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For decades, the Sommer family has been synonymous with innovation, exceptional skill, and top-notch service in the dental laboratory industry. Andy Sommer, the proud owner of Sommer Denture Centre for many years, has tirelessly upheld the family legacy. Starting his journey at the age of seventeen, Andy has not only amassed the knowledge, experience, and skills required to be a world-class laboratory technician but has also gained valuable insights into the needs of the doctors he collaborates with. Exciting news is on the horizon as Andy Sommer RDT DD LVIF unveils his latest venture, the state-of-the-art Microdent Studio, located in Ontario, Canada. With a wealth of diverse knowledge and experience, Andy seamlessly integrates various chairside technologies to deliver exceptional restorations and achieve outstanding clinical results. Recognizing that effective communication, innovation, and problem-solving are paramount for clinicians, Andy is committed to providing superb service and value to meet these demands. Andy's skills have been honed through training and experiences with prestigious institutions such as The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dentistry, Kois Institute, ILAPEO in Brazil, Ivoclar, and Dentsply, among others. His unique experiences include active participation in numerous full mouth rehabilitations at LVI and assisting chairside for full arch surgery in Brazil during his time at ILAPEO. These experiences have provided Andy with a perspective and learning opportunity that few lab technicians can truly appreciate. Additionally, he has been both a student and teacher in various fabulous educational programs. Andy's proficiency in integrating CAD CAM and multiple scanning platforms, covering basic restorative dentistry to comprehensive preoperative full arch guided case planning, sets him apart. In the current landscape of high patient demand, assembling a team of highly qualified individuals is crucial. Let this world-class laboratory excel at what they do best—making your dentistry exceed even your wildest expectations.