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Larry Rodger, CDT Crown and Bridge
Can someone recommend a C & B casting investment that is good for implant abutments? I've used GC Fugivest...(more)
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Luke Kahng, CDT wrote an article
Restoring the smile of a dentist's relative can be particularly challenging. Here, Luke Kahng shares...(more)
PFM Restorations Transform Patient's Smile
Luke Kahng, CDT · Lab Owner · Apr 2013>Restoring the smile of a dentist's relative can be particularly challenging. Here, Luke Kahng shares how he transformed the smile of a client's mother-in-law with two PFM bridges and one PFM crown. The patient, a 63-year-old female, wanted to replace an old partial and denture in her maxillary arch...
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Patti Nelson, CDT Crown and Bridge
I have a new client that "loves " the double impression technique ...however we are his third pick of...(more)
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LMT Communications, Inc. wrote an article
Cc: Jeff WalkerThree-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision...(more)
A Look Inside Ten Home-Based Laboratories: Second Career Offers New Lease On Life
LMT Communications, Inc. · Home-Based Labs · Jun 2012Jeff Walker, London Bridge Dental Lab, Amity, OR Age: 47 Years in industry: 9 Lab opened: 2010 As a television news photographer, Jeff Walker had an exciting career covering the happenings across his state and even traveling on assignment to areas of conflict, like Kuwait and Bosnia. At first,...
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After 60 Years, 'Accidental' Career Still Going Strong
Becky Tyre · Industry News · Feb 2012
Sixty-year industry veteran Harry Carlisle considers himself extra lucky for stumbling upon on a career in dental technology.
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LAB DAY Product Launch: Harvest Dental Introduces Ceramic Palette and Signature Line of Brushes
LMT Communications, Inc. · LAB DAY · Apr 2012
The Harvest Dental Laboratory Products' exhibit table was hopping all weekend thanks to an impressive lineup of master ceramists. Jungo Endo, RDT; Thomas Singh, MDT; Peter Pizzi, MDT; Nondas Vlachopoulos,...See more CDT; Joshua Polansky, MDT; and Richard Pavlak, MDT, gave hands-on demonstrations of the company's newest products, including two launched at LAB DAY: • The Signature Brush Line, manufactured by ceramic brush and accessory company M.P.F., features four brushes developed by and named after Endo, Singh, Pizzi and Vlachopoulos. Each ceramist used his signature brush during his demonstration. • Inspired by Peter Pizzi, MDT, the Evolution Ceramic Palette features a new, sleek design and comes equipped with a slide-in, retractable, 18-well stain tray and an integrated utility sponge. The ceramic powders stay in optimal working condition thanks to the powder-wetting technology, a combination of a polished glass slab and an absorbent material that pulls water from the reservoir underneath. For more information, call 800-706-7599 or visit www.harvestdental.com.
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Positioned For Growth By Going Full Service
Kelly Fessel Carr · Labs & Profiles · May 2012
Eleven years after purchasing Choate Ceramic Laboratory, Co-Owners Jimmy Durham, David Fitch, CDT, and Alton Trotter, CDT, moved out of their ceramic comfort zone and into the realm of removables.
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Perk of Working From Home: Enhanced Quality of Life
LMT Communications, Inc. · LMT Surveys · Jun 2012
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...See more atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.
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A Look Inside Ten Home-Based Laboratories: One Technician, Three Hats
LMT Communications, Inc. · Home-Based Labs · Labs & Profiles · Jun 2012
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...See more atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.
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Ceramist
Absolute Dental Services · Feb 12 to Mar 12, 2013 · Full-Time
Absolute Dental Services in Durham, NC is a progressive dental lab that prides themselves on their artistic group of technicians. Working with top clinicians, prosthodontists, and dental schools throughout...See more the country, Absolute specializes in fixed dental prosthetics with an emphasis on dental implant restorations and larger rehab cases. We are seeking an experienced Ceramist with exceptional skills who knows how to effectively work in a team environment. Our lab places a high emphasis on teaching and improving our technicians' skill sets. As we strive for absolute excellence, only true artists with a passion for dental ceramics will be considered for this position. If you want to be a part of something truly special and are looking for a long-term career, this position might be for you.
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Dental Lab Tech
Primodent Studio, Inc. · Apr 23 to May 24, 2013 · Full-Time
Quality lab seeks esthetic-oriented ceramist for e.max, zirconia and PFMs. Also seeking experienced CAD/CAM tech for 3shape scanner. Also looking for talented trainees and office personnel. Please send...See more resume to: Fax- 818-547-3369 E-mail- primodentstudio@yahoo.com
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Ceramist
JacksonFairmont Dental Laboratory · May 24 to Jun 25, 2013 · Full-Time
A Southern Minnesota dental laboratory is seeking quality driven, detailed and highly skilled ceramic dental technician. The position offers excellent growth opportunity and is full time (days, Monday...See more - Friday). We offer competitive wages and benefits based on ability and experience.
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Technical Manager
Protech Dental Studio · Jun 11 to Jul 12, 2013 · Full-Time
Immediate opening for a technical manager. Must have a full range of knowledge in the lab: implants, full mouth reconstruction, occlusion, different materials, CAD/CAM, ceramics, waxing. Denture knowledge...See more a plus. This positions primary role is to technically evaluate cases, and communicate with doctors and our technicians to ensure cases are completed to our highest standards. Other job roles include some hands on work, technical troubleshooting, and overviewing the lab to ensure cases meet deadlines. CDT preferred, but not required. Must have strong communication skills, a positive work attitude, punctuality, and a drive for success. A minimum of 5 years of experience would be ideal, but ultimately depends on the applicants abilities.
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Success in Designing and Processing Titanium Restorations
B&D Dental Technologies · LAB DAY West 2012 · Seminars/Clinics
Tim Tyndall, CDT, answers the question, "Why titanium?" and addresses what has changed to make it the PFM of choice. He also discusses the myth vs. reality, the steps to successfully design and process...See more titanium substructures, and an easy method for titanium porcelain application that creates lifelike restorations with a strong bond.










