Evolution of Dental Podcast

Robert Norton

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.

  1. MAR 13 ·  VIDEO

    #14 - Dr. Adamo Notarantonio: What Separates Good Clinicians from Great Clinicians

    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 improves communication with patients, laboratories, and digital workflows. From smile design and treatment planning to documenting clinical progress, he highlights how proper dental photography supports better outcomes in cosmetic dentistry. The discussion also explores the balance between digital dentistry workflows and traditional analog techniques, and why understanding the fundamentals of occlusion, materials, and hand skills remains essential even as dental technology continues to evolve. Dr. Notarantonio also shares his personal journey from professional soccer to dentistry, the mentors who shaped his career, and the lessons he’s learned through AACD accreditation, teaching, and decades of clinical experience. This conversation offers valuable insight for dentists, dental technicians, and anyone interested in digital dentistry workflows, cosmetic dentistry, and the future of dental technology. Chapters (00:00:06) - Intro(00:00:28) - Why Dental Photography Matters(00:04:14) - Smile Design, Dental Workflows, and Clinical Precision(00:07:11) - Mentorship: Becoming a Better Diagnostician(00:12:08) - Teaching, Education, and Learning Through Failure(00:15:45) - Digital Dentistry vs Analog Fundamentals(00:19:27) - Transformative Cases, Patient Impact, and Clinical Integrity(00:26:03) - Emerging Technology in Dentistry(00:29:01) - Core Clinical Skills, AACD, and Long-Term Growth Mindset(00:33:05) - Composite Artistry, Clinical Skill Development, and ROI(00:41:28) - Advice for the Next Generation of Dentists(00:45:55) - Outro

    47 min
  2. FEB 27 ·  VIDEO

    #12 - Dr. Nate Lawson: Strength, Reliability, Reality: A Materials Science Analysis

    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: flexural strength vs fracture toughness, static load vs fatigue, crack propagation, and why transformation toughening makes zirconia so unique. Dr. Lawson shares what labs and clinicians should understand about translucency trade-offs, yttria content, multilayer technology, and whether fast-sinter zirconia actually delivers on its promises. Sources: youtube.com/watch?v=FESOpqaVsII&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drnatelawson.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yE6jwyrG8E https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-024-05325-z https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Phases-and-its-transformation-of-zirconia-A-monoclinic-B-tetragonal-C-cubic_fig1_372386970 https://www.kuraraynoritake.eu/se/newsroom/what-we-should-know-about-the-strength-of-dental-ceramics https://www.dentistrytoday.com/edge-effect-comparing-the-strength-of-ceramic-materials/ Chapters (00:00:06) - Intro(00:03:05) - The Ceramic Revolution(00:08:25) - Zirconia: Crack Healing & Transformation Toughening(00:17:10) - Measuring Strength and Translucency(00:28:50) - Accelerated Sintering and its Effects(00:31:07) - Dental Material Testing Explained(00:43:30) - 3D Printed Ceramics & Resin Hybrids(00:54:55) - Outro

    56 min

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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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