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Denturewearers.com provides a community resource for dentures, partials and more

Conrad J. Rensburg is CEO and head of the dental implant division at Absolute Dental Services in North Carolina. He graduated with a 4-year Baccalaureate degree from Pretoria Tech in 1992. He is certified with an ND in technology and specialized with an NHD in fixed prosthetics.

He is a member of the prestigious PEERS association, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American College of Prosthodontists, and registered with the NADL, NCDLA, and certified by the SADTC. He has specialized in fixed and removable dental prosthetics with an emphasis on dental implants since the early 1990s. As a CE-accredited speaker since 2002, he has presented at hundreds of events across the U.S., including the Academy of Osseointegration, Global and U.S. symposiums, World Summit Tours, and a multitude of study club events. Conrad’s emphasis as a speaker, is keeping today’s clinicians abreast with the latest advancements in restorative protocols and digital workflows related to removable as well as fixed prosthetics. Conrad can be contacted at absolutedentallab.com or conrad@absolutedentalservices.com

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As digital design has advanced, it’s become clear that the future of the industry lies somewhere between digital design and human artistry.

How to balance digital and analog design

Denture impression trays from GC America should be your next purchase—here’s why. 

Discover these "secret" impression trays

Eric D. Kukucka DD is a denturist from Windsor, Ontario Canada. He is recognized as an important consultant and key opinion leader by Ivoclar Vivadent, 3shape and Nobel Biocare, and has quickly become a respected authority and international lecturer in digital denture technology. In 2014, collaborating with Ivoclar Vivadent, he became the first denturist in North America to beta test digital dentures while the concept was still in its infancy. He continues to work directly with the 3shape and Ivoclar Vivadent R&D teams.

Ivoclar Vivadent’s Ivotion Digital Denture Innovation works with 3Shape to allow patient-specific customization and great results. 

How to perfect a complete digital manufacturing process to create top-quality removable dentures

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.  

One dental laboratory has stopped looking for denture teeth options after going with Primotec’s REF-LINE.

There’s something special about these teeth

Renfert’s SYMPRO denture cleaning unit provides validated, consistent results.

Solve My Problem: Compact, high-performance cleaning system

Glidewell’s new BruxZir Esthetic Implant Prosthesis monolithic full-arch restoration is designed to provide strength and esthetics. Solve My Problem: A great-looking dental implant prosthesis with plenty of strength.

Solve My Problem: A great-looking dental implant prosthesis with plenty of strength

As early as the 1700s, dental professionals have been taking impressions of patients' teeth. Over 200 years, many things have changed for the better. Here’s a brief history of how and why impression materials have changed over the last few centuries. 

How impression materials have changed over time

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

A 3D look at the future: A roundup of dental 3D printers

The REFRAME study is said to be one of the most extensive cohort trials conducted on RPDs to date. 

Removables