So far it has been an eventful first quarter of 2013. We have all grappled with the effects that various components of the Affordable Health Care Act will have on dental laboratories. Most are familiar with, and some more familiar than they would care to be, with one of the components of the Affordable Health Care Act: the Medical Device Excise Tax. Now that the initial dust has begun to settle with the Medical Device Excise Tax, some have inquired about whether they will be affected by another component of the Affordable Health Care Act known as the Physician Payment Sunshine Act.
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said good night to gold coins in 1933 thus ending a 2600 year old monetary tradition. Beautiful American gold coins melted into gold bricks lie nestled at Fort Knox. Gold specie, gold coins, rest in peace.
President Richard Nixon bid farewell to the Bretton Woods Accord in 1971. Vestiges of the
gold standard had lasted 250 years. Gold standard, rest well.
One of the most frustrating tasks we face as technicians is fabricating a multiple unit veneer case in which only the labial and incisal edges have been prepped. This particular prep design makes establishing an accurate contact between the veneers almost impossible, not to mention the frustrating task of keeping the veneer in place in order to make necessary adjustments.
Throughout the years, I have seen various tricks or techniques applied to this particular issue in hopes of making fabrication easier, such as vaselining the veneers or using sticky wax around the margins.
Justi Imperial ViVO™ offers an incisal and interproximal blend that give this beautiful line of teeth unique ability to absorb and reflect surrounding color; giving more latitude for blending with natural teeth.
Combining traditional quality American molds with the eight newest Vita® type shades, results in outstanding aesthetics and excellent functionality. Anterior selection consists of 15 upper and 6 lower molds. Posterior selection consists of 12 upper and 12 lower molds.
Smile Line USA has moved into a new corporate office. The move stems from unprecedented growth in the industry and will enable Smile Line USA greater ability to supply our customer's demands. In addition, our shipping and receiving has expanded to accommodate exciting new products. Smile Line USA specializes in unique innovative dental laboratory products. Contact them at Smile Line USA, 4890 Van Gordon Suite 104 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. For more information, contact Cindy Kelly at (303)425-3500.
Introducing DENTSPLY TruRx® Digital Denture Prescription – Mobile App!
TruRx® Digital Denture Prescription has been greatly simplified and improved! Named "Top 10 Products" in 2009 by a leading laboratory publication, now TruRx has been updated to a mobile application for iPhone®* and iPad®* users!
The simple TruRx, 7-step process can guide the entire dental staff through the denture consultation, provide more detailed prescription information, and even include a patient photo.
A new report issued by Research & Markets stated that the Chinese dental equipment market increased 31.6 percent in 2011 to $414.0 million. This report also estimates that the dental implant market in China will grow between 20 percent and 30 percent per year.
