Episode 551 · April 1, 2024

It's the Year of 3D Printing: Enjoy the Convenience and Profitability

It's the Year of 3D Printing: Enjoy the Convenience and Profitability

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Dr. Susan McMahon

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

Do we really need a 3D Printer in our practice? Is it worth the money and time to learn how to use it? Or is this just another gadget that my rep is trying to sell me? Or is there something much bigger that I'm missing? Let's talk to someone who has gone through all the decision making on this and can speak first hand. Our guest is Dr. Susan McMahon, She is a highly respected clinician, speaker and dental practice owner, in Pittsburgh PA. She has devoted her professional career to the pursuit of advanced technologies in cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry.

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dentaldentistVOCO America3D Printing TechnologyLaboratory/TechniciansOrthodontics (Digital)Temporization

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