Dental Lab Products-2013-03-01

Digital Esthetics

Milling Machines: Product Round-Up

November 08, 2013

[Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the March 2013 issue of Dental Lab Products] Getting ready to purchase a milling unit can be a very confusing decision. There are so many manufacturer options, so many features to consider, so many specifications to parse out, and so on and so on. It can be exhausting! But that’s where we come in.

Milling Machines: Product Round-Up

November 06, 2013

Getting ready to purchase a milling unit can be a very confusing decision. There are so many manufacturer options, so many features to consider, so many specifications to parse out, and so on and so on. It can be exhausting! But that’s where we come in.

Behind the optimal functionality and efficiency of Straumann® CARES® 8.0

October 14, 2013

In March 2013, Straumann® launched Straumann® CARES® System 8.0 into the market.  Many features have been created and enhanced on the software since version 7.0 to make the system more efficient and user friendly.

10 Questions: Atlantic Metals

July 31, 2013

01. How long has Atlantic been in business and how did the business start? Don Mappin, Jr., U.S. Air Force veteran and former dental lab technician, started Atlantic Precious Metal Refining in a shed on his father’s property in 1988. Since its humble beginnings, Atlantic has grown into the market leader in dental scrap refining housed in a 15,000 square  foot state-of-the-art facility.

What You Need to Know to Make the Ultimate Dental Lab Website

June 05, 2013

Just a few short years ago, using a simple, inexpensive website template as the basis for the lab’s online presence was good enough for the average lab owner. But today, with the rise of search engine optimization and social media, and the ever-increasing importance of online engagement, a dental lab website needs to be more than just a static online brochure.

How to choose material that provides optimal end results, with efficiency and predictability

March 04, 2013

One of the greatest challenges in dentistry is the placement of metal-ceramic restorations which achieve a harmonious and esthetic appearance with adjacent natural dentition. Therefore, laboratory technicians require materials that offer outstanding esthetics, high strength and efficient productivity.