Today we are talking about 5 ways I discovered how most people to get into the orthodontic laboratory. If you didnt know I am one of the host of the “ORG Podcast” and I get to interview ortho lab owners…
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On this Wire Wednesday I attempt a Gelb Splint (THat I havent done in years!) with an Acrylic method that Using a silicone mold (THat I have used in years!) so I thought, hey, lets live stream this and see what happens! nothing could go wrong, Right? Here are the […]
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In todays live stream we are making a Habit appliance called a Thumb Crib. These are used to break the habit of Thumb sucking. This is a last resort therapy when other methods to stop the thumb sucking have failed.…
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Today a have a hand full of retainers to go out today. They all have labial acrylic! I have a love/hate relationship with labial acrylic (mostly hate) They add an extra level of complexity and time to a retainer. Even…
I want to time myself making a Hawley start to finish! This is something every Ortho Lab technician should know! How fast can I make a Hawley retainer. You can use this information for everything from how much to charge,…
What are my favorite pliers to bend wires with in the ortho lab. There are 3 main categories of pliers that i use: Bird Beaks 3 Prongs Loop Formers Young-Koster Loop Pliers: https://www.jbcandcompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=1502 Serrated Bird Beak Pliers: https://www.jbcandcompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=1766 https://www.greatlakesdentaltech.com/serrated-laboratory-plier-134l-superior-220-016.html Great…
Today we find out how long it takes me to bend a labial bow! This is always a good challenge to do once a year to make sure how fast you are. This will truly show your value no matter…
In this live stream, we make two appliances on one model! They both have pontics replacing the laterals. We will discuss why only one model and which order I make the retainers on a 3D model which is different than…
Today we make a Quad-Helix on a 3D Printed model. Using a PUK5 Pulse Arc Welder. Looking to getting into this Career? Sign up for extra content to advance your Orthodontic Career of on my Patreon channel https://www.patreon.com/retainerdesigner Really, Really…
yes you heard that right I got a requests from a doctor to make a retainer with a labial bow 2-2 with NO adjustment loops. Why? well, we will get into what I think the doctor was thinking. I think…
Bad weather might be coming! I know, I KNow, those of you up north are used to weather like this. But we are here in Texas and we are not as prepared. :) So during tdays live stream I am…
Today we are prepping a Posterior Pontic (Plastic tooth) to the fit the edentulous space on a model. If we have time we will bend the wire and shoot the acrylic for the retainer. Looking to getting into this Career?…
Let's talk the about the dental team! We will be talking with Anthony Miller of the Dental Things Youtube Channel. Anthony is also an instructor at a dental assisting school, but he has created a youtube channel to help inform…
Doctor is asking for something special! Today we make a splint on a Erkoform 3D motion with an Occluform-3 attachment. I like this little thermoforming machine, i does the best job without the need for an air compressor! The Occluform…
When a doctor's office prints their own models how do you communicate with them on what to look for in a model used for an orthodontic retainer? I will give some tips and tricks that I use along with what…
Today I keep it simple by bending and soldering a simple Lower Lingual arch (Some call it a Lower Lingual Holding arch). Theses are a basic appliances made for Orthodontist and Pediatric Dentists all the time. These appliances are used…
Todays ORG podcast we talk to Katherine Whitten, CDT of Retainer Art Orthodontic Lab in Missouri City, Texas. We are both going to try an brave this Texas heat and talk about her start as an Orthodontic assistant and her…
We interview Priscilla Mier owner of JBC and Company one of the most influential ortho supply companies in our industry! From her humble beginnings as an Orthodontic Assistant as her first job to Lab owner to now Ortho lab Supply…
Todays live stream is simple. Just sprinkling stacks of retainers. Yes, that simple. Join in the fun!
Today we solve a challenging retainer, where we have a request for a pontic, next to an ankylosed tooth with a labial wire going in between. Should be interesting!
