Show Notes
Digital dentures, full-arch implant restorations, exocad, and 3D printing are transforming prosthodontics. In this episode of the Evolution of Dental Podcast, host Rob Norton sits down with prosthodontist Dr. Whit Pharr to discuss digital dental workflows, clinical techniques, and the technology shaping modern restorative dentistry.
Dr. Pharr shares his journey through prosthodontic training, his experience treating full-arch implant patients at ClearChoice, and how traditional denture principles continue to influence his approach to digital dentistry. The conversation explores complete denture fabrication, Gothic arch tracing, centric relation, vertical dimension of occlusion, and the importance of accurate clinical records.
They also discuss zirconia restorations, long-term implant maintenance, intraoral scanning, photogrammetry, digital smile and prosthetic design, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in dental CAD/CAM workflows.
Drawing on his experience with exocad, 3D printing, and in-house dental laboratory techniques, Dr. Pharr explains how integrating digital tools with proven prosthodontic principles can improve efficiency, support clinical decision-making, and create better treatment experiences for patients.
The conversation also explores the importance of mentorship, learning through clinical challenges, and sharing real-world dental cases through education and social media.
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Research referenced in this episode:
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García Zea E, Ullauri A, Benitez Sellan PL. Optimizing Complete Denture Fabrication With a Hybrid Analog-Digital Workflow: A Case Report. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2025;2025:6761654. doi: 10.1155/crid/6761654.
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Garcia E, Tung TW, Jaramillo S, Gutierrez A, Alvear J, Tinajero M. Full-Arch Rehabilitation With Mucosa-Supported Prostheses Utilizing a Digital Workflow: A Case Report. Cureus. 2024;16(7). doi: 10.7759/cureus.64941.
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Strain KJ, Hoyle P, Ali Z, Bonsor SJ. The Use of a Gothic Arch Tracing to Record Centric Relation in the Construction of Complete Dentures. Dental Update. Citation details pending verification.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:02:42) - Discovering Prosthodontics and Dental Mentorship
- (00:08:13) - Ceramic Research and Clinical Training
- (00:15:53) - Zirconia, Dental Materials, and Restorative Research
- (00:20:55) - Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and ClearChoice
- (00:26:49) - Complete Dentures, Occlusion, and Full-Arch Treatment
- (00:34:42) - Vertical Dimension and Gothic Arch Tracing
- (00:38:09) - Digital Denture Workflows and 3D Printing
- (00:39:07) - Intraoral Scanning, Photogrammetry, and AI
- (00:41:12) - exocad, Digital Design, and Dental Education
