The New Paradigm in All-on-X

Dr. John C. Phillips, III and Adam Ahokas

The New Paradigm in All-on-X: Predictable, Proficient, and Profitable

A Presentation by Dr. John Phillips & Adam Ahokas at the 20th Anniversary Sunrise Dental Solutions Summit – Sept. 18-20, 2025

In this presentation, we’ll be addressing some of the most common challenges dentists face when restoring All-On-X cases such as rapidly changing technology, conflicting opinions, too many components, complex workflows, and rising costs. These issues can make even the most experienced clinicians feel overwhelmed. John and Adam have developed practical, proven solutions to help simplify the process. From helping you choose the right technology for your practice to streamlining workflows, reducing part counts, and offering fixed pricing, our goal is to support you every step of the way. By the end of the presentation, you’ll have the tools, clarity, and confidence to take on these cases more efficiently and predictably.

Learning Objectives

  1. Explore digital scanning with and without photogrammetry.
  2. How to partnership with a lab to deliver temporaries in hours not days.
  3. How to overcome most common All-on-X restoration complications.
  4. Learn streamline technique to save both time and money.

Speaker Biographies

John C. Phillips III, DDS maintains a private practice in Chickasha, OK, and Elgin, OK. His practice, 29th Street Dental Care, has continually grown over the past 29 years and, today, is ranked in the top 1% of North American dental practices. Today his practice consists of 40 team members including 5 Doctors and 5 Hygienists.

Dr. Phillips believes in treating patients and team members like family. He has built his practice on listening to his patients “wants” and needs then strives to exceed their expectations to give them the quality of life they deserve.   Customer service is of the utmost importance at his practice.

Adam Ahokas brings over 20 years of experience in the dental lab industry, with a specialized focus on full arch restorations.  As the co-founder of Chameleon, Adam has helped pioneer innovative workflows and develop proprietary components that simplify the full arch process – making it faster, more predictable, and more cost-effective for both labs and clinicians.  Adam regularly speaks to dental professionals across the country, sharing practical strategies for restoring All-on-X cases with confidence and efficiency.  He is also a KOL of Itero.  His passion lies in making advanced restorative dentistry more accessible through smart systems, education and collaboration.

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