KEY CONSIDERATIONS TO A SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL JOURNEY

Dental Lab technology has evolved significantly over the last two decades. Leading labs have already adopted digital workflows and are driving the industry to follow suit.

This change towards digital workflows is driven by its advantages such as better cost structure, production efficiency, enhanced capacity, increased accuracy, reduced turnaround time, improved patient outcomes and better-quality dental restorations.

A key part of the digital transformation is the adoption of a digital mindset. Digital change / mindset is a tall order as it involves shifting values, norms, attitudes, and behaviors. Ultimately, everyone must understand the new direction the lab is going in. Laboratories need to buy-into the transformational strategy and need strong partnerships to help make their inspiration a reality.

There are some considerations that dental labs must keep in mind before making this transition.

To reap the maximum benefit of the investment, in digital solutions, labs need to optimize workflows. Transitioning to digital dentistry, dental labs must consider how digital technology will integrate with their current systems and how it will affect their workflow.

Laboratories must ensure that their staff is prepared to handle these changes and that they have a plan in place to manage the transition. Ivoclar can help labs optimize and create customized digital workflows and ensure compatibility with existing traditional workflows. Technology then becomes a customized solution based on the individual needs of each lab.

Key Considerations:

• • Integration with their current systems and how that affects their current workflow
     
  • Staff is prepared to tackle new changes, and manage a plan for this transition
     
  • Quality of their current equipment and software, and regular maintenance protocols are in place

With digital dentistry, the accuracy of the digital impressions and the final restoration depends on the quality of the equipment and software used. Dental labs must ensure that they are using high-quality equipment and software and that they have quality control measures in place (such as regular maintenance protocols and calibration), to ensure that the final restoration meets the required specifications Ivoclar’s efficient, flexible, and collaborative workflow solutions will make daily life in your lab easier and more predictable.