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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: 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.

From the Series: Education Connection

Education Connection: Spear Study Clubs: An Ideal Networking Environment

Study clubs provide an ideal opportunity to network with like-minded dentists, communicate on a more intimate level and develop genuine relationships with clients.

From the Series: Education Connection

Education Connection: AACD: the Power of Side-by-Side Learning

From its inception in 1984, the AACD has celebrated the dentist/technician relationship. From a business perspective, membership provides valuable opportunities for networking with dentists and attending teamwork-focused courses together.

2012 Act Reinstates Valuable Tax Credits

Tax time is right around the corner! Can you take advantage of two tax credits retroactively reinstated by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012?

Pulse of Lab Community Upbeat at NADL Vision 21 Meeting

With standing ovations for the last two presentations—by Mark Murphy, DDS, FAGD and Gordon Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD—it was clear that the mood among attendees of the 2013 V21 Meeting at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas was upbeat and keenly focused on everything digital.

Laughter is the Best Medicine: Introducing Barry D. the Lab Guy

New in LMT: Laboratories often experience the same problems on a daily basis but rather than grumble about them, Mike Hill, President of 6-11 Dental Studio, Inc., decided to take a humorous approach. He started sketching cartoons related to real-world laboratory situations and writing commentary to explain...

Industry Battles Back After Hurricane Sandy

In October, Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, devastating parts of New York and New Jersey. LMT checks in with Master-Touch Dental Laboratories and Valplast—both of which took a direct hit—and looks at how the industry has come together to help.

NewsWatch: Datron Dynamics Partners With Exocad, Imetric and Sescoi to Provide Turnkey CAD/CAM Solution

Open system providers Datron Dynamics, exocad, Imetric and Sescoi have formed a partnership to provide a comprehensive, turnkey CAD/CAM solution, including the Imetric scanner line, exocad design software, WorkNC® CAM software and the Datron D5 milling machine. The solution can be used for all C&B...

Announcing the American College of Prosthodontists 2012 Awards of Distinction

>Announcing the American College of Prosthodontists 2012 Awards of Distinction >Honors Presented at AS12 Annual Awards & President's Dinner BALTIMORE, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American College of Prosthodontists, through its awards program, formally recognizes individuals...

Argen Corp. Continues to Innovate and Expand With the Argen Digital Center

The Argen Corp. announces the expansion of its Argen Digital Center that provides laboratories with low-price, quality digital PFM substructures. The Center now offers the industry's only noble Selective Laser Melted (SLM) substructures, non-precious SLM substructures and precious metal substructures...

2.3% Excise Tax Goes Into Effect in 2013; FDA Registration Fees Increase

2.3% Excise Tax Goes into Effect in 2013; FDA Registration Fees Increase Since the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act was signed into law in May 2010, laboratory owners have been wondering whether the 2.3% excise tax on medical devices applies to dental restorations. Despite the efforts...

CDA Cares: 'It's a Beautiful Thing'

Fourteen technician-volunteers bring partials and dentures to patients in need, working on about 150 arches in two days.

Straumann's 2020 Forecast: Implant & CAD/CAM Dentistry Poised For Fantastic Growth

At its Capital Markets Day event in Amsterdam in May, Straumann shared its Vision 2020 project with investors and the media. Using existing data, new research and numerous interviews with experts in the field, Straumann's management team outlined key demographic, restorative and technological trends...

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.

Spear Education Opens Doors to Technician-Led Study Clubs

This world-renowned group is now giving technicians and GPs the opportunity to establish and lead Spear Study Clubs in their area.

Dental Laboratory Registration Bill Signed Into Law in Minnesota

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed into law a bill requiring labs to register and disclose material content and country of origin.

DENTSPLY International Launches New Global Business: DENTSPLY Implants

Following its August 2011 acquisition of Astra Tech AB, Dentsply International Inc. has united its Dentsply Friadent dental implant-related business with Astra Tech Dental to form Dentsply Implants.

Why the Price of Gold Has Increased 700% Since 9/11

John Maguire of Maguire Refining looks at the factors behind the skyrocketing cost of gold and the four types of investors driving the demand.

Implant Trends: Patient Acceptance Key to This (Still) Thriving Specialty

Three-quarters of respondents to LMT's Implant Trends survey say the economy has not affected their implant business; in fact, 68% report it has been "good" or even "booming" over the last two years

Noritake Products Now Available From Kuraray America, Inc.

