Robert Norton

Evolution of Dental Podcast

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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.

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Robert Norton

Episodes

#6 - Seth Smith: Taxing Complexity Meets Simple Solutions Video 16.01.2026 46:23

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...

#5 - Dr. Ben Kellum: Preserving the Personal Touch in Digital Dentistry Video 02.01.2026 56:09

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...

#4 - Dr. Brian Olitsky: Rehab Reimagined - The New Blueprint for Full-Mouth Makeovers Video 19.12.2025 39:00

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...

#3 - Chelsea Homire: Evolving the Dental Assistant's Role: Education Opportunities for a Digital Practice Video 12.12.2025 27:45

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...

#2 - Dr. Steven Glassman: Scanners that See Everything: The iTero Advantage Video 05.12.2025 53:44

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...

#1 - Andy Jakson: Reinventing Removables by Digitizing the Denture Video 21.11.2025 35:25

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...