CDOCS Staff 
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Anthony Ponzio has officially joined the CDOCS Resident Faculty!
A longtime member of the CDOCS community—13 years and counting—Dr. Ponzio brings a deep passion for digital dentistry, a sharp eye for technology integration, and a teaching style that blends clinical excellence with humor, humility, and heart.
“I am very excited to join the CDOCS faculty and get to work with all of the great teachers and friends that I have gotten to know over the years,” Dr. Ponzio said. “I can't wait to work with doctors and their team members to share what I’ve learned, help them grow their CEREC skill set, and hopefully increase their enjoyment of this journey through the crazy world of dentistry.”
A LEADER IN DIGITAL INTEGRATION AND EDUCATION
Dr. Ponzio is a 2004 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry and currently practices in Oak Park, Illinois. He serves as Clinical Director for P1 Dental Partners, a DPO with offices throughout the Midwest, where he leads innovation in practice systems and digital workflows.
With more than a decade as a CEREC Basic and Advanced Trainer, Dr. Ponzio has worked with dentists and teams across the globe to elevate their use of digital tools—always with a focus on improving the patient experience and driving productivity. He’s served as CDOCS Visiting Faculty and previously taught at Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine, where he helped integrate CAD/CAM into the dental school curriculum.
At CDOCS, his focus will be teaching the 90-Minute Crown Appointment with Chairside CAD/CAM hands-on workshop.
"My teaching philosophy has always been about keeping things fun and light, and creating a safe and open environment for attendees to ask questions and make sure they leave with tools they can use in their practices right away," Dr. Ponzio said.
FUN FACTS
CDOCS members already familiar with his approachable, high-energy teaching style will appreciate these fun Dr. Ponzio facts:
What’s your guilty pleasure snack you hope your patients never find out about? Peanut Butter Monster Mix and Garrett’s Popcorn
What’s your go-to karaoke song? “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot (and yes, he’s performed it at weddings and dental meetings)
You’re stuck on a deserted island … but you have to keep doing dentistry. What 3 things are in your emergency dental kit? CEREC, Electric Handpiece, Spade Proximator Set
What’s the most unexpected thing a patient has ever said while in the chair? I had an 80 year old woman in the chair, and when reviewing her medical history she had marked that she used recreational marijuana. I asked her how often she smoked and she said "only when I drink." I then asked her how often she drank, and she replied "Every day!" I almost fell out of my chair.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ponzio to the CDOCS Resident Faculty—we’re thrilled to have him on board!