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Articles

Fast, high-resolution printer features revolutionary and patented LSPc technology that combines a large build area, extreme print uniformity, advanced process algorithms, and intelligent optimization.

Nexa3D Releases the NXD200 Dental Lab 3D Printer

Danny Diebel, CDT, FNBC, owned Dental Arts Studio Inc in Austin, Texas, for 40 years. He is a graduate and adjunct faculty member of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in Texas. Diebel served in the US Air Force and works in-house on the team of Lisa Burkett, DDS, MS, FACP, specializing in prosthodontics.

Polishing rather than glazing is the superior means for final touches to restorations for this author, who polishes all zirconia and lithium disilicate with Z-Shine Diamond Polish from Dental Creations, Ltd.

How To Achieve a Beautiful Smile Using Polishing for Final Touches

Kristin Hohman serves as Associate Editor for DPR. 

Slideshows

Stains and glazes give restorations a lifelike, realistic finish.

The Finishing Touch

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. 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.

Survival strategies and lessons learned in the past year when everything changed for everyone.

COVID-19: 1 Year Later in the Dental Lab Industry

A shade guide designed for efficiency through simplicity for better outcomes.

5Ws* APVolution S Color Key Shade Guides

Zirlux Transitions from Zahn Dental is helping this lab get great results while increasing production and lowering inventory and labor time. 

Deliver Strength, Esthetics, and a Reduction in Time

A look at some of the recently announced products from the dental laboratory industry.

DLP April 2021 New Products

The dental company takes a look back at 30 years of history behind their pressing technology. 

Ivoclar Vivadent Marks 30 Years of Pressing Technology

Everything dental lab professionals need to know to make smart choices about which zirconia discs to use.

Zirconia from A to Z

Materials line now expanded and designed to save time and effort for orthodontic professionals.

Lab Materials