Glidewell's Same-Day Digital Solutions Helping Dentist Thrive

Brittany Bergeron, DDS, is harnessing the power of digital dentistry through Glidewell's fastmill.io^™ In-Office Mill and fastprint.io^™ 3D Printing Solution technology to transform her small private practice. This forward-thinking approach enables her and her team to provide same-day restorations and appliances, leading to an improved patient experience and better clinical outcomes.

With a solo practice in Towson, Maryland, that focuses on restorative and cosmetic dentistry, Bergeron notes that the integration of the fastmill.io and fastprint.io have redefined her workflow. "Everything has changed for the best," she remarks. She and her hygienist utilize an iTero^™ intraoral scanner on all new patients, and the addition of the Glidewell in-office technology has increased efficiency and production. "We now have two fastmill.io units and a fastprint.io system," she adds, emphasizing the ability to "provide same-day, quality care with these systems."

With same-day dentistry, Bergeron is able to accommodate the growing number of patients traveling long distances to her practice for care. "I realized we needed to offer patients a solution to have restorative work completed in one appointment. This capability not only benefits patients with busy schedules but is also beneficial for patients with dental anxiety who dread multiple appointments."

The impact of the fastmill.io In-Office Mill on Bergeron's practice has been profound. "I believe it's made me a better dentist. Now that I'm marking my own margins, I consider some things differently when preparing teeth for restorations. We have fewer remakes and open margins," she says. "As dentists, we know the contours and nuances of teeth, which a lab tech might not consider. This helps make the final product from an in-office mill so great."

The fastmill.io has also allowed her to be more conservative in her treatment. "Previously, creating inlays or onlays was difficult because of the temporary restorations. I might opt to crown a tooth to avoid a messy temporary. Now, we can provide conservative dentistry by offering Glidewell's CAMouflage^® NOW (ceramic-filled nanohybrid resin) restorations that are durable and quick to mill."

Bergeron also provides same-day BruxZir^® Esthetic NOW crowns and veneers. Although the material can be delivered straight from the mill with no oven firing, Bergeron adds this step for even more personalization. "Having a kiln and oven allows us to stain and glaze chairside for perfect esthetics," she says, adding that patients who present in emergencies are often "incredibly appreciative" of receiving same-day final restorations.

Noting that the support and training received from Glidewell has been exceptional, Bergeron says that, overall, the in-office, same-day milling and 3D printing technologies have not only streamlined her operations but also enhanced the patient experience. "Patients always appreciate that they get to leave with a permanent restoration, and it's something they go tell others about."

Brittany Bergeron, DDS
Private Practice, Towson, Maryland

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