Taking it easy today. Have a lit of retainers to get out today, so Im just bending wires. So I though I would just bend wires and talk to you guys in the process! Things I order for my lab…
Patient wants to change the color on her retainers. Not sure if they ordered the wrong color in the first place or she didn't like it when she saw it? This video will show the simple steps to take to…
Today I construct a Compact RPE. I do a few of these per week. This one happens to be made on a 3D Printed model. Also Called a 2 Arm RPE, some orthodontists like using these because they are more…
Today I share my tips for 2 methods of correcting crooked teeth digitally. 1. MeshMixer 2. Blue Sky Plan I do want to thank Dr. Barron Grutter @bgrutterdds for getting me started by sharing his expertise on youtube, plus I…
Here we go!! I will attempt to create a Hawley retainer start to finish live on air! I believe I have enough camera equipment to cover each of the 5 stages of constructing a Hawley Retainer: 1. Prep the model…
Today we follow up on something I mention in a earlier stream, "I have not done much acrylic application this year!" Today I attempt to change that. We will be adding acrylic to 4 3D printed models. 1. I show…
This is how I bend my Wraparound Hawley's, this is a special case with labial acrylic on the labial bow, with no keeper (Labial support wires) Join me as we bend this and join in on the discussion! Things I…
Today I have a couple of Phase I hawleys to bend. I will show how I bend mine and a couple of alternatives. Things I order for my lab from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner
Today we discuss printing your 3D dental models Solid vs Hollow. Does printing in Hollow really save you resin and time? We find out live on my channel! Things I order from my lab on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner
today I show how I digitally ditch 3D models for bands BEFORE i print them so that they are ready to have bands fit when they come out of the printer! https://meshmixer.com/ Things I order for My lab: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner
Nothing scheduled special for todays live stream, I am super busy getting ready to live stream the upcoming Conference next week so I thought I would bend wires and talk to you guys! A Free for all so to speak!…
Today I will be assembling a 3D printed RPE Framework. I will be welding with my PUK D5 Pulse ARC welder to attached the CAD CAM Leone screw to the framework. We will also be attaching Headgear tubes to the…
This has been a long time coming! This live stream will cover how I build an ortho lab out of a shed. It's just passed the 2 year mark that I have been in this Little lab in the country.…
In this live stream, we will be constructing 3 retainers. Every retainer is different, today we will design, Prep, Bend and Acrylic 3 retainers each with something just a little different. These differences includes labial bows, different clasps and some…
Can I make a bonded RPE in an hour? Live streaming This is an alternate method of making a bonded RPE. I use a Galetti articulator and build in thickness in the anterior which is a request of the doctor.…
Today, in this postponed live stream we discuss the 5 tips that I have discovered that help me make retainers directly on 3D-printed models in 2023. Some may be helpful for you. It depends on a lot of factors like…
Today we will discuss how to make a standard RPE on a 3D Printed model plus all the versions of how to do this!. In this case we have a 3D printed model with digitally ditched molar, using bands from…
Join me as we discuss Adams clasps. In this follow-up video to one of my most viewed videos " Adams Clasps: How to bend" We will discuss the 2 versions, Hand-bent and performed. There have been a lot of discussions…
What happens when a doctor sends in a retainer to the lab to be repaired? We look over the problems and the different types of repair possibilities. Join me live and ask questions and make suggestions! Things I order for…
Hello! After over 1 and a half years gone, I'm back with a live stream! Today we will attempt to make a retainer with C Clasps welded to the labial bow. We will be using the PUK 5 by Lampert…
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On today’s episode of Burning the Midnight ortho, I will be interviewing Tiffany Prater, CDT of Destination Ortho Lab. Should be a great interview as we discuss being an amazing single mom Lab owner. She is also Vice President of the AOLP! #BurningTheMidnightOrtho #ortholab
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Today I work on a Fixed Space Maintainer Called a Nance Button. This appliance is used to hold the upper molars back from drifting forward, while the bicuspid and cuspids erupt into position maintaining the upper arch length. There are many other uses for this appliance too!
Part 4 of Twin Block Construction Today we “Build onto what we made on the upper arch. We will bend the lower clasps wax out areas we dont want acrylic. then acrylic the lower AGAINST the upper! Using a special Part All solution from JBC and Company. Part All 101 […]
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Today on this WireWednesday I try and attempt Steve Szara’s watermelon retainer design. Let’s see how it goes!! Here is the link to his watermelon retainer: http://bit.ly/2LkXPrk
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Today’s Wire Wednesday will cover the construction of the Hilger’s T-Rex witch s a derivative of the Pendulum/Pendex It will be interesting because I have not made one of these in years! Lets see how this goes!
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Join me as I live stream with my first ever Wire Wednesday! This will be just me doing some wire bending and answering your questions along the way. Looks like 12pm CST was the popular time with everyone! Be sure and subscribe to my YouTube Channel to get updates when […]
With my son acting as camera man and producer we make our attempt at our first live un-boxing! This is a compressior I got off of HomeDepot.com with free shipping to my house! You can also find this on amazon.com here is a link to the aluminum version of it: […]
