Co-Founder
The MOD Institute
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Dr. Mike DeFee is a founding partner of The MOD Institute, CEO of MOD Design Services and the managing director of MOD Research, directly overseeing new research initiatives. He has extensive experience with every major dental chairside 3-D printer and works closely with many manufacturers to test the latest developments in 3-D printing and digital design technology.
He previously founded My Friend’s Dentist, a private practice in North Carolina which became the first Certified B-Corporation practice on the East Coast. He stewarded the organization through a digital transformation leading to triple-digit growth during his leadership.
An alumnus of The Dawson Academy, Dr. DeFee has published over 10 articles in peer-reviewed journals including The Journal of Virology and Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. He is passionate about leveraging technology to increase efficiency and predictability in delivering patient care.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
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(5212) Design to Delivery: Hands-On 3-D Printing of Custom Occlusal Guards
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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