So much attention is placed on the esthetics of the anterior teeth and not as much on the posterior teeth. But when you are looking at beautiful smiles, the posterior teeth do come into view and can either enhance the smile or distract from it. That’s where occlusal anatomy becomes so important. by Dr. Chris Catalano […]
Our philosophy is based on three features that we work hard to uphold at our lab. With the support of these three features, your dental practice can count on consistent results and continued success. The reason we’re so passionate about maintaining a clear outward expression of core beliefs is because we know that words have […]
The sanctity of quality lab work is all about the reasoning behind clinical excellence. Here at Gold Dust, we look to the future without sacrificing precision in the process. What distinguishes ‘good enough’ from ‘the best’ is often as simple as an extra attention to detail. Our ceramists are always striving to cross that line and […]
Switching labs can be a difficult decision and process. Dr. Eric Farmer talks about the reasons he decided to work with Gold Dust. Eight years ago after I took Ultimate Occluson Level 1, I started to have some frustrations with the results I was getting from my local lab. They did not understand the language […]
One of the common requests dentists get from patients seeking restorative dentistry is to “close” the black triangles giving their teeth an unattractive appearance. By Dr. Lee Ann Brady On the one hand, fixing black triangles can be an enjoyable way to give the patient an easy to see, drastic change in the attractiveness of […]
Working with the dental lab brings up a a long list of common questions. In this post, we outline a few that come up time and again. Negotiating the complex requirements for lab cases can be a confusing process. Use these three tips when sending your case to a trusted ceramist. Preschedule Your Smile Design Cases […]
Why is a Stick Bite important? Oftentimes at the lab we find that dentists have many difficulties with properly utilizing the stick bite in their practices. Because of this, we’ve interviewed Paul Lindsey, owner of Gold Dust Dental, so that he can explain how to effectively use stick bites and what common mistakes to look out for: […]
