Our Story
Craft Dental Academy is a leader in dental lab education, dedicated to creating opportunities for dental assistants, doctors and dental technicians to learn and excel as dental technicians. Our mission is to provide comprehensive training and support for individuals aspiring to build or expand on a successful career in dental technology. We are committed to equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to thrive in the dynamic field of dental prosthetics.
Meet Our Instructors
David Mason CDT
David Mason is the proud owner of Aesthetic Oral Design. He and his team work hard daily to bring beautiful restorations to life. He has over 25 years of experience working alongside and being mentored by top tier technicians and ceramists from the U.S. and around the world. His understanding of the latest laboratory techniques, advanced course completions, and his passion for continuing education set him apart from others in the industry. While out of the office, David loves spending time with his wife Tiffany, son Brody and their new fur baby Charlie.
Kite Saito CDT, MDC
As a young boy growing up in Yokoham, Japan, Kite Saito, CDT, MDC, knew that he wanted to work with his hands and making people smile. In 1997, he began to pursue his dream to combine these two passions by moving to Los Angeles, California. In 2004, he completed his training in the LACC dental technology program. In 2011, Kite earned the prestigious degree of Master Dental Ceramist from UCLA. In 2018, Kite moved from California to Fayetteille, Arkansas to work with Ozark Prosthodontics. This opportunity gave Kite the ability to work with both highly capable prosthodontists and dentists, but also firsthand with his patients. Twenty years later, Kite's passion to make people smile is stronger than ever. Kite not only transforms patient's lives, but those of dental professionals through his dedication to hands on education, training and speaking engagements around the world.
Mohammed Salha
Mahammed was 15 years old and living in Egypt when he was first introduced to the dental world and was immediately drawn to the field. Working for his cousin he gained experience with various doctors and technicians. 6 years later he opened his own lab, starting with just a porcelain oven and a computer. Despite its small size, he was determined to learn and grow. Expanding the lab from one employee to 25 within a year. As with most of us the pandemic drove Mahammed to seek more for the dental industry. Making the move to Colorado and finding a group of like-minded and driven individuals, Mahammed now spends his time helping others learn new techniques as well as spending as much free time outdoors as he can.