Our Implant Department is the oldest & most respected in the Region. The department has earned best-in-class recognition.

We are the only Hub Lab in Maryland that can provide you with a Zimmer Biomet Encode Empowered Solution. CLICK HERE for more details.

Full-Arch Hybrid Treatment Concept

Digital Implant Tx Planning & Guided Surgery: CLICK HERE TO START YOUR CASE

“All-Inclusive” Implant Abutment Solutions

BioHorizons, DentsplySirona, Hi’Ossen, Nobel, Straumann, Zimmer Biomet 

We fabricate a wide variety of restorations from all implant systems, meeting the demands of evolving technology & patient needs.

    • UCLA Screw-Retained Implant Crowns
    • Stock Abutments
    • Hand-Waxed/Cast Custom Gold Abutments
    • CAD/CAM Design Bars
    • Zirconia (CAD/CAM)
    • Titanium (CAD/CAM)
    • Implant Temps

MIKE BACKOFF, CDT,  Implant Prosthetic Manager, obtained his CDT status in 1993. He joined the United States Army’s dental division as a technician in 1981. From 1981 to 1996, he worked in a small, high-quality lab where he trained technicians across various levels of experience. For nine of those years, he was an in-house technician for a perio-prosthodontist, where he acquired his implant experience. Mike joined the Friendship family in 2003, working in the Crown & Bridge, Implant & Ceramic Departments & managed the Implant Department from 2000 to 2019. He now manages the Implant Prosthetic Department, handling complex implant cases & hybrids, specializing in the design & fabrication of difficult prosthodontic/implant cases. He conducts individual training seminars for Implant Specialists to keep them informed on new products & technologies.

KIRSTEN HUGHES, Implant Manger joined our CAD/CAM Department in 2012 as a master scanner and troubleshooter.  In 2014, she transitioned into the Implant Department with Mike Backoff, CDT and 35-year senior Implant Prosthetic Manager/Technician. Mike brings the “old school” hands-on/analog experience and Kirsten brings the “new school” computer technology. When combined, they bring the best of both worlds to accommodate your every need. Kirsten oversees day to day operations in our Implant Department & hmanages Digital Treatment Planning of Surgical Guides as well as scanning and designing implant-related CAD/CAM products; abutments, bars, bridges, ASC Frameworks & IOS Implant Scanning. Her dedication and commitment help ensure the long term success of your cases from start to finish.

LINNET KAKOULLIS, Digital Implant Coordinator graduated from IBVM Loreto Convent in Lucknow, India & received her Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery in 2016. She worked in the Military Dental Institute of Lucknow before moving to the states in 2018. After spending 2 years as a dental assistant, Linnet joined our Friendship team as an integral part of our implant department.  Her main focus is planning Guided Surgery cases, designing Surgical Guides & consulting with our doctors through webinars.