Dental Tech Winter 2022

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DENTAL TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND THE ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS OF ONTARIO

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ADTO 2022 Black-Tie Gala & Awards Ceremony

The Association of Dental Technologists of Ontario recapped their very successful Annual Black-Tie Gala & Awards Ceremony event after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

Aesthetic, Full-Contour Restoration Made with the New Double Screw Technique

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Zirkozahn, in collaboration with Steger Dental Laboratory in Brunico (Italy) and with Dr. Andrea Tedesco, specialist in oral surgery and professor at the II level University Master Course in zygomatic implantology at the University of Pisa, details the new Double Screw technique by a case patient with severe periodontitis affecting aesthetic as well as masticatory function.

2023 Buyers’ Guide

The 12th annual Buyers’ Guide contains a list of industry products and services by alphabetical order and by category.

ADTO PRESIDENT’S

MESSAGE

Karim Sahil, MDT, RDT, President, Association of Dental Technologists of Ontario

Box 397, 101-1001 West Broadway

7181 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 235 Markham, ON L3R 1A3

Vancouver, BC V6H 4E4

Ashley Opitz, Administrative Assistant

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The Effect of the FED

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DTABC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ADTO EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Now that the pandemic is behind us, what have we learned about the effects of the Decisions the FED makes when it comes to our economy?

price of things can come back down again to the yearly 2% increase in inflation.

PRESIDENT Hal Hamilton, RDT

PRESIDENT

Karim Sahil, MDT, RDT

VICE PRESIDENT Chris Opitz, RDT

VICE PRESIDENT Shabana Mirza, RDT

John Eggeling, RDT Nadja Jakobi, RDT Greg Tamkin, RDT Stuart Thomson

TREASURER Aura Szigiato, RDT SECRETARY Helai Safi, RDT

MANAGEMENT STAFF

The Federal Reserve, also known as the Bank of Canada, supervises and regulates banks and other important financial institutions to ensure the safety and soundness of the nation’s banking and financial system, and protects the credit rights of consumers. It also maintains the financial system’s stability andcontains the systemic risk that may arise in financial markets.

We have seen the inflation rate increase since 2020, and it is our responsibility to educate ourselves financially to maintain and increase profits in our business. This year, the ADTO will send out the Suggested Fee Guide to all members, which has been updated to the current year’s inflation rate. We also provide the ODA (Ontario Dental Association) and the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association with copies of the updated Suggested Fee Guide every year for transparency in their records on the cost of dental laboratory services rendered.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Chris Ji, RDT

EDUCATION

Malcolm Ashford Executive Director DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBER SERVICES

Aaliyah McPherson, RDT

Renata Cecconi 604-940-2995

PAST PRESIDENTS

2016-2020 Franklin Parada

2010-2016 Jason Robson

2007-2010 Gabriel Ghazal

2004-2007 Stephen DeLuca

2003 Michael Hrabowsky

2001-2002 Al McOrmond

2000 David Kochberg

1999 Thomas Kitsos

1998 Feliks Dawidowicz

1997 Wilhard Barth 1996 Bob Huybrechts

1994-1995 Andre Theberge

1992-1993 Michael Hrabowsky

1990-1991 Jamie Matera 1989 Joe Nagy

During the pandemic, we saw the FED going into something called Quantitative Easing (introducing new money into the money supply and expanding the balance sheets), meaning everyone could receive a cheque or borrow money at all-time low-interest rates. This new money supply created bigger demands for products, food, real estate, and many other things, leading to an all-time high inflation rate.

To fight against inflation, the FED is now going into what is called Quantitative Tightening (the process of taking money back out of the financial system and decreasing the balance sheets); we can see interest rates have skyrocketed, and borrowing money has become much more difficult. The cost of products, property, rent, and food has drastically increased. The idea is that people spend less on things they want because the cost of living has increased, and they focus more on their needs. Then the

The ADTO is continuously working to provide new and improved ways to bring information and benefits to help our membership tackle tough challenges and become successful. We are continuing our online education webinars for 2023; it was received well by the membership. Many new in-person education days will also be coming soon that relate to all topics of Dental Technology. We appreciate your constructive feedback and are grateful for your continuous support of the Association of Dental Technologists of Ontario.

Karim Sahil, MDT, RDT President

Association

of Dental Technologists of Ontario

DENTISTRY DEPENDS ON TECHNOLOGY

MDT, RDT

Digital Technology is changing the way clinicians do business. By embracing CAD/CAM technology, you will have the ability to increase your workflow and enhance your efficiency – improving the patient’s experience. Zahn Canada has the solutions, services, and abilities to help you advance your business in an ever evolving industry.”

DTABC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

James Neuber, RDT, President, Dental Technicians Association of BC

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Richmond, BC V6W 1K5

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DTABC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

James Neuber, RDT, Ocean Ceramics Ltd.

VICE PRESIDENT

Olaf Lutz, RDT, Okanagan Dental Lab Inc.

