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]]>Setting time aside to review your lab’s technology or having a professional come do it for you can garner numerous benefits for you, your lab and your clients, but here are some of the biggest advantages below.
If you decide to hire a professional consultant to help, he or she can spend ample time within your lab to assess your current technology and how it’s helping or hurting your lab. Any ongoing issues related to your technology can be addressed and a detailed plan can be devised to make improvements.
Not only can outdated technology impede productivity, efficiency and accuracy in your dental lab, but you could be unknowingly violating HIPAA compliances. A HIPAA violation can result in civil and criminal penalties, so a technology check-up can ultimately protect you, your lab and your employees.
One of the biggest issues labs face is dealing with software. Not only is software expensive, but it takes time and money to purchase new devices for the software to be used with, and it takes even more time and money to train employees to use it. Even worse, software quickly becomes obsolete, leaving you in an endless money pit and time drain of replacing, renewing and retraining. If this sounds like an all-too-familiar scenario, it’s time to review your lab’s current technology. Crunch some numbers and see how much software compatibility issues are really costing you, then read up on how implementing Cloud technology can benefit your lab.
So this may seem like a no-brainer, but who doesn’t love an efficient workflow? Even if you think your lab’s workflow is efficient as is, there’s always room for improvement. While you can build the right team of employees and foster great lab-client relationships, if your technology is slacking, your lab can only be so efficient. A technology check-up touts all of the aforementioned benefits, which ultimately result in a drastically improved workflow. This all creates a better environment for you, your employees and your clients!
If your lab’s technology isn’t keeping you ahead of the curve, it’s time to consider making the switch to a fully-digital dental lab. At Sun Dental, we know what it’s like to run a lab, which means we also know what it takes to make your lab more competitive in your marketplace, save money on labor and give you the opportunity to offer new services that will help your business grow. If you’re ready to take your lab to the next level, contact us today to learn more about our SunDigital Workflow.
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]]>As a result, many dental professionals are joining the digital dentistry evolution, adopting the use of new equipment. Take for example film-based products and procedures — these have been replaced by digital imaging sensors and digital X-ray technology. But it doesn’t stop there. If you’re thinking about taking your dental practice to the next level, learn more about digital dentistry technologies and the advantages below.
Dentists who have “gone digital” have an array of leading-edge equipment and technology at their disposal. With digital dentistry equipment in use, traditional dental problems are given upgraded solutions, and there are lot to choose from: CAD/CAM restorations, computerized case presentations, digital radiography, electronic prescriptions, digital impressions, imaging for implant placement, and digitally-based surgical guides — just to name a few.
With the introduction of these technologies, dentists can provide better diagnoses and treatments for patients — not to mention, these technologies also provide a platform for collaborations amongst dentists in resolving monumental dental challenges.
Digital dentistry technology offers significant advantages over traditional dentistry methods. One of the biggest advantages is improved efficiency in dental procedures. Advancements in digital dentistry have allowed for extremely streamlined processes, which have proved to show positive results in terms of both time and cost for dentists and patients alike.
Improved accuracy is also a huge benefit of utilizing digital dentistry technologies. This leads to more accurate diagnoses and treatments, and it removes wasted time and money that can arise from the need to redo molds. Finally, digital dentistry technologies increase the rate of predictability of outcomes. With these leading-edge technologies in use, dentists can easily foresee the outcome of specific procedure and improve the patient’s experience.
At Sun Dental, we want to make the process of technology adaptation a positive and smooth process. When you decided to take your dental restoration process digital, our SunDigital Dentistry Solution team will come to your office to do a free training session to ensure you are utilizing the system to get the maximum savings and usage for your practice. Not only will we help you make the transition simple, but we are also willing to pay to help make your restoration process digital. Learn more about how you can decrease your restoration turnaround time and improve your patient satisfaction with the SunDigital Dentistry Solution today.
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]]>Digital impressions are significantly advantageous compared to their traditional counterparts. Just a few of the benefits include:
At Sun Dental Labs, we’ve created the perfect fusion of innovative workflow and manufacturing technology. Our leading-edge process starts with creating high-quality digital impressions. Using the CS 3500 intraoral scanner, you can easily acquire 2D and 3D digital impressions. From here, you can either use your CS 3500 with the integrated CS Solutions CAD/CAM restoration portfolio, or as a standalone solution. The intraoral scanner features high-angulation scanning up to 45 degrees as well as depth ranging from -2mm to 13mm. Even better, the CS 3500 features a convenient light guidance system, which aids in capturing data during the acquisition process.