Noritake Dental Supply Co., Limited has integrated with Kuraray Medical Inc. The two companies will become Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. and the U.S. representative of Noritake products will be Kuraray America, Inc.

After 60 Years, 'Accidental' Career Still Going Strong

Sixty-year industry veteran Harry Carlisle considers himself extra lucky for stumbling upon on a career in dental technology.

Vident to Back Its Material Quality and Content With IdentAlloy and IdentCeram Certificates

Vident to Back Its Material Quality and Content with IdentAlloy and IdentCeram Certificates

Identalloy/IdentCeram Council Elects New Officers

Identalloy/IdentCeram Council Elects New Officers

West Michigan Lab Association Raises $1,000 For Dental Clinic

West Michigan Lab Association Raises $1,000 for Dental Clinic

In Memorium: Louis Cotton Jr. and Nelson Winters

In Memorium: Louis Cotton Jr. and Nelson Winters

The Offshoring Dilemma

Reflecting on her recent trip to China, LMT Publisher Judy Fishman discusses the hot button issue of offshore manufacturing.

A Tale of Two Cities

In September, prompted by an invitation from ProLab Solutions, LMT's Judy Fishman, along with industry peers, visited two Chinese dental laboratories

3M Focuses On 3 I's: Innovation, Internet, Industry Leadership

LMT reports on the highlights of 3M ESPE’s 2011 Media Tour in August, including new products and social media usage.

Donald Tuttle Name As New President and Chief Executive Officer of D4D Technologies

D4D Technologies LLC announces the appointment of Donald (“Don”) L. Tuttle as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Launches Master's Degree Program For Technicians

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine’s Postgraduate Prosthodontics Division is offering an advanced level of education in dental technology and related research to dental technologists.

Matthew Whelan Appointed as President of Amann Girrbach America

On August 22, 2011, Matt Whelan joined Amann Girrbach America as its new president.

Astra Tech's Michael Reina Raises Over $50,000 For Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Astra Tech Dental District Sales Manager Michael Reina recently competed in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Long Island Chapter's "Man & Woman of the Year" campaign to honor his uncle.

Aspen Dental Gives Back

Aspen Dental, having recently opened its 300th office nationwide, donated 700 pounds of Lucitone to two dental technology schools, Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, and Bates Technical C

Solidscape®, Inc. Launches a New Website

Solidscape announced it has recreated its website at www.solid-scape.com.

LMT Regrets to Announce the Passing of Edward Harms, Founder and President/CEO of Talladium, Inc.

Founder and President/CEO of Talladium, Inc., Edward Joseph Harms, 67, died June 26, 2011, at his home in Valencia, CA.

Heraeus Announces YouTube Channel, Featuring More Than 30 Videos

A supporter of educational initiatives, Heraeus offers instructional videos free to dental teams and patients, teaching effective techniques and procedures.

AstraZeneca to Sell Astra Tech Business to Dentsply International Inc.

On June 22, AstraZeneca announced that it has agreed to sell its Astra Tech business to Dentsply for approximately $1.8 billion in cash.

Cadent Software Upgrade Enables Use With Invisalign Treatment

Align Technology, Inc. announces that Cadent's orthodontic full-arch scanning process can now be used with Invisalign treatment.

NYCCT and Vident Sponsoring Claude Sieber in September

On September 9, world-renowned technician Claude Sieber from Basil, Switzerland is presenting Visual Elements Pushed to the Limits at New York City College of Technology (NYCCT).

Candulor Sponsors "Art of Denture" Competition in North America

Candulor is organizing the first North American competition, giving U.S. and Canadian contestants the opportunity to display their proficiency in the field of removable dentures.

Solidscape Sells to 3D Printer Maker, Stratasys

Minneapolis-based Stratasys, Inc., a manufacturer of 3D printers and other additive manufacturing systems, has acquired Solidscape, Inc. for $38 million.

FullContour.com Expands CAD Design Services

Fullcontour.com, a CAD design-dedicated center, has recently expanded its services.

Earn 100 Points When You Enroll in Lincoln Dental's Free Rewards Program

In appreciation of its loyal customers, Lincoln Dental is offering a Rewards Program.

Delcam Updates North American Facility

Opened in 1997, Delcam's North American subsidiary in Windsor, Ontario, has renovated its facility to meet the growing demand for sales and services.

Wieland Dental Systems Now Selling Zenotech S50 Scanner in North America

Wieland Technik extends global distribution of Dental Wings Zenotech S50 Scanner to include the U.S. and Canada.