PAST PRESIDENT

Sachiyo Tsunemi, RDT, Artistic Dental Ceramics

Zuzana Houdkova, Dental Tech Assistant, Integral Dental Lab

Roberto Kim, RDT, DigiPros Dental Laboratory

Mohammad Lashgary, RDT, Kinetic Dental Laboratory

Calvin Moon, RDT, Moon Dental Technology Solutions

Donald Park, Smile Innovations Group

Will N. Varda, RDT, Anvarda Dental Services Ltd.

MANAGEMENT STAFF

Lih Fen Young, RDT Executive Director lih@dentaltechniciansofbc.com

Our Ongoing Priorities

Greetings! I trust everyone has had a wonderful relaxing summer and has enjoyed the warm weather this fall as we all prepare for the blast of cases from patients who want their teeth before Christmas.

On behalf of the members this year, the Board and I have pursued three subjects that we consider priorities:

1. Making the profession of RDTs stronger through an education and public awareness program by showing how an RDT’s role is a significant part of dentistry in the fabrication of dental prostheses for the public. And that RDTs in BC are guided by and committed to following the Quality Assurance Standards set by the BC College of Health Professionals (BCCOHP) in the production of these prostheses.

2. Putting our voices forward to the new BCCOHP to show the benefits of having registered assistants within the college. It’s beneficial for the safety of patients and enables the creation of a new pathway to increase the number of RDTs quickly and efficiently. This is especially important during a labour shortage within our field. We’re also creating more educational support for all members and adding benefits for our membership.

3. We are in the process of reviewing a proposal for the new BCCOHP to provide all RDTs with a Certification Stamp. This stamp will be on all invoices and/or lab slips to prove that each prosthesis was fabricated under the supervision of an RDT and checked by an RDT upon completion. This stamp shows the adherence to the Quality Assurance Program set out by BBCOHP for the public, bringing a higher level of professionalism to our work. It will mirror the program that the RDTs are currently utilizing in Ontario.

The formation of the new BC College of Health Professionals has begun its operation as of September 1, 2022. BCCOHP is governed by a 12-member Board that is made up of six oral health professional members and six public members. There is one representative for each profession: Dentist, Registered Dental Technician, Certified Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Therapist, and Denturist, plus the six public members from the legacy boards.

For the current challenges ahead, we need to stand together for the common purpose of defending and promoting our profession; more than ever, we encourage all RDTs to join or renew their DTABC membership. Even though dental technician assistants will no longer be required to register with the BCCOHP, we encourage all assistants to join or renew their membership with DTABC to access the many benefits provided. DTABC is committed to supporting all members with up-to-date education at an affordable cost.

We now have two amazing yearly benefits to offer our members – early registration to the Pacific Dental Conference and a two-for-one early registration for Spectrum Vancouver. We look forward to listening and learning from the lecturers coming to the Pacific Dental Conference and Spectrum Vancouver! With much appreciation, DTABC thanks the PDC and Spectrum Vancouver for their continued support of our Association by providing our members with free and discounted continuing education courses.

In conclusion, the Board is constantly planning how to help our members to be on the cutting edge of our profession through education and mentorship.

As Ed would say, “May the Brush be with You!” .

Neuber, RDT President Dental Technicians Association of BC

DENTISTRY DEPENDS ON TECHNOLOGY

James

Employer Advice: HR Best Practices for Handling Poor Staff Performance

Kiljon Shukullari, HR Advisory Manager, Peninsula Canada

Every manager and HR professional has probably already had or is planning to have that tough conversation with employees about poor performance. Whether it is about an employee’s management skills, poor punctuality, or their behaviour, it is essential to carefully plan how you will have that conversation. Otherwise, the wrong things may be said or done.

Below are four HR-approved ways to help get an employee back on track and lead them to success.

1. Identify the problem

When you notice an employee is underperforming, the first step is to sit down with them and have an informal conversation to find out if they have a reason for underperforming. They might be aware that they are, or they could identify that they are going through a personal, family, or health issue. Some employees feel hesitant to talk to their manager if they are going through a challenging time because they think it might affect their future in the lab. Encourage open communication with your employees by having an open-door policy. Reassure staff that anything they share with you is confidential. Provide constructive feedback and solutions to performance issues. If they are struggling with work, offer additional training. If they are struggling outside of work, offer an employee assistance program if you have one, or suggest they seek support from a healthcare professional. It is important to first identify the root cause of the problem as it will help in creating an improvement plan specific to that employee.

2. Improvement plan

In some cases, the employee may not know what they need to improve on. After you identify the problem, managers

can then create a realistic improvement plan, including goals that need to be achieved by a specific date to help paint a clear roadmap for the employee. Once they have a clear understanding of how to improve, then the employer can have regular check-ins to see the employee’s progress and answer any questions they may have – that way, the employee knows how to improve and will take the necessary steps to get there.

3. Provide resources and training

When talking to the employee, try to think about the current resources and training they have. Is it enough, or do they need more? Make sure to ask what they need so you can support them in any way you can. If they need additional resources and training, take that into consideration. Try to look at every angle to see what you can do as a manager to help set your employee to help set up your employee for success.

