Dear CAD/CAM Insider,
Would you invest heavily in technology in the early stages of a pandemic when you weren't sure what the immediate future might hold for your dental business? While some dentists might shudder at the thought, it didn't faze Dr. Johnasina Cummings.
Practicing just outside of New York City, Dr. Cummings told me why, despite the economic uncertainty, she decided to invest in in-office milling and intraoral scanning. As she told me, "I just jumped in and didn't wade in the water." Why? Because she believed it was best for her patients. You can read more of her thoughts and reasoning in our Insider Exclusive.
And she's not alone in the belief that now is the time to take the next step with technology in your dental practice. Our clinical editor, Dr. David Rice, wrote about the combination of milling and scanning and how it has made a difference in his practice. Using one of his favorite movie quotes, "Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around," Dr. Rice discusses why getting your technology together heading into 2021 is so vital.
Also in the CAD/CAM Community, Dr. Karyn Halpern shares the case of a 65-year-old man who presented for a hygiene visit and exam with a large, failing distal-occlusal amalgam. She describes her approach to restoring the tooth, aiming to utilize the best materials and techniques for long-term results.
Thank you for being a CAD/CAM Insider! We hope you and your business all of the best as we churn ahead through the fourth quarter.
