Doctor-Technician Perspectives

Teamwork Delivers a Beautiful Same-Day Digital Smile

INTRODUCTION Determining when it’s time to redo a dental case can be a difficult...

Preventing Fractures in Implant Supported Removable Dentures

Figure 1. Surgical guide constructed from duplicate model of setup after try-in; accepted by...

A Team Approach to Implant Reconstruction

The edentulous patient has always presented a unique challenge to the restorative dentist. Depending...

Alginate Substitutes: Rationale for Their Use

The irreversible hydrocolloid that we comm­only refer to as alginate is exten­sively used for...

Future Challenges for the Doctor-Technician Team

This article will highlight some important aspects in the relationship between the dentist and...

Digital Photography and Your Laboratory

I find it interesting to hear some of the commentary from laboratory owners regarding...

A Total Team Effort: Creating Aesthetic Options for Your Patients

The old adage garbage in, garbage out definitely rings true when addressing the doctor-technician...

Smile Reconstruction Using Porcelain Veneers

The Internet now gives patients access to procedural information and treatment alternatives. Consumers have...

Digital Fabrication of Dental Restorations: The Final Step in the Digital Process

Advances in medical imaging, computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are changing the...