Tony Aliatim
Special guest
Tony Aliatim is an Account Manager and former Applications Engineer at Axsys Dental Solutions, where he has spent more than a decade helping dental labs and clinicians implement digital manufacturing technologies. With a background that bridges both engineering and sales, Tony is known for translating complex workflows into practical, profitable solutions for customers across North America.
Throughout his career, Tony has worked extensively with CAD/CAM systems, dental milling machines, implant workflows, full-arch production, and lab efficiency strategies. His hands-on technical experience gives him a unique perspective on how labs can scale production, improve consistency, and maximize return on investment when adopting new technology.
Tony is passionate about helping laboratories grow through smarter systems, better support, and real-world process improvement. He enjoys building long-term relationships with customers and serving as a trusted resource from initial consultation through implementation and beyond.
Tony Aliatim has been a guest on 1 episode.
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425: DLAT 2026 Part 2 with Tony Aliatim, Rebekah Serrago, Chris Wilson, Antoine Coppens, & Christian Saurman
May 18th, 2026 | 1 hr 13 mins
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At the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas Meeting 2026, Elvis and Barb sat down with Tony Aliatim from Axis Dental Milling, Rebekah Serrago and Chris Wilson from Garland Dental Services, and Antoine Coppens from Relu alongside orthodontic lab owner Christian Saurman from New England Orthodontic Laboratory. The conversations covered everything from industrial dental milling and equipment repair to AI-driven workflows that are changing how labs design and manufacture restorations. From preventive maintenance and milling strategies to fully automated AI design systems, this episode is packed with insight into where dental technology — and the lab industry — is headed next.