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…
Posted July 28, 2019
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“From Hiccups to Potholes” We all love to pursue happiness in our lives. We love to do things that bring us joy and pleasure. We as Americans often refer to this fundamental right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence as an expression of freely pursuing joy and happiness in things, as long as we don’t…
Posted July 25, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
It can be scary doing your first few anterior restorations with CEREC. There are so many roadblocks that we’ve put on ourselves about anterior restorations! Dentists are the experts of dental anatomy! You can do it! Just set it up properly and go in with the right attitude! CEREC veneers and…
Posted June 5, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
While software and hardware in our digital dental world gets most of the spotlight, there are also materials that are coming out, too! GC is really hitting our chairside cad/cam market well. Their Cerasmart block is a fantastic ceramic/resin block that you should take a look. They are launching their LiSi ceramic in block form,…
Posted June 5, 2019
By Cindy Barbee
I’m “super” excited about the DANCE! Finally, an event JUST for dental assistants and team members! Not only will this be a lot of fun, but full of education opportunities, and meeting new friends. I hope to see you in Chicago at the DANCE > The Dental Assisting National Conference for Excellence. Chicago October 18-19,…
Posted May 8, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
We did a double take as we walked past the Merz booth at the IDS meeting in Germany. Merz has developed a milled denture system where the teeth are already set in the puck! Just scan the arches and mill what is necessary. The Baltic Denture System can be found HERE. August discusses:
Posted May 7, 2019
By Cindy Barbee
We call this the “rule of the sprue.” We always place the sprue on the largest and most bulky portion of the ceramic for milling. We even do this if the sprue goes on a contact. Why? Well, we’ve all seen something chip during milling. It comes with the territory for milling ceramic. We see…