Bill Marais
CDT, Global Speaker
Owner of Disa Dental Studio
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Bill spent his later childhood and young adult years in vibrant Cape Town. In 1993, Bill graduated from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, in Cape Town,
as a Registered Dental Technician. He holds a recognized Bachelors Degree in Prosthetic Sciences. Bill worked in a dental lab in Somerset West, South Africa, extensively with removable prostheses. In 1996, Bill
immigrated to the USA and worked gaining further experience with ceramic restorations and implant work. In 1999, Bill opened his own dental laboratory, Disa Dental Studio, in Santa Monica,
California. In 2011, Bill moved his lab and family to Portland, Oregon, where he operated his lab from home and just recently, he moved his lab to the trendy Pearl District of Portland.
With a commitment to always improving and expanding his skills for the sake of the patient, Bill has completed technician and dentist courses at LVI and Spears, as well as independent courses nationally and internationally to learn
more about innovative techniques and emerging products. Bill is grateful to be a Key Opinion Leader for GC America and GC Europe. He has been deeply involved with testing new products for GC and in teaching for GC America,
GC Europe, GC UK/South Africa, GC Australasia and GC Middle East. He has also worked closely with Anaxdent USA. Bill has been honored by the invitations to speak nationally and in 13 International countries.
“I just couldn’t believe the quality that was coming out of the Asiga, and that’s when I committed to my first Asiga MAX.”
Ambassador for Dental Laboratories
Location: United States
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Asiga with Bill Marais at Disa Dental Studio
From small beginnings to a fleet of 5 Max. Including the Max 2.
Fabrication of a long-term prototype to develop and sculpt anterior gingival tissue
Fabrication of a long-term prototype to develop and sculpt anterior gingival tissue This article shows the step-by-step laboratory production process of a long-term prototype for the development and sculpting of anterior gingival tissue. Read the Full Article About the author Bill Marais graduated as a registered dental technician in 1993, after four years of study in dental technology, from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town in South Africa. He later emigrated to the US and, in 1999, opened his own dental laboratory, Disa Dental Studio, a one-man laboratory focusing on high-end, complex, combination cases. He is a key opinion leader for GC America and lectures for the company nationally. He also lectures independently and teaches dental photography
Webinar: 3D printing with Bill Marais, Disa Dental Studio
Bill Marais, Disa Dental Studio