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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Excel Version: Time Tracker WirebendingPDF Version: Time Tracker Wirebending - Sheet1-2Web link: Time TrackerTime Tracker Sheet:
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 […]
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! Â 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 […]
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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 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 […]
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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 […]
 ***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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This video covers an overview of the wire-bending component of the construction of a wraparound retainer. This video does not cover the acrylic component of the wraparound construction, but that is pretty basic like a regular retainer. (acrylic videos are listed below the Wraparound Video) Keeper wires or stabilization wires […]
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I got this question on the discussion section of my YouTube channel. About the Adams clasp.., I get the adaptation of the wire across the marginal ridge, and into the palate,., but the angulation of the bridge of my adams is almost always more the 45 degrees , and its […]
I am going to try and start this new series for The Ortho Wire Podcast, called “Live Wire!” This is where I am going to interview some of the movers and shakers of the orthodontic laboratory industry. Also, many of you lab owners and managers out there. I hope to […]
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Here is the free youtube version of my video showing the technique i use to finish soldered, fixed orthodontic appliances. Here are some links to the wheels I used in this video: Mizzy Heatless wheels Green Rubber Wheels Skinny Rubber Wheels (These rubber wheels where the closest I could find at […]
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Ive been wanting to update the zebra retainer Youtube video. So I tried to sneak some video footage of my acrylic pro Ivan while he was doing a black and red zebra retainer. I caught him kinda of late, he already started, but I think you will get the idea. […]
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Well, here is the first of hopefully many special post for the members only area. I am going to put this first for the free subscribers, and once I figure out what the special content the paid members will receive, this will remain free. This is the uncut recording of […]
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This video is the first part in a series on spring retainers. This part will cover cutting out the lower anterior teeth and resetting them in wax to the ideal position. [s2Stream player=”jwplayer-v6-rtmp” player_path=”/jwplayer/jwplayer.js” file_download=”SpringRetainerPart1(web).mp4″ /]