4. Documenting steps

It is best to always document any conversation or the steps taken while reviewing an employee’s performance. These can be formally documented or done via email. Keeping a record allows managers to track improvement and determine what additional steps need to be taken. It can also help to make any changes along the way in case

something is not working. It is important to remember that there is no one way when it comes to helping an employee improve.

Offering rewards to deter underperformance Awards are a great way to recognize outstanding achievements within the workplace. Providing incentives to all employees to meet certain expectations is a great way to encourage excellent performance.

Additional thought: offering rewards to employees who are overperforming is an effective way to encourage them to continue doing the great work they are doing. Recognizing and appreciating good work keeps staff feeling motivated, appreciated, and valued. This will also encourage other employees to follow and want to do the best they can.

Peninsula is a trusted HR and Health and Safety advisory, serving over 5,000 small businesses across Canada. Clients are supported with ongoing updates of their workplace documentation and policies as legislation changes. Additionally, clients benefit from access to 24/7 employer HR advice and coverage on legal through our Peninsula protect program. For more information, please visit www.peninsulacanada.com

MANAGEMENT TIPS

The Aftermath of COVID-19

Janice Wheeler, President, The Art Of Management Inc.

Our world shattered over the last two and a half years and is reassembling itself in new patterns and necessities. The good thing is that people, in general, are coming back to life and getting together again.

Back to Normal?

This has included many labs, most of which suffered one way or another due to the lockdowns and the new staff issues of retirement, demands for pay increases, staff shortages, debts that were incurred to keep the business open during the uncertain times, and so on.

The good news is that most are back to pre-COVID-19 levels, and many are doing better than ever before.

Hot Tips to Grow Your Lab

Here are a few of the areas that we find necessary to improve for the ultimate growth of the lab:

• Hiring staff with exciting potential who are overachievers and polishing them with training and apprenticeships to help them develop new skills and become a part of a more effective team.

• Use your KPIs weekly to analyze why stats went down or up and take the identified necessary changes and make them.

• Improve everyone’s sales/presentation skills from front reception to tech staff in the back.

• Hold effective staff meetings for alignment of the team.

• Create an excellent mission statement with the help and buy-in of the team, so they are more focussed on achieving the goals of the lab.

• Ensure that the person who answers the phone in your lab is friendly and professional, and confident sounding in order to build relationships with dentists who are ‘shopping.’ They can’t sound rushed or nervous.

• Isolate the factors and times in the lab where you and the team start to feel too rushed or overwhelmed, and then work out the handling for those.

• Consider whether you are due or overdue for additional team members to allow for increased workloads.

• Think up new ways to service your clientele and keep them loyal and returning to you forever.

• Work out creative ways to contact and meet new dentists to let them know about you and your lab.

• Ensure your equipment is up to the latest standards and quality to keep your hand in the game. If you don’t, the dentists will switch to someone who does have it.

These are a few obvious aspects of the lab that we dig into and help improve when consulting a lab. You may have additional ideas and know what you need to do (having an experienced consultant is also a smart move!).

Bottom Line

The most important step you must take as the owner of a lab is to realize that it is YOUR

passion and energy which is responsible for the success of your business. If you feel lazy or lackadaisical due to COVID-19 circumstances, so will your lab. You must get excited about building the lab up to meet your goals and dreams.

Change doesn’t happen without some time and effort put into it, but that is all worthwhile because of how free and happy you will feel at the end of the process when the place is running smoothly and profitably and you have a solid reserve account.

Go for it!

JANICE WHEELER is the President and co-owner of The Art Of Management Inc., a practice management company dedicated to helping healthcare professionals reach their full potential.

For more information, call 416-466 6217 or email ami@amican.com, or go to www.amican.com

TOMMY WONG

Meet

Tommy Wong, RDT Teamwork Dental Ceramic Laboratory

Tommy Wong

was born in Hong Kong and has travelled around the world regarding his education. “My education started in Hong Kong, but I travelled to Melbourne, Australia for my high school and first year of university. I immigrated to Canada with my family and enrolled in the University of Alberta in Edmonton, where I completed my bachelor of science degree. I went on to the North Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), where I completed my dental technology diploma, ” Tommy states. Since graduating, he has worked in many different dental labs in Edmonton until 1990. He says, “I moved to Vancouver, where I worked for West Coast Dental Ceramic Lab in West Vancouver for seven years.”

After a successful stint working in dental laboratories for other people, he decided to start his own dental lab. “I founded Teamwork Dental Ceramic Laboratory in 1998. At the start, there were only two dental technicians, including myself. We were specializing in crown and bridge at that time. Since then, Teamwork has grown into a 16-person dental technician lab under my supervision,” he proclaims. Teamwork currently services dentists in many parts of Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. The services have since expanded from fabricating simple night guards, complete dentures, PFM or FGC with precision attachments, zirconia crowns or bridges to complex full mouth restorations.

When proudly speaking about the team at Teamwork Dental Ceramic Laboratory, he exclaims, “Our team of dental technicians are all highly trained and very experienced. They continually improve themselves by taking relevant technical courses and discussing challenging cases with dental implant manufacturers and suppliers.” This investment in continuing education helps empower the technicians to provide in-depth information, solutions, and step-bystep guidance to help dentists achieve their dental lab projects to the highest standard.

