How to Adjust & Polish Zirconia Dental Restorations
The introduction of zirconia for dental restorations allows dentists to provide beautiful, tooth-colored crowns and fixed bridges to patients that are both esthetically acceptable and strong enough to withstand occlusal forces. But, to adjust and polish zirconia, you may need to hone your skills a bit. The material is inherently different from traditional porcelain and […]
Five Questions to Always Ask Your Dental Lab
No matter the circumstance, people are better informed when they ask questions. This also is true when it comes to dentistry. As a dentist, you should only enter into a relationship with a dental lab after knowing some important facts about that facility and the people who work there. And you should never demand anything […]
You should use intraoral scans for fixed prosthetics, and here’s why
Over the last decade, intraoral scanners (IOS) have impacted the dental industry in a huge way. Why? The reasons are simple. Digital scanning makes the entire dental impression process easier on you as a dentist, easier on your patients, and it saves valuable time. Conventional methods leave patients with a mouth full of “goop,” and the […]
8 Key Things to Look for in an Implant Lab
Choosing the right dental lab is an important task. Without a trusted lab partner, you will be unable to fully deliver the quality implants your patients not only want – but deserve. So, what should you look for when partnering with a new implant lab? 1. Advanced technology A quality implant lab must be forward-thinking. […]
Why You Should Choose KeySplint Nightguards
What’s more frustrating than a bad habit you can’t overcome? Or even worse, one that you do in your sleep so you really can’t control it? We know that one of the most common dental issues your patients face is nocturnal grinding. You have probably already made hundreds of traditional nightguards. What if we told […]
Should You Use Authentic & Third-Party Parts For Your Dental Implant?
Every dentist knows the challenges around choosing the right abutment when their patient needs a permanent implant restoration. The question of whether to use authentic or third-party implant parts for a patient is always an issue to address from the get-go. This post examines and evaluates the differences between choosing authentic and third-party implant parts […]
VIDEO: Matt Cushing Joins Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing
First Choice Dental Lab President/CEO Matt Cushing discusses the importance of marketing efforts, especially under the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, with Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing. *** About First Choice Dental Lab® We’re a full service dental lab with locations in Downers Grove & Downtown Chicago, IL. We manufacture & customize quality dental restorations for […]
VIDEO: President and CEO Matt Cushing Talks About Customer Appreciation
First Choice Dental Lab President/CEO Matt Cushing takes time to reflect on the importance of customer appreciation, especially under the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 from the Downers Grove dental lab. *** About First Choice Dental Lab® We’re a full service dental lab with locations in Downers Grove & Downtown Chicago, IL. We manufacture & […]
Digital Impressions Systems: Ten Questions to Ask Before You Purchase
Ready to take the plunge into digital impressions? Ready to ditch the alginate and rubber base? Switching from conventional to digital impressions is not an easy decision for most dentists. Once you decide to convert, the number of options can be overwhelming. Before you make the call to your favorite dental equipment dealer, take time […]
Improve Communication With Your Dental Lab
For optimal patient care to occur, dental team members must rely on open and frequent communication. This is especially true with the dentist and the dental laboratory technician. Communication with your dental lab, specifically, with the technician in charge of a particular case, is essential for both the success of that case and patient satisfaction. […]