Ever wondered who actually makes those million-dollar smiles? Meet Francois Geldenhuys — VDS Lab Manager, master ceramist, and the unsung hero behind our most iconic veneers. In this episode, we peel back the curtain and dive into the world of smile design from the hands of the artist himself.Francois takes us on a journey from his roots in South Africa to becoming the creative engine inside the Vogue Dental Studios lab. We explore his process in crafting veneers from scratch, how dental aesthetics have evolved (goodbye Hollywood white, hello natural smile), and the wildest smile requests he's ever received. Beyond the lab, Francois opens up about his family life, his proudest dad moments — including a daughter who’s a weightlifting champ — and the secret to his happy marriage. Plus, we wrap it all up with a rapid-fire Q&A you won’t want to miss.If you’ve ever been curious about what it really takes to build the perfect smile… this is the episode.New episodes drop every Thursday so be sure to follow us on all our handles @smilethemakeoverscop to stay in the loop 👄⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Sneak Peek00:57 Intro01:26 Meet Francois Geldenhuys – Master Ceramist at VDS03:21 A Day in the Life of a Ceramist04:02 From South Africa to Smile Design: How It All Started06:03 What Makes a Great Ceramist?10:10 Porcelain vs Composite Veneers – The Real Difference14:00 Step-by-Step: The Porcelain Veneer Process18:32 The Art of Layering Veneers19:10 Creating Natural-Looking Veneers20:20 What Sets Vogue Dental Studios Apart21:18 When We Say “No” to a Smile Makeover23:56 The Strangest Smile Request (Vampire Fangs?)24:32 Most Requested Smile Style25:29 Veneer Verdicts: Rating 5 Celebrity Smiles31:34 Growing Up in South Africa34:14 The Journey to Vogue Dental Studios35:39 Love, Marriage & Finding Balance37:58 Proud Dad Moments42:14 Rapid Fire Q&A45:24 OutroFind Francois⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vogue Dental StudiosDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult with a professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.

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