Episode 679 · June 23, 2025
How 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Dental Practices: Models, Guards, and Provisionals
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Dr. Susan McMahon
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A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Dr. McMahon enjoys one of the largest cosmetic dental practices in Western Pennsylvania. She is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a fellow in the International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics, and Catapult Education, Director of New Product Evaluation. An author and lecturer, Dr. McMahon has devoted her professional career to the pursuit of advanced technologies in cosmetic dentistry and smile design. She is a past clinical instructor in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine and a guest lecturer at the University of West Virginia, School of Dentistry. She also lectures in both the United States and Europe on cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening. A seventime award winner in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's Annual Smile Gallery, Dr. McMahon has twice been awarded gold medals. She has been honored as a Top Cosmetic Dentist five times. She has also been voted by her peers as a Top Dentist in Pittsburgh.Attaining accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is Dr. McMahon's proudest professional achievement. One of only 350 dentists worldwide to have AACD Accreditation, Dr. McMahon completed the clinical case submission and clinical peer review in 2005. Excellent proficiency must be demonstrated in all areas of cosmetic dentistry including porcelain veneers, implant restoration, full reconstruction, and cosmetic bonding. Dr McMahon was recently inducted into the prestigious American Society for Dental Aesthetics. The ASDA's members are national and international leading dentists who have a lifelong commitment to learning and providing exceptional dental care. Very active in charity work and fundraising, Dr. McMahon is a board and founding member of Music for MS. Music for MS, Roots Music Fesitval, is a daylong, family friendly live music festival held at Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA. Six live bands, food, drink and thousands of attendees marked the inaugural event in 2014 and since then over $85,000 has been presented to the Western PA MS Society.
Episode Summary
In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Susan McMahon to talk about a piece of technology that’s truly changed the way she practices dentistry—the 3D printer. From printing precise dental models to fabricating occlusal guards with ease, we’ll dive into how this powerful tool is streamlining everyday tasks and bringing new levels of efficiency and accuracy to the dental office.
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