Technology already exists for an all-digital workflow. The time may soon come when the only tools or materials a small dental lab needs is an internet-connected computer workstation and a versatile design software.

These Colorado-based dentists have used CAD/CAM to add a boutique commercial dental lab to their office. Here, they explain how they got started, why it works for their practice and why this is something other CAD/CAM dentists might want to try.

Not yet, but it’s strong, biocompatible, and most important price-stable. That’s why some lab owners are turning to titanium.