Description

Charbel Louis Karam didn’t follow a traditional path to the dental world. A lifelong pilot with a background in aerospace manufacturing and private equity, he eventually found his way to Spectrum Killian Dental Labs, where he now serves as President and CEO, and brought a new way of thinking with him. In this episode, Charbel shares all the lessons that helped him build a dental lab that balances precision with true craftsmanship. We dig into what it takes to grow without losing the human touch, why variability can’t be avoided (and how to work with it instead of against it), and what excites him most about the future of labs and patient care. This conversation is all about blending engineering, artistry, and big-picture thinking to move the dental space forward.