April 2017

3Shape had been keeping its new product developments under wraps for months and during its MidWinter Meeting press conference, Vice President of Product Strategy Rune Fisker excitedly announced the world premiere of the E scanner series—including the E1, E2 and E3. “They deliver the advanced...

Amann Girrbach’s ballroom was brimming with activity, as LAB DAY Chicago was the first time all of the Ceramill DNA Generation equipment has been on display. Launched last fall, the line includes:

Ceramill Mikro 4-axis, a dry mill mainly designed for processing zirconia, wax, PMMA, soft metal...

Argen Digital’s Argen®Mill product line now includes Au2, a noble alloy containing 2% gold, in addition to Au58, a high noble alloy containing 58% gold. Both are available in single- to three-unit full contour bridges at competitive prices. Labs submit files through www.argen.com/link...

Shining 3D’s AutoScan DS-X 3D scanner is now available from Aurident, Inc. Economically priced at $6,995 and compatible with exocad software, the easy-to-use unit features accurate, one-click, automatic blue light scanning technology. 

At the show, the company also announced an Aurident Delta...

Dental Wings made several announcements at the show:

Real-time, cloud-based lab management software, DWOS Lab Management, will be available this summer. Designed for all size laboratories, the software features an intuitive user interface, innovative scheduling tools, operations dashboards, file management...

For the one-year anniversary of the merger between Dentsply and Sirona, the company showcased all of its lab products together in the Ultimate Dental Laboratory housed in Dentsply Sirona’s LAB DAY ballroom. To simulate a real laboratory, it was set up with stations, each manned by a CDT and dedicated...

The exocad America exhibit was bustling as attendees got some hands-on time with the latest DentalCAD software—released last Fall—and its new webview feature that allows users to send interactive, 3D previews of CAD designs over the internet. The 3D files can be viewed right in the recipient’s...

Lucas Lammott gives hands-on demos at the Wagner Precision Rotary Instruments booth:

“While embracing digital is important, relationships will always be the most important aspect of our business. Relationships and trust power everything,” said Jim Breslawski, President of Henry Schein and CEO, Global Dental Group, during his keynote address to wrap up the two-day Cal-Lab...

From a sleek chrome Tesla to a virtual-reality experience to cutting-edge products, Zahn Dental’s LAB DAY ballroom was a treat for the senses. Attendees also learned about the company’s latest distribution agreements for two new high-tech offerings:

It’s partnering with industry newcomer...

Doug Frye's 'Window' Technique offers a bridge between the productivity of full contour zirconia and the beauty of layered ceramics by introducing light refraction and reflection to milled zirconia restorations.

Previewed at LMT LAB DAY 2016, Jenmar International’s new cloud-based lab management software, VisualDLP, made its official debut. In development for two years, the software features a real-time production dashboard to track cases; built-in report writer that allows you to quickly customize reports,...

Jensen had a busy weekend in Chicago, making numerous announcements at LMT LAB DAY and its Jensen Education Day (JED 2017):

It introduced the MiYO Monolithic Finishing System, a material used to enhance the esthetics of zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations. “You can easily achieve...

Joshua Polansky, MDT, demonstrate his technique for ceramic buildup at the Harvest Dental booth in the LAB DAY Chicago 2017 exhibit hall.

“We’re excited to introduce our first digital equipment solutions for laboratories,” said Lesley Melvin, Director of Marketing & Product Management, referring to the company’s new scanner and 3D printer:

The cara® Scan 4.0i is a low-cost, extraoral scanner...

LabStar raffled off a 55” flat-screen LED TV at its booth in the exhibit hall. The lucky winner is Susan Jung from IMILLING, pictured here with LabStar’s Jeff Noles. At the show, LabStar demonstrated the latest updates to its software, which includes several hundred new features, including...

Once again, it was the U.S. industry’s biggest, busiest, most exciting event of the year! Nearly 3,800 attendees turned out to learn at 361 educational courses; shop a 70,000-sq-ft exhibit hall with 250 companies; and network with their peers!

There were many companies exhibiting at LMT LAB DAY for the first time. Among them, divided by product or service categories, were: 

3D Printing 

3D DDS offers Shining 3D scanners and InteWare design software, as well as its own 3D printer. The DLP printer has a large build plate (125x70x120...

Merz Dental showcased its Baltic Denture System, a digital solution with an improved digital workflow that offers full dentures in only two clinical appointments. This innovative concept reduces manual work and offers predictable results, high material quality and reproducibility. Compared to conventional...

