For dentists and dental laboratories, the raw materials and equipment/technology used in the delivery of dental services is regulated in some manner by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To help dentists, dental laboratories and patients understand elements of how FDA is involved, this blog is a primer on key questions that many people…
The coronavirus is a poignant example of why all states should adopt dental laboratory registration and disclosure so that all dental laboratories are accountable to provide written disclosure to the dentist of material content and point of origin of all dental restorations provided to the dentist. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says it is…
Questions you Should Ask Your Dentist About your Dental Restoration By: Manny Chopra, BDS, DMD, FADI, FICD Dental Crowns (Caps) As we age, many of us find ourselves with teeth that are no longer structurally sound. Root canals, lost fillings, decay below a filling, chipping and cracking of the enamel are all things that…
Reprinted with permission from SafeLink Consulting, Inc. Managing the Coronavirus in a Dental Lab or Dental Practice Setting Tuesday, February 11, 2020 . posted by Gary Morgan, CDT, ASQ CQA The current outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has generated a lot of questions from our clients on what they should be doing in their dental laboratory…
The Dentists’ Dental Lab Guide Dentists have a lot on their plate. Not only do they provide patient healthcare on a daily basis, but they run a business, including working with their business partners, staff, and the laboratory. It is unrealistic to expect clients to know everything that the lab does, which provides ample opportunity…
33 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Digital Impressioning System By Robert Gitman Robert Gitman, NDX Thayer, CDL, located in Mechanicsburg, Pa., shares some helpful questions to ask before jumping into the purchase of a digital impression system. Scanning Are scans powdered or powderless? Is powder required to mask full gold crowns, amalgams, etc.? What…
There is a Big Elephant in the Room Lonni J. Thompson, CDT Unfortunately, the relationships between dental technicians and dentists are not team building experiences. There seems to be an “elephant in the room” that isn’t addressed; why are dental technicians not considered part of the dental team? We will be exploring some potential contributing…
Increased Regulation – Is it Good or Bad for Labs? By Travis Zick When I first entered the dental lab industry, I was surprised at how little regulation existed. It seemed odd to me that we were making products that went in a patient’s mouth, and yet there was minimal policing of how those…
To Glaze or Not to Glaze By Jim Emmons, CDT Why is polishing better than glazing when it comes to the finishing touches on your restorations? Surface glazing is a short-term shade correction solution. Polishing your restorations ensures a long-term beautiful finish. When using a polishing method over glazing, your restorations will withhold all…
Attachment Considerations, Options and Selection Part II By: Chris Bormes Editor’s Note: This blog is a special two-part feature. Overdenture Bar attachment can be direct retainers, on top of the bar, or on the side of the bar. The most popular include: . Hader Bar is the most widely used bar retainer in…