Life is full of constant changes. We all know things will not stay the same, but for the most part, change is a good thing. I am a firm believer that positive changes require growth, and growth requires you to move out of your comfort zone. Along with changes, life is full of decision-making. Many…
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…
By: Laura Sheppard, CDT, TE Orthodontics is one of the latest areas to enter the digital space by utilizing clear aligning dental trays that are manufactured and worn as a graduated series of corrective arches. This form of treatment has become very popular and can be successful if prescribed by an experienced provider. However, the…
By: Steve Killian, CDT Dental school curriculums around the country have been trending away from teaching hands on dental technology skills in recent years. For the new dentist the lack of experience in handling basic materials used for restoring teeth translates into a need to employ expert help. When it comes to treatment planning, selecting…
By: Elvis Dahl Before I started working in the dental laboratory industry, I had no idea how restorations got made or who made them. It’s hard to imagine that something I am incredibly passionate about today did not even register on my radar back then. I have always gone to the dentist on a regular…
By: Dee Kring, CAE, CMP, Executive Director IdentAlloy Council, Inc. The What’s In Your Mouth Campaign was created to raise awareness on dental related issues such as transparency and minimum standards. In most states, anyone can open a dental laboratory and call themselves a dental technician. However, there are voluntary certification programs such as the…
We are a larger orthodontic laboratory and use only the best materials that we can find. We follow the Food and Drug Administration Good Manufacturing Processes (FDA GMP) requirements and we are also ISO 13485 certified. As a patient, it is important for you to know about the standards and requirements that dental laboratories have…
The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) and the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) celebrate June as Dental Technician and Certified Dental Technician (CDT) Appreciation Month. “On behalf of NADL and NBC, I would like to acknowledge and give recognition to all dental technicians for their hard…
By: Leon Hermanides, CDT As with many industries in today’s world the technological advances in dentistry are happening at a furious pace, often leaving dentists and dental technicians with an overwhelming array of ‘solutions’. Often too – problems they didn’t know they had! A common question posed to me is, how do I think this has…
There are a number of different names for the fixed removable cases being fabricated today: All-On-4, ProArch Solution, Revitalize, Deim, Teeth Xpress, in addition to other systems you may be using. The constant with all of these cases is you are going to be removing terminal dentition and fabricating an appliance that will change the…