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Julia Glancey is a remote digital dental designer with over 20 years’ experience in dentistry. She began as a head dental nurse, leading teams and managing clinics, before retraining as a dental technician—bringing valuable clinical insight into her technical work.She started in prosthetics, with strong experience in removable appliances, before specialising in implant restorations, particularly AOX case assessment, bridge design, and full-arch cases. Julia works across both analog and digital workflows and is proficient in Exocad, Zirkonzahn, and RealGuide, designing prosthetics, surgical guides, and diagnostic wax-ups. She is currently expanding her expertise in crown and bridge design.Alongside her technical career, she has extensive experience in leadership, team development, and performance management. She is passionate about teaching and believes continuous learning and openness to new perspectives are key to growth.SummaryThe conversation covers the reconnection of dental professionals, the transition from dental nurse to technician, the role of dental nurses, the impact of clinical experience, the importance of communication, learning and knowledge sharing, the transition to implant restorations, the power of social media, ethical considerations, and understanding all-on-four cases and planning. The conversation covered various themes including challenges in restorative dentistry, material selection and patient affordability, patient management and aesthetics, software and dental technology, material advancements and integration, real guide and implant stacking, and the future of dental technology. The discussion highlighted the importance of communication, teamwork, and the role of skilled technicians in the evolving landscape of dental technology.TakeawaysClinical experience enhances dental technologyOpen communication between clinicians and technicians is crucialSocial media has facilitated knowledge sharing in the dental industry Understanding the challenges of working with new dentistsConsiderations for material costs and patient affordabilityThe importance of communication and teamwork in dental restorationThe role of software in dental technologyThe significance of material selection and adaptationThe future of dental technology and the integration of digital skillsChapters00:00 Understanding All-on-Four Cases and Planning43:08 Material Selection and Patient Affordability48:31 Software and Dental Technology01:07:32 Real Guide and Implant Stacking01:16:17 The Future of Dental Technology
