February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month

The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) each February to raise awareness about oral health. By encouraging children to develop good oral hygiene habits when young, the goal is to instill positive dental practices for a lifetime. As a parent, teacher, or dental practitioner, it is critical to impart to…

Everything You Need to Know About CEREC Technology

From the Beginning In 1980, W. Mörmann and M. Brandestini developed a method of CAD/CAM dentistry (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) at the University of Zurich called CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, or CEramic REConstruction). This technology allowed for dentists to construct, produce, and insert ceramic restorations in a single appointment. Up until…