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The Way I See It

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From the Series: Technicians on a Mission

Affordable Dentures® Ramps Up Commitment to NCMOM

A supporter of NCMOM since 2009, Affordable Dentures Dental Laboratories, Inc. (ADDL) ramped up its commitment in 2012, participating in six events.

From the Series: Technicians on a Mission

North Carolina Laboratory Association Gives Back

For nearly a decade, the North Carolina Missions of Mercy (NCMOM) has been serving dental patients in need. In 2012 alone, it provided free dental treatment to over 9,000 of the state's underserved residents.

From the Series: Technicians on a Mission

Technician Has 'Chance of a Lifetime' Experience On South Pacific Dental Mission

"This trip will hold a special place in my heart as one of those chance-of-a-lifetime experiences," says Liz Lake, CDT, a staff member at Midwestern University (MWU) College of Dental Medicine, Glendale, AZ, who recently returned from a dental mission on the South Pacific island of Tonga. The Kingdom...

Ohio Lab Helps Take a Bite Out of Crime

Moskey Dental Laboratories in Cleveland, OH, fabricates four non-precious alloy crowns to help a police dog get back on his beat.

From the Series: The Way I See It

Don't Channel Steve Jobs

Like most of you, I did not have any kind of formal management training. Instead, my route to figuring out how to do it right was fraught with twists and turns, leaving my early-career staff members confused and unhappy. At one point back then, I tried mimicking my boss since everyone responded quickly...

The Future of 3D Printing

LMT talks with Avi Cohen, Director of global Dental at Stratasys, about the potential of 3D printing in our industry and his company's newest offerings.

From the Series: IDS 2013 Offers First Look at Emerging Innovations

Winners of Candulor's KunstZahnWerk® Competition Announced

The coveted first-place award in Candulor's KunstZahnWerk Competition—known as the Oscars of Removable Prosthetics—went to Skender Ramadani from Zurich. Coming in 2014: Candulor's second North American "Art of Denture" Competition.

From the Series: IDS 2013 Offers First Look at Emerging Innovations

Removable Arena

Are digital dentures coming our way? Also, to meet the growing demand for removable restorations, several manufacturers introduced new teeth and other accompanying products to enhance function, esthetics and efficiency.

From the Series: IDS 2013 Offers First Look at Emerging Innovations

Digital Manufacturing Equipment

The proliferation of digital technologies continued to flourish at the IDS, with more and more digital manufacturing solutions that enable users to address a greater number of applications and work with a larger range of materials. In addition, the 3D printing market continues to expand.

From the Series: IDS 2013 Offers First Look at Emerging Innovations

Intraoral Scanners

Among the newer features in digital impression-taking systems are smaller-than-ever intraoral devices and color technology. Also: several new players enter the market.

From the Series: Technicians on a Mission

Capture Dental Arts Celebrates Mother's Day With Smile Give-A-Way

What a way to celebrate Mother's Day! Each year, Jessica Birrell, CDT, FACE, Owner, Capture Dental Arts in Saratoga Springs, UT, sponsors a Mother's Day Smile Give-A-Way.

Implants Still Going Strong

Despite the fact that many lab owners have been feeling the effects of the economy in many areas of their businesses, the majority of respondents to LMT's latest survey say the implant department isn't one of them.

Digital Technology, Big Names Draw Over 900 Attendees to LMT's LAB DAY East

> LMT's LAB DAY EAST--the largest dental laboratory trade show on the East Coast--was the place to be to research digital technology. This year, of the 93 exhibitors, over 40 companies offered the latest scanners, milling and rapid prototyping machines, wax printers, software, materials and services,...

DK Mungyo Announces New Die Stones

DK Mungyo's new Die Stone Gold is a type 4 stone specially formulated for implant and CAD/CAM models. It offers a .07% setting expansion and high compressive strength (62.8MPa at one hour). Offering good scanability, the stone has high fluid thixotropic properties because of its refined alpha hemihydrate...

Smile Line USA Launches Smile Lite Shade-Taking Tool

Chris Bradley of Smile Line USA tells Vinod Dudhat, MDT, American Dental Designs, Montgomeryville, PA, all about the new Smile Lite, a lightweight, hand-held tool that makes shade taking more reliable and efficient. It's equipped with a 5,500°K calibrated LED light (equivalent to daylight) so it provides...

From the Series: IDS 2013 Offers First Look at Emerging Innovations

Software and Scanner Upgrades

To expand indications and features, several companies introduced updated versions of their impression and model scanners and upgraded software packages.

From the Series: IDS 2013 Offers First Look at Emerging Innovations

Innovative Materials

Zirconia-reinforced materials are a new trend, and expanded options for pre-colored zirconia and ceramics for full contour restorations offer both efficiency and esthetics. Plus, a new type of material: a biocompatible, millable resin on which the final restoration can be built; there's no need for casting or pressing.

IDS 2013 Offers First Look at Emerging Innovations

Live surgeries. Magicians on stilts. Space-age technology. And dazzling developments in digital dentistry. This must be the IDS.

Top Industry Trends at LAB DAY Chicago

All-ceramics, implants, profit erosion and other hot topics inspired dialogue during the biggest weekend of the year.

3Shape Launches D900 Scanner, LABcare™ Program and Expanded TRIOS Features

The 3Shape clinic room at LAB DAY was bustling as the company made several key announcements and offered a variety of product demonstrations. Show attendees got the first look at 3Shape's latest scanner, the D900, that offers four high-res 5MP cameras and blue LED technology for excellent speed, high...

Zimmer Announces CAD/CAM Partnership With Zfx

At the show, Zimmer formally announced its partnership with Zfx GmbH. Zimmer now distributes Zfx products, including Zfx CAD software and scanners, and offers CAD/CAM services—including crown and bridge components, bars, and titanium and zirconia abutments—through its new Zfx milling center...

Exocad® America Announces Two New Modules

exocad America launched two add-on modules for its OEM CAD/CAM software solution: The Provisional module is used to rapidly create temporary crowns and bridges. Users can determine the shape of the provisional crown or bridge from either the original anatomy or integrated tooth libraries. The...

Sirona Demonstrates New InLab SW 4.2

Sirona introduced the new inLab SW 4.2 at this year's LAB DAY Chicago. Its many features—including virtual articulation, enhanced smile design capabilities and expanded in-house implant applications—will improve your digital restorative offerings. Users of inLab software are already experiencing...