Posted September 28, 2020
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“The Times They Are A-Changin’!” Part II Anytime there is change, we have the opportunity to grow and flourish or we can stagnate. Moving forward towards the beginning of 2021, we have the opportunity for practice and personal growth in several crucial areas: “Dentists have the opportunity to lead their dental practices during these challenging…
Posted September 28, 2020
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“The Times They Are A-Changin’!” Part I “The times they are a-changin’”. These famous words written by Bob Dylan in the 1960’s are an understatement when looking at the impact of today’s COVID-19 pandemic. Well, times have changed! Our lives have changed at almost every level, including the practice of dentistry and its very future.…
Posted April 1, 2020
By Brandon O’Donnell
Have you ever asked yourself what the heck is happening when you are scanning for a digital impression? It’s a really cool process so let’s take a look! The CEREC Primescan is the most up to date camera on the market and the flagship of the Dentsply Sirona CAD/CAM arsenal. As we pass the…
Posted March 30, 2020
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“The times they are a-changin’”. These famous words written by Bob Dylan in the 1960’s are an understatement when looking at the impact of today’s COVID-19 pandemic. Our lives have been disrupted at almost every level, including the practice of dentistry and its very future. Exactly how we proceed from this point is unknown; but…
Posted January 27, 2020
By Todd Ehrlich
Lot’s of buzz about the CEREC PrimeMill! It’s fast with zirconia, but what about eMax? Well….. this crown was milled in just over 5 minutes! The newer generation of motors, tools, and tool paths allow for more efficient, and accurate, grinding! But, first a bit of history… The first molar had…
Posted January 27, 2020
By Todd Ehrlich
The next generation of CEREC milling is here! The CEREC PrimeMill! There is so much to say about the efficiency and results from this, but will summarize here: FAST FAST FAST: zirconia crowns in 4 minutes! You have to see it to believe it! A whole new bur system: the new burs are optimized…
Posted December 10, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
In our advanced CEREC courses we discuss how “stress kills creativity.” It is difficult to have your full creative functions working when you have stress! Completing a cosmetic makeover in one visit is full of surprises and challenges that can cause a lot of stomach lining. So, the objective is to reduce those “pain…
Posted December 3, 2019
By Cindy Barbee
As many stain and glaze classes as we have had at Digital Enamel, Ya’ll, most people want to know about fissures and occlusal staining. I think the side that really matters is the buccal surface! It’s gonna really make that restoration look so much better if a little effort is placed into it. …
Posted September 10, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
Amelogenesis Imperfecta is a condition where the enamel does not form correctly during tooth formation. The enamel typically wears faster than normal, and even at an early age. The teeth are highly susceptible for dental caries because the enamel has difficulty protecting the underlying dentin layer. It can occur throughout the mouth or particular teeth…
Posted August 21, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
Zirconia is revolutionizing the dental materials world. We all know this, and enjoy it’s predictability, accurate machining, and strength. However, the biggest hurdle has been the esthetic value of zirconia. Sure, there are brands and techniques that can give one a translucent nature to zirconia (5Y-TZP) but it takes a LONG time for sintering, and…
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