About Us

A unique collaboration between certified dental technician and software engineer created a program that solved an age-old problem. And the result is phenomenal. 

Meet Our Developers

Steve GrassSteve Grass

  • OPC Certification
  • NADL (CDT) 
  • PTC Certified
  • Staub Cranial Certified
  • PTC Director of Training and Education
  • Dawson Certified

With more than 40 years of experience as a certified dental technician, Steve has been honored as the keynote speaker for numerous training seminars, including the annual meeting of Dental Services Group in Phoenix, Arizona; the Denturists Association of Canada in Calgary, Alberta; and the American College of Prosthodontics in Chicago, Illinois. He has published several articles for the Journal of Dental Technology, Roe Dental Laboratory, and My Dentist. Steve has also created, produced, and launched a 20-hour continuing education training program for dental technicians.

Gary FichtnerGary Fichtner, CDT, BDT

  • President of Clōn 3D
  • President of Esthetic Dental Arts

Mr. Fichtner is owner and president of Esthetic Dental Arts, a dental laboratory, and Clōn 3D, both based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Esthetic Dental Arts has concentrated on cosmetic and restorative dentistry since 1972. Under his guidance, his company has grown into the largest dental laboratory in the state and one of the most successful laboratories in the country. Clōn 3D has specialized in bringing technological innovations to the world of dentistry since early 2006.

He is actively involved in promoting quality dentistry through local and national organizations. He is a member of the Richard V. Tucker international Study Groups and past president of a local chapter of the study club. Gary is a member of the National Association of Dental Laboratories, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Albuquerque chapter of Seattle Study Clubs. He is actively involved with Orognathic Bioesthetics International in helping to educate dentists and technicians and elevate their practices to CR dentistry. He helped start the New Mexico Association of Dental Laboratories where he has served as president.

Through his leadership positions in diverse professional and civic groups, Mr. Fichtner has cultivated contacts and mentors to assist him personally and professionally. Mr. Fichtner serves on the advisory board for the Albuquerque Zoological Park and the advisory board for the Albuquerque Aquarium. He is an active member of the Rotarians and sits on the board of directors for Sunrise Bank of New Mexico. Additionally, he is a member of the board of directors for both Orognathic Bioesthetics International where he served as chairman.

During his 45 years of experience in numerous entrepreneurial and start-up companies, he has gained invaluable knowledge in management, marketing, business development, quality control, and production. Mr. Fichtner currently resides in Albuquerque New Mexico with his wife, Glenda Fichtner.

Nick AllenNicholas Allen

  • Software Engineer
  • Master’s of Information Systems Management (MISM)
  • Serial Entrepreneur
  • Automation Engineer
  • Product Manager

Nick and his wife, Beth, have four children and love living in Arizona where they enjoy lots of sunshine year round. Nick has been fortunate to work for several fortune 500 companies throughout his career.