Lonnie Frangadakis, C.D.T. - President

Lonnie Frangadakis founded California Dental Arts in 1991 and has since remained its president. Prior to CDA, Mr. Frangadakis was the owner and operator of Cupertino Dental Laboratory from 1972 to 1991. Mr. Frangadakis is responsible for overseeing all aspects of business operations, from the hiring of technicians and integration of continuing education to quality control and selection of the finest materials and processes. Mr. Frangadakis has been active in the California Dental Laboratory Association, holding four executive positions, including president from 1990 to 1991. He is a Certified Dental Technician and a Certified Branemark Technician. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades for his accomplishments in the dental laboratory industry. Mr. Frangadakis graduated from the UCLA School of Dental Technology in 1969.

Matt Froess - Vice President of Laboratory Operations

Matt Froess was named vice president of California Dental Arts in October 2006. Prior to his promotion, Mr. Froess was manager of California Dental Arts’ cosmetic restorations division. Mr. Froess’s responsibilities include quality control, technician training, and research and development. Mr. Froess regularly attends continuing education clinics and advanced hands-on cosmetic dentistry workshops to ensure that CDA remains on the cutting edge. These workshops include the Las Vegas Institute and the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study. Mr. Froess is also an expert in some of the industry’s latest products, including Lava™ Zirconia and Cadent iTero™. With 24 years of crown and bridge experience, and being a graduate of the mini-residency program with the Branemark Implant System, Mr. Froess is an invaluable asset to CDA. Before joining California Dental Arts in 1986, Mr. Froess was general manager of a competing Bay Area dental laboratory.

 Alex Frangadakis - Vice President of Business Operations

Alex Frangadakis was named Vice President of Business Operations at California Dental Arts in 2011. Mr. Frangadakis began his career at CDA as a sales associate, later transitioning into director of marketing. His extensive business background includes working for the real estate investment firm Marcus & Millichap in Palo Alto, CA.  Additionally, he has consulted for Lexus, Nissan, Bridgestone Tires Corporation, Mars Petcare and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Mr. Frangadakis was an adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and also served as a team leader at the Accelerator Business Institute. Furthermore, he helped start the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. His business interests include entrepreneurship and innovation, within the dental laboratory industry. Mr. Frangadakis earned his M.B.A. from Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management and undergraduate degree from The University of Colorado at Boulder.

Steve Pavlidakis - General Manager

Steve Pavlidakis has been general manager of California Dental Arts since 1986. He is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, training, and quality control. He is also responsible for assisting doctors in case planning and scheduling. Prior to joining California Dental Arts, Mr. Pavlidakis worked as an apprentice in a gnathological dental laboratory. Mr. Pavlidakis graduated from the UCLA School of Dental Technology in 1970.

Lan Khuc - Director of Implants and Removables

Lan Khuc was promoted to Director of Implants and Removables at California Dental Arts in 2009. Mr. Khuc has over 25 years of experience in the dental laboratory industry and has held numerous management positions. He is an expert in occlusion, gnathology, esthetics, dental materials and application, framework designs and dental products. Since 1996, Mr. Khuc has focused specifically on implantology. He has widespread training in Nobel Biocare, Biomet 3i, Straumann, Zimmer, Astra Tech, Keystone Dental, Ankylos, Bicon and Lifecore. Mr. Khuc is a regular speaker on major implant systems, lecturing to both university students and study groups. He is a 1986 graduate of the Southern Illinois University Dental Technology Program.