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Why Your Dental Lab Can't Afford to Skip CAM Software Updates

November 4, 2024

In the fast-paced world of dental lab technology, staying current with software updates is not just a recommendation—it’s a necessity. Here’s why keeping your CAM software up-to-date is essential for your dental lab’s success.

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The Crucial Role of Gloves and PPE in Dental Labs: A Guide for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency

October 16, 2024

Dental laboratories are dynamic environments where precision and safety are paramount. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially gloves, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding technicians and maintaining a hygienic workspace.

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A Guide to Millable Materials for Dental Labs

October 2, 2024

Find out how choosing the right millable material can enhance your dental lab's productivity. From Zirconia crowns to PMMA denture bases, get the details.

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Mastering Dental Milling: Wet vs. Dry Milling for Optimal Results

September 17, 2024

Investing in milling technology can significantly enhance your lab's capabilities and efficiency as a dental lab owner. However, understanding the differences between wet and dry milling is crucial to making the right choice for your lab.

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Transform Your Dental Practice: The Smart Investment in 3D Printing

September 9, 2024

Imagine revolutionizing your dental practice with technology that offers unparalleled precision, efficiency, and customization. Dental 3D printing is not just a trend—it’s a game-changer that can elevate your practice to new heights.

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Breathe Easy: Ensuring Optimal Lab Air Quality for a Healthier Environment

August 30, 2024

In the fast-paced world of dental laboratories, safety and efficiency are paramount. Dental technicians face unique challenges, from handling hazardous materials to ensuring a clean and healthy work environment. That's where cutting-edge air purification systems come into play.

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The Science Behind Image APN® Denture Teeth: Unveiling Superior Wear Resistance

July 11, 2024

Patients deserve nothing less than the best, and that's precisely what Image APN® Denture Teeth aim to deliver. These premium denture teeth have been trusted by dental technicians and dentists for over two decades, transforming smiles and improving patients' quality of life.

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The Top 3 Reasons You Should Trade Up to a 3Shape F8 Scanner

July 8, 2024

As a dental technician, you understand the importance of having reliable and accurate equipment to create high-quality dental restorations. One of the key tools in your arsenal is your benchtop scanner, which allows you to scan and design your incoming cases quickly and accurately.

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Top 5 Advantages the AutoFinish Will Give Your Lab

July 3, 2024

Are you ready to elevate your dental lab to new heights? Look no further than the AutoFinish™ Dental Finishing Machine—a true game-changer that will set your lab apart from the rest. In this short blog, we'll dive into the top advantages that this cutting-edge machine brings to the table.

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Choosing the Right Denture Teeth: A Comprehensive Guide

June 27, 2024

Selecting the appropriate denture teeth is a crucial step in the denture fabrication process. The right choice can significantly impact the overall aesthetics, function, and comfort of the denture. As a dental technician, it's essential to consider various factors to ensure that the denture teeth chosen align perfectly with each patient's unique needs and preferences.

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The Benefits of Speed Sintering vs. Regular Sintering

June 25, 2024

Sintering is a critical step in transforming dental zirconia from its pre-sintered state to a fully dense, functional material. Traditionally, regular sintering has been the go-to method, but recent advancements have introduced speed sintering and high-speed sintering as alternatives. As a dental lab technician, here are some reasons why you might want to consider speed sintering zirconia over full sintering programs.

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Case Study: Crown Me Dental Laboratory Enhances Efficiency Quickly with vhf Mills

June 21, 2024

Crown Me Dental Laboratory faced significant challenges with their existing milling equipment. The mills this lab owned were having issues, causing delays in production and an increase in cost. This lab did not want to fall behind with their production and deliver cases to their accounts late. As a result, Crown Me Dental Laboratory sought a more efficient solution to improve their workflow and enhance product quality.

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Top 10 FAQs on 3D Printing Resins for Dental Labs

June 12, 2024

Resin 3D printing has gained immense popularity due to its capacity for creating precise, isotropic, and water-resistant parts using a variety of advanced materials. With its ability to produce intricate features and a polished surface finish, resin printing is an excellent choice for applications that demand tight tolerances and smooth surfaces. These applications include rapid prototyping, tooling, manufacturing aids, models, and low-volume end-use parts.

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Zahn Dental's Technical Support Training Introduction

May 31, 2024

At Zahn Dental, we understand that successful implementation of new workflow components requires more than unboxing equipment—it demands knowledge, confidence, and ongoing support. That’s why our commitment to our customers extends far beyond the sale. Let’s dive into the details of our comprehensive technical support training program to ensure that your laboratory is up and running—and remains productive.

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Elevate Lab Efficiency with the AutoFinish Dental Finishing Machine

May 20, 2024

Whether you're fabricating crowns, bridges, or implants, the finishing touches are what truly set your work apart. That's why we're excited to introduce you to a game-changing solution that could revolutionize your workflow and elevate the quality of your dental restorations.

