Our story.

Two friends. One vision. A clearer standard.

ClearMet™ was born from a decades-long friendship rooted in craftsmanship, clinical excellence, and a shared commitment to better patient outcomes.

Frank Ricciardi, Sr., a master dental technician and serial dental lab entrepreneur, has spent over 50 years perfecting the art and science of dental restorations. Known for his precision, innovation, and artistry, Frank built a reputation as one of the most trusted technicians in the industry.

Over 30 years ago, Dr. Dan Schwartz—a successful dentist in Williamstown, NJ—became one of Frank’s clients. Their professional collaboration quickly grew into a lifelong friendship grounded in mutual respect and a shared passion for excellence in care. That relationship is now a partnership, and together, they launched ClearMet™ to bring a new level of esthetics, comfort, and confidence to partial denture design.

Today, the next generation has joined the mission. Frank and Dr. Dan’s adult children are helping lead the charge to expand ClearMet’s reach, accelerate innovation, and deliver on its mission: to set a new standard in partial dental restorations—one that’s clearer, stronger, and better for patients everywhere.

Meet the team.

  • Frank Ricciardi, Sr.

    CO-FOUNDER | Turnersville, NJ

    With over 50 years in the dental restoration industry, Frank Ricciardi, Sr. is a respected innovator, entrepreneur, and master technician. He has built and sold four successful dental labs and is the inventor of the ClearMet™ material, design, and fabrication protocol. Today, he is focused on making ClearMet™ the clear standard for partial dentures.

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  • Dr. Dan Schwartz

    CO-FOUNDER

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Paula Bergman

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Frank Ricciardi, Jr.

    CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER | Miami Beach, FL

    Frank Ricciardi, Jr. brings decades of entrepreneurial leadership and a lifelong connection to the health and wellness industry. He grew up working alongside his father in dental labs, learning firsthand what it means to serve dentists and their patients. Frank is also the founder of Maavee, a wellness technology company building the health economy—where healthy choices become currency and health becomes a digital asset with real-world value.

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