12/03/2025
It’s officially here.
My Rapid Digital Conversion 2.0 article has been published, marking a major step forward in truly cast-less, model-less workflows for complete-arch implant–supported restorations.
https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1mCdH_WbMieDg
What makes this publication especially meaningful is that it finally shifts the focus to what matters most: understanding how to gather, organize, and articulate functional data—not simply how to scan. From its earliest days, Rapid Digital Conversion was never about promoting a particular scanner or locking clinicians into a single technique. It has always centered on developing a dependable, efficient method to capture the bite, align essential references, and consolidate digital information into one unified, predictable workflow.
RDC 2.0 carries that vision forward. Whether a clinician relies on photogrammetry or chooses a different approach, this workflow offers universal value. It is accessible, openly published, and built to streamline the restorative process for clinicians everywhere.
One of the most transformative advantages of this protocol is its ability to remove the need for reference screws and eliminate the burden of pre- or post-operative scanning. It restores clarity and simplicity to the process: surgeons can focus on surgery, restorative dentists can focus on prosthetics, and patients benefit from a less invasive, more comfortable path to a precise final restoration.
I am also proud to share that the article is free to view and save until January 21. Be sure to download your copy, and don’t miss the presentation attached for a deeper breakdown of the workflow and its clinical value.
I remain profoundly grateful to the Journal and to everyone who contributed to this publication. Over the past 20 years, countless mentors have shaped my understanding of implant dentistry. I especially want to thank Drs. Dennis Tarnow, Giovanni Zucchelli, Michael Pikos, Henry Salama, Maurice Albert Salama, Dr. Istvan Urban, Howie Gluckman, Frank Spear, Daniel Buser, Stephen Rosenstiel, Edward Pat Allen, Anton Sculean, Shankar Iyer, Andrea Tedesco, Frank Acosta and the late Carl Misch—along with many others who influenced the way I think, innovate, and practice.
I genuinely believe this workflow is the direction complete-arch dentistry is heading. My hope is that it inspires and equips clinicians around the world to achieve even more predictable outcomes—with greater efficiency and a better overall experience for the patients we serve.
On to the next article. Thank you all for your support.
