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 Over the years, I have poured numerous models while continually striving to make this task as efficient and easy as possible.

How to pour professional models using Wonderfill

 Patients are more involved In the development of their restorative treatment plans, and their expectations continue to increase. As a clinician, I believe an ideal restoration requires the perfect blend of durability, esthetics and strength. 

How to bond a lithium disilicate restoration using BISCO eCEMENT

 The LOCATOR® Overdenture Implant System (LODI) from ZEST Anchors is said to offer a predictable and durable implant retained overdenture for patients requiring an effective, cost-conscious technique for securing their dentures.

How to place ZEST Anchors LOCATOR Overdenture Implants

 With bright white heads constructed of durable, high-performance ceramic, Komet USA’s Ceramic Cutters pair intuitive, gentle operation with absolute precision for shaping, trimming and cutting acrylic. 

How Komet Ceramic Cutters make it easy to trim acrylics at chairside [VIDEO]

 When seating esthetic posterior metal-free restorations, the ultimate success of the treatment depends on the adhesive techniques and materials used for placement. 

Using esthetic adhesive cement to blend CAD/CAM posterior restorations to surrounding dentition

 Designed for simplified storage, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of dental burs, diamonds and endodontic and sonic tips, Komet® stainless-steel bur blocks feature silicone plugs that hold the instruments securely in place, preventing them from falling out even in the event of sudden movement. 

How to maximize efficiency by using Komet® stainless-steel bur blocks during instrument reprocessing

Luke S. Kahng is an accomplished lab technician, specializing in high-end ceramic restorations. Luke has served on several major dental journal boards as a contributing member. Luke invented the Chairside Shade Guide: Volumes 1 and 2 and then expanded the offering to a unique ceramic shade guide system named the Seasons of Life Selection. He is owner and President of his own lab, LSK121 Oral Prosthetics, located in Naperville, IL. He has published over 100 articles in major national dental publications.

 Through experience and knowledge, it is a dental technician’s duty to foresee the final outcome from an esthetic standpoint when a less than ideal situation is presented.

Bench Mastery: How to foresee the final outcome of a dental restoration case

Mindy Altermatt, FAADOM is a professional coach, speaker, and leadership champion to dental leaders. She’s a veteran of the dental industry with experience in insurance processing on all levels, practice management, and team development. During her years as a practice administrator she achieved fellowship distinction with the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM), and in 2007 was named their Office Manager of the Year. Contact her at mindy@mindyaltermatt.com or visit her on the web at www.mindyaltermatt.com.

Many of the dental leaders I speak to say that they are one person at work, and when they get home they become themselves.    Sound familiar? 

How to cultivate an environment of authenticity in your practice [VIDEO]

 New 3M ESPE Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative promises faster and easier procedures as a one-step placement bulk fill material that offers stress relief and excellent wear resistance, as well as the ability to place up to 5mm in one increment.

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