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May
Monomer Fumes and Air Quality

I visited a friends full service lab and the monomer fumes hit like a brick wall. To all of the denture technicians...how do you control the air quality in your lab?
Last Updated 2 days ago
September 11, 2012John Augspurger, DDS Get an ionizer. The best ones are made by Eagle.
February 4 at 10:02 pmEsperanza Hempel You just get use to the smell ;)
February 5 at 5:57 amMarta Lizza "Getting used to it" is actually due to lesions of the nasal olfactory epithelium tissue and mucosal...
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Marta Lizza
Owner, Ceramist
Musical Skills and Interests

Share your musical interests and skills with fellow BRIDGEsters!
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February 6 at 10:11 amAaron Hoffman Dude, Flemming, I new I liked you. I just posted my first original song to youtube. When you're done...
February 14 at 9:33 amLauren Meehan We had to join in on the fun and share Brian Greer's song, "The Cover of the LMT"
February 27 at 4:51 pmMichael Cohn It's fun to sing loud and comically using various character voices I've created, but I'm no "singer"....
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LMT Communications, Inc.
Newtown CT, United States
April
A Lab / Dental Office Partnership?

I have a situation I need help. A friend dentist has ask me to join her practice and open a dental lab in her office. The lab is all setup equipment wise. She will pay for all material. I am to get more outside clients also. My question is what percentage do I give her and the work she give is it free? She own all the equipments. The business itself is mine.
Last Updated April 25 at 9:43 am
August 22, 2012Eric Nunnally, CDT Have you thought about you paying for the materials and leasing the space? It would seem hard to determine...
August 23, 2012Jim Thacker Sounds to me like you need to sit down with her and work out a fee schedule for both her and the outside...
January 3 at 5:05 pmJames Cutshaw, CDT I had a great experience as an independent lab leasing space from an account. If your going to be independent,...
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Thomas Holliday, CDT
Lab Tech
Calling All Lab Rats

Did you grow up in the laboratory? If so, share your photos and memories on The BRIDGE!
Last Updated April 19 at 12:22 pm

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LMT Communications, Inc.
Newtown CT, United States
March
Ask me anything - Ivoclar Vivadent All-Ceramics Manager

Topics: 9 topicsCeramics
Cementation
Full Contour IPS e.max
IPS e.max Press Impulse Ingots
IPS E.max
IPS e.max CAD-on
Marketing
IPS e.max ZirPress
IPS Empress Esthetic

Ask the Senior Marketing Manager for All-Ceramics at Ivoclar Vivadent anything you want. Get any and all of your questions answered. This is a place for open discussion about ceramics, cementation, marketing or anything else you want to know about.
Last Updated March 18 at 3:47 pm
February 11 at 12:15 pmFlemming Behrend, MDT I would love to hear other technicians take on this. I have tried many different approaches but it still...
March 18 at 3:47 pmRenea Nickerson, CDT Hi Jason, when do you use the fluo glaze on eMax? I have not used it yet. Just wondering when it is used.
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Jason Obrokta
Senior Marketing Manager
LMT/Bridge Announcements

Announcements and updates about The BRIDGE, LAB DAY and the industry from LMT
Last Updated March 15 at 1:10 pm
April 17, 2012LMT Communications, Inc. Did you know you can now receive notifications on any piece of site content you choose? This includes:...
January 16 at 2:18 pmLauren Meehan Don't forget to pre-register for LAB DAY Chicago 2013! If you have any registration questions, message me on The BRIDGE
January 18 at 2:08 pmLauren Meehan As you're planning your LAB DAY experience, be sure to check out the clinics page for more details on...
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LMT Communications, Inc.
Newtown CT, United States
Porcelain Bubbling Problems

Topics: Porcelain

Can anyone help? I am getting continuing bubbling in the porcelain right down to the metal. I have tried everything I know and nothing is working. Please help!
Last Updated March 4 at 3:16 pm
December 25 at 1:47 pmNancy Zhang Could you please let me know the alloy and the brand of this alloy? By the way when do you start to have this problem?
January 12 at 8:56 amMike Jankovic tell me what you do after metal work is finished dont listen to what kind of metal you are using or tip needs cleaning
February 2 at 9:55 pmMichael Kudrna, CDT May want to replace the Muffle even if you just had done this in the last few months. Also, we had this...
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Dawn Caponigro
President
February
The Next US Dental Laboratory Industry

