The Dental Hacks Podcast

Dr. Artie Volker joins the Dental Hacks again, this time to discuss digital workflow and the lab industry! Artie has actually built a lab in his office and has a unique perspective on how dental workflows will change in the future! Why did Artie build a commercial lab in his office? How many people do you need for a dental lab? Can you have a dental lab without stone models? Why does milling zirconia in office make so much financial sense? When you do your own lab work, what do you learn about your preparations? make sure you have occlusal clearance recontour adjacent teeth! Al says have very fine finishing burs for adjusting zirconia Artie is stacking porcelain (NERDS!) Artie is using for Lab Pronto orthodontic aligners! How do labs stay profitable moving forward? Working DIRECTLY with a lab tech (e.g.: in the operatory) How to start in digital dentistry according to Artie! Some links from the show: Artie's "Live Virtual" composite course coming up December 3-4! 3D Dentists Oral Sedation for Adults an