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Episode 3: Community Dental Care, Digital Dentistry & Expanding Access to Treatment with Dr. Ben Kellum

Episode 3: Community Dental Care, Digital Dentistry & Expanding Access to Treatment with Dr. Ben Kellum

2/12/2026 10:00:00 AM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 164

In Episode 3 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke speaks with Dr. Ben Kellum, co-founder of Transcend Dental in Huntsville, Alabama. This episode focuses on community dental care and how digital dentistry is expanding access to advanced treatment for underserved patient populations.

Dr. Kellum shares his journey from dental school in Oklahoma to building a mission-driven, faith-based practice designed to provide comprehensive dental care—including implants and full-mouth rehabilitation—to patients regardless of financial limitations.

Key Takeaways from Episode 3

A Mission-Driven Approach to Community Dental Care
Dr. Kellum describes how early clinical experiences in rural and underserved areas shaped his commitment to community dental care. This ultimately led him to co-found Transcend Dental, a practice built around accessibility, service, and comprehensive treatment.

Expanding Access Through Digital Dentistry
A major focus of the episode is how digital dentistry helps reduce barriers to care. By integrating intraoral scanning, in-house milling, and 3D printing, Transcend Dental is able to deliver high-quality treatment at reduced cost and increased efficiency.

3D Printing and In-House Production Workflows
The use of printed try-in dentures, digitally designed crowns, and in-house fabrication systems allows the practice to improve accuracy while reducing dependence on external labs—making advanced care more affordable for patients in need.

Improved Clinical Efficiency and Patient Outcomes
Digital workflows enhance precision, shorten treatment timelines, and improve predictability across restorative and surgical cases, including full-mouth rehabilitation and implant dentistry.

Team Training and Practice Culture
Dr. Kellum emphasizes that successful adoption of digital dentistry depends on staff engagement and training. At Transcend, team education has improved workflow consistency, job satisfaction, and overall patient experience.

Dentistry With a Social Impact
The episode highlights powerful patient stories, including care for domestic violence survivors and individuals with limited access to treatment. These cases demonstrate how community dental care can restore not only oral health, but confidence and quality of life.

Discover how digital dentistry is transforming access to care. Tune in to Episode 3 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast to learn how Medidenta Digital Solutions supports community dental care through modern clinical technologies and workflow innovation.

Episode 1: Sean Ryan & John Flucke on the Future of Digital Dentistry

Sponsored by Medidenta

Medidenta has been helping dentists deliver better care for over 80 years. As the home of CR-rated Prophy Magic—and your go-to for Prophy Magic bulk deals—we’re also your trusted source for digital dentistry and 3D Printing solutions. We’re proud to support innovation in practices everywhere. And don’t forget—this is also home of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, featuring Dr. John Flucke.
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