Episode 271: A Chat about the Craft of Making a Crozat with Jay Work III
Send us your audio thanks to celebrate CDT and Dental Technology Appreciation Month. Every episode in June we will feature technicians thanking the ones that have made a positive impact on their dental Journey. It's super easy and fun. Just record yourself on your phone or computer. Just say your name, where you are from, who you are thanking, and why. Then email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com. Get a shirt that highlights "Dental Technicians Have Better Technique". Head over to https://www.bonfire.com/we-have-better-technique-the-shirt/ before June 10th to order a shirt, hoodie, or even a tank top. 100% of the profits are donated to the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Ever hear of a Crozat appliance? We haven't either, but luckily this week we talk to one of the only four technicians that makes these palate expanding devices, Jay Work III. Jay tells the amazing story of stumbling upon a gentleman specializing in these wire devices and after some persistent bugging agreed to teach him. Jay explains what a Crozat is, what it does, and why they are so hard to make. It's a fascinating conversation about a little known appliance that hardly anyone makes but is in high demand. Did you know that not all Zirconia is the same? ZirCAD Prime Zirconia from Ivoclar is uniquely produced with Gradient Technology which allows two powders that normally sinter at different intervals, to be combined into one material which sinters uniformly. The manufacturing process not only optimizes the translucent properties but also creates a seamless progression of shade while maintaining optimal strength. ZirCAD prime is now more affordable than ever and will give you results that your Dentists will notice! Contact your local Ivoclar Sales representative today to find out more about Prime and how Ivoclar can support your success!Special Guest: Jay R. Work III.