If you read the first edition of our newsletter, you already know about our renovations in the lab, our adoption of cutting edge esthetic zirconias and our continuing education in esthetics and function. But we’re not done! The second half of 2024 saw several advances in the lab that will help make 2025 even better, not only for Selser Dental Lab but for you and your patients.
We are excited to announce that we are now a fully Encode empowered lab! In August, we were able to become an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) of genuine Zimmer parts for Encode cases. Not only can we design custom abutments and crowns all from an Encode healing cuff, but now we are able to mill Encode abutments in-house and pass the savings (of time and money) on to you.
In the past, our only choice was to scan Encode cases, design the abutments and send those designs to Zimvie to be milled out of genuine Zimmer parts. While offloading the milling process might seem convenient, we would often end up having to let doctors know their case would be late due to production/shipping complications, and costs were also higher. Now, the production schedule is fully in-house, from scanning the models to milling the abutments and crowns to completing the case. And we are happy to pass the savings on to you!
September saw even more savings, as we brought down prices for our Value DSO line. Everyone has felt the strain of inflation this year, so we thought we would do what we could to ease that burden by adjusting our fee schedule. While prices everywhere are going up, we decided to cut prices for our full line of value products. The quality and guarantee remain the same, but at a lower cost to you.
Meanwhile, we also launched our Premier Esthetic line of in-house work. Charles and I developed the mission for Premier Esthetic at the 2024 Chicago Lab Day meeting. We were inspired not only by the incredible technicians we met at the conference but also by the collaborative partnerships so many of them have with their doctors. Our vision for Premier Esthetic is to provide top-tier esthetic restorations in collaboration with our dentists to deliver the highest quality results for your patients. Premier Esthetic goes beyond the simple shade tab crown to reproduce the intricacies unique to each patient’s smile.
Most recently, we launched a new customer portal to make the whole process more convenient. You are now able to create an account, send us cases, and pay your bill all from a link on our homepage. Click here to try it out.
As 2024 draws to a close and we look ahead to the new year, we at Selser Dental Lab could not be more grateful for your partnership. By working closely together in a truly collaborative way, we hope to keep bringing smiles to the countless people who need them most. Thank you for all you do, and Happy New Year!
