Industry News

Roland DGA Corp.’s DWX-4 compact dental mill has now been qualified by 3M ESPE for use with Lava Ultimate Restorative resin nano ceramic material. 

Ivoclar Vivadent has announced that Sean Sexton has accepted the position of Wieland Dental Technical Sales Representative.

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Panthera Dental has contracted Jerry Vogel as Executive Vice President, U.S.

DENTSPLY Prosthetics has sadly announced the passing of Arlo King, CDT and Director of Technical Services at DENTSPLY Prosthetics.

Atlantic Precious Metal Refining released a white paper that seeks to remove the mystery about determining the value of dental scrap and provides a step-by-step process of how dental and laboratory professionals can receive maximum returns from their unwanted precious metal scrap.

VITA has announced that Gnathodontics Ltd, Mustard Seed Dental Studio, LLC, So Cal Dental Lab, Carmichael Dental Lab, Technic Dental Lab and Steve’s Precision Dental Lab have completed comprehensive shade training in VITA shade management and communication, earning recognition as official VITA Certified Shade Laboratories.

Whip Mix has announced it now offers milling services for dental laboratories.

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Roland DGA Corp.’s DWX-50 dental CAD/CAM milling machine has recently been certified by 3M ESPE to work with Lava Ultimate Restorative resin nano ceramic material.

3Shape A/S has announced the official release of new capabilities in its Dental System™ to design 2-piece customized abutments using the Straumann® Variobase™ abutment connection, a pre-manufactured titanium interface.

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While we have all been focused on the launch of the Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare) and the stalemate in Washington that has resulted in a partial government shutdown, there is perhaps a more dire date on the horizon that dentists and dental team members should be watching.

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BIOMET 3i, a leading dental implant manufacturer, has announced that it has made adjustments to its Executive Committee led by President Bart Doedens.

When I talk to labs around the country about making the leap to a digital workflow, I see a divide; many have no idea where to start, while others jump in headfirst.  A third group is slow and steady-at first they bounce back and forth between loving the digital workflow and cursing it, eventually realizing that finding the right digital partner makes sense. 

Ivoclar Vivadent has announced it will conduct an online broadcast on the topic of “The Future of CAD/CAM in the Dental Laboratory” on October 22, 2013.

In her September 2013 article for DLP, Carol Pilmer noted the importance of pursuing continuing education opportunities for every lab technician and owner.

BIOMET 3i and the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation have announced the 10th Anniversary of the Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery.

Whip Mix Corporation has announced the hiring of Mr. Jason Radziewicz as a Territory Sales Manager.

We are only a couple of weeks away from the next HIPAA compliance deadline. The HIPAA Omnibus Rule took effect March 26, 2013, with a compliance date of Sept. 23, 2013. Are you ready?

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The IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council recently elected new officers and directors.

Dental patients have more to worry about than flossing and brushing daily-the restorations they put in their mouths have a direct impact on their overall health. As a result, the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) is promoting transparency in dentistry and the role and value of trained dental technicians with the release of its new website and social media outlets.

The Argen Corporation recently hired Michael B. Clark as Senior Vice President of Domestic Sales. Michael will direct a team of sales professionals to deliver an expanding suite of products and services to dental laboratories nationwide.   

Vident has announced that Puche Dental Lab, Innova Dental Inc., Magnusen Orthodontic Lab, Michaelangelo Dental Studio, Castable Ceramics, Artistic Dental Design, Inc., Pacific Dental Inc., Brabant Dental Lab, R-dent Dental Laboratory and Biogenic Dental Corp. have completed comprehensive shade training in VITA shade management and communication, earning recognition as official VITA Certified Shade Laboratories.

DATRON Dynamics announced plans to demonstrate the M8Cube high-speed machining center for the first time on the West Coast at WESTEC this year.