With that being said, there have been some challenges over the years, the most obvious being the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Teamwork Dental Ceramic Laboratory as a whole pivoted quickly and made sure to follow all of BC’s Health Guidelines strictly. “Measures we implemented included mandatory COVID-19 screening for patients

that needed in-person shade matching, daily disinfecting, face masks, hand washing and sanitizing, dividers between technicians, and divesting staff usage of the pantry. These measures were all strictly enforced at our lab,” explains Tommy. The adherence to BC Health Guidelines and extra safety measures implemented continued to keep unnecessary risks down and keep everyone safe during uncertain times.

Luckily, things have returned to near pre-pandemic levels, and Tommy and his team are back doing what they do best. When asked about some career highlights, he had two instances that came to mind. “I remember, as a student, I got a summer job working as a driver for a dental lab. When I wasn’t busy driving around, the technicians would give me wax-up cases and some pointers on how to do it properly. I was amazed at how fast and precise they could wax up a crown using a Bunsen burner. This was my very first experience with dental labs,” says Tommy. “The other highlight (more like a challenge) was merging Teamwork with UniNature. At the height of the pandemic, I was presented with the opportunity to take the reins at UniNature. As you can imagine, it was difficult enough to uproot

Teamwork from downtown Vancouver and move all my technicians and equipment to Richmond. And doing so in a full-blown pandemic! We overcame those challenges and are now on track again.” Another challenge Tommy mentioned was the labour shortage in the field. Attracting new talent into the dental technology industry will be the greatest challenge in the upcoming years.

Tommy is fortunate in that he enjoys what he does for a living and is happy to go to work every day. “I truly enjoy seeing how my work can help so many people regain their ability to use their teeth,” he says. He also states, “I have become one of those dental technicians I once admired when I was just a student.” As for someone looking to consider a career in dental technology – his answer is simple. “I suggest spending time observing the dental laboratory and how this industry is evolving. Take the time to talk to other dental technicians, and sharpen up on computer and digital knowledge.”

When Tommy is outside of the dental lab, he can be found enjoying the outdoors and being social. “In my spare time, I like travelling, gardening, cooking, and entertaining my friends in my backyard.”

ADTO 2022

Black-Tie Gala & Awards Ceremony

The ADTO put time and resources into launching an event that was only a few months into the making. The Annual Black-Tie Gala & Awards Ceremony presented by the Association of Dental Technologists of Ontario took place on Friday, October 21, 2022, at the CN Tower. After a cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, this was one of the most sought-after events in the dental industry. The night was filled with many professionals, such as RDTs, dentists, and industry leaders from all avenues of the dental umbrella. This night was dedicated to bringing the dental technology industry together and bringing light to our resilience as a profession. We started with an inclusive cocktail and hors d’oeuvres hour, which led us to our delicious ‘Taste of Greece’ dinner. Twelve specialized choreographed performances from Samba Heat and Sahab Habibi had us all in awe – truly a night to remember.

A Leadership Award was granted to Franklin Parada, DD, RDT, for “Outstanding Vision, Dedication, and Commitment to Excellence.” We got to connect with our audience, collaborate with all kinds of interesting people, create meaningful memories, and enjoy the thrill of growing registration numbers and hype around our event and brand. But in the end, it’s all about results, and, to that effect, the event report is the undisputed piece-deresistance. This event report illustrates the performance and success of our event with all kinds of data. That’s why it’s important to do it right and do it like the ADTO. Still, we could not have achieved such an enormous guest count and validated appreciation without our most reputable supporting sponsor Ivoclar. We thank Mr. Rob Mior for his continuous effort in supporting the ADTO and providing invaluable benefits to our membership.

ADTO will continue to remain the authoritative voice of dental technology in Ontario, and we thank our members, partners, and external agencies for their continued support. Stay tuned for more information on our next event. Please visit www.adto.ca to see all the photos from the event.

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AESTHETIC, FULL-CONTOUR RESTORATION MADE WITH THE NEW DOUBLE SCREW TECHNIQUE

Implant-supported maxillary complete rehabilitation with a zygomatic implant in bone loss

Article first published in Clinical Dentistry (2021): Restoring function and reinvigorating overall health Clinical Dentistry, 1(8): pp 64-6.

Case made at Steger Dental Laboratory in Brunico (Italy) in collaboration with Dr. Andrea Tedesco, specialist in oral surgery and professor at The II Level University Master Course in zygomatic implantology at the University of Pisa.

INITIAL SITUATION

The patient was in good general health, was a heavy smoker, and reported two ineffective treatments caused by implant failures. Due to the pronounced partial edentulism, the patient underwent previous periodontal surgeries, and two left maxillary sinus lifts, both unsuccessful. Tooth migration caused by the severe periodontitis affected aesthetic as well as masticatory function, and the patient reported pain at the touch. The previous unsuccessful surgeries caused the patient psychological distress. The dental treatment described in this article aimed not only to restore the lost function and aesthetic but also to reinvigorate the patient’s emotional and social health.

