EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Your preferred, privately-owned dental laboratory for 40 years and counting
At Van Hook Dental Studio, we know that changing a smile changes a life. For 40 years, our mission has never changed: taking advanced dentistry to exceptional. Your patients have high expectations, and we’re here to help you exceed them. Our work is efficient, consistent, and dependable. Make the switch to our full-service, national dental laboratory and see the difference.
DON VAN HOOK
Founder
DON VAN HOOK
Founder
Don Van Hook is the President and Co-Founder of Van Hook Dental Studio. He has more than 40 years of experience specializing in full mouth reconstruction and implants; and lectures on lab communication, esthetic design, and CAD/CAM. Don earned his degree from Indiana University in dental technology. He has had extensive training through the Dawson Panky Institute and possesses knowledge of LVI guidelines, the neuromuscular philosophy, esthetics, and occlusion.
KIM VAN HOOK
Founder
KIM VAN HOOK
Founder
Kim Van Hook is the Co-Founder of Van Hook Dental Studio and spearheads business operations and strategy. She graduated from Bryman Medix School in 1977 and entered the dental industry as a Certified Dental Assistant. Through working directly with patients, Kim was inspired to craft beautiful smiles by hand. She became a dental technician and her passions grew to include leading a dental lab to best support clinicians. Kim continually works to streamline procedures and develop Van Hook Dental Studio’s information technology. She has been published in JDT magazine and lectures on the use of a dental laboratory management software system.
WARREN MYLLION
VP Sales & Marketing
WARREN MYLLION
VP Sales & Marketing
Warren earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Global Business from Arizona State University in 2001. For the past 10 years, Warren has held multiple roles within the dental industry. As VP of Sales & Marketing for Van Hook Dental Studio, his understanding of the industry has reached new depths. Warren implements new ways to enhance communication between dental practices and the laboratory. Warren energetically shares his understanding of dental implant systems, surgical procedures, and restorative techniques to clients through lectures and team training programs. He specializes in edentulous restorative treatment options and immediate load concepts.
480-331-9790
KELSEY VAN HOOK
National Account Manager
KELSEY VAN HOOK
National Account Manager
Kelsey joined the Van Hook Dental Studio team as a National Account Manager. She graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has prior experience in medical device sales and healthcare consulting. Kelsey also carries an AAPC certification in ICD-10 and procedural coding systems. With a passion to improve patient outcomes, promote operational excellence, and help shape the future of the dental industry, Kelsey strives to deepen Van Hook Dental Studio’s presence across all 50 states through building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional value.
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LISA EDER
Surgical Support Coordinator
LISA EDER
Surgical Support Coordinator
As the Surgical Support Coordinator, Lisa coordinates and schedules all implant-supported cases. She stands alone with her customer service skills by meeting or exceeding client’s expectations. Lisa has previous experience as an office manager with a mechanical supply company, and has spent more than two decades managing various aspects of administration at Van Hook Dental Studio.
JEREMY GUIDINGER
Director of Growth & Digital Operations
JEREMY GUIDINGER
Director of Growth & Digital Operations
Jeremy is the Director of Growth & Digital Operations at Van Hook Dental Studio. After graduating college with a degree in animation and arts, Jeremy started his lab career in metal framework through hand waxing and copy design. To further advance his understanding of dental contour and anatomy, Jeremy took several cosmetic and surgical planning courses. For 15 years, Jeremy has grown Van Hook Dental Studio’s CAD/CAM Department with a focus on streamlined workflows. As head of R&D, Jeremy stays ahead of dentistry trends and builds products that exceed surgical and restorative needs.
PRENTICE “PENNY” MCINTYRE
Master Dental Ceramist, MDT, CDT
PRENTICE “PENNY” MCINTYRE
Master Dental Ceramist, MDT, CDT
Penny is a Master LVI trained and Certified Dental Technician of 30 years. She has been a senior ceramist and team leader of the Porcelain Department at Van Hook Dental Studio since 1990. She has maintained and surpassed many technical ceramic courses and her work has been acknowledged with a medal by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She consults with practitioners on case planning of full mouth reconstruction. Prior to her current position, Penny owned her own dental laboratory, McIntyre Dental Ceramics.
DR. LEONARD GORDON
Clinical Advisor
DR. LEONARD GORDON
Clinical Advisor
Dr. Leonard Gordon has more than 35 years of experience including special skills in implant arch restoration. As clinical treatment advisor for Van Hook Dental Studio, he’s a resource for our practitioners, lecturing nationally on latest techniques for single and multiple implant crowns and bridges using the latest technology and materials. Dr. Gordon developed the Gordon Protocol™ for implant arch prosthetic finalization. A graduate of the University of Maryland and University of Maryland Dental School, he’s taught restorative dentistry there as well. He owns and practices at Maryland-based Gordon Center for General and Advanced Dentistry with his son Dr. David Gordon.