Our Team

Our Team

Matthew R. Roberts

Matthew Roberts, founder of CMR Dental Laboratory, is one of thirteen accredited ceramists in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He lectures nationally and internationally and has worked with many of the leading clinicians in the country. Matt is on the editorial board of numerous dental publications; Practical Periodontal and Aesthetic Dentistry, Signature Magazine and Reality. He is the founder of Team Aesthetic Seminars. He holds Advanced Dental Education training classes for dentists and ceramists. His goals are to elevate the quality of restorative treatment received by patients by redefining the working relationship between dentists, ceramists, and specialists.

Sandra McCafferty Cook

Raised in a town outside of Chicago, IL, Sandy became a technician in 1984, after pursuing an education in art and design at the University of Illinois. After working in several different labs ranging from full-service production, to an in-house lab, she moved to Idaho to try cosmetic dentistry in 1996. She became a CDT in 2001. As an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry since 2003, her work has been featured on three covers of the prestigious Journal, as well as many awards in previous Smile Gallery Competitions. She has recently achieved accredited status in the AACD, and received her award during the 2009 conference in Honolulu, HI, becoming one of 27 technicians; four of them being women. While experienced in the full range of laboratory procedures, she specializes in creating beautiful smiles in porcelain, and works with many of the leading clinicians in the U.S. Over the years, she has been privileged to help many doctors achieve their higher educational goals, and has had much experience teaching advanced-level courses for both doctors and technicians. She enjoys living and playing in Idaho with her husband, two step-children and daughter.

Jeff Bennett

Jeff graduated from the American Institute of Medical and Dental Technology in 1997. He has worked as a ceramist at CMR Dental Lab for the past 12 years. While working and teaching with Matt Roberts Jeff has instructed at hands on clinical courses including PAC Live with Dr. David Hornbrook and The Beauty of a Smile with Dr. Tom Trinkner. These experiences combined with Jeff’s drive to achieve excellence in esthetic and restorative treatment motivate Jeff to continue to pursue new levels of excellence in dentistry. Jeff is currently working on achieving his accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Tracy Egbert

As the manager of the implant and substructure department at CMR, Tracy is our resident expert on all issues pertaining to implant cases. Tracy has been with our team for 22years, so his depth of knowledge is unsurpassed.