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  • July 2023
  • Article
    Technical
    How to Use AutoDesign, An AI-Powered CAD Solution

    H3D, a new player in the dental market, is launching AutoDesign in the fall; here's how it works:

    LMT Communications, Inc.
    LMT Communications, Inc.

    Jul 10, 2023 at 11:30am

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  • May 2023
  • Article
    Industry News
    Printing and Partnerships Dominate IDS 2023

    LMT was your eyes and ears at this year's IDS in Cologne, Germany. Here's a look at the announcements and launches made at the show.

    LMT Communications, Inc.
    LMT Communications, Inc.

    May 16, 2023 at 10:34am

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  • November 2018
  • LMT Surveys
    PMMA, Technopolymers Spike in Popularity

    While zirconia still leads the list of the most popular milling materials, there has been a significant shift in usage of other materials just in the past year. For example, a comparison of our 2018 Milling Survey and

    Kelly Fessel Carr
    Kelly Fessel Carr

    Nov 27, 2018 at 9:20am

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    • Patrick McClellan
    • Tony Xu
    2 people recommend this
  • March 2018
  • LMT Surveys
    The Impact of Digital Technology on External Remakes

    While digital technology offers labs increased efficiency, broad material choices and lower labor costs, respondents to LMT's 2018 Remake Survey are mixed on the effect it's having on external remakes.

    Maribeth Marsico
    Maribeth Marsico

    Mar 21, 2018 at 3:47pm

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    • Kenzie Bolton
    • Dr. Anthony Sur, DDS
    2 people recommend this
  • June 2016
  • Labs & Profiles
    Technician Creates Unique Service for CEREC and E4D Dentists

    To help dentists reap the benefits of their chairside CAD/CAM systems, Christian Scull sets up in-office laboratories, establishes protocol and trains dental assistants to design and finish the units.

    Kim Molinaro
    Kim Molinaro

    Jun 15, 2016 at 4:01pm

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    • Dr. vane hung, DDS
    Dr. vane hung, DDS recommends this
  • Article
    Labs & Profiles
    Studio 32: Marketing Focus Helps Fuel Growth

    In the past nine years, Studio 32 in Cedar Rapids, IA, has grown from nine employees to 25 thanks to digital technology and creative marketing strategies.

    Kim Molinaro
    Kim Molinaro

    Jun 2, 2016 at 4:21pm

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    • Adda Caldwell
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  • May 2016
  • Article
    Technical
    How to Use the Biogeneric Copy Function in inLab SW 15

    Laboratory Owner Bill Atkission explains how the Bio-copy function of inLab SW 15 copies the patient’s intact natural teeth, the temporary restoration or a diagnostic waxup to create anatomically correct restorations.

    Bill Atkission
    Bill Atkission

    May 5, 2016 at 10:50am

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  • LMT Surveys
    On the Rise: High-Translucency Zirconia, Digital Metal and Monolithic

    Over the last few years, there has been an explosion in the number of new or improved material options for digital fabrication. LMT’s exclusive 2016 Digital Materials eSurvey asked how they are impacting workloads and uncovered three key trends.

    Maribeth Marsico
    Maribeth Marsico

    May 2, 2016 at 9:41am

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    • Micron Dental Mccomas, Sr
    • Zol Varga
    2 people recommend this
  • April 2016
  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    Profit Takes Center Stage at Cal-Lab Meeting

    Given all of the talk about the commoditization of our industry, the CAL-Lab Group’s focus on maximizing profits during its 90th annual meeting in Chicago was right on point. Chaired by Jim Gorgol, CDT, the meeting attracted 774 attendees and highlighted strategies for building your bottom line,...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2016 Insider

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 29, 2016 at 11:09am

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  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    AvaDent Introduces Latest Innovations in Digital Dentures

    AvaDent Digital Dentures showcased its four latest innovations:

    AvaDent SHARE™ is AvaDent’s new “insourcing” option that allows you to mill AvaDent Digital Dentures in your laboratory within two days. After you send in your impression scans, AvaDent delivers the AvaDent .stl...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2016 Insider

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 25, 2016 at 3:12pm

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  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    3Shape Announces Special LABcare™ Offer, Product Upgrades

    Celebrating its 10-year anniversary of exhibiting at LMT LAB DAY Chicago, 3Shape launched a special campaign offer for laboratories that already own a 3Shape lab scanner: they can now purchase an additional 3Shape lab scanner and receive up to five years of 3Shape LABcare™—that includes training,...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2016 Insider

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 20, 2016 at 9:54am

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  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    Museum of Science and Industry Ideal Setting for Henry Schein's Digital Dentistry Event

    “We’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution: it’s all about interoperability of devices and connectivity between dentists and labs. The end result is better patient care.” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, kicking off the company’s...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2016 Insider

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 18, 2016 at 10:00am

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  • January 2016
  • Article
    Digital Dentistry
    DLOAC Meeting Features Latest Digital Developments

    At the 12th Annual DLOAC CAD/CAM Expo and Symposium, LMT got a first-hand look at more esthetic materials, new software upgrades, more powerful equipment, and more!

