Show Notes
Jessica J. Knott has spent her career exploring nearly every corner of the dental industry. From her early days in the United States Air Force dental laboratory program to evaluating emerging technologies, implementing digital workflows, training clinicians and assistants, and helping shape the adoption of 3D printing in dentistry, her perspective is unlike almost anyone else in the field. This conversation follows Jessica's journey through military training, laboratory education, product evaluation, and digital dentistry innovation. Along the way, she shares lessons learned from researching new technologies, building safer workflows, collaborating with clinicians, and adapting to the rapid evolution of modern dentistry. Robert and Jessica discuss the realities of 3D printing, patient-centered treatment planning, same-day dentistry, laboratory-clinical communication, material safety, and the changing role of dental technicians in an increasingly digital world. They also explore how AI, automation, and new technology may reshape careers across the industry over the next several years. Whether you're a dentist, dental technician, assistant, or digital workflow enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insight into where the profession is headed and what skills will matter most moving forward.
