Dentists. Dental hygienists. Dental assistants. Dental therapists. Denturists. Dental laboratory technicians. With the onset of modern technology, techniques, and materials, amended regulations, and a shift within dental education programs, it is safe to say that the roles of the dental team members have gotten a bit fuzzy. Some of what used to be taught to…
Our industry has seen many advancements in technology and materials that bring efficiency to production methods and improve the level of patient care, but rarely does material development and cutting-edge hardware/software meet perfectly at the intersection of patient needs and the unique demands the industry is facing to truly be a transformative force. In this…
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…
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…
Attachment Considerations, Options and Selection Part I By: Chris Bormes Editor’s Note: This blog is a special two-part feature. The opportunity to write this blog for NADL is an honor. This is a huge topic, and I struggle to get all of these points across in an eight-hour course, so I will do…
Your Right to Know – Patient Access to Dental Records By Eric Thorn, Esq. When most dental patients that need a crown go to the dentist to have it placed they leave the office rarely knowing where their crown was made (maybe not even in the U.S.) what materials are in the crown, or…
(photo from Dr. Jerry Campo – Protea Dental Studio, Inc., DAMAS) Dental Implants: What the Patient Needs to Know By Leon Hermanides, CDT Implant Dentistry Overview One of the fastest growing treatments in dentistry today is implant therapy. High success rates are being reported by dental practitioners and many dentists are gaining the knowledge and…
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…
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?