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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.

A 3D Printer Providing the Precision Labs Require

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

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

DLP April 2021 New Products

A 3D printer is one of the most versatile technologies around, and these systems can do a lot more than produce dental models and restorations.

5 Other Things to Produce With Your Dental 3D Printer

This compact, 5-axis dry dental milling unit is ideal for production of zirconia restorations and parts from PMMA materials including Ivoclar Vivadent's Ivotion Digital Denture discs.

Ivoclar Vivadent Expand Mill Line With New PrograMill DRY

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

Ivoclar Vivadent Marks 30 Years of Pressing Technology

With its multi-material printing capabilities, this new 3D printer can simultaneously produce mixed trays of dental parts from up to 5 materials including support materials.

Stratasys Introduces J5 DentaJet 3D Printer

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

Zirconia from A to Z

The new 6-Pin Adapter increases the capacity of the company's wet mill system.

DGSHAPE Expands DWX-42W Mill Capacity With New Adapter

Lorin Berland, DDS, was an internationally acclaimed cosmetic dentist and one of the most published clinical dentistry authors. With well over 100 articles, the best-selling Lorin Library Smile Style Guide as well as instructional videos, Dr Berland has made a lasting impact on dental education. He was the 1st Fellow of the AACD, included in the Top 100 CE Leaders for 19 consecutive years, and was recognized by the AACD for "Outstanding Contributions to the Arts & Science of Cosmetic Dentistry."

Dr Berland pioneered the Dental Spa concept and the multi-specialty group practice. He has been featured in 20/20, Time, Town & Country, Reader's Digest, and GQ. He began his career as a denture technician. After more than 35 years of listening to patients, he retired to start Dr. B Dental Solutions with a full line of products specifically designed to treat the common yet serious issues affecting the daily lives of people with oral appliances—Oral Infections and Dry Mouth—which are not addressed by major brands.

Dr. B Dental Solutions designed to care for dental prosthetics and appliances, as well as the people who wear them.

Dental Industry Veteran Shifts Focus to Denture Wearers

Designed to provide efficient, effective and powerful cleaning whether the units are individual or still attached to the build plate.


Whip Mix Offering New VeriWash 3D Print Material Cleaner

VITA VIONIC VIGO® digital denture teeth from VITA are made of SE polymer (silica-endowed polymer matrix) with a design perfected for the digital fabrication of dentures. 