Posted September 27, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
One of our favorite blocks is the Vita Real Life. It isn’t as popular as some because people are unaware of how to use it. It is a simple block with two layers: a dentin and an enamel. They are sloped within the block to mimic the facial slope of anterior teeth. Basically, the enamel…
Posted September 20, 2018
By Brandon O’Donnell
This case is a perfect example of gaining the patient’s trust by showing them how well and how quickly things can be done using a digital workflow. This patient presented with a failing 3 unit bridge #18 – #20. He previously had another provider place an implant in the number #19 area which failed, hence…
Posted June 9, 2018
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?” (This is Part Three of a Three Part Series on Perfectionism in Dentistry) STEP 2: Tools to Overcome Perfectionism Tool #1: Changing perfectionistic thinking Changing perfectionistic thinking requires us to develop realistic thinking by placing things in perspective while looking at the overall picture. Sometimes this involves compromising, not our quality…
Posted June 5, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
Gold is not the best material for teeth. As a dentist, I can’t believe I’m saying this because I’ve heard the contrary my entire career. A mother was teaching a daughter how to bake a roast. They cut the end of the roast off, put it in the pan, and into the oven. The inquisitive…
Posted May 16, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
August and I discuss digital dental printing and where it is at in 2018. He has some great insight on what is happening, and what will be coming to us in the future. While we have resin materials today, there are other materials, like nylon, on the horizon. August explains….
Posted May 14, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
I’m excited to launch my new book: Chairside CAD CAM Dentistry. It has hundreds of images that tell the story of the power of one-visit dentistry. It is a “coffee table” book that is perfect for a high tech dental office reception room. With clear overlay images, it gives the reader an interactive way to…
Posted May 10, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
I’m an admitted amateur regarding 3D printing. I’ve done just enough to know how to get it done. August is the true expert, but he wasn’t around to discuss the up and coming Micron Dental P300 printer! This is a fun interview, and VERY insightful, with Richard McComas. He is the President of Micron Dental…
Posted April 24, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
Vita is literally in every dental office. No exceptions! Vita has defined what shades of teeth are, but they are much more than that. They are a restorative company with many options in the digital and analog dental worlds. The President of Vita, Matt O’Connell joins me at the American Academy…
Posted March 13, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
We have a comprehensive bur setup for zirconia and your ceramics. More efficient and a better value.
Posted February 24, 2018
By Todd Ehrlich
Dental lasers have come a long way. Convergent Dental’s Solea Laser is the fastest selling laser in the USA. Because of it’s 9.3 micron frequency, it is perfectly balanced for hydroxyapatite. The light literally vaporizes enamel. Anesthesia is not even needed in many situations.