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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 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...

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Considerations for filling out an Rx

Achieving successful restorations with the right fit, function and esthetic means being able to effectively communicate with your lab. Since dental...

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Case Sterilization Tips

Case Sterilization for the lab and office Case sterilization in the office as well as the lab is extremely important. Last year, California Dental...

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Secrets to taking better case pictures

What is the number one communication tool a dentist can use with their lab? It’s not something that can be written down or verbally communicated;...

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Benefits of digital dental impressions

Traditional tray-and-putty dental impressions are rapidly being replaced by highly accurate digital intraoral impressions, but the time and cost...

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