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Lee is the CEO of Sculpture Studios, and is a recognized pioneer in Digital Dentistry and advanced functional aesthetic dentistry. He holds true to a belief that the attainment of perfection in restorative dentistry can only be harnessed through a unique combination of skillful application coupled with superior knowledge. As a world-renowned innovator and educator, he maintains an unparalleled focus and commitment to understanding the revolutionary, often complex, changes that continue to influence modern aesthetic dentistry. Thus, he lends his vision and talent to developing, throughout dentistry and within his laboratory, the related materials and communications standards necessary to ensure the most realistic opportunities for success and gratification for those discriminating dental professionals who maintain a higher profile, cutting-edge practice philosophy.
He is a leading resource/inventor for many of the materials, products, and techniques used in dentistry today, and holds numerous patents for his ideas and products. Lee writes many articles per year, and his writing, photography, and teaching style have brought him international recognition, as one of today’s most exciting lecturers and innovative artisans in the specialty of digital dentistry, dental ceramics and functional esthetics.
Enhancing Doctor & Dental Lab Communication in the Digital Age
By: Lee Culp, CDTThis article originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Culp granted permission for igniteDDS to share…
Going From Conventional to Digital Denture Fabrication
By: Lee Culp, CDTThis article originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. igniteDDS was granted permission to share with our…
Advancing Implant Dentistry Through Digital Precision
By: Lee Culp, CDTThis article originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. igniteDDS was granted permission to share with our…
Dental Fuel Episode 1: Clinical Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito
On our first episode of Dental Fuel, we have Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist and an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. His dental practice, Expertise Dental, focuses on using technology to comprehensively care for his patients while helping to…
But My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt!
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Dental Cement: When to Use & What to Use
By: Dr. David Rice Dental cement – with all our indirect material options today-understanding the decision tree from cast gold, to PFM, to Glass Ceramics, Zirconia, and everything in between is key. Saying that, yes we use dental cement in other spaces too-temporary restorative, endodontic sealers, and orthodontics bracket attachment to name a few For…
Cracked Tooth? Causes, Treatment & Repair
By: Dr. David Rice When it comes to cracked teeth, is there any truth to the old saying, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it?” Likely not. Let’s take a closer look. Types of Cracked Teeth First, there are different types of cracked teeth. 1. Craze Lines There are very superficial cracks in teeth your…
Empowering Dental Teams: How To Inspire & Develop Leadership In Your Practice
By: Dawn Patrick In today’s shrinking workforce, many practice owners either struggle with high team turnover or haven’t recovered from practicing in a post-COVID world where many dental professionals did not return to the field. Practice owners and managers often ask themselves how to build a cohesive, long-term team of leaders. Team members need to…
Two of My Teeth Hurt: Case Study
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Acquiring a Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen When does the associate know that it’s the right time to acquire an operating dental practice? How does the associate figure out the process for its purchase, including the financing, legalities, and whether they are financially able to do so? How to Know When You Are Ready to Acquire a Dental Practice…
Dealing with a Dental Lesion, Now What!?
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Dental Bonding: How It Can Improve Your Smile
Dental bonding can be an excellent option when you want to improve your smile! By: Dr. David Rice When it comes to improving your smile, dental bonding is more popular today than it has ever been. Why? The beauty of bonding materials has radically improved over the last decade. It allows your dentist to remove…
7 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Dental Local SEO
By: Sean Hamel By now you have likely heard of ChatGPT. This new AI tool has gained widespread attention for its remarkable language generation capabilities, which have been likened to the performance of a human writer. ChatGPT has its benefits but also its limitations. While the technology is evolving, it can provide some serious potential…


