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When Avi Cohen, director of Global Dental at Stratasys, Ltd.,  and his team started working on the initial concept for VeroDentPlus, they knew they had a huge innovation on their hands.

I Made That: Stratasys' VeroDentPlus 3D printing material

It’s no secret that computers are integral to nearly every industry, and dental labs are certainly no exception. But computers aren’t just used by office staff to keep track of patient charts or payroll-they are critical to lab functions and operations. Laboratories use specialized computer software for everything from case management to implant treatment planning to CAD/CAM.

What You Need to Know About Digital Dentistry

Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

How E4D’s digital solutions helped transform this patient’s smile.

Product Review: One patient's take on the benefits of E4D’s digital solutions

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

As dental labs of all sizes are beginning to invest in their own mills-and the CAM software that goes with it-it’s become a crowded field of often confusing and compelling offerings.

Inside Look: Zubler USA's VARIO DC5 wet and dry mill [VIDEO]

3Shape A/S has announced the official release of new capabilities in its Dental System™ to design 2-piece customized abutments using the Straumann® Variobase™ abutment connection, a pre-manufactured titanium interface.

3Shape's Dental System gets expansion of capabilities [VIDEO]

The new Ceramill Map400 Scanner is the next generation of advanced, fully automatic, high-performance digital scanners from Amann Girrbach designed to work seamlessly with the Motion 2 Mill. 

Tech Brief: Precise scanning with the Ceramill Map400 Scanner

The design of this case was complex. By using digital design it was possible to design the implant abutments at the same time as the final restorations.

How to use IPS e.max for simpler restorations [VIDEO]

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. 

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

Roland DGA Corp. has announced an expansion of it DWX series of dental CAD/CAM milling machines with a new model, the DWX-4.

Roland DGA brings cost-effectiveness to milling with the DWX-4 [VIDEO]

Ivoclar Vivadent has announced it will conduct an online broadcast on the topic of “The Future of CAD/CAM in the Dental Laboratory” on October 22, 2013.