The Tangibility Question: Can an All-Digital Lab Succeed Without Fabricating Physical Restorations?
November 17th 2022In the digital age of dental labs, what defines a lab or a dental technician? What makes a lab when production can be done anywhere based on designs that come from anywhere? We spoke to dental lab experts to find out.
Investing in Your Team's Investing: How to Help Your Dental Practice Staff Manage Money
November 11th 2022When it comes to investing, what is the dentist's role in helping their staff manage their money? What should they do, and what should they avoid? We spoke to 3 financial experts about how dentists should invest in their team's investing.
Understanding the Three Most Common Imaging Principles Used By Intraoral Scanners
October 12th 2022You use it all the time, but do you know how your intraoral scanner works? We look at some of the imaging principles of this versatile technology and how scanning can lead to digital workflows that improve your patient experience and clinical outcomes.
Where Will Tomorrow's Lab Techs Come From? The Challenging Future of Dental Technician Education
October 6th 2022This question is one to which many individuals do not know the answer—including today’s lab owners. We talk to industry experts about the challenges facing dental technician education and what labs can do about them.
The Biomimetic Approach: Playing Copycat with Tooth Structure
September 13th 2022Restorative materials must respond to forces and changes in the oral environment the way a natural tooth does to preserve your long-term restorative work. The biomimetic approach to restorative dentistry can protect the margins and promote the longevity of your composite restorations.