When used in conjunction with Sun Dental Lab’s sophisticated digital workflow, the CS 3500 garners satisfactory results for you and your patients. The digital impression image is created and includes detailed information about the margin, undercuts and bites is sent to the doctor for review. Once the impressions have been reviewed and checked for quality control, they are stored in the cloud where they can be reused. This is great for both your patients and your practice because you won’t need to reach out to the patient for a second impression if needed.
Has your dental practice gone digital? If not, it’s time be part of the evolution. At Sun Dental Labs, our vision is to establish digital dentistry as the standard of care and to make it affordable and accessible worldwide. Implementing digital impressions is just the beginning. Contact us today to learn how our SunDigital Dentistry Solutions can help you take your dental practice to the next level.
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]]>Metal-free clasps tout many advantages. Traditional clasps with metal can irritate teeth gums and also tend to be more prone to breakage. Due to the nature of the materials used, metal clasps are also more noticeable than other options. Not only do Sunflex® provide a strong yet comfortable fit, they are also virtually invisible, creating a more natural-looking result.
Partial dentures may need to be relined or repaired for various reasons. For example, bone loss can occur at the sites of missing teeth and can affect adjacent teeth, requiring the partial dentures to be relined. With traditional oral appliances, patients may require an entirely new partial. With Sunflex® you can reline your patient’s oral appliances in many cases, without having to create an entirely new set of partial dentures.
With traditional removable partial dentures, the loss of an abutment tooth often requires patients to get another partial. Sunflex®, on the other hand, allow additional teeth and clasps to be added whenever necessary.
Beyond superior functionality, Sunflex® garner a beautiful, natural look that your patients will love. Because Sunflex® are available in four different shades, there’s an option for everyone.
Traditional dentures can cause increased buildup of plaque around the abutment teeth. This can lead to stains and odors as well as tooth decay and gum disease in more serious cases. Sunflex® are manufactured using high-quality materials that won’t stain or rust and can help prevent both tooth decay and gum disease.
Sunflex® boast significant benefits for your patients, but only if your dental practice is utilizing digital dentistry technologies. If you’re still relying on traditional methods of dentistry for the manufacturing of removable partial dentures, you’re not garnering the best possible results for you or your patients. When you make the transition to digital dentistry with our SunDigital Solutions, you’ll have access to a fully digital workflow. Our streamlined processes improve your restoration quality, save you money on impression materials and shipping costs, and ultimately improve your patient outcomes. If you’d like to learn more about Sunflex® or our SunDigital Solutions, contact Sun Dental today to request a demo.
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]]>The first part of our SunDigital Dentistry Solution is the CS 3500 Intraoral Scanner, which makes it easy to take high quality impressions. The innovative light guidance system leads you through the image acquisition process with virtually automatic bite registration. A trolley-free and power-free system, the CS 3500 provides you with exceptional detail precision, as well as 2D and 3D colored images.
Once your scan is complete, simply plug the scanner into your SunDigital laptop and upload the scan through our user-friendly SunCloud app. SunCloud sends your scan directly to the lab for manufacturing. After your scan is uploaded, you can view your case and communicate with us directly through the app on either your laptop or through your mobile phone.
Going digital doesn’t stop with the scanner or the SunCloud app. Our labs use advanced digital manufacturing techniques including CAD (computer-aided design), CAM (computer-aided manufacturing), and 3D printing to create high quality restorations designed to improve your patients’ treatment outcomes.
One of the greatest benefits of the SunDigital Orthodontics Solution is fast turnaround time. Traditional turnaround time can take up to three weeks, but the digital workflow means your patients will receive their restorations within five business days after submission. Sun Dental even offers free shipping to digital orthodontists, which will help you increase your profit margins on restorations.
Orthodontists who make the switch from traditional methods of dentistry to digital experience numerous advantages like improved workflow between your practice and the lab, more accurate fits for dental restorations and happier patients for starters. That’s why the digital dentistry professionals at Sun Dental are dedicated to making transitioning from traditional orthodontics practices to digital simple. If you haven’t made the switch yet, contact us to learn more or request a demo online.
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]]>Many labs postpone making the switch to digital dentistry thinking that the cost of new technology is too high. On the contrary, digital dentistry can provide your lab with beneficial technological upgrades in an economical way. While the initial cost of the technology may tout a considerable price tag, your lab will benefit from high return on investment.
