Lee Culp, CDT

Lee Culp, CDT

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 and dental lab communication

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…

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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…

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Advancing Implant Dentistry Through Digital Precision

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By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

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By Dawn Patrick | April 10, 2023

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By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | April 5, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

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By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | March 29, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

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By David Rice | March 27, 2023

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By Sean Hamel | March 21, 2023

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