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…
Primescan and Hybrid Dentures
We all know digital impression taking is here to stay. Scanning the single crown, implant or bridge is routine in many offices around the world. It’s awesome! Patients love it, doctors love it and even more importantly assistants love it! Naturally, the next evolution in scanning is the edentulous arch. Here is a case done…
Primescan vs. Omnicam
We review the differences of the Primescan with the Omnicam. Both are excellent systems! However, the Primescan has taken it farther with: ease of use speed better data imaging with a dynamic lens less requirements for angle of images predictable full arch scans Our online education platform is awesome! Hundreds of videos…
Get Started With CEREC Anteriors
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…
The Teeth Are SET with Merz
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: Our…
Ivoclar Vivadent’s Multiblock Turns 12
One of the big advancements in CAD/CAM dentistry materials was the launch of the Multiblock from Ivoclar Vivadent in 2007. It was from their very popular line of Empress CAD blocks and pressed material. They were able to make a block with a varying degree of translucency. The shade stayed the same, but translucency increased. …
Watch Your Step!
When you think of deadliest jobs many people immediately think of crab fishing in Alaska or being on a ship in Alaska period. The men and women who work in Alaska fishing and shipping do have jobs that are unforgiving when a mistake is made. However, we should all be aware of our surroundings because…
Asiga Printers!
August talks with Asiga on their latest line up of 3D printers. They are well-known for their accuracy, consistency, and fantastic surface finish. Asiga is definitely a printer to consider. Our online education platform is awesome! Hundreds of videos that help your day-to-day use of CEREC! Works directly through your Apple or Android devices!
Keeping CEREC Simple
I love the simplicity of digital dentistry. It has the ability to take out so many variables, and make life easier. With the launch of the PrimeScan from DentsplySirona, I imagine that you’re seeing all sorts of full arch cases! Great! But, that isn’t what the vast majority of the use is. It is still…
Prime Scan and CEREC 5.0 Working Together
I review the overall look and workflow of the Prime Scan and CEREC 5.0 combination. The workflow is greatly reduced because more data allows many applications to become automated. I will do a more detailed review in upcoming videos. This is a good overview of the two working together. Our…