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Combatting Air Bubbles in Dental Ceramics
The goal with any restoration is to simulate natural dentition as much as possible. Restorations that contain air bubbles can cause an odd appearance at best, depending on where they are. In the worst...
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3Shape Quick Tip: How to add a Dentist/Dental Office
When purchasing a 3Shape Dental system it's very important to keep organized. If you are not careful your system can start to look like that old email inbox that is getting out of control. Staying...
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What's In A Name? Understanding Today's Dental Technician
Juliet: "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
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Understanding the PTC 3Shape Training App
“I am interested in going digital and want to integrate a 3Shape scanner into our lab’s work flow, but what training can you provide?” Tackling the world of digital dentistry is both exciting and...
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Investing in CAD/CAM Equipment: Lease Vs. Purchase
My wife and I both grew up in conservative families in conservative Cincinnati Ohio where you only purchase what you can pay for. Now that we are parents and home owners we run our personal finances...
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What's with my bowl? When to replace worn out mixing bowls
It’s happened again! A well-seasoned technician finally called after exhausting all of his thoughts and considerations on the topic, and said, ‘I’m right in the middle of a box of investment and I...
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Soft Denture Liners: More Than A Last Resort
While conducting a product concept review meeting with about 14 dentists in attendance, the question was raised, “do you ever use a long-term soft denture liner?" “As a last resort” was the loudest...
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Keep Up With Computer Technology in Your Dental Lab
As we all probably know, computer technology changes in the blink of an eye. In the year 2000 we broke the 1 GHz barrier on PC processor speed. This was something that scientists and developers...
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Gypsum Models
When a dental lab receives an impression, the technician is tasked with pouring it up. While this process is simple, there a few things that need to be considered. Selecting the right stone from the...
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Dry Milling or Wet Milling: What’s the Best Direction to Take Your Dental Lab?
Everyone in the dental industry is familiar with the popularity of zirconia and believe it is here to stay. However, according to the Key Group Inc.’s 2014 U.S. Dental Lab Report, 72% of respondents...
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Andy Steinbock: Celebrating 44 Years of Service in the Dental Indstury & Whip...
Way back in 1971, my older brother, Andy Steinbock, started working in the Whip Mix maintenance department while waiting for his friends to help him in starting a sports car repair shop in Colorado...
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5 Reasons Your Dental Lab or Office Needs a Blog
Technology is having a profound impact on every aspect of our lives, including how we source and purchase new products or services. Think back to the last time you did research on a new product or...
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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Roland Mill for Your Lab
The decision to convert your dental lab from a traditional workflow to a digital workflow can be an exciting and scary one. Making the transition can also open many doors for the small labs. While...
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What is this Section 179 Tax Deduction People are Talking About?
Has your accountant ever said to you “you need to chase some 179 tax dollars”? You ask what that is and he just says go buy some equipment and you do and that’s it. Most people think the Section 179...
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What Is Inbound Marketing and Why Dental Professionals Should Care
When I was studying for my undergraduate degree, my marketing classes were focused around the 4 P’s - Product, Place, Price, and Promotion. It was all about putting the right product in the right...
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Understanding Dental Gypsum ISO Types
Dental gypsum is separated into 5 different categories of products, commonly referred to as TYPES. Knowing how the gypsum is to be used will determine which product (TYPE) you should use. The ISO...
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Out or In? What’s the Best Approach for Your CAD/CAM Operations
As we move into the new year and our industry continues to move to the digital age a lot of lab owners I talk to are constantly wondering if it is better to scan and mill in-house or outsource the work...
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In The Spirit of The Joyous Season
Though I am tempted to pen a light, humorous message on this Christmas Eve, 2015, let me instead share my concerns on a serious topic that affects us all.
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Our Top 10 Dental Blog Articles of 2015
It's hard to believe that today is the last day of 2015. It has been another exciting year for Whip Mix and the dental industry. We are eager to see what 2016 brings, but before the New Year begins, we...
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What's Your Theme for 2016?
As the New Year begins, it's time to make those resolutions. If you are anything like me, you make your resolutions with the best of intentions, but in the end are never really able to stick to them....
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