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Outsourcing manufacturing has led to increased regulatory oversight, but most labs might already be FDA compliant.

Increasing FDA involvement in CAD/CAM dental restorations

Dr. Jay B. Burton is the owner and orthodontist at SmileMaker Orthodontics, with two locations in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his undergraduate education at Bethel University and earned an MBA from the University of Tennessee at Martin, prior to earning his DMD at the University of Louisville. He completed his orthodontic residency at New YorkÂ UniversityÂ (NYU) before achieving certification from theÂ AmericanÂ Board ofÂ Orthodontics.

3D digital treatment planning and diagnostic case workup can lead to improved patient care. 

How to use a 3D digital workflow for ortho treatment

Two new procedures incorporating the Winter Restorative Concept device line by Dr. Robert Winter.. 

New CAD/CAM procedures announced by Brasseler USA

With digital dentistry taking the industry by storm, the future of dentures is looking bright. 

The biggest evolution in dentures is almost here

The mill is equipped with new user-friendly features, including a built-in camera and an ethernet connection. 

vhf unveils the K5+ milling machine

How the latest PlanMill model is allowing dentists to add in-office, same-day milling to their practices. 

How to enhance speed and precision with the Planmeca PlanMill 30 S

Dr. Shea Tolbert practices in a private group practice, Family Dental Health, in Greenville, South Carolina. He focuses his general dentistry practice on comprehensive treatment, smile design esthetics, cosmetic orthodontics, CAD/CAM digital dentistry, CBCT radiology and surgical implant dentistry. He is an adjunct faculty member of both the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine and the Clemson University Department of Science. He has a passion for mentoring aspiring and new dentists in providing comprehensive patient care and is a Fellow member of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Treatment planning doesn't have to be a headache for practitioners - or for patients.

How to use digital technology to make cases easier

Kristen Mott is the associate editor for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

Taking a look at current technology trends in the dental industry - and what the future holds. 

The state of dental technology in 2018

With more patients requesting affordable options, monolithic dentures are growing in popularity - and the benefits go beyond just cost. 

Improving accessibility with 3D-printed dentures

Dr. Cornelius Yen is the owner of Yen Dentistry and Implantology in Flushing, New York. He obtained his DDS at the NYU College of Dentistry and continued his education at a General Residency Program at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens. With his advanced training in Implant dentistry he was awarded a Fellowship by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and Fellowship by the International Academy of Dental Implantology. Dr. Yen is also a Clinical instructor at NYU and an Attending at Jamaica Hospital.

Using modern materials and techniques allows for cost savings and superior dentures.