There's always a lot of great technical talk here, but I would love to participate in some conversation about the trends taking place in the industry and how they affect us. I started Dale Dental 12 years ago as a way for labs to get access to the restorations they needed to grow their business. To me however, Dale was...
Last Updated February 4 at 6:47 pm
October 15 at 1:16 pmMaribeth Marsico Good points, Dave! To our Bridgesters: what would you say is your strongest value proposition and how...
October 26 at 12:11 amDavid Jensen, CDT Good points Dave and I couldn't agree more. The future is bright for those willing to look outside the...
November 9 at 12:04 pmMark Jackson, RDT I think it's more about using labs who are hooked up to the DOCTORS scanners. One hour and same day delivery...
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David Lesh
President/CEO
January
Comparing inCoris TZI to e.max CAD

Topics: Zirconia, inCoris TZI and IPS E.max

Since our last discussion on zirconia, I've been told during a Cerec SW4.0 presentation that inCoris TZI is less abrasive than e.max CAD. What are your views on this?
Last Updated January 3 at 5:18 pm
November 20, 2011Alwyn Naraine, CDT Margot, the studies are absolutely right full count our Zr is lees wears natural enamel lees than Zr,...
December 17, 2011Aiham Farah, CDT Hi Margot. the abrasion has to do with the surface hardness of your restoration and not the Flexural...
January 3 at 5:18 pmJames Cutshaw, CDT Some research shows well polished zr is the least abrasive material. when you put a glaze on it, up the scale it goes.
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Margot Louw
Dental Technologist
December 2012
Snoring/sleeping appliances

Does anyone know of courses for techs/specific training on the various sleeping appliances? Our lab is contemplating getting into them as we have a great opportunity to capture a ton of the business in this region with some upcoming educational partnering we are doing.
Last Updated December 13 at 1:18 pm
June 7, 2012Mark Jackson, RDT Marc, we have resisted doing them because of the additional regulatory requirements, however since we...
December 13 at 1:18 pmNancy Zhang Hi, Marc. We can do many sleeping appliance, can you please tell me the name of them, maybe I can help you
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Marc Daichman
Owner
November 2012
Weekly Web Tips

Starting a website to boost your dental lab marketing, communication and dentist relationships? Weekly Web Tips is designed to help motivate and answer any questions you have on implementation, tracking, SEO and design. If you have any questions that haven't been addressed by this discussion room - please submit them!
Last Updated November 23 at 7:21 am
May 18, 2012Rayne Verity Weekly Web Tip: We all know that search engines check the content on our website to match with a search....
May 25, 2012Rayne Verity Weekly Web Tip: The google ranking system is based on age of the site, search terms, relevancy (which...
June 1, 2012Rayne Verity Weekly Web Tip: One of the ways search engines track if a website is 'up-to-date' is by tracking changes....
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Rayne Verity
Marketing & Finance Manager
October 2012
Lighting in Your Porcelain Dept. / Ceramist Bench

Topics: Workstations and Lighting

Ceramists and lab owners, we are using conventional 4' ballasts with daylight flourescents (3050 lumen output at 6500k temp) and it is not helping to translate proper shades in our restorations. What are you using in your porcelain department/ceramic benches?
Last Updated October 17 at 8:45 am
May 24, 2012Mark Jackson, RDT We are using color corrected bulbs in the range you are, but we augment by only using the operatory with...
May 25, 2012Joseph Young Thanks for the info guys. So for general lighting, I'm going to research replacing the stock lenses with...
May 25, 2012Michael Di Paulo, CDT Joe : I used lamps from Duro-Test with a CRI (color rendition index ) of 94. You should look for lamps...
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Joseph Young
Marketing Manager
Marketing Your Lab with Continuing Ed

Topics: Education

Creating events & seminars for maximum exposure to your services & laboratory!
Last Updated October 10 at 7:00 pm
October 9 at 8:11 pmMarc Daichman Last week our lab sponsored Dr Howard Farran (CEO of dentaltown.com) to over 100 dentists and 14 vendors...
October 10 at 7:00 pmMarc Daichman Just like most of you, I believe in getting high value for my well spent dollars, as a matter of fact....that's...
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Marc Daichman
Owner
June 2012
American Entrepenuership

This unique rendition of the American flag was painted on the front lawn of a home in my neighborhood. It's in honor of the many employees the home owner lost when the World Trade Center towers collapsed. I thought you'd all enjoy seeing this creative tribute since we're about to celebrate our nation's independence....
Last Updated June 28, 2012

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LMT Communications, Inc.
Newtown CT, United States
White Light Scanners

Topics: Scanners

Is anyone using a scanner with the white light technology? I am curious as to how they compare in accuracy to the laser scanners currently on the market.
Last Updated June 22, 2012
June 23, 2012Mark Jackson, RDT We have a Lava ST white light scanner, and it is currently sitting in our electrical room gathering dust....
June 26, 2012Cain Austin Thanks for the informative posts. I haven't had any hands on with the Lava ST scanner. I did sit in on...
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Cain Austin
Lab Owner
Post Sample Business Plans

Topics: Business Management

Please share example business plans you know about here.
Last Updated June 12, 2012
June 13, 2012Mark Jackson, RDT Here is an old article I did for a magazine way back in 2000. It shares parts of our 1998 business plan....
June 26, 2012Cory Tsuhako I've seen some being auctioned on ebay, don't know how good they are. Good Luck!
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Norman M, CDT
President, CEO
April 2012
Herbst appliance type sleep apnea fabrication videos?