The patient required complete maxillary and mandibular restorations, produced in a two-step treatment. The present case report describes the treatment carried out for the maxillary arch restoration only, for which a monolithic zirconia full arch was planned.

For starters, the maxillary restoration was produced with consideration of the ideal vertical dimension. After a few wearing months, the restoration was used as a basis for the creation of the mandibular prosthesis so that the final result could reproduce a vertical dimension suitable for the patient. This decision permitted not only the finding of the best vertical dimension for the final restoration but also the reduction of stress on the patient, avoiding invasive surgery in both arches all at once.

Figures 1-3: Initial situation: severe periodontitis, tooth migration, and pain at the touch caused the patient psychological distress.

Tooth migration caused by the severe periodontitis affected aesthetic as well as masticatory function, and the patient reported pain at the touch

PLANNED TREATMENT AND AVAILABLE OPTIONS

After exhaustive anamnesis and diagnostic evaluation, the situation was clear: the Tc Cone Beam radiography revealed compromised dental elements and a severe left bone atrophy in the upper jaw, where two surgeries for sinus lifts had already been attempted in the past. The planned treatment consisted of complete tooth extraction and subsequent placement of traditional endosseous implants. A zygomatic implant was inserted in the area of the gingiva affected by severe atrophy and compromised by the previous implant failures. For the final restoration, monolithic zirconia was chosen. The choice was made considering the material’s excellent functional and aesthetic properties as well as the possibility to carry out the complete workflow digitally.

The data was then sent to the Steger Dental Laboratory in Brunico (Italy), where the dental technical team designed the required restoration according to a special protocol, including a new working technique, the Double Screw function. In the design software (Zirkonzahn.Modellier), a first set-up was made using the tooth sets available in the Heroes Collection virtual tooth library. The set-up revealed a strong divergence of the implants towards the vestibular area, which would affect the general aesthetic of the final restoration due to the well-visible screw channels in the anterior area.

The use of the Double Screw Metal technique permitted to strike a balance between function, stability, and aesthetics. Using standard working protocols would lead to making one of the following compromises:

1) Aesthetic compromise: vestibular screw channels would be kept and covered with composites, which would be visible on the final result.

2) Function compromise: tooth placement would be changed, moving the upper teeth forward. In this way, screw channels would appear on the occlusal and palatal areas. However, the occlusion would be different from the patient’s natural one, which might cause musculoskeletal problems.

Figure 4: By means of a special surgical bone cutting bur, the dentist pierced the bone to place the zygomatic implant.

Figure 5: The final implant placement.

Figure 6: X-rays of the oral situation after implant placement. Nine implants were installed by the clinician; however, the patient rejected two implants.

Figure 7: 3D view of the positions of the implants in the implant planning software.

Figures 8 & 9: The set-up revealed a strong divergence of the implants towards the vestibular area, which would affect the general aesthetic of the final restoration due to the well-visible screw channels in the anterior area.

RESTORATION DESIGN WITH THE DOUBLE SCREW TECHNIQUE

The Double Screw is a special technique that integrates additional screws in the bar design: the innovative concept dictates that the bar is screwed to the implants and the superstructure is screwed to the bar. This avoids non-aesthetic vestibular channels, especially in the anterior region and, at

the same time, improves post-operative maintenance and hygiene. In the present case, the primary structure was designed with four additional screw channels to fix the bar to the implants. The software is provided with a new function specific to the Double Screw Metal technique, which permits the visualization of the screw positions as well as the generation of the screw threads within the bar design.

The screws are already available in the software function, and the 3D rendering provides the optimal position of the screw channel in the primary structure, as well as the ideal fit of the screw head in the superstructure. The digital screws are provided with several discs indicating the ideal insertion depth to avoid any ruptures in the zirconia framework. The software function also permits the design of the channel thread.

Figure 10: The two discs indicate the ideal screw insertion depth into the bar in order to avoid zirconia breakage and to find the optimal screw seat in the zirconia framework.

Figure 11: The Double Screw channel (in grey) and the original channels (in yellow).

Figure 12: All screw channels (original ones in yellow, Double Screw channels in red). Figure 13: The restoration design with the Double Screw function.

The set-up revealed a strong divergence of the implants towards the vestibular area, which would affect the general aesthetic of the final restoration due to the well-visible screw channels in the anterior area. The use of the Double Screw Metal technique permitted to strike a balance between function, stability, and aesthetics without compromising on function or aesthetics.

MANUFACTURE AND FINALIZATION

After the design, the bar was milled in Zirkonzahn’s milling unit, and a special bur was used for milling the threaded channel (2G bur for titanium and CrCo). The bar was then digitized and used for the virtual design of the prototype based on the initial setup. The resin prototype was milled and worn by the patient for two months, during which the practitioner could evaluate aesthetics and function.

