Philosophy

and Craftsmanship

Having healthy teeth plays an important role in keeping us healthy. To effectively recreate the aesthetic beauty and function of natural teeth is our passion. We pay attention to every detail, and make sure our restorations satisfy both dentist and client. Our philosophy is that only one dental technician-artisan should work on every stage of a case, from beginning to end. This insures quality control and direct accountability in every product we make.

Passion

Philosophy

RAY Dental Laboratory, Inc. Los Angeles, CA (2020-present)

• Technical Advisor

BUDDY DENTAL ARTS, INC. Los Angeles, CA (2005 to present)

• Owner

UCLA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Clinic

Los Angeles, CA (2002 – 2005)

Tokyo Dental College of Technology Tokyo, Japan (2000)

Shiseikai Masaka Dental Clinic Tokyo, Japan (1996 – 2000)

Willi Geller Ceramic Workshop Yokohama, Japan (2010)

• Advanced Three-unit Zirconia Bridge

Naoki Aiba Educational Course Monterey, CA (2004)

• Advanced Three-unit Bridge

• Foil Technique Porcelain Laminate Veneers

UCLA School of Dentistry Los Angeles, CA (2000 – 2002)

• Advanced Practical Laboratory Training Program

• Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry Preceptorship Program

• Implant Prosthodontics Technician Program

Kuwata College Tokyo, Japan (2000)

• Advanced Dental Occlusion and Dental Ceramic Course

International Dental Academy Tokyo, Japan (1999)

• Advanced Dental Technology Science

Tokyo Dental College of Technology Tokyo, Japan (1994 – 1996)

• Dental Technology Course

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Akihiro Nakamura, RDT

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Our lab owner, Akihiro Nakamura, and his staff approach their work with a perfect blend of western and eastern techniques: detailed traditional craftsmanship, blended with modern dental technology.