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The new 25-mm thick discs allow for the production of restorations with larger vertical dimensions.

Ivoclar Vivadent Expands ZirCAD Prime Options With New 25-mm Discs

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.

3D printing is playing a bigger and bigger role in digital dental workflows, and lower costs and higher capabilities mean the technology will only grow in popularity.

Does Every Lab Need a 3D Printer?

This new imaging software aims to simplify image management in the Dentrix System. 

Henry Schein One Announces New Dentrix Imaging Center

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

Tom Zaleske is the owner of Matrix Dental Laboratory in Crown Point, Ind., and has more than 25 years of experience in removable prosthodontics. He regularly lectures on providing high-quality service to dentists and, most importantly, to their patients. He can be reached at

Uses for GRADIA Light Body from GC America in 2 secondary processes. 

Use GLB-CL for Secondary Cases

Kristin Hohman serves as Associate Editor for DPR. 

This conical hex and internal hex connection implant system offers reduced implant-to-crown cost.

5Ws* TRU & PUR Implant System

This all-in-one milling machine is designed to reduce production stages and improve accuracy.


5Ws* Craft 5X Milling Machine

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

Save time and money on payment processing while making it easier for clients to settle their bill.

5Ws* tfg Payment Solutions

How the PrograPrint 3D Printer from Ivoclar Vivadent is meeting the requirements to work in Rafael Santrich’s lab.