Screw-Retained or Cement-Retained Zirconia Crowns?
Zirconia was introduced to dentistry a little more than ten years ago and has been the go-to material in our dental lab for some time. We like it for its versatility, due to its strength and esthetics. When it comes to implant restorations, screw-retained zirconia crowns have become the favorite of our customers, surpassing cemented […]
Should You Use Authentic & Third-Party Parts For Your Dental Implant?
Every dentist knows the challenges around choosing the right abutment when their patient needs a permanent implant restoration. The question of whether to use authentic or third-party implant parts for a patient is always an issue to address from the get-go. This post examines and evaluates the differences between choosing authentic and third-party implant parts […]
Matt Cushing on First Choice Dental Lab
Matt Cushing always wanted to start his own business. He first spent six years playing tight end and fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. When it was time to retire from the NFL, the former football player had to decide “what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.” A sales rep gig opened […]
VIDEO: Matt Cushing Joins Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing
First Choice Dental Lab President/CEO Matt Cushing discusses the importance of marketing efforts, especially under the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, with Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing. *** About First Choice Dental Lab® We’re a full service dental lab with locations in Downers Grove & Downtown Chicago, IL. We manufacture & customize quality dental restorations for […]
VIDEO: President and CEO Matt Cushing Talks About Customer Appreciation
First Choice Dental Lab President/CEO Matt Cushing takes time to reflect on the importance of customer appreciation, especially under the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 from the Downers Grove dental lab. *** About First Choice Dental Lab® We’re a full service dental lab with locations in Downers Grove & Downtown Chicago, IL. We manufacture & […]
A Letter From Matt Cushing About COVID-19
Dear Valued Customers, Like many of you, we have spent much time over the last several days and weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is affecting our world. That means understanding how it impacts our customers, their customers, and our employees so we can best make any necessary adjustments to our operations. […]
CASE STUDY: Fully Digital Workflow for a Full Mouth Rehab
The Challenge The patient presented to one of our valued customers with severely worn dentition and collapsed bite. The dentist wanted to open the bite and fully restore both arches. We had discussed a fully digital workflow process for a full-mouth rehab with the dentist, and he was eager to try it. Due to the […]
How to Choose the Right Dental Lab
Are you having trouble choosing the best dental lab for your practice? Materials, pricing, and consistency are all important. However, your lab costs may hover around 10% in relation to your overhead, so your decision should also be focused on other factors, such as relationships and technology. Here are three things to look for when […]
