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It’s obvious to any observer that technology has drastically impacted the way dentists practice-and the way they work with the dental team and specialists and how they interact with patients. we asked professionals from around the country: how is technology really changing dentistry? Here’s what they told us.

How technology is REALLY changing the dental workflow

Tra' Chambers explores how he used Dentsply Sirona digital equipment and software to create a beautiful immediate load denture.

Technique: Creating an immediate load denture using digital tools

The United States FDA has issued a 510(k) clearance for 3Shape Abutment Designer, a functionality within 3Shape Dental System CAD/CAM software.

3Shape Abutment Designer receives 510(k) clearance from FDA

Ryan Hamm is the former Editorial Director for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

This tech brief provides a look at the features and advantages of 3Shape's Dental System 2016 software.

Understanding the new features of 3Shape Dental System 2016

Aurident, Inc. has announced they have agreed to offer three scanners from Shining 3D, manufacturer of CAD/CAM equipment.

Aurident now offering Shining scanners with exocad software

Shaun Keating talks to Digital Esthetics about his efforts to take Keating Dental Arts from a traditional dental lab to a fully digital solution.

What the digital transition means for the dental team

We spoke to a dentist and a dental technician to find out how the Zenotec select hybrid mill and e.max (both from Ivoclar Vivadent) can work to create better restorative workflows and patient outcomes.

How digital milling can improve outcomes and streamline processes

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Breaking down how technology and digital tools are changing what dental laboratories and practices are able to provide for patients.

How technology is changing the game for implants

Mr. Chris Halke, CAD/CAM Supervisor, and Dr. Michael Pikus, Director of Clinical Education show how it's possible to promote healing and esthetics immediately upon implant surgery.

Step-by-step: Providing immediate esthetics for implant cases

Jason has spent well over a decade working with a wide variety of different CAD/CAM systems (including CerconÂ®, 3Mâ¢ Dental, exocad, Sirona, Dental Wings, NobelProcera and many others) in a production dental lab focused on comprehensive esthetics and implants. While working “on the bench” directly with doctor clients, he estimates that he has completed over sixty thousand digital restorations in his career-in the full range of materials like zirconia and titanium-covering crown and bridge, full anatomical crowns, custom abutments, implant bars, guided surgical planning for implant cases, full mouth reconstruction and neuromuscular restorations.His main focus, however, has been on working with 3Shape. Having been involved with Core3dcentres since they began operations in Canada in 2009, and because of his early and on-going involvement with digital restorations, Jason has helped to develop many of the operating procedures and design techniques currently practiced at Core3dcentres-Canada. He also is a Sirona and 3Shape beta-tester and serves on Core3dcentre’s global technical committee created to advance digital dental technology. Today, as Senior Digital Solutions Advisor with Core3dcentres, Jason shares his knowledge with others through online customer support, hands on training and hosting webinars on various topics.

Jason Atwood of Core3dcentres explores how the digital workflow opens up new avenues of income and expertise for dental technicians.