No adjustments were necessary for the design of the final restoration since the prototype met all functional and aesthetic requirements. The same design was then used to produce the final restoration in Prettau® 2 Dispersive® zirconia*. Prettau® 2 Dispersive® (Zirkonzahn)* is an innovative zirconia with a natural colour gradient already provided during the production phase, simulating the tooth natural shades from dentine to enamel. For this reason, characterization is greatly simplified since manual colouring is no longer required. In the present case, the restoration was customized with Colour Liquids (base colour for intensification of the cervical area; violet and blue for the incisal area) before sintering, and further embellished after sintering with ICE Stains 3D by Enrico Steger. Ceramics was applied only in the gingival areas.

CONCLUSIONS

This treatment showed how the new Double Screw technique permits the production of highly stable, bar-supported rehabilitations, even in complex cases with vestibular anterior implants, without compromising the full arch aesthetics. The final zirconia restoration completely met all practitioner and patient requirements. The success of the treatment results from the good communication between the dentist and dental technician, as well as from the mutual trust established between the two professional figures. In particular, this case report highlights the role of the dental laboratory, which extends beyond mere craftsmanship, providing the dentist with consultancy on the latest material innovations and techniques for improved aesthetics.

*The product’s field of application might vary depending on the country. Contact the product manufacturer

Stay up-to-date on new working techniques and take part in the wide range of online and face-to-face courses at the Zirkonzahn School – “Die Zirkonzahn Schule” – visit www.zirkonzahn-education.com.

For more information, please contact Elena Chudakova: +39 0474 066 649 (italian time zone), elena.chudakova@zirkonzahn.com, www.zirkonzahn.com

Figures 16-20: The natural gradient of Prettau® 2 Dispersive® zirconia* permits to simplify the characterization process since manual colouring is no longer required. In this case, for a more individual result, the restoration was coloured with Colour Liquids before sintering (17). After sintering (18), ICE Stains 3D by Enrico Steger were applied on the teeth to create an individual incisal effect and ceramics were layered only on the gingival area (19 & 20).

Figures 21 & 22: The Double Screw bar onto the implants.

Figure 23: The secondary structure is screwed onto the four additional screw channels milled in the Double Screw bar.

Figure 24: Basal view of the final restoration. The bar was anodized in gold to increase the final restoration’s biocompatibility and aesthetic, reducing the grey scale value.

Figure 25: The final restoration in situ (note: the present article focuses on the manufacture of the maxillary restoration. The mandibular treatment was produced in a second step, in a shade matching with the colour of the zirconia restoration already in place).

Figures 14 & 15: The Double Screw function in the software permits the creation of the threads, which can be milled with high precision using special burs in Zirkonzahn’s milling units.

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20 23 BUYERS’ GUIDE

Welcome to the 12th annual Dental Technology Today Buyers’ Guide. When making purchasing decisions about products and services in the dental technology industry throughout British Columbia and Ontario, please support the companies whose advertising makes Dental Technology Today

This Buyers’ Guide consists of two sections: a categorical listing of products and services, including a list of companies that provide them, and an alphabetical listing of all the companies appearing in the Buyers’ Guide. This alphabetical listing includes the company’s name, contact information, and website.

CATEGORICAL LISTING

EQUIPMENT

3D PRINTERS

DGSHAPE, A Roland Company

AIR ABRASION UNITS

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

AIR PURIFIERS

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ARTICULATORS AND ACCESSORIES

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

AUTOCLAVES

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

BURNERS, ELECTRIC AND GAS

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

BURNOUT TRAYS

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

CAD/CAM

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona

DGSHAPE, A Roland Company Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

VITA North America

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

CALIPERS

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

CASTING, MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES

Central Dental Ltd. BEGO Canada Inc. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canad ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

CLEANERS, AIR, AIR/WATER, STEAM, ULTRASONIC

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

COMPUTER, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

CURING UNITS, LIGHT, WATER PRESSURE AND HEAT, VACUUM BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona VOCO Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

DENTAL MILLING MACHINES

Dentsply Sirona DGSHAPE, A Roland Company Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

DENTURES, ACRYLIC PROCESSORS, FLASKS, INJECTION MOLDING, PRESSES

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

DUST COLLECTORS AND CABINETS

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ELECTROFORMING AND ELECTROPLATING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

FACEBOWS

Central Dental Ltd. Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

FURNACES, BURNOUT, PORCELAIN, PRESSABLE, VACUUM

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. VITA North America

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

FURNITURE

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

GAUGES AND CALIPERS

Central Dental Ltd.

Dentsply Sirona

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

HANDPIECES, ELECTRIC, BELT, AIR-DRIVEN, MICROMOTORS

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

INVESTING UNITS AND ACCESSORIES

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

KNIVES

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

LAMPS AND LIGHTING

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

MAGNIFYING EQUIPMENT

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

MILLING MACHINES AND INSTRUMENTS

Dentsply Sirona

DGSHAPE, A Roland Company

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

MIXERS, VACUUM AND INVESTING

Central Dental Ltd.

Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

PALETTES, PORCELAIN

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

PIN SETTING SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES

Central Dental Ltd.

Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

PLASTER, BINS, NIPPERS, TRAPS, SPATULAS

Central Dental Ltd.

Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

POLISHERS AND GRINDERS

Central Dental Ltd.

Dentsply Sirona VITA North America Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

POSTS

Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

PRESSURE POTS

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

PUMPS, VACUUM

Central Dental Ltd.

