Everyone is forced to make changes in these unprecedented times. For dental labs, this means remaining flexible, and lowering operational costs, and adapting production to fill the demand for products outside the dental industry. Many labs are making this transition gracefully, using their cutting-edge digital manufacturing capabilities to increase efficiency and adaptability. Others are discovering new possibilities within the digital manufacturing space, using 3D printers to manufacture face shields, nasal swabs, and other necessities for the front lines of the pandemic. Still others are finding themselves forced to adapt 3D printing technology when they were previously hesitant to do so, and are discovering a new way of doing business, one that is more efficient, precise, and able to adapt to any situation.…
The Disposable Advantage: Stopping the Spread
There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a crisis situation with all of the reports of the Covid-19 virus severely impacting our communities and effecting the lives of many. At this time, we must do all that is necessary to protect ourselves, our staff and of course, our patients to eliminate and/or reduce the chances of spreading potentially life -threatening pathogens.
Cross contamination is not a new subject in dental offices. Dental practices do everything possible to keep stringent processes in maintaining excellent infection prevention control.
And, although most people are on mandated quarantines, the dental professional is still on-call for emergency dental situations. This is the time, if you haven’t already, to begin using products that are single-use and disposable in your practice whenever possible.…
Keeping You, Your Staff and Your Patients Safe
Now more than ever, the emphasis on keeping good asepsis within the dental office is critical. Of course, clinicians should always be cognizant of maintaining and practicing an excellent infection control protocol, however, with the threat of new viruses, it is extremely important to make certain that you review your infection prevention protocol and you are practicing the best methods in keeping asepsis.
Although it is rare that infectious agents are transmitted within the dental practice, there have been a few reported cases since 2015. Keeping compliant requires a dedicated team, a solid plan and execution. Let’s face it, greeting an OSHA badge rather than a patient creates the same anxiety as getting a letter from the IRS.…
Sprintray Pro 3D Printer Now Validated With KeySplint Soft® and Other KeyPrint® Resins
Keystone Industries has validated its unique 3D splint and nightguard material, KeySplint Soft, in the new Sprintray Pro 3D printer. Keystone and Sprintray will continue to validate the remainder of the KeyPrint resins in the Sprintray Pro during Q1 of 2020.
KeySplint Soft is unlike any other 3D printing material. Without being brittle, it is tough and durable like a hard splint to withstand the forces of bruxism, yet flexible for patient comfort. It is abrasion and fracture resistant. KeySplint Soft is made in the USA, has 3 years of guaranteed shelf life, and is a highly efficient and profitable way to make splints and night guards. It is available worldwide.…
Keystone lndustries’ High-lmpact Denture Base Disc, KeyMiII™ Featuring Diamond D® Validated For VHF Milling Machines
Gibbstown, NJ; Ammerbuch, Germany/Hauppauge, NY; November 14, 2019: Keystone Industries and vhf announced that they have collaborated to validate and optimize Keystone’s high-impact denture base disc, KeyMill, in the vhf dental milling machines.
Since its introduction in 2003, Diamond D has become one of the world’s leading high-impact denture acrylic. Laboratories and dentists alike have come to rely on Diamond D’s superior strength and natural, fibered colors to deliver a premium, fracture-resistant denture product to patients. Now, Keystone is offering this same superior quality to the digital dentistry market – KeyMill discs can be perfectly and accurately milled, without any warping of the material during production. The final product is extremely strong, vibrant, and aesthetic, with minimal finishing or polishing required.…