Articles Digital Dentistry

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.

Digital Prep Guide, Intraoral Scanners: Highlights of Annual CAD/CAM Event

From new ways to digitize workflows to product launches and enhanced equipment and software, the DLOAC’s CAD/CAM Expo and Symposium was the place to be to learn about the latest in digital technology.

Technology to Watch: AvaDent™ Digital Dentures

>Since launching AvaDent Digital Dentures last fall, Global Dental Science has milled close to 2,000 arches. The dentures are currently being marketed directly to dentists; a laboratory partnership model is in the works. "With AvaDent Digital Dentures, we are changing the entire fabrication process...

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Here Are 4 Faster, Smarter, Better CAD/CAM Strategies: Now Post Yours Too

A collection of Faster, Smarter, Better CAD/CAM Strategies

New Players, New Materials Join the Digital Revolution

Highlights from the DLOAC's CAD/CAM Technology Symposium & Expo in November in Pasadena, CA.

10 Tips For Choosing a CAD/CAM System

Touted for its accuracy, automation and new material options, CAD/CAM technology is flourishing in the laboratory community. Dave Lesh, president of Dale Dental, offers 10 tips for choosing a CAD/CAM system.

CAD/CAM Technology: How to Maximize the Lab-to-Lab Partnership

More than 80% of laboratories offer CAD/CAM-fabricated restorations and nearly two-thirds of them outsource the understructures to another laboratory. LMT talks to these laboratory owners about how to get the most predictable, consistent results.

CAD/CAM in High Gear at California Symposium

Nearly 300 laboratory owners and managers, outsourcing centers and manufacturers attended the DLOAC's International CAD/CAM Technology Symposium and Expo in California in November; LMT was your eyes and ears at the event.

CAD/CAM Technology Unstoppable at California Symposium

For the fourth consecutive year, the DLOAC's International CAD/CAM Technology Symposium and Expo was a must-attend event for learning the latest in digital technology.

How to Buy CAD/CAM Scanners & Milling Systems

Nearly 50% of respondents to a recent LMT e-survey say they plan to invest in some type of cad/cam equipment within the next five years. If you're one of them, but are daunted by the options and don't know where to start, LMT's done your homework for

CAD/CAM Technology: Implementation and Training Strategies

Once you've selected a CAD/CAM scanner or milling system, phase two is implementing the equipment into production and training your technicians.

The Digital Revolution

Automated technology is changing the way laboratories work and the services they offer their clients.

Digital Impressions: Eliminating the Weak Link

LMT talks to laboratory owners who are beta testing a new digital impression-taking system.

The Digital Revolution: Rapid Prototyping: the Next Generation of CAD/CAM

The latest CAD/CAM systems use additive technology to make automated production of precious metal substructures a reality.

The Industry's New E-Generation

Technology in our industry is advancing at warp speed, and a new generation of tech-savvy technicians is embracing the change. Here, members of this new e-generation share how they think new technology will continue to shape the industry and why they

Cone Beam in the Dental Laboratory

Taking Implant Services to New Heights

3-D Printing Increases Production Capacity, Streamlines Workflow

“Rapid prototyping is the future,” says Dennis Lanier, co-owner, Lab2000, a 30-person operation in Columbus, Georgia.

Dentsply's Digital Solutions Solve Laboratory Challenges

From digitizing denture prescriptions to offering economical CAD/CAM outsourcing services,

3Shape: a Driving Force in Scanners & CAD Software

LMT takes a look at Denmark-based 3Shape A/S, including how it became an industry leader, its role in digitizing the hearing aid market and what it sees for our industry’s digital future.

How to Buy Digital Fabrication Equipment: 10 Must-Read Tips

If you’re caught in the quagmire of digital technology, LMT offers 10 tips to help you with the shopping process:

Partnership: Key Theme at Annual CAD/CAM Meeting

he DLOAC’s annual CAD/CAM Symposium and Expo featured the latest in digital technology.

3Shape A/S: the Google of Our Industry

LMT visits 3Shape A/S, located in downtown Copenhagen, Denmark, to learn about the company's new DentalSystem™ 2009 software, D700 impression scanner and up-and-coming products.

7 Key Features of the 3Shape Dental System 2009

Here’s a look at some of the highlights of 3Shape’s new D700 scanner and CAD software that features patented adaptive scanning technology to scan both impressions and models:

Top 8 Trends in Digital Technology

Think digital technology has transformed the dental laboratory? Fasten your seatbelts; we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg.