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: […]
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I have begun construction of my ortho lab / studio in my laundry room area of my garage. We like to call it the “Laundritory! 😁 Here are a few of the progress pictures. I have been taking video of the progress too and will release that video soon!
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This is a video I shot back in early 2009 so that labs could reproduce the retainers found on www.RetainerDesigner.com. There was no narration and the original video was stripped of its song by YouTube (Copyright issues )
Today I have my friend Jay Tyler on. He is the "Godfather" of ortho lab training. We will discuss taking this quarantine time to learn something new. Perhaps a new career in ortho lab or polish up some of your skills! Jays You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BN6iZ20pC6lT4wOL13CDw Jay's Website of Ortho […]
I have my friends Steve and Josh join me for this special Quarantine Live Stream to find our what ortho labs are doing during this COVID-19 pandemic? Josh = Dad Jokes winner Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dobsonortholab/ Steve's IG: https://www.instagram.com/szaradental/ Steve's YT: https://www.youtube.com/szaradentallab Things I order for my Lab: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner?listId=2D9I1XL37SPN8&ref=idea_share_inf The gear […]
This is taken from my Live Presentation "Digital Work Flow in a small orthodontic lab". This video covers checking in cases from a doctor using Easyrx, an orthodontic lab software, and how you can check-in both digital and physical cases into the same software.
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 and lab owner. She started her lab as a part time assistant / Lab Tech and has just […]
Tonight's first episode of "Burning the Midnight Ortho" is of course with my partner in crime in most of these live stream experiments, Steve Szara of Szara Dental Lab! We talk about issues with employees and hard/soft night guards. Things I order for my Lab: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner?listId=2D9I1XL37SPN8&ref=idea_share_inf The gear I use […]
Tonight I Burn the Midnight Ortho with Chris Gajewski of Bryn Mawr Ortho Lab In PA. He is also the President of the AOLP (Association of Orthodontic Laboratory Professionals) https://www.brynmawrortholab.com/ https://assocolp.org/ Things I order for my Lab: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerd... The gear I use to make my videos: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerd... Interested in learning […]
Today I attempt to change the IPA in my Form Wash unit for the first time! lets see how it goes! Instructions form FormLabs: https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Replacing-IPA?language=en_US Things I order for my Lab: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner?listId=2D9I1XL37SPN8&ref=idea_share_inf The gear I use to make my videos: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner?listId=2UJ8XD3571VEK&ref=idea_share_inf
On today's live stream we reset upper an lower anterior teeth to ideal. This is a unique case in that the straightening of the lower teeth depend on the position of the lower teeth! We will cover: Marking of the teeth Scoring the teeth Cutting out the teeth Waxing the […]
On today's live stream we discuss the needs for a Fixed Pontic appliance and how I construct one for this Cleft Palate Patient. Below are the pictures of the finished appliance:
This is part one of a series I'm doing where I make my own spring aligner to fix my teeth, follow along in this journey. As usual, this is the Partron/Subscribers Live Recording version, where you get to be involved with the recording of my YouTube videos!
Join me as I create a band and loop space maintainer start to finish. Steps: 1. Prep Model 2. Ditch Molar 3. Fit Band 4. Remove Brackets from bands 5. Bend loop 6. Solder Loop 7. Etch inside of band 8. Finish Solder Joint 9. Pumice and Polish 10. Clean […]
There are many different workflows when it comes to receiving digital scans from doctors offices, manipulating them into digital models using 3D software, and loading them into the printer. I think I have found a simple solution for my little ortho lab that only involves a web browser, EasyRx and […]
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This wire Wednesday Steve Szara and I will be interviewing Elvis Dahl and Barbara Warner- Wojdan of “Voices From the Bench” Podcast. A Dental Laboratory Podcast https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/ Subscribe to their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBEVmCwshPaDiiGFUHqYsQ
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! Things I order for […]
This will be the first part in the construction of a Twin Block appliance. I finally got one in! I would have made it on a fake set of models but it wouldn’t be realistic since someone who needs Twin Blocks has a jaw discrepancy and all my fake models […]
On today's wire Wednesday (Live Streamed on a Thursday :) I bend a Lower / Mandibular Wraparound / circumferential Hawley retainer. I don't usually like bending these, I struggle a little with it but I will push through and show you how I bend mine. My List of great stuff […]
How to make a baseball themed retainer with white and red stitches. Acrylics used: JBC's White Polymer and Candy Apple Red Polymer http://bit.ly/2LgcPqB What Gadget do I Live Stream/Record with? https://amzn.to/2xNb2ml Interested in learning more? Would you like to support my future videos? Would you like to be a part […]
We go digital! Today I am putting a base on a .stl file I received from a doctor. I am by no means an expert at this but I have done a few of them. I thought some lab techs out there would be interested in seeing the web browser […]
Today's Wire Wednesday lands on independence day here in the States. So we will be having fun with Red, White and Blue Acrylic designs. Now I have not done many designs with these colors in the past so we will see how they go. Either way, we will have some […]
This is the combined 2 parts of the live stream with Josh Dobson, we had some technical difficulties (me) that caused us to start a new live stream. I combined the 2 videos into one here Special Guest: Josh Dobson (Dobson Ortho Lab) http://www.dobsonortho.com/ Introductions Dobson Ortho Lab History Current […]
Today on the live stream, I am super swamped with Memorial day coming up so today's wire Wednesday will be just me bending wires and answering your questions. I will be concentrating on Wire bending high production , something im not great at but everyone needs to be able to […]
Stave Szara of Szara Dental Lab YouTube Channel has issued a wire bending challenge! https://youtu.be/6ru7hSBrvgI Jay Tyler (Ortho Lab Vidoes) and I are answering that challenge! How Many bends does it take to band a labial bow?
Today I will be answering questions about basic wire bending. I have on my site DesignerRetainer.com starter wire bending exercises. They are sheets you can download and practice your basic wirebending skills. You can download these sheets here: http://bit.ly/orthowire101 Today we will be doing the Beginner sheet this will be […]
Todays Wire Bending: Standard Wraparound Hawley Special Guest: Steve Szara of Szara Dental Lab youtube channel.
In #3 we will cover a modified spring aligner with a unique feature of vertical cuts! Join us as I bend one of these and explain the evolution of this appliance. We are starting earlier this time 10:45 am Special Guest: Szara Dental Lab
In today's live stream I have a Guest! Steve Szara of Szara Dental Lab You tube channel. Today I bend 2 Hawley retainers. But these have a slight difference. This doctor likes the loops going over distal to the 4's (1st Bi Cuspids) and Labial acrylic. This is for both […]
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 […]
As many of you know I have started a new adventure of opening (Re-opening) my own ortho lab. One of the things I have been most excited about was ordering JBC and company's " The Complete Acrylic Starter Kit" I have never had the opportunity until now to order it, […]
With my son acting as camera man and producer we make our attempt at our first live un-boxing! This is a compressor 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: […]
So it Begins.... This is the first installment of my "Build an Ortho Lab" series. As I walk through my steps you might get some ideas for your own lab. You might even have some ideas for me...please share :) i need them! This video covers just cleaning out this […]
Here is the part 2 of the Build an Ortho lab Series. This may not be applicable to everyone that is building an ortho lab in their house but just in case you run into this problem I recorded this video for you :) As you can see when I […]
So it Begins.... This is the first installment of my "Build an Ortho Lab" series. As I walk through my steps you might get some ideas for your own lab. You might even have some ideas for me...please share :) i need them! This video covers just cleaning out this […]
We ortho lab techs need to have a little fun sometimes. I made this to celebrate my youtube channel reaching 10,000+ subscribers!!! Thank you to all who have been a part of this channel and this website! Interested in learning more?Would you like to support my future videos?Would you like […]
You might be like me.You have a model come in and the tooth is so big you do not have any preformed bands that fit it.you don't have blank band materialyou don't have a tack or spot welderYou don't have a laser welderyou don't have any special tools or equipment […]
This video is the Patreon/ Paid Subscriber version, It is the extended version it includes not only the custom band how to, but includes:the wire bending of the lingual archSolderingTrimming of the applianceHello all,For those that saw my attempt a live stream while commenting (Voice over) my raw footage of […]
