If one were to ask almost any laboratory owner what one of their biggest challenges is, the answer would likely revolve around finding, and keeping, good employees. Even laboratories that are open to hiring those new to the industry and training are still struggling to just find people. This employment gap, however, is not unique…
Collaboration between dental laboratories and dental offices plays a significant role in the future of the dental industry. Advancement in digital tools has increased collaborative abilities via sophisticated dental technology and virtual communication innovations. There is no guarantee that patients will accept a treatment plan. Patients’ reluctance to accept treatment is primarily due to their…
At some point during a patient’s denture journey, they will require treatment that involves replacement dentures. There are many reasons that a patient may request to duplicate some or all parts of their current denture. Patients, particularly geriatric ones who have worn their current prosthesis for many years, are not always able to tolerate change.…
The excitement surrounding Digital Denture Technology is escalating throughout our industry. This technology is evolving at a rapid rate. But without prosthodontic principles and a deep knowledge of the science behind the digital design aspect, case success will be compromised. For years the removable side of the business has been pushed to the background and…
It wasn’t so long ago (2004 to be exact) when there was only one zirconia available on the dental market. Now there are dozens! While this is a typical evolution for a material substitution, the number of options makes deciding which one to use difficult. The original zirconia was chalky white and substituted for…
Implant denture prosthesis utilizing hybrid technology has become increasingly more popular and successful for clinicians. But accurate and successful case planning on these types of cases includes detecting any existing patient problems before the treatment has started. We must anticipate the final outcome before the patient starts their treatment. This includes the important collaboration between…
Ask A CDT: Denture Technology- Looking Back and Moving Forward By: Dennis Urban, CDT Looking back at my over 40 years’ experience as a removable dental technician and lab owner, I am amazed at the slow technology progression in denture technology compared to crown and bridge over a majority of these years. But I…