China, Tarrifs, Trump, Cheap Crowns

[JMN]

This echos a lot of what we've kicked around here, differentiate on something other than price, and be a growing asset to the offices in offering ability to assist in more than putting a crown in a box and mailing it off like an offshore option would do.

Just thought I'd put it here in case someone doesn't get to see it otherwise.

http://www.dentalproductsreport.com...and-cheap-crowns-mean-us-dental-laboratories?

 

[rkm rdt]

How many of you cad/cam techs can know how to make a D2 into a 4M1?

 

[JMN]

How many of you cad/cam techs can know how to make a D2 into a 4M1?

Some WD40 and A1 ought to do it.

 

[CatamountRob]

How many of you cad/cam techs can know how to make a D2 into a 4M1?

How many dentists care?

 

[rkm rdt]

 

[CatamountRob]

I don't get posterior crowns back for shade adjustments. Ever. Is that because they are always right on? I doubt it.

 

[rkm rdt]

 

[2thm8kr]

I don't get posterior crowns back for shade adjustments. Ever. Is that because they are always right on? I doubt it.

You're probably more awesome than Marcus.

 

[CatamountRob]

You're probably more awesome than Marcus.

Marcus? Who's Marcus?

 

[user name]

I just had a new Dr call and ask what shade guide I prefer her to use.

I said A-2.

 

[2thm8kr]

Marcus? Who's Marcus?

You're so crushing someone's ego. B@stardo

 

[Sevan P]

Some WD40 and A1 ought to do it.

Don't forget a touch of bearing grease.

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[sidesh0wb0b]

This echos a lot of what we've kicked around here, differentiate on something other than price, and be a growing asset to the offices in offering ability to assist in more than putting a crown in a box and mailing it off like an offshore option would do.

Just thought I'd put it here in case someone doesn't get to see it otherwise.

http://www.dentalproductsreport.com...and-cheap-crowns-mean-us-dental-laboratories?

"The author’s findings were rather bleak: Imported devices are a fraction of the cost of domestic devices, so a tariff would not even the playing field; domestic labs are closing as a result of overseas competition and industry consolidation; and machines may soon be taking over for dental technicians."

 

[Mrs.galfriday]

"The author’s findings were rather bleak: Imported devices are a fraction of the cost of domestic devices, so a tariff would not even the playing field; domestic labs are closing as a result of overseas competition and industry consolidation; and machines may soon be taking over for dental technicians."

Add this to the mix: Trainees from big box labs opening up their own lab. Complete with CDTs and claims of being a master technician. To top it off, there are plenty of docs that keep sending.

 

[Car 54]

I don't get posterior crowns back for shade adjustments. Ever. Is that because they are always right on? I doubt it.

Agree, if anything, it's for a contact add on. I sent out a FCZ #30 yesterday morning that I thought came out pretty nice (1M1).
I saw the Dr later that afternoon and asked how it went, she said ok. I wanted more feedback so I asked was it to high value, to low value,
to much chroma, to little chroma? She thought for a couple of seconds and said she really didn't know, it looked good, the patient liked it. The thing
she did remember was that is was a 8:00 appt and the patient was out the door by 8:15.

I wanted more feedback for how it looked, but she, and Drs in general for a posteriors seem to be more concerned about seat times,
more than how it looks(ed).

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

Agree, if anything, it's for a contact add on. I sent out a FCZ #30 yesterday morning that I thought came out pretty nice (1M1).
I saw the Dr later that afternoon and asked how it went, she said ok. I wanted more feedback so I asked was it to high value, to low value,
to much chroma, to little chroma? She thought for a couple of seconds and said she really didn't know, it looked good, the patient liked it. The thing
she did remember was that is was a 8:00 appt and the patient was out the door by 8:15.

I wanted more feedback for how it looked, but she, and Drs in general for a posteriors seem to be more concerned about seat times,
more than how it looks(ed).

chroma? value? hue? i am not certain these are terms taught in dental school any longer.

 

[Car 54]

chroma? value? hue? i am not certain these are terms taught in dental school any longer.

lol...you're right, maybe that's why there was a bit of hesitation on her part...thinking "what's that?...but it did fit"

 

[JMN]

chroma? value? hue? i am not certain these are terms taught in dental school any longer.

lol...you're right, maybe that's why there was a bit of hesitation on her part...thinking "what's that?...but it did fit"

I'm aware of one that doesn't even require prepping for a 3unit bridge to pass. Certainly there are more.