April 17, 2025
Polishing flexible partials has long been a challenging and labor-intensive task for dental lab technicians. The intricate process often leads to frustration and inefficiency, especially when working with popular materials like Zirlux Acetal, Myerson DuraFlex, and Myerson VisiClear. These materials, while known for their durability and aesthetic appeal, require meticulous attention to achieve a perfect finish.
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April 4, 2025
Dental laboratories are the backbone of modern dentistry, meticulously crafting high-quality restorations that blend function and aesthetics. However, dental labs face the challenge of balancing cost-effectiveness with the need for top-tier materials and components.
March 27, 2025
The landscape of dental laboratories is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the relentless pursuit of efficiency, accuracy, and streamlined production. At the forefront of this evolution stands Formlabs, with its groundbreaking Form 4B and Form 4BL 3D printers. These printers aren't mere upgrades; they represent a paradigm shift, empowering dental labs to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity and precision using advanced 3D print resins.
November 21, 2024
In the fast-paced world of dental technology, efficiency and precision are paramount. Dental labs are constantly seeking ways to improve their processes to deliver high-quality products while reducing turnaround times.
November 14, 2024
The dental lab industry is constantly evolving, and technology plays a crucial role in driving innovation and efficiency. The Zahn exclusive AutoFinish™ Dental Finishing Machine is a prime example of this innovation, revolutionizing the finishing and polishing process.
November 4, 2024
In the fast-paced world of dental lab technology, staying current with software updates is not just a recommendation—it’s a necessity. Here’s why keeping your CAM software up-to-date is essential for your dental lab’s success.
October 16, 2024
Dental laboratories are dynamic environments where precision and safety are paramount. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially gloves, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding technicians and maintaining a hygienic workspace.
October 2, 2024
Find out how choosing the right millable material can enhance your dental lab's productivity. From Zirconia crowns to PMMA denture bases, get the details.
September 17, 2024
Investing in milling technology can significantly enhance your lab's capabilities and efficiency as a dental lab owner. However, understanding the differences between wet and dry milling is crucial to making the right choice for your lab.
September 9, 2024
Imagine revolutionizing your dental laboratory with technology that offers unparalleled precision, efficiency, and customization. Dental 3D printing is not just a trend—it's a game-changer that can elevate your lab to new heights.
August 30, 2024
In the fast-paced world of dental laboratories, safety and efficiency are paramount. Dental technicians face unique challenges, from handling hazardous materials to ensuring a clean and healthy work environment. That's where cutting-edge air purification systems come into play.
July 11, 2024
Patients deserve nothing less than the best, and that's precisely what Image APN® Denture Teeth aim to deliver. These premium denture teeth have been trusted by dental technicians and dentists for over two decades, transforming smiles and improving patients' quality of life.
July 8, 2024
As a dental technician, you understand the importance of having reliable and accurate equipment to create high-quality dental restorations. One of the key tools in your arsenal is your benchtop scanner, which allows you to scan and design your incoming cases quickly and accurately.
July 3, 2024
Are you ready to elevate your dental lab to new heights? Look no further than the AutoFinish™ Dental Finishing Machine—a true game-changer that will set your lab apart from the rest. In this short blog, we'll dive into the top advantages that this cutting-edge machine brings to the table.
June 27, 2024
Selecting the appropriate denture teeth is a crucial step in the denture fabrication process. The right choice can significantly impact the overall aesthetics, function, and comfort of the denture. As a dental technician, it's essential to consider various factors to ensure that the denture teeth chosen align perfectly with each patient's unique needs and preferences.
June 25, 2024
Sintering is a critical step in transforming dental zirconia from its pre-sintered state to a fully dense, functional material. Traditionally, regular sintering has been the go-to method, but recent advancements have introduced speed sintering and high-speed sintering as alternatives. As a dental lab technician, here are some reasons why you might want to consider speed sintering zirconia over full sintering programs.
June 21, 2024
Crown Me Dental Laboratory faced significant challenges with their existing milling equipment. The mills this lab owned were having issues, causing delays in production and an increase in cost. This lab did not want to fall behind with their production and deliver cases to their accounts late. As a result, Crown Me Dental Laboratory sought a more efficient solution to improve their workflow and enhance product quality.