Maintaining positive relationships with dentists and orthodontists is important to the success of your dental lab. Considering CAD/CAM systems are becoming standard equipment in the practices of dentists and orthodontists alike, it’s important your lab stays ahead of the digital dentistry curve. With so many dentists and orthodontists making the switch from traditional dental methods to digital, becoming a full service digital lab is a superior investment.
There’s no doubt that the newest generation of dentists and orthodontists are influencing the state of dentistry as a whole. Dental professionals who are recent graduates recognize the significant return on investment digital dentistry technologies can garner. As a result, an increased amount of pro-digital, tech savvy dentists and orthodontists are entering the workforce and utilizing CAD/CAM systems.
If your dental lab hasn’t gone digital, now is the right time to start thinking about making the transition. At Sun Dental, we are dental technicians ourselves, so we understand what it takes to run a lab. We also understand that utilizing digital technologies is the easiest way for labs to gain a competitive edge in their marketplace, save time and money on manual labor, and have the opportunity to offer new services.
Our SunDigital Workflow Solution can help your dental lab achieve the benefits above and more by increasing your efficiency and turnaround time. Even better, we make the process of transitioning to a full-service digital lab simple. If you’re ready to make the switch, contact us today to learn how.
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]]>Onboarding is often overlooked, yet it’s one of the most important factors when it comes to improving communication between your lab and the dentists you work with. What exactly is onboarding? Onboarding is the process of supplying new dental practices with any information, tools and answers they need to begin working effectively with you and your lab. It may seem like a common-sense effort, but by onboarding your dental practice clients (think: introducing them to the lab technicians and other team members, ensuring they have all of the necessary paperwork, and setting work expectations), you can help foster a positive lab-dentist relationship, as well as a productive and stress-free environment for everyone.
Everyone communicates differently, so it’s important to ask the right questions if your lab-dentist relationship is seemingly on the rocks. Perhaps your dentist is sending your lab fewer cases and you’re not sure why? Or maybe you’re worried about losing your dentist’s business? If this scenario sounds familiar, it’s important to zoom out and examine your lab-dentist relationship from the beginning. Start by asking yourself a few questions: Did you provide effective onboarding information? Who manages the dentist’s cases? Have any mistakes been made? When was the last time you contacted the dentist? While dwindling communication could be chocked up to financial strains or slow business, asking the right questions will ensure your lab-dentist relationship isn’t strained from miscommunication.
No matter how high-tech the gadgets we use every day are, we should always remember the human factor. What does this mean exactly? What we’ve been taught since we were kids. We’re all human. We all make mistakes. Don’t treat your dentist like your subordinates, rather than an important member of your team. Accept that you won’t always agree on everything and remain open minded regarding different opinions from any dental clients you work alongside.
Taking the time to build a strong communication process is important and vitally helpful in boosting productivity, efficiency and accuracy of your dental lab. At Sun Dental, we’re on a mission to make your lab even more efficient and garner faster turnaround time through our SunDigital Workflow solution. If you’re not already familiar with our streamlined solutions, contact us today to learn more.
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]]>With SunDigital Solutions, you’ll have access to a fully-digital workflow, which ultimately improves the entire impression procedure for you and your patients. Learn how the digital impression procedure works below.
Taking digital impressions with the SunDigital Dentistry Solution starts with the CS 3500 Intraoral Scanner. This sophisticated technology makes taking high-quality impressions simple. By using an innovative light guidance system, you can easily acquire images with virtually automatic bite registration. What’s best, the CS 3500 Intraoral Scanner removes the need for traditional impression materials, which saves you time and money, and creates a more comfortable experience for your patients.
Following the scan, you will connect your scanner to your SunDigital laptop and upload the scan to the SunCloud app. This will allow you to send your scans directly to the lab so the manufacturing process can begin. Once your scan is uploaded, you’ll be able to view your case files anytime, anywhere and from any device. Even better, you can communicate directly with Sun Dental from either the SunCloud app or your laptop.
Once your patient’s impressions have been scanned and sent to the lab, the manufacturing process can begin. Using leading-edge CAD/CAM and 3D printing technologies, your patients’ restorations are designed and manufactured.
Your patient’s digital impressions have been created, meaning the most exciting step is here…delivery! Unlike the traditional impressions procedure which can take up to three weeks before the final product is delivered, the SunDigital Dentistry Solution takes just five days. We achieve this through our streamlined digital workflow, which eliminates traditional turnaround time and increases your profit margins as a result.
