I am currently 3D printing PPE for local front-line healthcare and essential workers
Face Shields
Ear Defenders
When I’m not locked down during a pandemic…
I am a private practice dentist in Marina del Rey, CA. Of the many technologies I utilize in my practice, 3D printing is my favorite to help properly align teeth (orthodontics), create prototypes of smiles, and make surgical guides that minimize risk during dental implants.
During the COVID-19 shutdown…
I felt a social responsibility to put my knowledge of 3D printing to good use. In these weeks I’ve mostly dabbled with different OPEN-SOURCE designs of masks, face shields, and ear defenders. I’ve selected designs that I find are easy, effective, and economical. Like many in the 3D printing world all over the world, I am acting as an independent “maker”, 3D printing the face shield frames and assembling them with easy to find materials like rubber bands and clear plastic sheet protectors. Why complicate things when these items are needed quickly? Why not just buy them in bulk from a medical supplier? The answer is… they’re in scarce supply and at least 3x more costly than they were 2 months ago. The fact that individuals can design remotely and manufacture locally illustrates the power and essence of the 3D printing process.
If you have benefited from my contribution at your office, clinic, or hospital, (or you’d like to help healthcare/essential workers and don’t know how to get started) please consider donating a small amount (i.e. $5, $10, $20) to help me purchase materials to continue making PPE for our frontline healthcare and essential workers.
PayPal: mike.capio@gmail.com
Venmo: @Michael-Capio-1
If you or your employees need any of the items pictured here, please contact me.
Finally, Thank you to my wonderful neighbors who have been delivering these items to employees at Kaiser West LA and Torrance Memorial