Transform Your Dental Practice Culture with Winning Strategies

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 05/22/2025 - 8:45pm
Klim Institute

Discover how fostering independence and self-reliance can transform your dental office into the leading dental care provider in your community. This valuable video featuring John Riley guides you through proven strategies to reshape your dental culture, reduce reliance on insurance contracts, and regain control of your practice. Learn how to create a positive work-life balance for your whole team and establish a trustworthy dental home where patients feel safe, secure, and valued. Start revolutionizing your dental practice today for sustainable growth and patient loyalty.
 

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Grow Your Dental Practice Beyond Insurance Limits

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 05/22/2025 - 8:39pm
Klim Institute

As an educator in clinical digital platforms, CAD/CAM, and printing, I’m often excited to discuss the evolving style of practice and the possibilities for creating a thriving practice where insurance companies don’t dictate the flow. From a business perspective, every clinician has the opportunity to grow their clinical skills and build meaningful connections with clients without a third party interfering in the conversation. If this resonates with you, I encourage you to listen to John Riley in this enlightening interview! His 30 years of expertise in the dental business offer invaluable insights on how to effectively brand and market aRead more

Preparing for Stain and Glaze Hands-on Classes

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 04/14/2025 - 4:20pm
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CADStar Happenings

DS Core Enhances Primescan Digital Workflow with Exocad File Export and PM7 5-Axis Milling Unit for Streamlined Ceramic and Zirconia Restorations. In this video, we delve into the efficient preparation process for Dr. James Klim's hands-on class at the AACD convention, highlighting how these cutting-edge technologies elevate restoration milling efficiency. Learn about the advantages of integrating Exocad and the Ivoclar PM7 5-axis milling unit into your dental practice. While I have expanded into various digital software and milling hardware for everyday restorative care, the Primescan and Primemill remain my preferred system for same-dayRead more

Unleashing The Power of In-office CAD CAM and Printing Technology

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 01/17/2025 - 4:21pm

In-office CAD CAM and printing provide a dental practice with flexible treatment integrations and benefits. These systems have been limited for years, but with DS Core, the capture of oral digital information has opened the CEREC system and can now work with other software and CAD CAM systems.

 

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When the Bridge Dosen't Quite Fit in the CEREC Block

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 01/17/2025 - 4:17pm

What options are available for a CEREC user if the bridge design is incompatible with the CEREC block? With the open CEREC system enabled by the DC core, users have the flexibility to transfer the file to a digital lab or enhance their in-office milling capabilities using 5-axis milling systems such as the MP7/Ivoclar, allowing them to complete the restoration process on-site. Thanks to advancements in AI software and open systems, a wider range of digital applications can now be maintained within the digital office.
 

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Crossover options for Chairside CAD CAM

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 10/10/2024 - 7:57pm
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CAD/CAM Technology, CADStar Happenings, Products, Support CEREC Products

The cloud developed by Dentsply Sirona, DS Core, has been good for the digital world in dentistry.  Not only does the cloud service make CEREC and Inlab an open system, but digital imaging systems across the board can now be uploaded to DS Core, and this cloud service offers file conversion to software design options outside of the Dentsply Sirona ecosystem.  This is a gift to the profession.  But more exciting, it will bring down the cost of digital dentistry for those who want to get into in-office CAD/CAM, printing, and exporting to design and aligner services.  As these new opportunities open up, we will highlight these digitalRead more

MiYO Liquid Ceramic for e.max and Zirconia

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 09/13/2024 - 5:35pm
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Clinical Techniques, Products
MiYO Liquid Ceramic for e.max and zirconia

We have the aesthetic secret sauce for e.max, ceramics in general, and zirconia.  For e.max, there is MiYO 850, designed for pre-crystallization application if desired.  The other alternative is MiYO Esthetic, with a lower fusing temperature of 725 and can be used on all ceramics and zirconia.  The value of MiYO is the color translucency, providing a natural depth effect once fired.  And what one observes in application in the wet state will be what one sees once fired. This video reviews MiYO applications for in-office use and dental laboratories.  

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Is CEREC still the system for in-office CAD/CAM Dentistry?

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 09/13/2024 - 2:56pm
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CAD/CAM Technology, CADStar Happenings, Products
CEREC in office CAD/CAM

The introduction of Primescan 2 is creating a new investigated surge for in-office CAD/CAM. Now, with DS core, we are entering a new world for open systems and building unique CAD/CAM system matches in the office.  The Primescan 2 is a cloud scanner for both in-office CAD/CAM users and online cloud options for digital labs, ortho, and design centers.  So, the future of dentistry can now mix a Trio scanner via DS Core to inLab and then mill on a Primemill or MC XL. In the future, this site will provide recommendations for creating a unique in-office CAD/CAM system to meet the operator's needs.  

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Printing Splints and Orthotics

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 06/13/2024 - 11:17am
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Clinical Techniques, Products
Printing Splints

Those who are in the in-office CAD/CAM service with CEREC appreciate the control of self-reliance in our clinical treatment workflows.  I, for one, am so appreciative of my CEREC journey over the last 20 years and hope to see many more years with this clinical fulfillment.  This video describes my workflow for fabricating dental splints and orthotics that are a significant part of my patient's occlusal and comfort management. #sprintray #dentalsplints #printingsplints

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Keep Your MC XL and get a 5-Axis Milling Unit

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar host on 06/02/2024 - 11:13am
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Clinical Techniques, Products
MC XL

Yes, my MC XL saved my day several weeks ago.  I love the conservative restoration for posterior and anterior veneers.  I have used CEREC for two decades, and this system and upgrades have provided a fulfilling 20 years of practice.  As you may have observed, I am branching out to other mill systems and software, using the Primescan for imaging.  There are limitations to getting around the 4-axis mill for conservative restorations.  One advantage of the MC XL over the Primemill is the left step bur 12.  The diameter is the smallest diameter we have at about 0.85 mm for Fine Mill and Extra Fine Mill.  I will go through this advantage inRead more

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