If your dental practice is still relying traditional dentistry procedures and technologies, it’s time to upgrade. At Sun Dental, we believe it’s time for a better patient experience, and digital impressioning is just one of the many ways we’re fostering improvement. Contact us today at (866) 561-9777 to learn more about SunDigital Solutions or request a demo online.
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]]>By 2017, 2.55 billion people will use at least one form of social media — so love it or hate it, social media has a serious impact and is here to stay. From Facebook and Twitter to Pinterest and LinkedIn, when scouting a new orthodontist, prospective patients will likely look at your social media accounts before your actual website. When you have a social media presence, your prospective clients can simply visit your Facebook page, for example, and easily see where you’re located, what your office looks like, what services you offer and even read about past experiences patients have had. While you don’t need to be on every social media website out there, creating and regularly updating a Facebook page can go a long way in terms of closing the deal with prospective patients or clients.
The internet has streamlined numerous processes and scheduling appointments is no different. Now, people can book flights, dinner reservations and even appointments with their orthodontist all from their smartphone. While a phone call may still be a quick form of communication between orthodontist and patient, online communication is the new normal, and patients typically appreciate and want the option to conveniently schedule an appointment online. When given the option to schedule online, patients don’t have to step outside the office on a busy day to place a call to your practice. Instead, with internet access and a couple clicks, patients can fit in their appointment easily around their schedule.
With the majority of adults working Monday through Friday from 9 to 5, the weekend becomes the time to play catch up. Grocery shopping, cleaning and scheduling trips to the orthodontist can be difficult to squeeze in during the 40-hour work week, so prospective patients may take whether or not your practice is open on the weekends into consideration.
In today’s day and age, we’re more technology-obsessed than ever—so when it comes to dental care, many prospective patients want services that are on the cutting edge. Considering 95 percent of orthodontists still use traditional dentistry methods, when your practice implements digital dentistry, you’ll stand out during your prospective clients’ search.
Moreover, with digital dentistry, you will experience countless advantages like improved workflow between your practice and the lab, more accurate fits for dental restorations and happier patients (just to name a few). That’s why Sun Dental makes transitioning from traditional orthodontics practices to digital easy. If you haven’t made the switch, contact us to learn more or request a demo online.
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]]>CAD/CAM restorations tout numerous advantages for you, your dental practice and your patients alike. If you are still using traditional methods to manufacture restorations in your dental practice, these three advantages of CAD/CAM will sway you to make the switch.
CAD/CAM technology displays 3D images of your patient’s teeth and gums, which allows you to design digital dental restorations with functional and aesthetic characteristics in mind. The dental restoration is designed on the computer and then sent to the lab where it is sculpted to the exact specifications of the design via computer-aided manufacturing. With this method, common disadvantages of traditional dental restorations (think: taking impressions, creating an uncomfortable temporary tooth, and unnecessarily reducing part of the healthy teeth) are avoided. Since the entire process is streamlined, turnaround time is significantly decreased. Rather than the traditional two to three week process, CAD/CAM can speed up turnaround time to just five days, creating a win-win situation for you and your patients.
CAD/CAM technology already offers improved predictability of outcomes compared to traditional dental restoration methods, and will eventually be able to offer complete predictability of outcomes through further advancements. With complete predictability of outcomes, automatic restoration designs won’t require further modifications based on patient factors. This means that factors such as wear, age, tooth conditions, TMJ disorders, and the like won’t garner unpredictable outcomes. In addition, your patients will love having their restoration’s design based on aesthetics and desired look.
CAD/CAM dental technology utilizes sculpted porcelain to create high-quality inlays, onlays, and crowns, which promotes even safer dental restorations by avoiding the use of metal amalgam materials. This ultimately reduces exposure to trace levels of mercury and garners a result that is close to a patient’s natural enamel.
Second to safety, your patients’ satisfaction and superior results are your top priorities and CAD/CAM can help you achieve these goals. If you’re not already using CAD/CAM technology for the creation of porcelain dental restorations, Sun Dental can help you make the switch.
At Sun Dental, we are changing the world of dentistry and want you to be part of the evolution. Our SunDigital Solutions gives you access to a fully digital workflow, which improves your restoration quality, saves funds on impression materials and shipping costs, and ultimately improves your patient outcomes. Contact us today at (866) 561-9777 to learn more or request a demo online.
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