CAD/CAM

exocad® GmbH has announced it will demonstrate exocad DentalCAD’s integration with over 15 different open dental scanners at the upcoming IDS exhibition in Cologne, Germany.

Roland has announced that its DWX-50 dental milling machine will be demonstrated in stands L40 and M41 in Hall 3.1 at the International Dental Show (IDS), in Cologne, Germany.

Adding a design station is probably the lowest-impact way to bring some in-house CAD/CAM to your lab.

Adding a scanner creates a clear path for a dental lab to transfer existing work from a physical to a digital workflow. But the process doesn’t start by scanning the next impression to arrive.

As part of our Chart Your Technology Course Series, the DLP editorial team outlines all the different paths for embracing CAD/CAM and becoming a high-tech lab.

Even labs that don’t plan to invest in CAD/CAM technology are likely to work with milled restorations at some point.

Adding a 3D printer to your lab can increase precision and accuracy while reducing production and finishing times.

Open-architecture scanners make it easy to connect your lab to an almost limitless range of workflow options.

Systems with a scanner, software and a mill allow labs of all sizes to bring start-to-finish CAD/CAM capabilities in-house.

A large-capacity mill brings versatility and self-sufficient production to labs fully invested in CAD/CAM production.

As part of their Chicago Dental Society Midwinter recap, Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham discuss the value of loupes, lights and CAD/CAM.

After owning her own Denmark practice for 21 years, Dr. Lisbeth Skibsted joined a large medical practice situated in a health care building in Denmark. The complex includes 26 medical doctors, general practices, 12 physicians, chiropractors, a wide range of specialists, and her dental practice with 3 dentists, 2 hygienists and other staff. With a special interest in implants and cosmetics, Dr. Skibsted is always looking to learn about new techniques and new technologies.

BIOMET 3i announced a new collaboration with Sirona Dental, Inc. that utilizes the BIOMET 3i BellaTek® Encode® Impression System with the CEREC AC with Bluecam and CEREC AC with Omnicam. The collaboration will create intraoral impressions for custom abutments, resulting in simplified aesthetic restorations.

Model scanners, CAD software and milling equipment were once only found in the largest laboratories and milling centers. However, today they can be found in even one- to two-person laboratories. There is little doubt that technology is allowing laboratories to become more efficient, more productive and have more control and consistency in their work.

The Get Fit Faster campaign aims to educate clinicians about four key time-saving tools to optimize efficiency and profitability of CAD/CAM Dentistry.

3Shape will demo and reveal several new product innovations, including its new D900 dental lab scanner, at Chicago’s major February dental events.

DPR talked with Curtis Mitchem, D.M.D, about his personal experience with Align’s iTero imaging system.

Sirona Dental Systems this week announced that Jeffrey T. Slovin has become its chief executive officer in accordance with the succession plan previously announced on Nov. 16, 2012.

These Titanium Base Abutments serve as a connector between CAD/CAM individually fabricated crown/abutments and the implant. Two types of the base abutments are available: PRZ-ADP serving as an adapter between the Zirconium bridge and the implant; and PRZ Titanium base abutments for cementing to the custom-milled zirconium screw retained crown or bridge. They are available for use with major implant systems. HI-TEC Implants LTD. 972-9-9587775

February 19, 2013, marks the launch of our newest eNewsletter, Technique Geek. Each week, we'll feature a video technique of a product in use, offering step-by-step examples of clinical success. In this case, 3M ESPE offers a video how-to of Dr. Donald Erickson demonstrating how to create a crown on tooth No. 19 using the 3MTM True Definition Scanner.

Jensen Dental has released an article reprint that outlines the key decision criteria dental laboratories should consider when selecting and implementing a CAD/CAM system for producing restorations. The article reprint can be downloaded for free.

The second part of the Tech Census offers insight from DPR Technology Editor Dr. John Flucke on the five technology categories covered. This section focuses on CAD/CAM technology.

Lee Culp, CDT, is featured in this month's DPR/E4D Difference Makers series, which highlights dental professionals who stand out and step up in their community.

We have had the chance to interview some of the most qualified, iconic dentists and dental professionals about the key factors they considered before deciding on a CAD/CAM technology investment and how those investments are helping to elevate patient care in their practices.

One clinician’s take on how the CEREC Omnicam has changed his practice.

D4D Technologies, manufacturer of the E4D Dentist™ system, recently announced the introduction of E4D Compare™, an innovative adaptive learning technology tool for dental teaching institutions.

Benco Dental and 3M ESPE announced this month that Benco‚ the largest privately owned‚ full-service distributor of dental supplies‚ equipment and consulting‚ has qualified as the newest U.S.

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A conversation with Renfert USA's CEO and Owner Soren Rieger.