November 9, 2016 Feature Dental LaboratoriesEditorialOral Health

The Beauty – And Logic – Of Minimal-Prep Veneers

by Chuck Maragos, CDT and Jenny Wohlberh, AAACD

If you’ve ever seen vintage photography, you’ll notice an absence of toothy grins. Somber, tight-lipped portraits ruled the day well into the early 20th century. This was probably for the best, since most smiles were not photogenic. Before the 1920s,…

November 9, 2016 Feature Clinical case reportCosmetic / AestheticDental Laboratories

Prep”Less” Veneers: Treating Tooth by Tooth Instead of Case by Case

by Dr. med.dent. Holger P. Meiser DDS, MAGD Holger Dental Group

Abstract The patient treated in this report was not pleased with the appearance of his smile and his confidence to smile was affected. He desired ‘bigger’ and ‘whiter’ teeth. As with any elective cosmetic restorative procedure, a minimally-invasive approach providing…

August 19, 2016 Feature Dental CAD/CAMDental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyOral Health

Advantages of Digital Smile Design: A Case Study

by By: Amarjit Rihal, DMD, FICD, FPFA; Tim Dumore DMD, BSc, MSc, FRCD(C), DipABO, FICD, FPFA; Les Rykiss DMD, FIADFE

The prevalence of impacted cuspids is approximately one to two percent of the population.  For those individuals with impacted cuspids who seek orthodontic treatment, they can expect more complicated mechanics and increased treatment time.  There is a similar prevalence of…

August 19, 2016 Feature Dental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Digital Dentistry: What Change Could Look Like In Your Lab

by George Cowburn

In our last article in Oral Health Labs’ Fall 2015 edition, we looked at how digital dentistry is slowly crossing the adoption cycle chasm. Digital dentistry has been slow in coming, largely because the learning curve for new methods and…

July 13, 2016 Feature Dental LaboratoriesDentistry

The Screwmentable

by Mike Callaghan, RDT; Peter McKeon, RDT

In an industry that offers so many options and emerging products restoratively, many of us have never heard of one of the new and extremely useful phenomenons: the Screwmentable. What is a Screwmentable? It’s a restoration consisting of an abutment,…

October 23, 2015 News Dental CAD/CAMDental LaboratoriesDentistryOral Health

Henry Schein Supports The American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation In Groundbreaking Initiative To Develop Digital Dentistry Curriculum

by PRNewswire

$1.25 Million Pledged for Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Dental Curriculum to Include CAD/CAM Technology (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today an innovative new partnership with…

October 20, 2015 News Cosmetic / AestheticDental LaboratoriesDentistryGeneral PracticeOral Health

32nd Annual AACD Scientific Session: Not the Same Old Dental Meeting

by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

Every year the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Professional Education Committee (PEC) pushes the envelope when it comes to offering dental professionals the very best in comprehensive cosmetic dentistry education at the Annual AACD conference. This year, the PEC has…

October 15, 2015 News Dental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeHealth & HealingMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Henry Schein Hosts Dental Education Event At Chinese Dental Show In Shanghai

by Henry Schein, Inc.

Digital Technology Leaders Share Insights About Digital Dentistry Solutions Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, held a full day dental education program focused…

September 24, 2015 News Dental LaboratoriesDentistryGeneral PracticeOral Health

Henry Schein’s Chairman And CEO Receives 2015 Callahan Memorial Award

by Henry Schein, Inc.

Stanley Bergman Honored for Leading Company’s Longstanding Commitment to Advancing Access to Oral Health Care Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that…

March 26, 2015 News Dental LaboratoriesDentistryGeneral PracticeOral Health

Henry Schein Donates Health Care Products To Help Ongoing Relief Efforts For Victims Of Malawi Flooding

by PRNewswire

Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, has donated essential health care products to its non-governmental organization (NGO) partner Direct Relief for victims of…

March 2, 2015 News Dental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Henry Schein ‘2015 Business Of Dentistry’ Conference Scheduled For October 7-10, Orlando, Florida

by Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that its eighth annual Henry Schein Business of Dentistry Conference    will be held from October…

January 19, 2015 News Dental CAD/CAMDental LaboratoriesDentistryGeneral PracticeOral Health

The brave new world of dental technology: all the trends at the International Dental Show 2015

by IDS

 At a high level: progress for dentists – analogue and digital production alternatives – innovative methods and materials for the laboratory – a focal topic at IDS. Good teamwork between the practice and the laboratory is an important prerequisite for…

December 18, 2014 News Dental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Ten Years of SICAT – 3D Planning and Treatment Solutions

by Sirona

In November, SICAT, the specialist in dental 3D planning and treatment solutions, celebrated its tenth birthday – „a success story from conception to startup to a valuable member of the Sirona family,“ describes Stefan Hehn, Vice President of Imaging Systems…

December 18, 2014 News Dental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Sirona Group Named Top Employer 2015

by SIRONA

For the second year in a row, Sirona’s excellent human resources policy and very good working conditions have earned recognition in China. At an award ceremony in Shanghai on December 15, Sirona China received the prestigious award “Top Employer China…

November 3, 2014 News Dental LaboratoriesDentistryMaterials & TechnologyOral HealthProsthodontics

New York Surgical Mask Manufacturer Responds to PPE Recommendations, Healthcare Worker Concerns

by Crosstex

Cantel Medical subsidiary Crosstex International, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of face masks, is producing fitted masks at maximum capacity in response to healthcare worker concerns in light of Ebola threat.

September 23, 2014 News DentistryOral Health

Rotsaert Dental Lab announces the passing of Paul Rotsaert, RDT.

by Rotsaert Dental Lab

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Paul Rotsaert on September 22, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Paul is survived by his beloved wife Judy (nee Bosanac) and loving sons Tyler (Kathryn) and Michael…

July 2, 2014 News Dental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

TEREC, NA Holds Spring 2014 Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts

by TEREC

Boston, Massachusetts was host to the prestigious TEREC, NA association- a strategic alliance of leading North American independently owned dental laboratories.  Their 3 day meeting included presentations by representatives of Custom Automated Prosthetics, LMT, and BEGO USA. TEREC NA continues…

July 1, 2014 Feature Dental LaboratoriesMaterials & Technology

Made in Canada

by Dr. George Freedman

Canada has one of the highest standards of dentistry in the world. Ten excellent dental schools, internationally recognized teachers and authors, extensive clinical continuing education, and a highly trained and motivated dentist population offer some of the best care imaginable.…

May 29, 2014 News Dental LaboratoriesDentistryGeneral PracticeOral Health

Henry Schein Dental Donates Dental Chair To The American Academy Of Dental Sleep Medicine

by Henry Schein

Chair Is Used for the Academy’s Training Programs to Educate Participants in Dental Sleep Medicine Procedures and Treatment Protocols Henry Schein Dental, the dental business of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), has donated a dental chair to the American Academy…

May 28, 2014 News Dental LaboratoriesDentistryImplantologyMaterials & TechnologyOral HealthPeriodontics

BIOMET 3i announces the 11th winner of the Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery

by BIOMET 3i

BIOMET 3i and the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation are pleased to announce that Dr. Tapan N.  Koticha is the winner of the 11th annual Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery. The Lazzara fellowship was established as a…