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Enhancing Color Matching Accuracy in Dentistry with Matisse iOS App and Optishade Colorimeter: A Standardized Protocol and Artificial Intelligence Approach
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Marat Awdaljan is a dental ceramist with passion to mimic nature. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 1988 to Armenian parents, Marat moved to the Netherlands with his family in 1993, where he grew up. He completed his training at the Dental Technology school in 2010, receiving the best thesis award for his thesis on psychology in dental technology, entitled "Key to the future."
At the age of 21, Marat was awarded the title of Master Dental Technician and began working at the dental laboratory “Natuurlijk! Tandtechniek" in Veenendaal.
In 2012, he accomplished his training as a Clinical Dental Technician, and one year later, he became the manager and co-owner of the laboratory where he remained until 2020. During this period, Marat was traveling worldwide to meet the Masters in Dentistry to broaden his knowledge and find answers to all the questions and problems in the dental field. The Interviews he did with the Masters are still published in Labline Magazine.
In 2019, Marat created MATISSE software, the shade matching software for dentists and dental technicians that has revolutionized the industry. His innovative solution has helped countless dentists and technicians achieve accurate and consistent shade matching, with outstanding results for patients. As Matisse progresses, Marat gives lectures and single central live-patient courses worldwide, sharing his expertise and experience with other dental professionals. Marat's dedication to his craft and his commitment to sharing his knowledge have made him a respected and sought-after dental ceramist.