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 collaboration with labs and surgeons, and enhanced communication through digital wax-ups, CBCT integration, and implant planning. They also dive into AI-generated crowns, minimally invasive prep design, and the rapidly evolving future of 3D printing and materials science, offering a forward-looking perspective on where dentistry is headed and why embracing digital tools now is a game-changer for any stage of practice.

• (00:00:00) - Intro
• (00:00:26) - Dental Surgeons Use exocad for Digital Surgery
• (00:02:48) - Crown Printing and Milling
• (00:05:52) - Oral implant placement and milling under exocad
• (00:11:37) - Are you ready for a digital dentistry?
• (00:14:18) - AI Crown Generator
• (00:16:04) - Getting Started in Digital Dentistry
• (00:20:47) - Dr. Brian's Perspective on Digital Dentistry
• (00:29:11) - Optimal 3-D Printing and Invisalign
• (00:36:32) - Outro

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 the workforce without the training needed to support today’s digital workflows. The conversation explores practical approaches to digital education, the importance of structured learning, and how empowering dental assistants can elevate the efficiency and confidence of the entire dental team.

This episode is ideal for dental professionals interested in improving team training, adopting digital workflows, and preparing their practice for the future of dentistry.

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 down real-world cases—from severe wear and deep bites to full-arch all-on-X—and shows how partnering with Evolution Dental Science and using tools like Smile Architect, TruSmile, 3D facial scans, and digital mock-ups has boosted patient understanding and case acceptance. He also teases Align’s Advanced Restorative Treatment (ART) program and makes a strong case for why “before we plan, we must digitally scan.”