan cases from the face first, protect enamel, and deliver less invasive, more predictable results. Dr. Glassman breaks dow...

Digital dentures didn’t just appear overnight, they were engineered into existence. Host Rob Norton talks with Andy Jakson , CEO of Evolution Dental Science and co-founder of AvaDent , about how a nursing-home problem sparked a digital revolution in prosthetics. From early box-scanner workflows to 3D printing, AI-driven occlusion, and U.S.-made innovation, Andy shares the story of how passion, tec...