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The Game-Changing Benefits of Using Asiga's UltraGLOSS™ Trays

June 9, 2023

Technicians strive for excellence in crafting high-quality dental restorations, this is nothing new to our industry. Imagine a world where you can achieve a polished, glossy finish directly from your 3D printer, eliminating the labor intensive and time-consuming process of manual post-polishing. Asiga's UltraGLOSS™ trays, deliver on this process improvement.

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Best Practices for Video Conferencing

April 29, 2020

Due to the current circumstances regarding the pandemic, we are all trying to navigate staying connected with our peers, friends and family while maintaining social distancing.

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A Practical Guide to Dental Lab Suction Design

February 12, 2020

While there are many aspects to designing an efficient dental lab, proper suction design for dust collection is often overlooked. Keeping your workstations and lab area clean are extremely important and without adequate dust collection, your lab can quickly become a dusty mess.

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3Shape Splint Studio is Now Available!
3Shape Splint Studio is Now Available!

December 18, 2019

Breaking news: 3Shape recently announced that 3Shape Splint Studio has received FDA 510(k) market clearance and will become available in the USA on December 18, 2019.

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Getting Started with Printing KeySplint Soft™ Clear for the Carbon© Platform

December 16, 2019

With 10 million TMJ patients in the USA, and Bruxism impacting 10 to 20% of the population, there are so many patients that could benefit from KeySplint Soft™ Clear.

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Baby Boomers Mean Big Boom in Demand for Partials

October 9, 2019 | Kris Schermerhorn, CDT

“The aging of baby boomers means that within just a couple of decades, older people are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history,” said Jonathan Vespa, a demographer with the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Pouring Models Just Got Easier

September 17, 2019

Eliminate Model Headaches with Wonderfill Tongue Filler Creating accurate models is a vital step toward obtaining well-fitting dental prosthesis. Pouring models using the correct technique and choosing the right products will make your lab more productive and save valuable time, materials and money.

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4 Reasons to Upgrade to the Roland DWX-52DCi

September 10, 2019

Technology is evolving at a rapid pace and we as consumers can’t be without a new iPhone, wireless headphones or gadget every few years. Why should we treat our lab equipment any differently?

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7 Reasons to Upgrade to the Roland DWX 52D
7 Reasons to Upgrade to the Roland DWX 52D

June 25, 2019 | Ian O’Neill, Roland DGA

Have you been thinking about upgrading your Roland DWX-50 to the DWX-52D?

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Shenpaz Sintra Plus Furnace Review by Alexander Wünsche
Shenpaz Sintra Plus Furnace Review

April 5, 2019 | Alexander Wünsche

There are so many factors and conditions that will affect the mechanical properties of a zirconia restoration...

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A Conversation with Joshua Polansky
A Conversation with Joshua Polansky

January 21, 2019 | Sasha Der Avanessian

Interview by Sasha Der Avanessian The enigmatic smile designer shares his thoughts on inspiration, philosophy, fear, and victory...

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High-performance Plastics and Flexible Removable Partials
High-performance Plastics and Flexible Removable Partials

December 17, 2018 | Beth Collington, Sr Manager, Digital Materials - Global Prosthetic Solutions

We recently conducted a market survey regarding digital dentures and found that 60% of respondents plan to transition to a completely...

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The Digital Age of Removables is Upon Us
The Digital Age of Removables is Upon Us

November 19, 2018 | Zahn Dental Team

The past decade has ushered in the digitization of the dental laboratory industry. From the very first mills...

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3Shape Denture Design Step-by-step
3Shape Denture Design Step-by-step

November 5, 2018 | Alex de Vos

In the last decade we have seen extreme advancements in technology. Look around and consider what you might...

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Damaging Milling Burs in the Name of Science!
Damaging Milling Burs in the Name of Science!

October 15, 2018 | Greg Everett

As a dental lab invested in digital technology, you want to get the most from your milling burs...

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9 Surprising Things You Can Do with a Dental Sandblaster
8 Surprising Things You Can Do with a Dental Sandblaster

September 24, 2018 | Nathan Frey

Have you ever looked at a dental sandblaster and thought, "what else can I do with this thing?"

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Millable VisiClear Has Arrived: Everything You Need to Know
Millable VisiClear Has Arrived: Everything You Need to Know

September 13, 2018 | Zahn Dental Team

VisiClear has been a staple in removable labs for quite some time as part of an injectable workflow using...

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Top Ten Tool Life Tips
Top Ten Tool Life Tips

August 20, 2018 | Kary Langer

For this guest blog post we've worked with Kary Langer from Sierra Dental Tool. Kary is an experienced...

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What's on My Bench? With Josh Polansky, Master Dental Technician
What's on My Bench? With Josh Polansky, Master Dental Technician

July 16, 2018 | Josh Polansky

I'm going to take you on a tour of my bench and describe my favorite, tried-and-true products that...

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The Hidden Cost of Low-Priced Tools
The Hidden Cost of Low-Priced Tools

June 13, 2018 | Greg Everett

For this guest blog post we've worked with Greg Everett from Sierra Dental Tool. Greg is an experienced...

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