Topics: Sleep Apnea

Does anyone know where I can view a herbst appliance type sleep apnea fabrication video?
Last Updated April 4, 2012
April 13, 2012Laura Sheppard, CDT TE Debra, A 'Sleep' Herbst is nothing more than adding hooks and elastics to a traditional removable acrylic...
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Debra Wasky, CDT
Manager/Ceramist
March 2012
Dental Labs in Tel Aviv???

I am here for ten days staying in Herziylia outside of Tel Aviv,was wondering if there's any labs that would mind a visitor from the US?! Would love to share any business ideas,techniques,etc,Marc c/oAsteto Dent Labs (asteto.com) Maplewood,NJ (going to a close friend's daughter's wedding out here but we made a trip of...
Last Updated March 15, 2012

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Marc Daichman
Owner
Industry Regulations

A few more states are (most likely) on their way to imposing certain regulations on our industry - everything from disclosure statements on materials and their origin to reinstating the mandation of training and lab registration. Do you live in one of these states? What's your opinion? Curious to hear what the front-line truly feels.
Last Updated March 13, 2012
March 13, 2012Ric Herbert My laboratory is in one of these states. Thanks to the Florida Dental Laboratory and Florida Dental Associations...
May 8, 2012Mark Jackson, RDT Dental Laboratories have been under obligation to comply with FDA mandated Good Manufacturing Practices...
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Matt Finney
Sales Representative
Do you rely on a camera when taking a shade?

Topics: Photography

And if so, do you go to the extent of calibrating your camera, computer and monitors? It's an expensive process..... or do you rely on shade tabs with a photo just to illustrate characterization.
Last Updated March 12, 2012
March 12, 2012Alex Kandyba Hi. I wouldn't rely on a photo for shade. For characterization - yes, but not for shade. I do photography...
March 21, 2012Betty Zoller, CDT/TE I use the x-rite to help my custom shades. The pictures are great. I like that I can take the finish...
May 6, 2012Marta Lizza Two good reads from Quintessence: Fundamentals of color, Shade Matching and Communication in Esthetic...
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Marta Lizza
Owner, Ceramist
Impression Scanning Recommendations?

Topics: Scanning and Laser Technology and CAD/CAM Scanning And Milling

Is anyone out there using impression scanning at their lab and how are the models coming out? Which system? Models printed or milled? Have you compared them to the same impression poured by your traditional method? Can anyone verify if it is really saving them time and/or money?
Last Updated March 5, 2012
May 4, 2012Keith Goldstein we used the dental wings impression scanner at reliable dental lab and then had the models printed on...
May 8, 2012Mark Jackson, RDT Scanning impressions is a disaster in my opinion. There are too many places where the impression material...
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Dennis Opp
Owner/Technician
Photography tips and tricks?

Topics: Digital Photography and Photography

I'm interested in refining my ability to photographically document patient shade information and case progression. Can anyone reccommednd a particular camera....... or perhaps a class that might be helpful......either online or within the community. A new camera and computer software is on the horizon for me...I'm so looking...
Last Updated March 4, 2012
March 7, 2012Thomas Zaleske Im suggesting Olympus E series cameras. I have had several. They have all the features you need and some...
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Marta Lizza
Owner, Ceramist
February 2012
Where else can I get composite denture teeth?

Topics: Complete Dentures

Hi, does anyone know if Shofu and Candulor are the only companies which have true composite denture teeth on the market?
Last Updated February 28, 2012
March 25, 2012Pieter Prinsloo, CDT Alexander, I believe that Yamahachi also have a composite range.
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Alexander Niessen, CDT
Product Manager
Lab managers: how do you deal with accounts with in-house CEREC machines?

How are lab manager dealing with accounts that now have in-house cerec machines to keep their other business?
Last Updated February 17, 2012
February 28, 2012Jim Thacker Embrace & support their decision to purchase the equipment rather than be bitter about it. Be open to...
March 21, 2012Betty Zoller, CDT/TE Thanks Jim Thacker, we are marketing hard. I asked a dentist why he did not employ a real technician...
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Betty Zoller, CDT/TE
Dept/Head Ceramist

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