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. VITA North America Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SANDBLASTERS AND ACCESSORIES

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SAWS AND ACCESSORIES

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SHADE GUIDES

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

VITA North America

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SOLDERING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SPLASH HOODS

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

STUDY MODELS

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SUCTION DRAWERS

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

TORCHES

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

TRIMMERS, MODEL AND ACCESSORIES

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

VIBRATORS

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

WATER BATHS

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

WAXING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

MATERIALS

ACRYLICS

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ADHESIVES, BONDING AGENTS, CEMENTS

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. VOCO Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ALGINATES

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ALLOYS, CERAMIC, CROWN & BRIDGE, IMPLANT, DENTURE, TITANIUM

BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

CASTING, FLUX, SOLDER BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

CEMENTATION

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. VOCO Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

CERAMICS

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. VITA North America Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

COMPOSITE

RESINS

Central Dental Ltd.

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

VITA North America

VOCO Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

DENTURE CARE

Central Dental Ltd.

Dentsply Sirona VOCO Canada

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

DENTURES, FULL AND PARTIAL

BEGO Canada Inc.

DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. VITA North America VOCO Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

DUPLICATING MATERIALS

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ETCHING, GELS AND LIQUIDS

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. Dental Works Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. VITA North America VOCO Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

IMPLANTS, ATTACHMENTS AND SYSTEMS

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona VITA North America

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

IMPRESSION MATERIAL

DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona

Central Dental Ltd.

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

VOCO Canada

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

INVESTING, CROWN AND BRIDGE, HIGH AND LOW HEAT

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

MODELLING LIQUID

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona VITA North America Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

MOUTHGUARD MATERIAL

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona VOCO Canada

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

NIGHT GUARD AND SPLINT MATERIALS

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona VOCO Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

OPAQUERS, ACRYLIC, PORCELAIN, SPRAY OPAQUERS

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ORTHODONTIC, MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

POLISHING COMPOUNDS AND PASTES

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

PORCELAIN

SYSTEMS AND KITS

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SEALERS AND SEPARATORS

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SOLDERING MATERIALS

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

TEMPORARY MATERIALS, CROWN AND BRIDGE

Central Dental Ltd.

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

VITA North America VOCO Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

VACUUM FORMING MATERIALS

Central Dental Ltd.

Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

WAX

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. VITA North America Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

ZIRCONIA

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

VITA North America Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

SUPPLIES

ABRASIVE, DISCS, SLEEVES, CAPS, POINTS

BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ARTICULATING, FILM, PASTE, PAPER, LIQUIDS

BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

BLASTING COMPOUND

BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

BOIL-OUT SOLVENT

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

BRUSHES, CERAMIC

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

BURS AND ACCESSORIES

BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada ZIRKONZAHN Worldwide

CASTING RINGS

BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

CLOTHING

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

DEBUBBLIZERS

BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

DIAMONDS, DISCS AND WHEELS

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

DOWEL PINS AND ACCESSORIES

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

EPOXY, DIE

BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

EYEWEAR, PROTECTIVE

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

FELTS, POLISHING

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

FIRING PEGS AND TRAYS

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. VITA North America Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

FOIL

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

FORMERS, MODEL

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

GLASS BEADS

BEGO Canada Inc

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

GYPSUM, DIE

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

INFECTION CONTROL

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

LUBRICANT, MODEL AND DIE

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

MIXING BOWLS

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

MODEL, HARDENER, GLOSS, SPACERS, GLAZE

Central Dental Ltd.

DENTAURUM Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

MODELS AND MOLDS, ANATOMICAL, EDUCATIONAL

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

MOLDS FOR WAX PATTERNS

Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

OCCLUSAL INDICATORS AND SPACERS

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ORTHODONTIC SUPPLIERS

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

PATTERNS, WAX, BAR, PLASTIC, CLASP

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada

Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

PLASTER

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

PRESCRIPTION FORMS

Dentsply Sirona

PUMICE

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SILICONE SPRAY

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SOAPS, HAND

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SOLVENTS, ACRYLIC, METAL, CERAMIC

Central Dental Ltd.

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

SPRUCES, PLASTIC

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

STONE, MODEL

BEGO Canada Inc. Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

STRIPPING AGENT

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ULTRASONIC SOLUTIONS

Central Dental Ltd. Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

WIRE

BEGO Canada Inc.

Central Dental Ltd. DENTAURUM Canada Dentsply Sirona

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

BEGO Canada Inc. 800-463-2680 info@begocanada.com www.begocanada.com

Central Dental Ltd. 800-268-4442 joe.smith@centraldentalltd.com www.centraldentalltd.com

DENTAURUM Canada Inc. 800-363-9973 info@dentaurum.ca www.dentaurum.com

Dentsply Sirona 800-263-1437 alvaro.mendivelso@ dentsplysirona.com www.dentsplysirona.com

DGSHAPE, A Roland Company 800-542-2307 dental@rolanddga.com www.dgashapeamericas.com

British Columbia Career Opportunities

CAD/CAM

Nanaimo

Technician

Robertshaw Dental Lab is looking for a CAD/CAM technician. Looking for a new team member to join our digital design staff! Please contact Brie for further inquiries about this position by email to accounting@robertshawdental.com

Dental Ceramist

Vancouver

3D Dental Laboratory Inc. is looking for a dental ceramist with experience fitting zirconia crowns, porcelain-related work, stain and glaze, and gold crowns. For more information, please send an email to 3ddentallab@gmail.com

Experienced Metal/Ceramist Surrey

B & T Dental Laboratories is looking for an experienced metal/ceramist lab technician. Must have at least five years of experience. Please forward a cover letter and resume to admin@btdentallab.com or call 604-597-9177.