From digital dentures and 3D printers to software updates and enhanced digital workflows and partnerships, companies continue to expand their offerings to enhance productivity, efficiency and quality. This year’s attendees also got the first look at various previews and sneak peeks so they’ll...

On February 23, the NADL hosted its annual Education Section Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago. Attendees included representatives from six dental laboratory technology programs, various organizations and industry representatives. The educators met with representatives from the Commission...

At LAB DAY seminars and the 3M Oral Care exhibit, attendees got their first look at 3M Lava Esthetic Fluorescent Full-Contour Zirconia that delivers natural-looking fluorescence in any lighting conditions.

The material offers optimized translucency for esthetic full contour crowns and three-unit bridges...

On February 22, Oral Health America (OHA) raised more than $563,000 at its 27th Annual Gala & Benefit at Chicago's Navy Pier. Over 700 people attended the dinner, helping to raise critically needed funds to support programming. 

The event also recognized Milly Goldstein with the Gala Tribute...

Ottawa Dental Laboratory was well represented at LMT’s biggest and busiest trade show: 45 staff members were on hand to take advantage of CE opportunities, network with peers, and get a firsthand look at the latest products and services. Pictured from l. to r. are: Owner Luke Caruso; sales representatives...

Panthera Dental introduced the Diamart™ by Domenico Cascione, CDT, a two-part implant bridge that can be milled in zirconia, Pekkton® or PMMA. It’s supported by a titanium implant bar that increases overall rigidity and offers proper support for cantilever. 

The restoration solves...

ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, formerly a division of MicroDental Laboratories, is now offering a Laboratory Partnership Program for its MicrO2 obstructive sleep apnea device.

“What we offer labs is different from some other sleep device solutions,” said Len Liptak, CEO. “Rather...

LAB DAY attendees crowded the Renfert exhibit to watch waxing demonstrations by August Bruguera and hear about three product launches: 

The lay:art oasis is a small, high-tech ceramic mixing tray with an ergonomic design featuring a comfortable, extended wrist rest; ventilation system that inhibits...

Roland DGA was sporting a new look at LMT LAB DAY: it introduced its “DGSHAPE by Roland” brand, which represents the newly established DGSHAPE Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary focused on 3D and dental product development. “While the creation of ‘DGSHAPE by Roland’...

This 10’ by 20’ mural—painted by Richard Greenlees, Christchurch, New Zealand, during his presentation at the DTG Meeting last summer—was on display at LAB DAY. The piece is being auctioned off, with all the proceeds going to the Russell T. DeVreugd Continuing Education...

Attendee receives a demonstration of Smile Lite MDP in the LAB DAY exhibit hall: 

This year’s show offered three new, interactive features to enhance the attendee experience.

Solvay Specialty Polymers,USA, LLC, announced that its Dentivera™ milling disc made from Ultaire™ AKP (aryl ketone polymer) has earned FDA 510(k) clearance and is available in the U.S. The disc is specifically for dental applications, beginning with removable partial denture...

In its sleek ballroom decorated in the company’s signature green and white, Straumann made several announcements:

n!ce® is a new Straumann proprietary glass ceramic. The fully crystallized material doesn’t require any post-mill sintering, saving you 30 minutes per restoration,...

The Ratava Group is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for Kerox Dental products, including zirconia and stains, and the new coloring liquids introduced at the show. The water-based liquids are available in all 16 VITA shades for high-strength, high translucent and ultra high translucent zirconia. They...

Some patients see their crowns as a blank canvas just waiting to be personalized, and talented technicians are ready to put their skills to work to create that vision. Using a variety of stains, glazes and tools, technicians paint the artwork freehand. From sports logos to favorite album covers, here’s...

Whip Mix showcased several new pieces of equipment: 

The new line of Asiga 3D printers for models, surgical guides, splints, casting patterns, partial frameworks and custom impression trays. These open system printers are fully compatible with 3D scanners and CAD software and can be used with any...

This car was front and center at Ivoclar Vivadent’s booth at the Chicago MidWinter meeting to announce the company’s IPS e.max 500 experience campaign. You and your dentist-client, each with a guest, can win a trip to Daytona for the “Big Race” on February 18, 2018. Roundtrip...

Getting to the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany from the U.S. is always a long trip, but this year, it was extra-long. I knew my passport was due to expire in April; what I didn’t know until I arrived at the airport is that Germany (as well as many other countries) doesn’t...

Zubler USA added the Vario Press 300.eZR pressing/ceramic oven to its Vario Press line which has the additional capability of a Time-Temperature Control mode. “This allows for programmable linear cooling that prevents cracks and fractures due to CTE mismatch,” said Chris Wilson, Vice President....