The CEREC Software provides three restoration Design Modes.  My bread and butter posterior approach is Biogeneric Individual.  For multiple anterior restorations, my preference is Biogeneric BioCopy.  Going into anterior applications with a mock-up will provide design certainty and a preparation reduction guide reference.  For a single central, Biogeneric Reference is my  preference—with this approach we are able to reproduce the “DNA” labial morphology by copying the adjacent central and the software will propose a mirror image. View Video

Setting and monitoring goals is a major part of leadership.  The hardest part of leadership for me in the last 30 years has been setting and maintaining boundaries.  As a kid and clear into my early practice, setting boundaries was a negative experience for me.  Now that I have practiced over 30 years, I know from experience with patients, team members, friends, kids, and spouse, that boundaries are what provide an atmosphere for security, safety, and growth.  This video is my introduction for boundaries.  After viewing the video, please provide below in the comments what you think the number one thing is when setting boundaries.

Open Scan Export License (STL Export for Chairside Software

Can I export STL files from CEREC Chairside Software?

CEREC/Ortho/Sirona Connect - With the release of CEREC 4.5, Sirona Connect 4.5 and CEREC Ortho 1.2 softwares, Dentsply Sirona has also introduced an Open Scan Export License which enables users to export STL files from the chairside software.

Environment: CEREC Chairside 4.5 and higher/Sirona Connect 4.5 and higher/CEREC Ortho 1.2 and higher

Answer:

Chairside Software Versions which can export the Open Scan STL are listed below.  The applicable license must be activated on the License Drive

Some of you are starting to receive the 4.50 software update.  Make sure to update to the latest patch 4.51.  If you have one of the latest towers, your system should perform well with this CEREC software update.  If not, the system may need a few hardware tweaks until it is operating well with this version of the software.  One of my most appreciated assets in the 4.5+ software is margin clarity.  Has been significantly improved and easier to identify the margins.  The linked video will demonstrate the latest in finding and drawing margins.  I call it the emotional restorative peace factor.  Margins are one of my things that make my day