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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

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.

Whip Mix Introduces Vericore® Milling Discs, Articulation Products

In Chicago, Whip Mix introduced its Vericore milling discs. From highly translucent zirconia for monolithic full contour restorations or substructures, to PMMA burnout materials to wax, Whip Mix offers a wide variety of materials and sizes for multiple applications. All Vericore discs offer a diameter...

Amann Girrbach Introduces New Milling Machine, Scanner, Materials and Furnace

Crowds gathered in Amann Girrbach's AGA Lounge to test drive and learn about the company's new digital equipment and materials: The new Ceramill Motion 2 milling machine combines the 5-axis milling technique with the wet-grinding technique in a compact machine. Thanks to the hybrid design, the machine...

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...

Going Digital: 3D Data Capture For the Fabrication of Titanium Frameworks

The NextSmile virtual technique and service offers laboratories a labor-saving way to fabricate custom-milled titanium frameworks.

From the Series: Publisher's Page

The Sky is Falling . . . Not

We hear that things "out there" could be a lot better: many laboratories are hurting, business is spotty, dentists are slow and, worst of all, we see that price competition has gotten downright ugly. Times are tough. It seems like this is "pay-attention-and-think-as-clearly-as-you-can time": time...

While Many Training Programs Struggle, KCC Sees Rise in Enrollment

Once in jeopardy of closing, Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, is thriving and has even added an evening program to accommodate its waiting list of students.

The Future Looks . . .

>Respondents to LMT's Small Lab Survey speak out about the future of our industry. ###The Future Looks . . . Great My business has stayed strong through this terrible economy. If I made it through this, I can make it through anything. My cosmetic workload dropped off a bit during the past couple...

From the Series: Home-Based Labs

A Look Inside Ten Home-Based Laboratories: Rural Location, High-Tech Operation

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

Perk of Working From Home: Enhanced Quality of Life

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

New Players Join CAD/CAM Market

###The CAD/CAM software, equipment and materials market continues to flourish and several new players were first-time exhibitors at LAB DAY, including: Creo Dental System launched the Arum5X Milling Machine. This five-axis wet milling unit is compatible with any scanner and features a nine-unit revolving...

LAB DAY Product Launch: Delcam Enhances Milling Software

Based on PowerMILL CAM system, Delcam's 2012 version of the DentMILL CAM can take digital CAD designs from most systems and generate toolpaths for a wide range of machine tools. Highlights of the new software include an easier-to-use interface that maximizes screen space; closer integration with other...

Partnership Announcement: Sagemax Now Offering Nabertherm Sintering Furnace

Partnership Announcement Sagemax announces a new partnership with Nabertherm to offer its high-temperature HTCT 01/16 zirconia sintering furnace. Equipped with SiC heating elements to avoid contamination or chemical interactivity often experienced between zirconia units and molybdenum disilicide heating...

LAB DAY Product Launch: Amann Girrbach Offers New Milling Unit

Amann Girrbach offers the new Ceramill Motion 2 milling machine during the company's LAB DAY program The compact hybrid CNC machine combines five-axis milling and grinding technology in both wet and dry applications so laboratories can now dry mill zirconia and wax and wet mill PMMA, temporary materials...

Top Trending Topics at LAB DAY

At LMT's LAB DAY 2012--the largest international gathering of the dental laboratory community in North America--about 1,140 manufacturer and supplier representatives greeted over 3,100 attendees from 47 states and 49 countries. LAB DAY has become the place for product launches and breaking news....

How to Stay Alive in Today's Market

3Shape Co-Founder Tais Clausen offers advice for maximizing your competitive edge and taking advantage of positive market trends.

Five International Laboratories Combine Efforts to Create Powerhouse

The Aurum Group, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, forms a strategic partnership with four labs from around the globe.

From the Series: Faster, Smarter, Better: 36 Strategies to Boost Your Business

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.

Implants: Now a Standard of Care

Thanks to advances in CAD/CAM technology, immediate-loading implants and internal connection designs, implants are becoming the restorative dentist's first choice in tooth replacement.

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.

Dentsply Opens New Milling Center, Museum

High-Tech and History Come Together at Dentsply's June Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies

Ragle's Model Milling Center Reduces Waste One Model at a Time

Open last April, Ragle Dental Laboratory\'s Cadent model milling center is milling about 5,000 polyurethane models—and recycling 2,500 to 2,800 pounds of polyurethane waste—each month.