Join me as I record the voice over to my next video how to make custom bands when you only have preformed bands to work with and no spot welder :)I want to make sure and answer any questions you may have so that it can be included in the […]
My (quick) Product Review of the Instrument Warmer that I use. These have completely replaced the propane tanks and Bunsen burners in my lab! http://www.metadental.com/fire-free-burner.html "No more Alcohol or Gas Burners. Portable and easy to operate. And can use immediately out of the box. Safety indicator automatically prevents carver from overheating. It […]
As this site moves toward the future digital currency will be a big part of it. I have set up a means for you guys and gals that have bitcoin to pay for your subscription to this site.Due to the fact that there are currently not monthly subscription options for […]
This is the exclusive video created by Jesse Inman son of Don Inman just for the 2017 DLAT southwest Conference.Tired of soldering ortho appliances on 3D printed resins and getting poor results? Learn how to turn a scan into an impression that you may use to pour in your favorite […]
Today is a short review of the product I use to safely remove wires out of acrylic retainers for repair. You will need to use something like this if you have damaged acrylic but the wires are still in good condition where you can use them.What I used is 3/4 […]
Michael has been in the orthodontic lab business for 18 years. As a 2nd generation lab owner he recognizes the transition from the traditional plaster submissions to the full digital workflow. In 2008 he built the Easyrx system to address the needs of laboratories facing this change. He currently is the […]
Hello, Patrons! Just wanted to connect with each of you and let you know what was going on in my life. As you may or may not know I am serving my second term as President of the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas (DLAT). 2016 Was my first year and […]
Here are 10 tips I have discovered over that past couple of years working at this new lab that have really increase my wire-bending speed. These are a few of those tips that I think are easy to implement in your daily routine.Big Thanks to special guest Steve Szara of […]
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Come join me in a live google hangout! This is for Paid subscribers only.This is your chance to talk to me face to face! Ask me any questions regarding Ortho Lab and I will try to answer it.Come back to this post and you should be able to click the […]
Here is a video of the start of my ortho lab / studio that is in my house. This is where I will shoot future training videos. This will be the start of a series of videos that will cover the instalation of things like cabnets, sinks, plaster traps and […]
I finally made this video to answer all your questions about "What is that purple stuff you put on your model?"All credit goes to the Owner of Ortho Works Lab, Inc. for showing me the versatility of using this material to tack our wires to the models.We mainly use Zapit […]
I had a question on my Youtube video about the composition of flux. Since I can't attach a PDF into a comment on YouTube. I decided to put it in a post on my site so I can post the link.It has an interesting composition:Here you go if you need […]
Someone asked on the Association of Ortho Labs Facebook group what are alternatives to plaster stone nippers. I shot a quick video of what I use:I use a set of hand held hedge trimmers. They are Fiskars Puner Shears. They work a little differently than nippers. They "shave" the model […]
This is a followup video to the video on how to bend a Wraparound soldered to C's. I thought I would shoot a quick video on how to solder it after you bend it. Let me know if you have any questions...Thank You for your support! Interested in learning […]
I have embarked on a new journey!I have created a Patreon account which will enable me to create the orthodontic lab school that I have always wanted to!What is Patreon?Patreon is a way to join your favorite creator's community and pay them for making the stuff you love. Instead of literally […]
This video covers the steps of the wire bending of a Soldered Wraparound Retainer to C Clasps.Step 1: Bend C ClaspsStep 2: Bend Labial BowStep 3: Bend Keeper Wires (Check out how to bend alternative keeper wires here: https://youtu.be/zTfb01qU-Mc )Step 4: Solder the Appliance (Not shot in the video, sorry […]
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Hello out there!In case you have not been here in a while I have been updating all the Paid Subscriber videos. I noticed a week ago that most of the links were broken to the videos, my greatest apologies! I do not how that happened to the membership software that […]
I was creating a campaign for the Dental Laboratory association of Texas when I came up it this idea. Most of the people didn’t know what I was talking about, So I thought I would make a few for my ortho peeps. Hopefully you guys know the meme Im basing […]
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I received an email with this picture asking how its made. I thought I would share my response with this person with everyone on this blog. First off this picture is from Maggie Harris of Harris Orthodontic lab, you you want to see some amazing retainer designs visit her site: http://www.harrisorthodonticlaboratory.com/Store/custom-retainer-designs-2/ She […]
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Have you gotten a request for a flipper with multiple teeth? For us ortho techs we usually work with single tooth flippers or hawleys with pontics added to them. We can usually attach the pontic with wax using the existing teeth on either side of the pontic. But what if you […]
This is a special request from a doctor to help close those annoying gaps distal (and mesial) to the 3’s. Great for extraction cases! Made by Jason Brown, CDT of Ortho Works Lab, Inc.
