The Digital Dental Podcast

In this episode of The Digital Dental Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Peter Barndt, DDS, MDSc, FACP—a nationally recognized leader in digital dentistry and former U.S. Navy Dental Corps pioneer who helped drive the adoption of digital workflows across military dentistry.Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Dr. Barndt shares insights from his journey leading digital transformation in the Navy and discusses how he leverages cutting-edge technology in his Vermont practice today. From restoratively driven implant planning and guided surgery to advanced digital workflows and full-arch rehabilitation, Dr. Barndt reveals the strategies, technologies, and clinical principles that are shaping the future of implant dentistry.Whether you're a clinician, lab professional, or digital dentistry enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on integrating technology to improve predictability, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

In this episode of the Digital Dental Podcast, we dive into highlights from the 2025 MOD Symposium in Boston—an annual event hosted by MOD Institute, one of the leading centers for digital dentistry and advanced clinical training.Host Neal Demazure recaps the event and sits down with MOD Institute co-founders Dr. Wally Renne and Dr. Mike Defee to discuss their cutting-edge presentation of live on-stage cases including no-prep 3D-printed veneers, All-on-X treatments, and digital denture workflows. The episode also features conversations with exhibiting companies and attendees from around the world, who share their insights, feedback, and how they're implementing digital workflows in their own practices.Whether you're in audio or video mode (available on YouTube), don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of the most innovative events in digital dentistry.

In this episode of The Digital Dental Podcast, we're joined by Jimmy Ruiz, Dental Business Manager at Roland DGSHAPE, for an in-depth conversation on all things digital dentistry. From Roland's company culture and innovative mindset to Jimmy's personal journey in the dental industry, we explore the evolution of materials, the power of CAM integration, and the importance of validated, streamlined workflows. Plus, get insights on what's next for Roland and how the chairside vs. lab-side approach continues to shape digital dentistry. Don't miss this engaging discussion packed with industry knowledge and forward-thinking perspectives. 

We are very excited to start off Season 2 of The Digital Dental Podcast with George Schilli, the founder and CEO of SIC invent - a Swiss/German implant manufacturer with a rich history that traces back to PI Brånemark and the very inception of the dental implant itself. SIC invent's outstanding quality and dedication to innovative products result from the creative, collegial collaboration of SIC's namesake: the “Schilli Implantology Circle” - an expert team of enthusiastic clinicians, dental technicians, and engineers from around the world. In this episode, Georg shares with us what it takes to establish and build a global implantology innovator, how the Schilli Implantology Circle selects and invites new members, and why the dentist's chair is one of his favorite places to take a nap. 

This month on TDDP I am very excited to be joined by Dr. Melissa Seibert - Comprehensive dentist with the United States Air Force, host of the popular Dental Digest Podcast, and self-admitted "Leslie Knope" of dental education. Sit in as we discuss everything from the pros and cons of guided implant placement, to the different ways providers can leverage digital dental data to anticipate treatment plan challenges, to getting over the dreaded Imposter Syndrome.

In this special session of The Digital Dental Podcast, we've invited a panel of CAD/CAM experts to discuss a variety of topics, from the future of milling and 3D printing, to the growing trend of lab work being done in the clinic. Listen in on the conversation with Jordan Greenberg of Follow-Me! Technologies, Dr. Mike DeFee of The MOD Institute, Dave Carballyera of exocad America, and Commander Trey Harper of the US Navy Dental Corps in front of a live audience at LabDay Chicago 2023. 

For session 10 of The Digital Dental Podcast, my guest is Joe Santos, owner of Virtual Axis 109 Dental Design. Together with his wife Hazel, Joe has built Virtual Axis up to be a premier boutique all-digital dental lab specializing in next-day full-arch restorations made 100% in-house.  CLICK HERE to sign up for The Digital Dental Podcast LIVE at LabDay Chicago 2023! 

For Session 9 of The Digital Dental Podcast, my guest is Dr. Ouassim Salmi, Clinical Manager of the innovative jaw motion tracking technology company, MODJAW. Join us as Dr. Salmi covers the history of the company and the myriad of ways that tracking and recording patients' functional mandibular motion can dramatically improve clinical outcomes. (Please excuse the less-than-stellar recording quality, as we had some technical issues with this month's session)

For this month's DDP we're hanging out with Bobby Clark of Clark Dental Lab - a small but highly capable full service laboratory in Weatherford TX that focuses on full-arch fixed hybrid restorations. Listen in as Bobby shares his experience regarding in-sourced titanium milling, working with family, and taking an atypical approach to restoring functionality to patients with special needs. 

In this month's DDP we depart from our standard format to visit the third bi-annual exocad Insights event, hosted in Mallora Spain. Join me as I sit down and chat with Mike van der Willigen Gatsonides of Adite Technology, Pinhas Adar of Adar Dental, Adrienne Slevin of 3D Systems, and Diz Benliro of Klydent Dental Studios to discuss their thoughts on the event,  learn how digital dental technology impacts these four very different businesses, and share some laughs at exocad Insights.