This article, written by Nate Seimears, was first featured in the WSDLA newsletter. If you haven’t heard the news; IOS (intraoral scans) are here to stay! I’m sure you’ve gotten “the call” from a client that you least expected asking which scanner you thought would be best for them. Blame it on the “dental boom” …
Few things are more frustrating than working hard on a case, feeling good about it, then upon try-in, discovering it needs to be remade. As your dental technician it is our job to do our best with the information given to us. We want your cases to succeed just as much as you do. Over …
We had the privilege of being featured on season 2 of TruAbutment‘s YouTube series, InTRUview. Check out our interview below, and get to know where we came from, and where we are going! Jeff: Just a few miles south of the Canadian border is a town called Ferndale, Washington. Now Ferndale got its name because …
As your dental lab, we are happy to be a resource to both the dentist and their assist staff. A common call we get from a dental office goes something like this: “The patient has an existing partial and we need to take an impression for a crown. Does the lab need us to send …
A lot has changed since the early years of dental technology. Computers and digital technologies are a large part of the industry now. CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design and CAM stands for Computer-Aided Manufacturing. A CAD/CAM department is only as good as their technicians and their equipment. We are proud to have a stellar CAD/CAM …
Making quality products starts with using quality equipment. These past few years we have seen unprecedented growth, much of that growth extending into our milling department. Our current mill was not meeting our needs, so we found ourselves in need of an upgrade. After much consideration and consultation, we decided to purchase the Roland DWX-52D5-Axis …
“I make teeth.” Ask a dental technician what they do for work, and you will probably get an answer close to that. It’s short and sweet, and to the point, but in reality it’s not quite that simple. Dental technology is a multifaceted, highly specialized niche career. It takes a blend of artistry, dexterity, and …
It is no secret that any dental restoration driven by cosmetics, whether it be a single unit or a full arch, requires extra time and attention for both the dentist and the dental lab. Here at Whatcom Dental Lab, we have had the privilege of working on thousands of cosmetic dental restorations. Over the years …
A common question we hear from patients is, “Should I bleach my teeth before I get a crown or implant?”. In our experience about a third of patients consider lightening their teeth when faced with needing their dental work. However before making the choice to bleach your teeth, there are a few things that one …
As your lab becomes busier keeping track of your caseload can get overwhelming. Many lab owners find themselves asking, “How can I better organize and manage my cases?”. Over the years Whatcom Dental Lab has grown exponentially to better serve our community, and we were forced to refine our case-flow systems. Creating an effortless workflow …
You wouldn’t choose a boyfriend out of the phonebook. Choosing your dentist shouldn’t be a rash decision either. It is common for individuals or families to stick with the same dental office for years or even decades. Dentists are privy to your health history and have an up close and personal look at your oral …
Dentists are commonly portrayed in the media as scary, sadistic and dental offices as a place to be feared. Considering that, it is no surprise that around 1 in 3 people have dental anxiety, and an estimated 12% of the population suffer from extreme dental fear. This- combined with the severe lack of dental insurance …
By Dr. Eric McRory, DDS in collaboration with Nate Seimears STEP 1: Planning The first stage of any full-mouth case is proper planning. Planning where the teeth go starts at the dental office, by the dentist, not by hoping that the lab technician can re-create the smile that the dentist has envisioned for the patient …