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I have come across a couple of different methods of cutting teeth out of models since my last video on this subject. I thought I would give you an update on how I do it now. This is not the be-all-end-all how to cut teeth out but just one way. […]
Prep teeth for bands on model using round bur This is just one way to prep the teeth on a plaster model to place bands on. I have found this method works best for me when the doctor pre-fits the bands on the patent, Removes the bands Takes an impression […]
Well we have begun the idea for the hands on training portion that will complement this online training here on this site. Here are the humble beginnings…We have invited some people for a trial run while we work out structure and class details. If you are in the Dallas, TX […]
Here is an example of you guys learning along with me… Jason, the owner of the lab I am now working at took the time to explain one of our wire benders how he bends a 3×3 spring clip (usually in 4 min!). I whipped out my phone and tried […]
Where have I been? As some of you may know I have taken a new position in a new lab. I started working there on April 16th. Why the new job you ask? Im glad you asked…. Simple answer, Opportunity. Not financial opportunity ( well, maybe a little 🙂 […]
I was asked a while back if I could show how we make a camo retainer. One finally came a round and I remembered to film it. This is just one of many ways to make a camo retainer. I don’t call this actual “camouflage” because it doesn’t look 100% […]
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In case you were not able to attend the meeting here in Dallas, here is what you missed out on: Orthodontic Panels Discussion Image 1 of 12 As Picture of me moderation the Panel Discussion with Don Inman and Priscilla Mier with a special webcast guest Michael Wright on this […]
Im testing some new streaming services to hopefully get rid of the endless buffering you guys/gals are experiencing Below are some different versions of the some video let me know in the comment section below which one works best for your computer/media device. Thanks, Cade 1. Original Streaming service : […]
Hello all! For those that can’t make it to the DLAT (Dental Laboratory Association of Texas) Conference this year (March 28-29th) I am going to attempt to live stream the whole 3 hours. Be sure and catch it if you can! It is Friday, March 28th 9am-12pm (central time […]
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Having fun Soldering/ Brazing a RPE in Slow Motion using the Slow motion app on my Galaxy Note3 Smart phone. Everyone should do this sometime, it really makes you look at your technique! I defiantly want to work on mine after seeing this! Too many burn spots I see! I […]
A video taking the time to show the process of trimming a denture pontic tooth down to fit an edintulous space. This won’t take as long once you do a few of these I was just slowing down the process to explain a few things. I took my time and […]
An icy day in Texas means some video editing time which means a new video for you guys! Sorry I took so long with this one it is kinda long at over 36 minutes. Plus I had a lot of editing due to the patients name. I explain it more […]
Come see me at the 2014 Dental Laboratory Association of Texas Spring Conference and Expo. I will be co-presenting a couple of classes and be an orthodontic forum host. March 28-30th 2014, Omni Mandalay Hotel, Las Colinas, Texas Come see Donal Inman of Inmanortho.com inmanaligner.com inmanpower.com give a presentation of how he […]
Sometimes a doctor will ask you to add a spring to an existing retainer. Here is one way to do it. Note: This method depends on the fact that the retainer fits the model very well. If the patient did not wear his/her retainer then you might have a model […]
***This is the free edited version of the Retainer Repair Video to see the full unedited version you will need to be a paid subscriber 🙂 *** Here is a video of me repairing a retainer. This shows the simplest method. The other method involves stripping out all the wires out […]
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I thought this was a great question that I got in my inbox today. Since I havent really covered this question to much detail in my videos I thought Id share my answer here and other people can join the discusson fi they have any more questions. Here is the […]
