The Biogenic Team

Each and every case that comes into Biogenic Dental Lab is as important to us as it is to you. We want you and your patient to be confident and smiling on insertion day. We work hard on our end to meet all of your individual requirements. Biogenic is committed to providing you with a skilled team that is ready to make your next case!

Paul Giovannone, CDT, CEOPaul L. Giovannone, CDT

Paul is CEO of Biogenic Dental Corporation and its affiliates: Biogenic Dental Laboratories, Inc.; BTI Laser; and CNY Digital Design Center. Paul’s laboratory operations employ over 50 highly trained local staff members.

Paul opened BTI Laser in 1995; he has pioneered the use of laser technology in the dental laboratory industry, creating techniques for component laser assembly of implant support frames and superstructures. Paul shares his laser training and education knowledge with the Japanese dental laboratory industry, and develops laser welding products directly for Dr. Asami Tanaka’s companies in the United States and Japan, and for companies in Germany.

Recognized as a preferred speaker with the National Association of Dental Laboratories, Paul is also a featured presenter for Dr. Mark Murphy and the National Lab Network. Over 500 dental laboratories and more than 3000 dental technicians have attended his courses; he has lectured extensively to dentist and laboratory groups all across North America regarding materials, lasers, and the digital process.

Currently, Paul provides consulting for many dental laboratory material manufacturers on a multitude of dental laboratory products, processes, and procedures. He networks with dozens of dental laboratories each month, helping them to decipher new materials and their uses.

Paul has over thirty years’ dental laboratory experience as a technician, technical director, laboratory owner, and innovator in prostheses fabrication. His extensive knowledge of dental materials and handling is derived from a broad base of practical dental laboratory experiences. Paul has maintained Certification as a Dental Technologist through continuing education and teaching for over 25 years. He will share the drive behind the digital revolution with you, and show you how it combines with advances in material science to make today’s dental restorations and appliances more accurate, esthetic, and clinically sound than ever before in the history of dentistry.

Biogenic Case Management Team

dave benchDavid Santopietro

As director of Technical Operations and Implants, David has over 40 years of dental technology experience. His knowledge of materials, along with his expertise in laboratory processes and procedures is relied on every day for expert advice by our doctors. David works directly with doctors providing case management and treatment planning to ensure case success. He works closely with all department managers as part of the quality control team finding ultimate solutions on even the most difficult cases.

Debbie GDebra Gutowski, CDT

As highly skilled senior technician in our Crown and Bridge department, Debra and her team will work with you from start to finish ensuring your patients ultimate satisfaction. She is an expert on ceramic products like ZurluxFC2 and Emax. Debra has been with Biogenic for 35 years. With access to our digital tools and 3D rapid prototyping equipment, Debra can assure you superior fit and finish on your cases.

Denture Production Manager

Tim Smith, Denture Production ManagerTim Smith

Tim and the denture team have gone through an extensive training and QC program. By using the latest technologies, they are able to offer a variety of denture services and medical devices, from mouth guards to relines, allowing our doctors the ability to provide their patients with the very best in products and materials. Using a laser welder, they are able to complete rush repairs and reconstructions that last–we guarantee it!

 

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