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Align Technology introduces the world to the iTero Element 5D. Learn more in this interview with Yuval Shaked from IDS 2019.

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Which crown goes where?

Will zirconia continue to dominate indirect restorative dentistry? Dr. Gordon Christensen offers his advice about the current types of zirconia and the new crown materials on the market.

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The problem with most dentists’ exit strategies is that they don’t exist

When you are ready to turn over the keys to your practice, Dr. Chris Salierno says there are more paths that lie ahead than there were before, and the mistake is to take one of those paths unprepared.

Dropping dental insurance plans: Could your practice survive?

Dr. Gregory A. Winteregg says: “I see a lot of dentists who feel like they are working for insurance companies. I want to let you know there is hope! But you must be proactive.”

You can 3-D print what?!

Dr. Lou Shuman shares a list of some of his favorites for how 3-D printing is impacting our society as a whole, both for fun and dramatically.

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Creating rising stars with 3-D printed dentures

Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver says next-day dentures fabricated in your dental office are now a thing of the present, made possible with lower-cost 3-D printers.

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Speed, efficiency, and beauty: Direct composite restorations

Dr. Ian Shuman explains the materials and techniques he uses to place direct composite restorations in two posterior cases where he achieves beautiful end results.

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Enjoy every practice day!

Dr. Gordon Christensen has some great suggestions for ways to make practicing dentistry more enjoyable every day. You’ll gain more satisfaction from life too!

Entity choices for dental practices and real estate entities

Dentists must be careful how they handle the structure of their practices. There are opportunities and traps when it comes to entity choices.

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Using 3-D printing to improve removable denture workflow

Dr. Craig Harder details his efficient hybrid workflow that combines digital scanning and 3-D printing of dentures followed by analog impressions and wax try-ins.

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To sell or not to sell

Many dentists might be tempted to sell their practices, thinking they can retire on the income from the sale. But there are many considerations regarding money that should be considered before making such a big move.