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I would love to hear other technicians take on this. I have tried many different approaches but it still...(more)
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Can someone recommend a C & B casting investment that is good for implant abutments? I've used GC Fugivest...(more)
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Alisa and Joe Sofinski · Owner/Technician
Hi Chris, thank you for your input. We are looking to do both receiving, designing an milling our own...(more)
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I am from India running a crown and bridge lab ,doing implant prosthesis in lab need some good training can someone help me?
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Paul DiCicco, CDT · President at Sunset Dental Lab
At Sunset Dental Lab, we help labs build their business through outsourcing services. We can provide...(more)
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I have a new client that "loves " the double impression technique ...however we are his third pick of...(more)
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David Gor, CDT · Dental Technician at Platinum Dental Studio
Yes we are located in the heart of Los Angeles please call to discuss 818-921-7111 we are crown and bridge lab.
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Brad Isbill · Waxer at Isbill Dental Lab
Seeking experienced ceramist for 15 person crown and bridge lab in West Atlanta. Four day work week!...(more)
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Teresa Lentz · Dental Technician at Crown Plaza Dental Lab
Hi everyone I am new to this group,,,I have been a crown and bridge technician in Illinois for over 10...(more)
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Nicolas Azar · Managing Director at Azar & Associates
The Best B-to-B Email Marketing Practices
We hear e-mail marketing is becoming obsolete and social networking...(more) -
Straumann USA · Andover, MA
Great article for 'Bite of the Day'! Straumann and iTero offer a digital impression system that lets...(more)
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Jack Jabbour · CEO/General Manager at Vision Dental Laboratory, Inc.
any advice on "where to look" in finding a "skilled" crown and bridge technician? other than the usual...(more)
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Bur of the week: Every laboratory should promote dentists to use this special bur: The AD20C, for occlussal...(more)
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Jack Jabbour · CEO/General Manager at Vision Dental Laboratory, Inc.
Hi everyone!! first of all thanks to LMT for creating "the bridge" which seems to be a professional...(more)
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Robert C. Loehr · Owner at Allure Dental Lab
I do all my own crown and bridge work and do not outsource MY crowns. I have one multi associate practice...(more)
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Damon Penn commented on Bill Matwijec, CDT's post
Bill Matwijec, CDT CDT Study Club
I subscribed to test questions nadl offered. I believe you get to use them for 3 monthes . It was well worth it . I also had a booklet of test questions that I used. If I can find them I can send them to the group who needs them. They may be about dentures though as that is what I am certifided in
I'm trying to get my cert in crown and bridge, but i am in need of some study material as well. I do...(more)
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Aubrey Williams commented on his post
Aubrey Williams Implants
Has anyone has seen this scenario before? We have a implant supported 3 unit bridge that has come in, #10 is a Keystone implant and #12 is a Nobel. Any thoughts on the potential problems that might arise from this? We haven't seen a case with mixed implants before and are curious if anyone has heard of or seen this before.
Thanks for the posts in regards to the multiple implant systems. We have since completed the case. Made...(more)
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Carla Miller commented on Jack Garcia, CDT's post
Jack Garcia, CDT Should the NBC develop CAD CAM CDT?
To all of you my fellow partners in the Dental field, is a reality that the speed we are running with the technology is no joke, but, getting an specialty in CAD and not necessarily in CAM for some, will not make too much sense when our new technicians are just knowledgeable with a joystick (with all...See more my respects) and have no fundamentals in Dental Technology. How many times have you asked a CAD technician if he/she is taking into consideration a curve of spee/ or perhaps if a crown lengthening if recommended? Donât get me wrong, I love CAD and I love my field, but the losing art is not about waxing or setting teeth or layering porcelain, is about losing our integrity as Dental Technicians, regardless of your specialty. We make the world smile, be proud and keep learning.
I understand your concern about the knowledge threshold, but I think the education/experience requirement...(more)
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Marta Lizza commented on Jose Walter's post
Is a CDT better than a Non-Certified Technician?
