LAB DAY Chicago 2014

From the Series: IDS 2013 Offers First Look at Emerging Innovations

Intraoral Scanners

Among the newer features in digital impression-taking systems are smaller-than-ever intraoral devices and color technology. Also: several new players enter the market.

Top Industry Trends at LAB DAY Chicago

All-ceramics, implants, profit erosion and other hot topics inspired dialogue during the biggest weekend of the year.

3Shape Launches D900 Scanner, LABcare™ Program and Expanded TRIOS Features

The 3Shape clinic room at LAB DAY was bustling as the company made several key announcements and offered a variety of product demonstrations. Show attendees got the first look at 3Shape's latest scanner, the D900, that offers four high-res 5MP cameras and blue LED technology for excellent speed, high...

Zimmer Announces CAD/CAM Partnership With Zfx

At the show, Zimmer formally announced its partnership with Zfx GmbH. Zimmer now distributes Zfx products, including Zfx CAD software and scanners, and offers CAD/CAM services—including crown and bridge components, bars, and titanium and zirconia abutments—through its new Zfx milling center...

Exocad® America Announces Two New Modules

exocad America launched two add-on modules for its OEM CAD/CAM software solution: The Provisional module is used to rapidly create temporary crowns and bridges. Users can determine the shape of the provisional crown or bridge from either the original anatomy or integrated tooth libraries. The...

Sirona Demonstrates New InLab SW 4.2

Sirona introduced the new inLab SW 4.2 at this year's LAB DAY Chicago. Its many features—including virtual articulation, enhanced smile design capabilities and expanded in-house implant applications—will improve your digital restorative offerings. Users of inLab software are already experiencing...

TCS Debuts IFlex Thermoplastic Polymer

LAB DAY was the official launch of iFlex by TCS, a new thermoplastic polymer specifically formulated for removable flexible partials. Made of polyolefin, it offers durability, flexibility and esthetics with virtually no water absorption. The material can be injected using most thermoplastic injection...

Technical Talent Featured at Jensen Education Day

Nearly 600 lab owners and technicians attended Jensen Dental's 18th annual Education Day at the Swissôtel in Chicago. On hand to share tips and techniques and answer attendee questions were Nondas Vlachopoulos, MDT; Hubert Schenk, MDT; Dr. John Sorenson; Naoki Aiba, CDT; Fechmi Housein, MDT; Eric Sjodin,...

Cal-Lab Meeting Focuses On 'Winds of Change'

"Our business will continue to change to meet new demands. It's less about the ability to manage change and more about the strength to lead change," said Ivoclar Vivadent's CEO Bob Ganley during his State of the Industry address to the more than 700 attendees at the 87th Annual Cal-Lab Meeting held at...

REGULATORY UPDATE: What You Need to Know About OSHA, FDA and the Medical Device Tax

At the Cal-Lab Meeting in Chicago, Safelink's Gary Morgan, CDT, offered an update on various regulatory issues, including OSHA, the FDA and the Medical Device Tax. Here's an overview: OSHA has revised its Hazard Communication Standard. "This is a major change you need to be aware of and address right...

Ivoclar Vivadent Celebrates Partnerships and 'All Ceramics, All Options'

More than 300 industry personnel came together for Ivoclar Vivadent's Leading the Future event on Friday night in Chicago. Held at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Hotel, the evening showcased the company's partnerships and innovations that are shaping the future direction of dentistry. "This...

Jensen Dental Rebrands Its Digital Solution

Jensen Dental announced the rebranding of its Jensen Digital Solution as the Preciso Digital Dentistry Solution, a complete system of materials, CAD/CAM equipment, software, education and support that allows laboratories of all sizes to produce consistent results and transition to digital processes....

Delcam's Latest DentMILL Software Debuts at LAB DAY

In Chicago, Delcam demonstrated its latest DentMILL software for milling implant restorations. Software enhancements include: - Improved integration with the DentCAD design software, including a new interface that features bolder and clearer icons and a reduced number of toolbars to allow maximum...

Shofu's One Shot Porcelain Offers a Single Powder Buildup

Shofu demonstrated its next-generation ceramic, One Shot Unilayer Porcelain, that enables you to match all VITA shades and achieve the esthetics of a multi-powder buildup with a single powder. "They said it couldn't be done but we did it. One Shot powder is an incisal, body and dentin all in one bottle....

Primotec Unveils Premio Plus Wet/Dry Mill

LAB DAY Attendees got the first look at Primotec's new milling machine: Premio Plus. The 5-axis, fully open wet and dry mill is capable of dry milling zirconia, Co-Cr, PMMA, wax, composites and polyurethane (models) and wet milling titanium and ceramics, including IPS e.max. The machine's design and...

Zahn Introduces New Lab Partnership Program

Over 100 lab owners and managers attended an invitation-only reception hosted by Henry Schein and Zahn Dental to announce a new program for its key laboratory clients. The Henry Schein Dental Lab Prosthetic Network provides members with national marketing support, product and service differentiation...

Tizian™ Smart Scan Operates 70% Faster

Schutz's new desktop-size scanner, the Tizian Smart Scan, features an optical light and large-capacity scanning bay that allows you to scan fully articulated models with most articulation systems. In addition, the camera is positioned at a 45° angle. "This means each scan only requires 20 pictures...

TruRx® Mobile App, New Furnaces Available From DENTSPLY

Dentsply's TruRx is now available as a mobile app for the iPhone® and iPad®. The TruRx seven-step process guides the dental office through all the key information labs need to make a high quality denture. In addition to capturing detailed prescription information, a patient photo can be included...

Whip Mix Introduces Vericore® Milling Discs, Articulation Products

In Chicago, Whip Mix introduced its Vericore milling discs. From highly translucent zirconia for monolithic full contour restorations or substructures, to PMMA burnout materials to wax, Whip Mix offers a wide variety of materials and sizes for multiple applications. All Vericore discs offer a diameter...

Amann Girrbach Introduces New Milling Machine, Scanner, Materials and Furnace

Crowds gathered in Amann Girrbach's AGA Lounge to test drive and learn about the company's new digital equipment and materials: The new Ceramill Motion 2 milling machine combines the 5-axis milling technique with the wet-grinding technique in a compact machine. Thanks to the hybrid design, the machine...

VITA Introduces ENAMIC® Hybrid Dental Ceramic

Vident introduced VITA Enamic, a hybrid dental ceramic combining the properties of ceramic and composite materials. Its dominant ceramic structure and reinforcing polymer network offer high fracture load capacity, high levels of elasticity and integrated crack prevention. "This innovative material has...