June 12, 2024
Resin 3D printing has gained immense popularity due to its capacity for creating precise, isotropic, and water-resistant parts using a variety of advanced materials. With its ability to produce intricate features and a polished surface finish, resin printing is an excellent choice for applications that demand tight tolerances and smooth surfaces. These applications include rapid prototyping, tooling, manufacturing aids, models, and low-volume end-use parts.
May 31, 2024
At Zahn Dental, we understand that successful implementation of new workflow components requires more than unboxing equipment—it demands knowledge, confidence, and ongoing support. That’s why our commitment to our customers extends far beyond the sale. Let’s dive into the details of our comprehensive technical support training program to ensure that your laboratory is up and running—and remains productive.
May 20, 2024
Whether you're fabricating crowns, bridges, or implants, the finishing touches are what truly set your work apart. That's why we're excited to introduce you to a game-changing solution that could revolutionize your workflow and elevate the quality of your dental restorations.
June 9, 2023
Technicians strive for excellence in crafting high-quality dental restorations, this is nothing new to our industry. Imagine a world where you can achieve a polished, glossy finish directly from your 3D printer, eliminating the labor intensive and time-consuming process of manual post-polishing. Asiga's UltraGLOSS™ trays, deliver on this process improvement.
April 29, 2020
Due to the current circumstances regarding the pandemic, we are all trying to navigate staying connected with our peers, friends and family while maintaining social distancing.
February 12, 2020
While there are many aspects to designing an efficient dental lab, proper suction design for dust collection is often overlooked. Keeping your workstations and lab area clean are extremely important and without adequate dust collection, your lab can quickly become a dusty mess.
December 18, 2019
Breaking news: 3Shape recently announced that 3Shape Splint Studio has received FDA 510(k) market clearance and will become available in the USA on December 18, 2019.
December 16, 2019
With 10 million TMJ patients in the USA, and Bruxism impacting 10 to 20% of the population, there are so many patients that could benefit from KeySplint Soft™ Clear.
October 9, 2019 | Kris Schermerhorn, CDT
“The aging of baby boomers means that within just a couple of decades, older people are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history,” said Jonathan Vespa, a demographer with the U.S. Census Bureau.
September 17, 2019
Eliminate Model Headaches with Wonderfill Tongue Filler Creating accurate models is a vital step toward obtaining well-fitting dental prosthesis. Pouring models using the correct technique and choosing the right products will make your lab more productive and save valuable time, materials and money.
September 10, 2019
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace and we as consumers can’t be without a new iPhone, wireless headphones or gadget every few years. Why should we treat our lab equipment any differently?
June 25, 2019 | Ian O’Neill, Roland DGA
Have you been thinking about upgrading your Roland DWX-50 to the DWX-52D?
April 5, 2019 | Alexander Wünsche
There are so many factors and conditions that will affect the mechanical properties of a zirconia restoration...
January 21, 2019 | Sasha Der Avanessian
Interview by Sasha Der Avanessian The enigmatic smile designer shares his thoughts on inspiration, philosophy, fear, and victory...
December 17, 2018 | Beth Collington, Sr Manager, Digital Materials - Global Prosthetic Solutions
We recently conducted a market survey regarding digital dentures and found that 60% of respondents plan to transition to a completely...
November 19, 2018 | Zahn Dental Team
The past decade has ushered in the digitization of the dental laboratory industry. From the very first mills...
November 5, 2018 | Alex de Vos
In the last decade we have seen extreme advancements in technology. Look around and consider what you might...
October 15, 2018 | Greg Everett
As a dental lab invested in digital technology, you want to get the most from your milling burs...
September 24, 2018 | Nathan Frey
Have you ever looked at a dental sandblaster and thought, "what else can I do with this thing?"
September 13, 2018 | Zahn Dental Team
VisiClear has been a staple in removable labs for quite some time as part of an injectable workflow using...
August 20, 2018 | Kary Langer
For this guest blog post we've worked with Kary Langer from Sierra Dental Tool. Kary is an experienced...
July 16, 2018 | Josh Polansky
I'm going to take you on a tour of my bench and describe my favorite, tried-and-true products that...
June 13, 2018 | Greg Everett
For this guest blog post we've worked with Greg Everett from Sierra Dental Tool. Greg is an experienced...