Confessions From A Dental Lab

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...

Dr. Raina Dee Sobarzo is a dentist in Fort Worth, Texas who is very passionate about History and the Mission of Mercy. She shares tips on how to find a niche in dentistry and the pros and cons of starting a practice versus going with a DSO. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a frien...

Dr. Marc Lai Harrison practices dentistry in the heart of the tech world in San Fransisco. He shares what he's hearing about AI applications, the Every Smile Foundation, running a digital practice and 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...

Dr. Brett Kessler returns for a conversation with KJ on the latest trends and the developments in the Dental World. We talk AI, Materials, Digital Workflows, Labs, if you're a dentist you do NOT want to miss this episode! 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. Radwa Saad runs her practice 100% digital and has been entrenched in Digital Dentistry for 10+ years now. We discuss her thoughts on Private Practice versus DSO's, Dental Labs, Podcasts for Dentists and 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% b...

Dr. Preston Harris credits time spent in China for really helping him on his dental journey. We talk about digital dentistry and how to do it right, full mouth rehabs, and when it makes sense to get a scanner. 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 :...

Dr. Michelle Burson practices dentistry and prosthodontics in Iowa City and has a fascinating story of how she first found herself in Prosth. She talks about how each case has a digital element, how dentists can personalize treatment for their patients, digital dentures, and more! Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you'...