Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/23/2017 - 5:49pm

When we make a focused effort in the design screen to make each stroke of the mouse count, we will become efficient and before you know it, your design speed will significantly increase.  This tutorial will introduce my three basic design steps I go through to accomplish each design step in a very efficient timeline. View Video

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/08/2017 - 5:28pm

Setting and monitoring goals is a major part of leadership.  The hardest part of leadership for me in the last 30 years has been setting and maintaining boundaries.  As a kid and clear into my early practice, setting boundaries was a negative experience for me.  Now that I have practiced over 30 years, I know from experience with patients, team members, friends, kids, and spouse, that boundaries are what provide an atmosphere for security, safety, and growth.  This video is my introduction for boundaries.  After viewing the video, please provide below in the comments what you think the number one thing is when setting boundaries.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/26/2017 - 12:56pm

With all the new zirconia brands entering the market, it will be imperative to know the brand and particular strength metrics.  Prep design and reduction indications will be all over the board based on the zirconia translucency and flexural strength.  For the more conservatively prepared restoration, the zirconia used will need a flexural strength greater than 1000 MPa.  This video will address  the prepping metrics and protocols for the high strength zirconia brands.

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/21/2017 - 10:37pm

Open Scan Export License (STL Export for Chairside Software

Can I export STL files from CEREC Chairside Software?

CEREC/Ortho/Sirona Connect - With the release of CEREC 4.5, Sirona Connect 4.5 and CEREC Ortho 1.2 softwares, Dentsply Sirona has also introduced an Open Scan Export License which enables users to export STL files from the chairside software.

Environment: CEREC Chairside 4.5 and higher/Sirona Connect 4.5 and higher/CEREC Ortho 1.2 and higher

Answer:

Chairside Software Versions which can export the Open Scan STL are listed below.  The applicable license must be activated on the License Drive

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 09/11/2017 - 7:28pm

Some of you are starting to receive the 4.50 software update.  Make sure to update to the latest patch 4.51.  If you have one of the latest towers, your system should perform well with this CEREC software update.  If not, the system may need a few hardware tweaks until it is operating well with this version of the software.  One of my most appreciated assets in the 4.5+ software is margin clarity.  Has been significantly improved and easier to identify the margins.  The linked video will demonstrate the latest in finding and drawing margins.  I call it the emotional restorative peace factor.  Margins are one of my things that make my day

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 08/13/2017 - 9:27am


Setting up the proximal contact footprint happens during the preparation stage before the

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/22/2016 - 6:32pm

This video is Dr. Klim's method for observing well defined margins in the software image and drawing margins with certainly.  

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Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 11/21/2016 - 9:37pm

Fracture toughness and flexural strength are documenting a solid history of success.  This video will document the current occlusal prep reduction guidelines for e.max. View Video

Submitted by James Klim DDS, CADStar Host on 10/24/2016 - 1:28pm

Smile appeal is about the feelings we get with the confidence level of our smile. This video documents the prototype process Dr. Klim uses for his clients to experience the "smile appeal" experience before they start the smile enhancement process. 

 
Building a better smile can be a life-changing experience. Our clients report feeling more confidence and energy after redesigning