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Barry Trexler is acutely aware of what dentists want and their patients need. Thanks to nearly 20 years in healthcare, with much of that focused on practice management solutions, Barry knows the importance of keeping a pulse on industry trends. His insight has been key to DenMat regaining its voice as a premier provider of dental products and laboratory services.

DenMat Holdings, LLC (“DenMat”) proudly introduces to oral health professionals its DenMat Study Club: a dental community dedicated to excellence. The Study Club will meet monthly at DenMat headquarters in Lompoc, Calif., with its inaugural meeting held on June 20, 2019. This first Study Club featured a presentation called “High Tech Innovations in Endodontics” featuring Stephen Buchanan, DDS, FICD, FACD.

DenMat Holdings, LLC (“DenMat”) a global leader in esthetic dental technology, announced today that it has filed a lawsuit for patent infringement against VIAX Dental Technologies, LLC (“VIAX”). The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, Florida, asserts unauthorized use of DenMat’s patented Snap-On Smile® technology.

Lompoc, CA, Jun 25, 2019 - DenMat Holdings, LLC (“DenMat”) has expanded its line of high-quality, end-to-end laboratory services to include custom implant abutments and screw-retained crowns and bridges. The addition of implant services enables oral health professionals to prescribe a custom-tailored restorative solution for virtually any patient – be it simple or complex – from DenMat Laboratory.

Before determining that dentistry would be his ultimate career path, Dr. L. Kaufman graduated with a degree in marketing and later pursued a Master’s Degree in Computer Science. While his passion for dentistry and improving the lives of others through a healthy smile eventually won out, insight into marketing best practices and a keen awareness of technology have been instrumental to his practice’s growth and success.

Cary Goldstein, DDS, is a third-generation dentist based in Atlanta. Growing up, he spent countless hours in the dental office with both his father and grandfather—taking note of the instruments, procedures, and processes, and gaining a solid understanding of and great respect for the profession. In his words, “I grew up speaking dentistry. It is in my genes.”

Lompoc, CA, Apr 02, 2019 - DenMat Holdings, LLC (“DenMat”) today announced the release of the new LumiSmile^® mobile application available now in the Apple App Store. LumiSmile is designed to help patients visualize their potential smile by producing a digital rendering of their smile restored with Lumineers^® and whitening services. This new visual aid helps facilitate the smile design conversation between the doctor and the patient, making it more likely the practice will convert high-end aesthetic cases.

When Carol Newberry walked into DenMat in 1985 for an interview with company founder Dr. Robert Ibsen, the late CEO hired her as his executive secretary on the spot. Her evident smarts, shorthand note-taking and happy demeanor made a good first impression; her loyalty and work ethic made her invaluable. Though Dr. Ibsen retired with the sale of his company in 2008, Carol has remained an essential employee at DenMat—and is one of the biggest champions of its people.

Sally Kashani, DDS, who is known as the “Hollywood Dentist,” owns a dental practice in Toluca Lake, California, near the heart of Los Angeles’ storied Hollywood movie and television studios. Known for her attention to detail and calming presence, she delivers personalized care utilizing the latest technology and materials.

Robert Cartagena, Chief Operating Officer (COO), brings to DenMat more than 25 years of experience in the dental industry. In his role of COO, he works to improve organizational efficiency and functionality; oversees business acquisitions; and provides invaluable insight into general operations to the senior management team at DenMat. That said, if you ask him how he views his role at DenMat, he’ll simply respond with “My job is to make sure we make the best products possible and deliver them to our customers with the best possible service.”