June 2025

Volume 16

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Cover Story

Cover Story Feature Spotlight

The Shape-Shifting Roles of In-House Techs

By Lisa Astor

The in-house dental technician role is no longer one-size-fits-all—it’s now an evolving response to the needs, goals, and values of each practice.

June 01, 2025

10 min read

Editor's Letter

Editor's Letter Business | Practice Management Practice Management Business Management Lab Management Viewpoint Opinion

A Shift in Strategy

By Peter Pizzi, MDT, CDT

Peter Pizzi, MDT, CDT, emphasizes how a shift in strategy helped the local bookstore industry, and how it could impact dental businesses.

June 01, 2025

2 min read

First Look

First Look Innovations Lab Management 3D Printing | Laser Sintering Scanners CAD | CAM

First Look at Innovations Coming to Market

A first look at dental lab innovations about the hit the market.

June 01, 2025

2 min read

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Digital Imaging CAD | CAM

Leveraging Digital Smile Design Technology in Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

By Macarena Rivera, DMD, MSc, Victor Romero, CDT, Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD

The authors explore the advantages of digital smile design in alignment with the key principles of smile design and facial harmony.

June 01, 2025

1 min read

MasterClass

MasterClass Restorative Restorative Direct

Diagnostically Driven Comprehensive Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

By Dane Avondoglio, MS, DMD, Peter Pizzi, MDT, CDT

In this case, consideration of the patient’s medical and dental history led to a diagnosis that explained the tooth wear and helped the patient’s sleep bruxism.

June 01, 2025

13 min read

TechEdge Industry

TechEdge Industry Lab Management 3D Printing | Laser Sintering

Controlling Print Precision in the Dental Lab

By Steve Lombardi

What technicians should understand about 3D printing from an engineer’s point of view

June 01, 2025

7 min read

TechEdge Showcase

TechEdge Showcase 3D Printing | Laser Sintering

Buyer's Guide for 3D Printers

A look at the latest 3D printers on the market

June 01, 2025

3 min read

Elevate and Inspire

Elevate and Inspire Viewpoint Lab Management Business Management

Strategizing Your Time, The Greatest Asset

By Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT

Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, explains that how you choose to spend your time determines the success of your lab.

Cover Story

The Shape-Shifting Roles of In-House Techs

Editor's Letter

A Shift in Strategy

First Look

First Look at Innovations Coming to Market

Continuing Education

Leveraging Digital Smile Design Technology in Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

MasterClass

Diagnostically Driven Comprehensive Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

TechEdge Industry

Controlling Print Precision in the Dental Lab

TechEdge Showcase

Buyer's Guide for 3D Printers

Elevate and Inspire

Strategizing Your Time, The Greatest Asset

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June 2025

Cover Story

Editor's Letter

First Look

Continuing Education

MasterClass

TechEdge Industry

TechEdge Showcase

Elevate and Inspire

Recent Issues

Browse By Topic

Business of Dentistry

Implantology

CAD | CAM Equipment

Milling Machines

Scanners

Digital Impression Devices