Digital applications in dentistry continue to evolve. There are several exciting new and emerging platforms in digital dentistry. Joost Jorna from Gold Dust Dental Lab talks augmented reality, digital bites, intra-oral and impression scanners and lab implementation for digital workflow. Read More
Preparation Considerations for Anterior Cases
Preparation design is predicated sometimes on factors not easy to predict. Join Ian Phillips, Account Specialist and Aesthetic Ceramist as he discussed the most important factors in deterring design -- case planning and clinical adaptability. It's unrealistic to choose a material and have that decision drive design. It's essential to communicate goals to Read More
Simplify Your Lab Communication
Learn the most important aspects of your lab prescription and how to think like a ceramist with Joost's discussion about a different way of thinking about lab communication. Elements in your communication are best expressed simply and concisely. Too much or contradictory information can lead to disappointment. Read More
Evaluating Shapes and Morphology
Seeing the shape and morphology of our aesthetic cases is sometimes difficult ... even for a Master Ceramist. Learn a unique technique that artists use for "seeing more" presented by Joost Jorna. Read More
Go the Extra Mile
"Going the Extra Mile" is on my mind a today. It's a quality I create in my own life both personal and professional. I think we all recognize it when it shows up, and know when there's a facade of it that isn't real. In today's world where we have so many choices I look for people and places who care enough to go the extra mile. Do you? Do your clients? Read More
Managing Expectations
I have asked Jenn Janicki to discuss managing expectations, and how setting expectations is a powerful tool for avoiding disappointment. Wonder how you make yourself a hero with your patients? Find out the key to impeccable communication that creates clarity and improves relationships with your patients, team, heck even your spouse! Read More
Little Things Matter
I wanted to introduce Joost Jorna, Gold Dust Dental Lab's new technical manager to everyone. I have asked him to discuss how the little things matter. He'll share a technique being used to ensure protection for your screw retained posterior dental implant restorations. Read More
Prep Clearance
The most common single unit posterior challenges is ensuring enough clearance without over-prepping the tooth. Find out what the experts use and how to take that to the mouth for predictable results. Paul Explains a few ways our clients ensure they have the right amount of space. Read More
Dental Implant Abutment Material Selection
Implant abutment choices are constantly evolving. Get the inside scoop on why your implant specialists recommends specific materials, designs and criteria that influences those recommendations. James Ramsey, our implant specialist at Gold Dust Dental Lab joins me to discuss what we recommend. Read More
The Dreaded Cant
You simply can’t have a cant. The correct combination of information to your lab will ensure ideal results of your wax up and/or final restorative case for your smile design cases. Find out the why and when to avoid an incorrect mounting and ensure your lab has the information they need to build the appropriate foundation of every case. Paul Lindsey joins me Read More