The evolution of dentistry and how it's practiced has changed dramatically in the last twenty years. In light of the benefits, technology has brought, it also has placed an immense amount of pressure on dental practices to stay in the game. Patients are seeking practices that offer the latest technology that improves their experience. The advent of digital scanning vs. traditional dental impressions has undoubtedly been a game-changer in clinical dentistry. It has also presented challenges in creating a digital model that can accurately replicate the scan. The frustration has been that 3D printing technology has not kept pace with the development in the intra-oral scanning advances. So while our client dentists were thrilled with the images created by their 3Shape Trios, Cerec, Itero, Emerald and other scanners, there was not a professional, industrial printer to send the scan to that allowed for ideal duplication of anatomy, marginal integrity, and gingival reads. After much research, Gold Dust is excited to announce our partnership with Carbon MD2 printer, the only 3D printer in its category that can duplicate the accuracy of a scan within 20 microns for superb fit and finish. This investment allows Gold Dust to meet the needs of improving our digital workflow for clients, including providing models for the most intricate of dental procedures including veneer preparations and implant dentistry."The Carbon’s accuracy has restored in our faith in 3D printing technology that it can provide accuracy for crown and bridge!"Our doctors, especially those with digital capabilities, want a lab that values the importance of quality and embraces the evolution of dentistry. The 3D Carbon printer allows us to deliver the exceptional quality and aesthetics that Gold Dust is known for. We welcome your questions. Please contact our account specialists for more information at 800.513.6131 or digital@golddustdental.com. Visit www.golddustdental.com to see how we can help you and your practice!
Gold Dust is privileged to have been a part of the popular television show, ABC Extreme Weight Loss, as the official dental lab working in collaboration with Studio B Smiles. The show focuses on the complete physical transformation of men and women desperate to make a change in their lives. With the support and guidance […]
Gold Dust is excited to partner with Dr. John Badolato of Studio B Smiles in the transformation process on ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss. Contestants of the show undergo life changing procedures, and experience dramatic transformations in just 365 days. Celebrity trainers and transformation specialists Chris and Heidi Powell works with contestants who need to lose […]
Mimicking Mother Nature is not only a science, but an art, especially when it comes to teeth. It requires an incredible amount of finesse to accomplish, and as you may know, not everyone is cut out for that level of work. What makes us some of the finest scientists and artists in the field of […]
Train wrecks. It is Gold Dust’s unofficial description of a full mouth rehabilitation case that has every element of complexity — pathology, parafunction, destruction and disease. And we LOVE them! There is nothing we do that is more rewarding than restoring function and a natural smile back to someone who lost it many years ago. […]
I’m a sucker for a nifty marketing angle. I love usable swag and unique branding. So imagine my delight at Spring Training this year when from across the stadium and through the stands and outfield laws, I observe a sea of bright yellow fan/shade handheld items with a simple “Smile” printed on one side and […]
What happens when a patient who has had a beautiful smile design, or extensive dentistry has failure through no fault of the doctor? To keep the doctor/patient relationship intact for loyal patients, many clinicians choose to re-do or remake at no charge, or to simply pass along the lab fee. This results in loss of […]
Gold Dust’s co-owner and ceramist, Rob Maatta just seated two more smiles with Dr. John Badolato of Scottsdale, for ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. Participants receive life changing procedures as they meet goals in their weight loss over the course of 365 days. Gold Dust is privileged to be the dental lab of choice […]
Dental Continuing Education is a professional investment and if you are going to make worthwhile — the subject matter must be relevant and timely, the presenters need to be experienced, knowledgeable, unbiased and REALLY great mentors and it needs to be structured so you get the most out of the least amount of time spent. […]
Gold Dust hosted an exclusive group of educators and members of their ceramic team at Ivoclar Vivadent’s headquarters to learn the latest materials advances and techniques for delivering world-class dental restorations. This group provided real world insights to the clinical application and laboratory fabrication of IPS Empress Esthetic and e.Max materials. Clinical educators include (from […]
