Confessions From A Dental Lab

Fresh off a fantastic Midwinter Dental Meeting 2026 in Chicago, we recap the cool things we saw, the great people we met, our key takeaways, and more! Dentists, do not miss this episode! Learn how dentists can get one for FREE via the Denbright Scanner Program 2.0. ⁠⁠Apply⁠⁠ for your scanner before it's too late, these will go fast! https://denbright.com/scanner-apply Ladies & Gentlemen, y...

Dentists deserve the very best technology for their practice, so we wanted to bring in Tom Olson to explain why the Lumina is considered the "Bentley" of scanners and how dentists can get one for FREE via the Denbright Scanner Program 2.0. ⁠Apply⁠ for your scanner before it's too late, these will go fast! https://denbright.com/scanner-apply Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening t...

The next gamechanger for dentists is here: Introducing the Denbright Scanner Program 2.0 and ALL the benefits it brings dentists. You do NOT want to miss this episode. Apply for your scanner before it's too late! https://denbright.com/scanner-apply Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tel...

The 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report is out and boy is it juicy! We go through the report and all the fascinating takeaways it contains. You do NOT want to miss this episode. Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :) Follow KJ & NuArt on Instagram:...

Dr. Stubbs returns fora great conversation on the interconnectivity of dentistry, the importance of staff, labs, attitudes, and her best tips to help aspiring dentists make it into dental school. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :) Connect with...

Dr. Alexa Laskaris is a dentist with multiple ventures that fuel her passion. We talk about the crossroads of the dental world, clothing, technology, entrepreneurship, and what it means to be more than just a number. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% b...

Dr. Matt French is back a talented prosthodontist who spends HOURS designing his cases before sending them to the lab for final tinkering. He talks about his preferred workflows, his favorite investments he's made into his practice, and the current state of Prosthodontics in 2026. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you&...

Hello Dental Friends! Welcome to 2026! A new year brings a fresh opportunity to reset, refine, and elevate the way we work together. Over the years at Nu-Art we have seen firsthand that the most successful practices share one thing in common:  strong habits built around a great lab partnership . As you plan for a productive and profitable year, here are four simple, high-impact habits that can hel...

Dental Labs are advancing faster than ever, this episode talks all about the biggest wins of 2025! We touch on automation, media, precious metals, celebrity cases, and so much more! Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :) Follow KJ & NuArt on Inst...

Dr. Michael Allen returns with fresh knowledge on veneers, dental technology on the horizon, his processes, labs, and how he practices an abundance mindset as a dentist. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :) Connect with Dr. Allen on instagram at...

Dr. Elliot Humiston had what some may consider a "late start" to dentistry, even though he is still only in his early 30s. He talks about finding his path, taking on big cases, putting his face on a billboard, taking care of his team, dental labs, and so much more. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're her...

Dr. Yasmin Amiri shares her thoughts on occlusion as a hot topic, lessons learned from operating a practice with her mom, the latest AI developments in dentistry, social media tips, and so much more. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :) Connect...

Dr. David Carroll returns with valuable lessons for dentists on building a legacy, business tips, instilling predictability, flexibilty, and so much more. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :) Connect with Dr. Carroll on instagram at @carrolldent...

Dr. Sean Aiken returns with a bigger family, bigger practice, and more wisdom. He shares how he refined his practice, how he achieves balance and happiness with both family and dentistry, and when he's learned to say "no" as a dentist. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tel...

Dr. Megan Weisenberger describes how she found her personality within dentistry, bringing FUN into a practice, and making it fully her own. If you're a cosmetic dentist, or any dentist, you can find value in this episode. Enjoy! Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we...

Dr. Ehsan Saleki is a dentist in Wisconsin who runs an effective practice while also building a dream life outside of dentistry. He shares how he structures the balance, merged practices, and his best advice for handling emergency dental phone calls. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and te...

Dr. Jorge Garaicoa is a prosthodontist in Florida who shares the nuances that went into buying the practice. What should dentists look for? What should they look for in workflows, materials, and dental AI? We discuss all that and more, don't miss this episode! Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscrib...

Dr. Stephen Brand joins the show to talk about how he blends esthetics with restorative dentistry! He shares how to fill up your cup as a dentist, so you in turn can fill others. We break down his dental philosophy, communication tips, labs, and more. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and t...

Dr. Jeffrey Uju makes his third appearance on the show! He first came to us as a D2, then again as a D4, and now comes to us as an associate dentist in Las Vegas! He shares stories of how he landed insane clients, his favorite dental CE, thoughts on AI in dentistry and more. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're her...

Bob has been in the dental lab world for 50+ years and still lends his hands to our removable lab at Nu-Art. He has seen so much, taught so many people, and impacted so many smiles, we wanted to do a pod to honor his story and contributions to our lab and the dental lab world. Congratulations to Bob on 50+ years, and thank you for all that you have done! Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening t...

Dr. Mark Boldt has been a successful Prosthodontist for many decades, with a fantastic local reputation and known for having a high standard of care. He shares lessons learned over his career, thoughts on analog/digital workflows, his trusted dental lab tips and so much more. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're he...

Travis' background comes from being a dental technician, and he's now deep in the world of digital dentistry, utilizing his vast experience to help dentist maximize their go-digital strategy. He talks about 2025's premier scanner, nuances and updates in digital dentistry, and how dentists can take advantage of the Denbright Scanner Program. Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening to...

Dr. Sean Lan practices in Georgia and was originally inspired ot become a dentist via a trip to Taiwan. We discuss key elements of the patient experience and what dentists can do to maximize that element of their practice, All-on-X Cases, and so much more. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today...

DENTISTS: In this episode Frank and KJ talk about the excitement of hosting world famous Master Ceramist James Choi at the lab for mentorship of our ceramics team! Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :) Follow KJ & NuArt on Instagram: @lifeatnuar...

Dr. Nicole Sygieda-Couri was inspired to become a dentist by her grandma who came to America from Poland! She now practices in Chicago, speaks English, Spanish, and Polish, serves a variety of patients and is fast adopting digital dentistry. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a frie...