The Future of Digital Dentistry: Moving from Milling to 3D Printing | Clinical Confessions

In this episode of Clinical Confessions, host Dr. Meena Barsoum sits down with Dr. Bianca Velayo of PDS Health to discuss the rapid evolution of digital dentistry, the transition from traditional milling to in-office 3D printing, and how modern dental technology is transforming patient care. Dr. Velayo shares her inspiring journey from graduating dental school to establishing multiple high-tech practices in Las Vegas. Discover how she successfully manages a multi-chair practice, cultivates an abundance mindset to overcome internet trolls, and leverages advanced tools like SprintRay Pro 2, Midas, and salivary diagnostics to improve systemic patient health. 📌 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 00:00 – 01:20 – Preview Clips and Intro Hook 01:21 – 02:07 – Show Introduction & Career Beginnings in Las Vegas 02:08 – 05:30 – Building a Business and Community from the Ground Up 05:31 – 07:34 – Partnering with PDS Health as an Associate and Owner 07:35 – 09:19 – Scaling a Practice, Designing Space, and Investing in Tech 09:20 – 11:02 – Training and Mentoring New Associate Dentists 11:03 – 12:24 – Rationale for Comprehensive Treatment Planning Review 12:25 – 14:05 – Managing Multi-Office Demands and Optimizing Schedules 14:06 – 15:49 – Hustler Mentality and Balancing the Clinical Grind 15:50 – 17:20 – Navigating Practice Demand and Clinical Endurance 17:21 – 19:26 – Paying Your Dues: Building a Portfolio and Learning from Mistakes 19:27 – 20:14 – The Vulnerability of Being a Good Mentor 20:15 – 22:13 – Overcoming Internet Trolls with an Abundance Mindset 22:14 – 24:30 – The Digital Workflow Transition: Moving from Milling to 3D Printing 24:31 – 26:05 – Mastering SprintRay Technology and Design Software 26:06 – 27:49 – Prescriptive Dentistry: Choosing the Right Material for the Indication 27:50 – 29:33 – Achieving an In-House, Same-Day Lab Culture 29:34 – 30:57 – What's Next? Salivary Diagnostics and Personalized Care 30:58 – 32:55 – The Oral-Systemic Link: How Oral Health Impacts Fertility & Outro 🔔 Subscribe to Clinical Confessions for new episodes every month:    / @clinicalconfessions   About SprintRay: SprintRay is a leading provider of dental 3D printing solutions, helping dentists and labs streamline digital workflows with fast, precise, and reliable technology. From dental models to surgical guides and restorations, SprintRay enables efficient in-office production with high-quality results, making it a trusted choice for modern digital dentistry. 💡 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: • Guest Name: Bianca Velayo, DDS ‪@dr.biancavelayo2378‬ • Website: https://direct.me/drbiancavelayo • Instagram: @dr.biancavelayo 🏥 CONNECT WITH SPRINTRAY & CLINICAL CONFESSIONS: • Host: Dr. Meena Barsoum @dr_barsoum • Website: https://sprintray.com • Instagram: @ClinicalConfession @sprintray #DigitalDentistry #3DPrintingInDentistry #ClinicalConfessions #DentalTechnology #CADCAM #PDSHealth #WomenInDentistry #SalivaryDiagnostics