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The new castable resin material is the latest expansion to Whip Mix's VeriBrand of 3D printing resins.

Whip Mix Announces VeriCast OS 3D Printing Resin

Dental manufacturers are intensifying their collaborative efforts with the common goal of developing the best possible oral health solutions for the health and well-being of patients.

Ivoclar Vivadent, 3Shape Continue to Scale Up  Collaboration

The two 3D printing companies specialize in different segments of the market, and the combined company plans to continue leading in multiple areas of the 3D printing market.

EnvisionTEC to be Acquired by Desktop Metal in 3D Printing Merger

The new system is comprised of the 3Demax printer, 3Dewash post-processing unit, and the 3Decure light-curing system, as well as LuxaPrint resins.

DMG America Announces Complete 3D Printing Solution

Full suite of solutions includes award-winning 3Shape TRIOS 4 intraoral scanners.

 Partnership with 3Shape Enables Aspen Dental Management to Accelerate Digital Transformation Across U.S.

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Can dental labs achieve a true a balance between the 2?

Speed vs. Quality

This high-end and comprehensive CAD/CAM system delivers
same-day dentistry solutions for all your restorative needs.

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In the latest move in this ongoing patent dispute between these two companies, 3Shape is claiming Align infringes on patents related to focus scanning, color scanning, infrared imaging, and motion sensing.

3Shape Files Claims That Align Technology is Infringing on Four Scanning Patents

Agreement includes Medit’s i500 scanner, designed to deliver optimal performance for a wide range of applications.

Medit, Straumann Group Announce Distribution Partnership for Intraoral Scanners

3D printing company Formlabs announces the first 3D printing resin for chairside production of permanent crowns.

Formlabs Announces Permanent Crown Resin and Soft Tissue Starter Pack 3D Print Materials

The Formlabs 3D printer can now be used with Carestream's orthodontic software for the production of models for use in fabricating clear aligners.

Carestream Validates Formlabs Form 3B 3D Printer for Use with CS Model+ Software 

Kristin Hohman serves as Associate Editor for DPR. 

The CORiTEC 150i Series from imes icore offers a flexible, adaptive workflow

Solve My Problem: A Truly Adaptable Milling System

A roundup of some of the many digital dentistry materials available for dental laboratories.

Digital Dentistry Offerings Made Great by Today’s Dental Lab Materials 

Conrad J. Rensburg is CEO and head of the dental implant division at Absolute Dental Services in North Carolina. He graduated with a 4-year Baccalaureate degree from Pretoria Tech in 1992. He is certified with an ND in technology and specialized with an NHD in fixed prosthetics.

He is a member of the prestigious PEERS association, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American College of Prosthodontists, and registered with the NADL, NCDLA, and certified by the SADTC. He has specialized in fixed and removable dental prosthetics with an emphasis on dental implants since the early 1990s. As a CE-accredited speaker since 2002, he has presented at hundreds of events across the U.S., including the Academy of Osseointegration, Global and U.S. symposiums, World Summit Tours, and a multitude of study club events. Conrad’s emphasis as a speaker, is keeping today’s clinicians abreast with the latest advancements in restorative protocols and digital workflows related to removable as well as fixed prosthetics. Conrad can be contacted at absolutedentallab.com or conrad@absolutedentalservices.com

Jack Marrano, CDT is the Director of Absolute Dental Services Signature Prosthetics Division in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Jack, a former Marine, started his ceramics career in 2002. He managed the Implant, All Ceramic and PFM Divisions of MicroDental DTI. He was director of technical artistry for Lee Culp at Sculpture Studios since 2014 before joining Absolute Dental Laboratory.

He has completed courses on advanced implant restorative dentistry with Dr Carl Misch and has received a Fellowship from the Misch Institute, as well as obtaining Fellowship and Mastership from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the American College of Prosthodontists and the prestigious PEERS prosthodontic association. He was also named LMT magazine top 40 technicians in the U.S . under 40.

Jack has been an integral part in the research and development of top restorative materials. Today, he continues to work closely with restorative clinicians, prosthodontists, university graduate programs, and faculty practices from around the country. Jack can be contacted at 

Prototyping offers dental labs accuracy and reduced postdelivery failures.


 How to use prototyping for profitability through predictability

The top new dental laboratory technology products of 2020 as chosen by the Dental Lab Products® editorial team.

Top 5 New Dental Lab Technology Products of 2020

This durable mill from Axsys Dental Solutions delivers reliable high-precision production well suited for labs and milling centers of all sizes.

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Planmeca USA event provides captivating demos, inspiring presentations from dental industry experts.  

Planmeca Digital Dentistry World Tour Dec. 2 Event Going Virtual

Pandemic causes annual event to go virtual with lectures and live surgeries, offering over 70 courses.   

Dentsply Sirona World Goes Virtual and Delivers Exciting, Educational Program Focused on Efficient Workflows 

CEREC enthusiasts will have opportunity to learn from top-class masters of digital dentistry at the global online congress sponsored by Dentsply Sirona.

Global CEREC Online Congress Set for Dec. 3-5

In its final ruling, the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that 3Shape has not infringed any valid Align patents, and thus, 3Shape has not committed any unfair acts as alleged by Align. 