OK. I have another topic to explore. I hope I don't open up a can of worms along the way. I think there is something else that can be done help the dental lab industry. This is to address the dental lab techs. Again, maybe it is already being done...but I am not aware of it. I am not for more laws...See more and regulations...I think there is much that can be done before taking that route. I think the bar for becoming a CDT needs to be raised. As Mark mentioned before, what was the standard before is now old...and new standards need to be raised. Question: Is a CDT better than a Non-CDT tech? LMT...maybe this could be a topic for you to write about. Maybe there should be new requirements...like doing an internship with a dentist...or like understanding x-rays...or like having an internship working in a production lab as well as in high-end type of lab...maybe internship or even writing a paper on a dental manufacturing company...so they can expand their minds more....all before the CDT is granted. Do you think these CDTs might be a little different? Other bullet items could be included. Any NADL people here? (sigh...about to hit the "Share button" Here it goes.)
I swore I would not get involved in this discussion again because it is soo frustrating. Both CDTs and...(more)
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Aaron Roux commented on Norman McConnell, CDT's post
Working Times
Does anyone have a time study or production standards for all tasks required to produce a fixed restoration? The time it takes to do one model, wax a crown, finish, opaque, build etc?
Adhesive 5 dies per minute
P™ Layer 5 minutes per die
G™ Layer 30 seconds to 1 minute...(more) -
Margot Louw commented on Jose Walter's post
Jose Walter The BRIDGE
I should just stick to one topic...but that would take too long to let all the replies to trickle in. LMT here is something else you may want to write about. Another observation. Most dental lab technicians CDT or non-CDT only know how to do one thing. The majority can only make models, or wax, or...See more metal finish, or ceramics. Again not picking on being a CDT...but if you became a CDT you should know how to work in all the departments...and do them well. This is what I mean by raising the bar.
I have been trained in all fields of dental technology and got a degree to show for it. However, I have...(more)
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Patrick Eschenfelder commented on Judy Fishman's post
A 'Man vs. Machine' Challenge
Dan O' Rourke put out a challenge to our industry and the LMT editorial team and I are intrigued by his suggestion for a "Man vs. Machine" challenge and are discussing its possibilities. At present we're somewhat stuck on the logistics and would love to invite input from others in the community. Since...See more there's a ready-made CAD/CAM group, we will post the idea for a challenge in that group. Please join us in inviting dialogue that would help us form a plan of action. One thing that strikes us with regard to the "which is better" question, are the comments from Don Cornell, printed in our April LAB DAY coverage: Automation and the 25-30% market contraction caused by the recession are helping to fuel what Cornell calls a move toward "good enough" dentistry for posterior restorations which is, in turn, driving the growth of full contour restorations. "Full contour is not just about something that's cheap-it's good enough in this application, in this space, at this price point. It's shaped like a tooth, it blends in and margins are good. When it comes to full contour, there are those labs that don't want to participate. They say "that's not who I am," but can you really afford not to participate?" This concept of "good enough" is one to be reckoned with IF the integrity of the patient's restoration and oral health are not comprised. For everyone who offers suggestions, please keep in mind LMT's necessarily unbiased role as "information disseminators" which means we need to be sure, as non-technical facilitators, that we aren't condemning any restorative option.
Your models could be done along the lines of the CDT MODELS . . .they are uniform and the same according...(more)
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Michael Menner commented on his photo
Attention: to prevent misunderstanding, you can not use wood for crown and bridge work! Maple, I guess...(more)
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Margot Louw commented on Jing Gao's post
Jing Gao The BRIDGE
Would like to know the process and material used for casting post and core? Which material for casting models, what's the process? We use silicon materials before but it is not good and easy to be out of shape. Will be highly appreciate if someone can share the valuable information.
C&B is short for crown and bridge.
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Martin Martinez, CDT
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