California Dental Arts

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5 things you should expect from your dental lab

Materials and technology come and go, but strong relationships will always be a vital component of running a successful dental practice. We know the...

How to prep a tooth for a PFM crown

In many dental practices, the PFM crown is still a popular tool for fixed restorations because of its combined strength and esthetics. To be...

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Advantages of a single lab relationship

The dental lab is a mission-critical component of providing patient care and running the day-to-day operations of your dental practice. Here are the...

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How the lab can help you increase productivity

How long does it take you to seat a crown? Now imagine you can increase productivity and shave off some of the time it normally takes to perform a...

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Your guide to the Dentin shade

When you want to deliver an all-ceramic restoration, don’t overlook the Dentin shade as another tool for patient satisfaction. Making a crown without...

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The easiest way to reduce chair time and remakes

Reduce Chair Time and remakes with this one easy “trick” Here’s an unfortunate common scenario. You took the perfect impression and filled out the...

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How materials selection can impact restorations

While you can trust your lab to choose the right materials for your restorations, it’s important to understand material limitations because each case...

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How digital dentistry can benefit your practice

In the dental lab industry, we see increased pressure to deliver a superior product, in less time and for less money. But focusing on building better...

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In-house abutment and bar design

If you spend time on our blog, you’ll know that California Dental Arts is a stickler for precision. That’s why we design abutments, crowns and...