    Becky Tyre
    Becky Tyre

    Jan 14, 2016 at 11:25am

    Read More 2 minute read

    • Henning Visser
    • Micron Dental Mccomas, Sr
    2 people recommend this
  • November 2015
  • Management
    How to Stay Relevant in the Current Marketplace

    “We knew we could no longer build a value proposition around technology that can be procured by anyone,” says Lab Owner Mike Hill. Read about his strategies for engaging clients on a new level.

    Series
    Barry D. the Lab Guy

    Michael Hill · Nov 24, 2015 at 9:59am

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    • Sheryl Congello
    Sheryl Congello recommends this
  • June 2015
  • Article
    Industry News
    Panthera Dental Kicks Off U.S. Expansion with 5 New Restorative Solutions

    The grand opening of Panthera Dental’s U.S. office featured numerous announcements regarding the company’s growth, new restorative solutions and commitment to sleep apnea treatment.

    Kelly Fessel Carr
    Kelly Fessel Carr

    Jun 30, 2015 at 11:15am

    Read More 2 minute read

  • LMT Surveys
    Survey Snapshot: Digital Technology

    The results of LMT’s State of Digital Technology 2015 survey are in! Eighty percent of respondents rate their all-ceramic workload as “good” or “booming.”

    Series
    State of the Industry 2015

    Kelly Fessel Carr · Jun 3, 2015 at 4:22am

    Read More 2 minute read

    • Celeste Kong
    • Renata Budny
    • Steve Parker
    • Evident, Inc.
    4 people recommend this
  • May 2015
  • Industry News
    Awesome Innovations at IDS 2015

    As part of our ongoing State of the Industry 2015 coverage, LMT Editors visited the world’s largest dental show to bring you the scoop on the latest product and process innovations worldwide—including digital dentures, laser milling and more—and what else is coming down the pike for the U.S. market.

    LMT Communications, Inc.
    LMT Communications, Inc.

    May 19, 2015 at 4:21am

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    • Steve Parker
    • David H. Khalili
    2 people recommend this
  • Industry News
    The Digital Era is Here to Stay

    Industry icon Jim Glidewell shares his perspective on the future of our industry, including restorative trends, the biggest challenges you’ll face and strategies to ensure your laboratory’s success.

    Series
    State of the Industry 2015

    Jim Glidewell · May 15, 2015 at 2:21pm

    Read More 14 minute read

    • Vince Chan
    • Henning Visser
    • Steve Parker
    • Anna Kataoka
    • Todd Mercier
    5 people recommend this
  • Article
    Publisher's Page
    Man and Machine

    Awhile back we had an online debate, via LMTmag.com, about what’s good, better, best when it comes to man-made or machine-engineered restorations. By now, it seems the answer is clear: both. In the same way “art versus science” was the community debate of the 1980s and 90s, I think...

    Judy Fishman
    Judy Fishman

    May 13, 2015 at 12:17pm

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  • April 2015
  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    Heraeus Kulzer Launches Pala Digital Denture System

    The Pala Digital Denture System from Heraeus Kulzer uses CAD and 3D software to fabricate dentures with an ideal fit and esthetics with a processing time of 10 days or less. Here’s how it works:

    The dentist uses the Pala Digital Denture tray system which enables him to take the impression, vertical...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Insider 2015

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 28, 2015 at 10:22am

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  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    EGS Updates DentalCad Software, DScan 3 Scanner

    EGS, which was acquired by Heraeus Kulzer GmbH in October, presented updates for its two core products:

    DentalCad 4 software now features a new “DentalCad Touch Screen” working mode, powerful wax-up functions, angled implant support, and deformation and sculpting tools.

    The latest generation...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Insider 2015

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 28, 2015 at 10:15am

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  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    Dental Wings Launches Intraoral 3D Scanner, Updates to DWOS Software and Desktop Scanners

    Dental Wings introduced its first intraoral 3D scanner. The lightweight DWIO (Dental Wings Intra-Oral) is similar in size to existing dental handpieces and features Multiscan Imaging™ 3D scanning technology that allows for five LED projectors and 10 cameras in a very small scanning tip and captures...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Insider 2015

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 24, 2015 at 9:20am

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  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    Stratasys Launches New Printer with Soluble Support Material

    Stratasys introduced the Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage printer. Equal to the company’s 260V model in size and performance, the 260VS offers PolyJet technology with a soluble support material that dissolves easily from tiny cavities, reducing hands-on labor and reaching internal voids that water-jetting...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Insider 2015

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 23, 2015 at 10:41am

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  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    Cadblu Introduces Vivid XT Zirconia and ProJet® 3510 DPPro

    Two new products were featured at the Cadblu booth this year:

    Vivid XT Zirconia is 50% stronger than lithium disilicate and can be used for single crowns, onlays, inlays and three-unit bridges (fully anatomic or reduced). Made in the U.S., it features certified Tosoh powders, 600 MPa and is fully biocompatible.

    3D...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Insider 2015

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 22, 2015 at 11:05am

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  • Article
    Post-Show Coverage
    Zahn Dental Expands Digital Portfolio

    Zahn Dental highlighted its range of offerings in the Exhibit Hall and its LAB DAY Ballroom:

    It showcased its new relationship with 360imaging®—a U.S. leader of computer-guided dental surgery—to offer 360imaging’s state-of-the-art, proprietary treatment planning software, 360dps,...

    Series
    LMT LAB DAY Insider 2015

    LMT Communications, Inc. · Apr 21, 2015 at 4:37pm

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