Dr. Dwight Pate
Special guest
Dr. Dwight Pate brings a wealth of experience in restorative dentistry, having trained under the esteemed mentorship of Pete Dawson founder of The Dawson Academy, Howard Skurow, and Myron Nevins. With over 30 years of practice, he has continually refined and applied their philosophies. These philosophies form the backbone for all of Dr. Pate's digital dentistry practice and his dental software training courses.
Located in Central Florida it is convenient from any part of the state from up near Tallahassee, Florida down to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or Miami, Florida as well as the airports of Tampa, Florida and Orlando, Florida. With Disney World, Universal Studios, and Lego Land nearby it is a great place to stay/play and learn.
As an early adopter of digital technology, Dr. Pate sought a digital solution to replace the traditional analog approach to diagnosis and treatment planning using study models. This pursuit led him to ExoCAD and the development of his current digital workflows. Today, he combines his passion for innovation with decades of experience to guide others through the ever-evolving digital landscape.
For dentists, ExoCAD training is all about diagnosis! It streamlines smile correction by seamlessly integrating form and function with remarkable precision. With ExoCAD, you can easily determine where teeth need to be added, how they fit within the available space, how they function in occlusion, and how they will enhance your patient’s smile. Plus, you'll have the ability to visualize a before-and-after version of your proposed treatment, ensuring both accuracy and aesthetics. With proper Exocad training, you can do all of this and more.
Imagine bringing this level of insight into your patient consultations. Your confidence will shine through, and your patients will not only see it but feel it as you present precise, lifelike before-and-after smile simulations that truly captivate them. And the best part? You can achieve all of this without spending endless hours in a waxing lab or paying hundreds of dollars for a wax-up that hasn’t even been approved yet.
When patients fully understand their problem—and more importantly, their solution—they become eager to move forward with treatment, regardless of cost.
Dr. Dwight Pate has been a guest on 1 episode.
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427: exocad Insights 2026 Part 1: Marjorie de Andrade, Dr. Dwight Pate, & Dr. Eimear O'Connell
June 1st, 2026 | 1 hr 8 mins
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At exocad Insights 2026, three very different conversations all focused on how digital dentistry is transforming workflows and communication. Marjorie de Andrade talked about building a global freelance career through education and social media, while Dr. Dwight Pate shared an incredibly detailed workflow that blends traditional occlusion concepts with modern exocad design. The episode wraps with Dr. Eimear O'Connell discussing how digital tools are helping clinicians, labs, and patients work together better than ever—ultimately creating more predictable outcomes and happier smiles.