‘If you’re not using digital technology in some way, you’re falling behind,’ says UB professor

UB dental students are embracing digital dentistry with tools like 3D printing, CBCT scans, AR and VR.

As digital dentistry becomes the norm, it’s making its mark on dental education. “If you’re not using digital technology in some way, you’re falling behind,” said Dr. Joseph DeLuca, clinical associate professor of restorative dentistry at the University at Buffalo. “We’re making sure our students graduate ready to lead with the tools and knowledge modern … Read more

Veneer chipping: Is one fabrication process better than another?

By Rob Goszkowski, Assistant Editor of Dr. Bicuspid May 16, 2011 — Joining CAD/CAM fabricated veneers to CAD/CAM fabricated zirconia frameworks can reduce veneer chipping frequency and speed the fabrication process. Researchers at Ivoclar Vivadent evaluated the fatigue behavior of two different systems during cyclic/static loading and found that the IPS e.max CAD-on fabrication technique with lithium disilicate … Read more

Block grafting & CAD CAM based planning for Ideal implant Positions

From Dentinal Tubules: By Anand Krishnamurthy – 19/03/2011 Dr Krishnamurthy presents a case of implant placement using CAD CAM planning and involving block grafting, before positioning and placing dental implants The initiative with Oral Health and My Dental Hub intends to go one step beyond what you see below into blended learning. It will include … Read more