Registered Dental Technician

Victoria

Jet Lab Dental Laboratory is hiring a BC-registered dental technician for a state-ofthe-art crown and bridge dental lab in Victoria. Jet Lab is fully digital and will have a limited number of clients, allowing for a low-stress and

enjoyable work environment. Candidates must be an RDT and have experience with CAD/CAM lithium disilicate and zirconia restorations. Experience with 3Shape design software is an asset. Please contact us at jetlabvictoria@gmail.com and visit our website at www.jetlabvictoria.ca

Career Seekers

Orthodontic Dental Technician

Vancouver

I am a registered dental technician with the College of Dental Technicians of BC. I specialize in orthodontics and have over 15 years of full-time work experience in large, challenging practices in Vancouver. I have expertise in the full spectrum of orthodontic appliances and lab procedures. Some examples of appliances that I produce are twin block, spring-loaded twin block, twin block retainer, RPA, quad helix, posterior bite block, anterior bite plate, BLRT straight and wave wire, essixes with modifications, sports guard, IND transfer tray, flipper, Kois deprogrammer, hard TMJ splint, etc. I’m seeking a position as a part-time in-house lab dental technician in my area of specialization in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. You can send me an email at rdtvan8@gmail.com, my preferred method of communication. I can also be reached at 604-435-4576. A voice message can be left for me at this number.

For Sale

Dental Lab for Sale

Located in the sunny Central Okanagan, this profitgenerating dental lab has successfully operated for over 35 years. The lab is busier now than ever before. It employs six people and is up-to-date with all the current digital capabilities, resulting in increased efficiency and streamlined operations. The dental lab deals with all aspects of orthodontics, including but not limited to removable prosthetic appliances, cast partials, Valplast, complete dentures, sleep apnea, space maintenance, sports guards, LVI orthotics, brux guards, and more. The lab is located in a beautiful area that is everexpanding and close to all amenities, making it ideal for business operations and daily life. The owner is willing to work through the sale transition to ensure everything goes smoothly and looks forward to hearing from you! Please contact dougortho57@gmail.com for more information.

CLASSIFIEDS

Ontario Career Opportunities

Dental Technician

Mississauga

Full-service lab in Mississauga is searching for a technician with CAD/CAM experience, model work, denture setup, trimming and polishing, night guard fabrication, investing and processing. Preferably someone with experience or a GBC graduate in the Peel area with a vehicle would be ideal. For more information, please send an email to dentalcraft@outlook.com

Experienced Dental Ceramist Technician

Mississauga

Butterfly Dental Laboratory Inc. is looking for an experienced dental ceramist technician. A minimum of three years of experience

is required. We offer excellent compensation based on the candidate’s experience. Must be fluent in English and have a work permit. Please forward your resume to butterflydental.ca@gmail.com or call 905-823-3238 and ask for Agata.

Registered Dental Technician Georgetown

Looking for an RDT who can support day-to-day operations, ensure quality control standards are maintained, and build up for digital crowns. Strong verbal communication skills. Responsible for managing customer expectations in delivering superior levels of quality and customer service. For more information, please email ndemello@sympatico.ca or call 905-703-1489.

For Sale Toronto Dental Lab For Lease Toronto

Custom-built dental lab unit is available for lease (currently vacant) in midtown Toronto. Located on Bathurst Street – the unit offers 1,500 square feet, two private offices, one chair patient room, a large reception area, multiple workstations, and a large sanitation/ kitchenette room. High visibility building facing oncoming traffic toward Highway 401 by major intersection Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue W. For more information, please email david.gasch@marcusmillichap.com or call 416-585-4652.

ADVERTISER PRODUCT & SERVICE CENTRE

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Bego Canada 31 418-683-6567 www.begocanada.com

Central Dental Ltd. 10 416-694-1118 www.centraldentalltd.com

DENTAURUM Canada Inc. 7 800-363-9973 www.dentaurum.com

Dentsply Sirona Canada 18 416-407-6752 www.dentsplysirona.com

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. 32 800-263-8182 www.ivoclarvivadent.com

Roland DGA 8 800-542-2307 www.rolanddga.com

Scotiabank 23 888-222-3918 www.scotiabank.com/healthcare/ca/ en/dentist-banking/practising.html

VITA North America 14 800-263-4778 www.vitanorthamerica.com

VOCO Canada 2 888-658-2584 www.voco.com

Zahn Canada, A Division of Henry Schein Canada 5 800-496-9500 www.zahncanada.ca