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About The Video
This short video features Katsuya Seki, our Master Dental ceramist at Dental Designs Clinic. Katsuya-san shares how moving from Japan where his dental lab operated independently, to Singapore has transformed the way he works. By collaborating directly with both dentist and patient in the same clinical setting, he is able to contribute more meaningfully to the outcome of every smile makeover.
Katsuya-san highlights the importance of three-way communication between technician, dentist and patient. Being able to speak face-to-face ensures that expectations, limitations, and goals are clearly aligned from the start. This integrated workflow not only improves accuracy but also builds trust and confidence leading to results that feel natural, balanced and completely bespoke.
Traditionally, dental technicians work behind the scenes, often in labs separated from the clinical setting. But as Katsuya Seki explains, true aesthetic dentistry thrives on close collaboration. At Dental Designs Clinic, having the lab inside the clinic changes everything. It enables real-time conversations between the dentist, ceramist and patient, making smile makeovers more accurate and truly personalised. This hands-on, interdisciplinary approach helps everyone understand the patient’s desires, what’s technically feasible, and how best to balance those priorities.
Katsuya-san’s move from Japan to Singapore was driven by a desire for this kind of synergy. Working alongside Dr Justin, he’s able to co-create each case with clarity and intention, reducing errors and promoting satisfaction. It’s a workflow that brings artistry and function together and delivers smiles that are not only beautiful but deeply individual.
