Milled to Last: Rethinking Nightguard Production
Nightguards (occlusal guards) are essential for protecting patients’ oral health, but production methods greatly affect accuracy, durability and efficiency. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, and Logan Schermerhorn explore the complete digital workflow while comparing milling and 3D printing. Discover why milling remains the gold standard for consistent, high-quality results and business growth and profits.

Logan Schermerhorn
Technician at Northern VA Dental Lab · Triangle, VA
Logan has been with Northern Virginia Dental Lab for over eight years, specializing in digital design and CAM software. In the past four years, he has focused on MillBox and hyperDENT, optimizing speed, precision, and efficiency...

Kris Schermerhorn
Owner at Northern Virginia Dental Lab · Triangle, VA
Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, is the Co-Inventor of the Myerson HotShotElite injection gun, and Co-Developer of Myerson DuraCetal, DuraFlex and VisiClear materials and the Myerson FlexPress digital injection system. Owner of a...
Roland DGA, DGSHAPE
DGSHAPE Americas is the sales, marketing and service division for Roland DGA’s DGSHAPE dental products. DGSHAPE dental mills and accessories are the leading choice of dental labs worldwide.
