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…
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…
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…
A Little Communication Goes A Long Way By: Steve Killian, CDT We all know how busy the dentist and staff are in a successful practice. As a matter of course, those practices work with successful and reputable dental laboratories. The trend follows because of the need for expert technical assistance from the most experienced dental…
How Well Do You Know Your Dental Technician? By: Ian Bland, CDT When it comes to implant restorations, predictable end results should be inevitable with pre-planning and the utilization of today’s diagnostic software tools. With current technology, provisional and definitive restorations can be accurately fabricated prior to the surgical procedure. However, it…