In forty three of our fifty states, the person that said to you yesterday, “Would you like fries with that?” could become your dental technician tomorrow, without any training, verifiable competency, certification, or testing. My wife cannot get a pedicure or manicure done in any one of our United States without that nail technician having…
Three-dimensional printing is a revolutionary technology that is transforming a variety of industries—construction, airline, medical and even including dentistry. What is so incredible about this additive manufacturing, though, is the range of materials 3D printers can use to create different products. Glass, plastic, concrete, liquid polymers, ceramics, titanium powder, porcelain and live tissues and cells…
We are making some tremendous headway on the What’s In Your Mouth? (WIYM) campaign, but we still need your help to make it a success! Did you know that we actively spread news in the social-sphere about What’s In Your Mouth? “Like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest to get the latest…
Looking for the perfect New Year’s resolution? How about improving your oral health? As the new year approaches, be determined to hold yourself to your resolutions! Whether or not you are still coming up with a list, be sure to make your oral health a top priority. While it seems almost inevitable that many individuals’…
See if your state requires certification or continuing education for dental technicians and labs. Know who made what’s in your mouth! Whether you are a patient or a dentist, it is important to know about dental restorations before installation. Both parties should be aware of the certification and education levels of the people who produce…
Does brushing teeth make your children smile? If not, we can help! Parents constantly challenge themselves to guide their children down the right path. Between making sure they finish their homework, are “on their best behaviors” and eat their vegetables, the road to parenting perfection sometimes may be a rocky one. With everything you have…
What’s in your mouth? CDTs know what should and shouldn’t be… When it comes to a dental prosthesis like a crown, bridge or implant, what you put in your mouth is important. The focus is generally on the installer of the prosthesis – the dentist. However, the builder – the dental technician – is the…
What is a Certified Dental Lab? A Certified Dental Laboratory (CDL) must meet specific standards relating to quality assurance, safety, and business and manufacturing practices. A CDL monitors and attempts to improve the quality and efficiency of its services and facilities. The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the…
A blood test is available to measure the amount of lead in your blood and to estimate the amount of your recent exposure to lead. Blood tests are commonly used to screen children for lead poisoning. Lead in teeth or bones can be measured by X-ray techniques, but these methods are not widely available. Exposure…
Here are four important questions to ask your dentist regarding your dental restorations: Do you use a Certified Dental Technician for your laboratory work? Is the laboratory you work with certified? Where is your dental laboratory located? What materials are in the restorations you are prescribing for my treatment plan?