Oral Arts Dental Lab

10/24/2025

Owning your practice means owning your potential. It gives you the autonomy to:

• Invest in the right technologies (from 3D printing to CBCT)
• Build and retain a strong, motivated team
• Shape patient experiences that drive referrals and case acceptance

While DSO models offer predictability, ownership continues to be the most direct path to financial growth and long-term freedom. The data shows that practice owners earn significantly more, not by working longer hours, but by building smarter systems that work for them.

In today’s landscape, the dentists leading in earnings are the ones leading their own operations.

Source: https://adanews.ada.org/ada-pubplus/white-papers/inside-high-earning-practices-2025-edition/

10/23/2025

We’ve heard it all: long turnaround times, too many approvals, confusing pricing structures… and that’s exactly what pushed us to rethink the process.

Here’s what makes TrueAlign different 👇

✔ Designs ready in 3 days so you can keep cases moving
✔ Manufactured and shipped in 7 days after approval
✔ Clear, upfront pricing. No tiers, no surprises

How it works:

1️⃣ Submit your scan and digital Rx
2️⃣ Review and approve your treatment plan
3️⃣ Receive your aligners

That’s it. No extra steps, no hidden fees, just a streamlined workflow that fits how you work.

Thinking about adding aligners or switching providers? Let’s talk.

10/22/2025

“... The Ultra-Z esthetic crowns and DuraFlex partials have been better than any other lab I have tried. Customer service is always great and turnaround time is amazing!” – B. McDonald

Feedback like this highlights what many of us value in restorative work. Consistency, communication, and materials that perform as promised.

When a case calls for both esthetics and strength, Ultra-Z delivers. With 750 MPa translucency that mimics natural enamel and pre-layered shading that simplifies color matching, it helps avoid the guesswork and remakes we all want to leave behind.

10/21/2025

“Quality control isn’t the end of the process. It starts the moment a case enters the lab and follows it until it leaves our hands.” QC Supervisor

Margins, shade, anatomy, and fit are reviewed with precision to make sure every restoration meets the standards you and your patients expect. It’s a process built on teamwork, communication, and experience, ensuring consistency in both function and esthetics.

At the end of the day, our goal is simple: to deliver work you can seat with confidence.

10/20/2025

Not every photo helps. The right photo does.

A smiling view gives us the natural presentation of the patient’s teeth within the esthetic zone. A retracted view allows accurate evaluation of margins, alignment, and surface texture. Together, they provide the reference needed to reproduce shade and form without interpretation.

Lighting conditions matter more than camera brands. Overhead lights, flashes, or tinted filters often distort color. A simple iPhone photo in natural light captures the most accurate representation of shade and translucency.

At Oral Arts Dental Lab, consistent photo protocols allow our technicians to work precisely, reduce remakes, and preserve the esthetic intent of every case.

10/17/2025

The direction is clear. Digital efficiency and restorative predictability are shaping the future of implant dentistry.

Across the industry, digital workflows are doing more than streamlining production. They’re changing how clinicians and technicians communicate, plan, and deliver consistent restorative results.

Intraoral scanning, AI-assisted design, guided surgery, and photogrammetry continue to raise the standard for precision and predictability. Among these, photogrammetry stands out for its ability to improve full-arch accuracy and reduce chair time.

At the lab level, the shift is clear. Technology is guiding implant dentistry toward minimally invasive, digitally supported workflows that strengthen collaboration and lead to better patient outcomes.

🦷 Reference: LMT Magazine – State of the Implant Market: Digital Momentum, Growing Demand (2025)

10/16/2025

Every smile tells a story, and some deserve a second chance.

https://youtu.be/bf1fx8AcsPg?si=KMPGI6SSI7cnnTLv

We had the opportunity to partner with dental professionals who chose to share their time, talent, and care with a patient in need.

This uplifting story follows a young mom living with constant oral pain, weight loss, and lost confidence, who was selected for a full-mouth restoration. The trailer offers a glimpse into her journey from daily hurt to lasting health, and the clinical teamwork that made it possible.

Stay tuned for the final smile reveal.

Reach out to partner with us on telling the story of a patient whose treatment we collaborate on, from start to finish, diagnosis to delivery.

Patterson Dental 3Shape

Full Mouth Restoration Case Study. Every smile tells a story, and some deserve a second chance.This uplifting story follows a young mom living with constant ...

10/16/2025

For many clinicians, the challenge isn’t only restoring function and esthetics, but helping patients maintain that success over time. The Comfort H/S™ Bite Splint was designed with that goal in mind.

Bruxism doesn’t stop when the case is complete, and neither should protection.

• The 1 mm soft polyurethane inner layer rests comfortably against the teeth and gingiva for improved adaptation.

• The 3 mm hard copolyester outer layer provides lasting protection against severe bruxing and clenching forces.

Each appliance is custom-fabricated for upper or lower arches, ideal for patients sensitive to acrylics or metals, and made to safeguard both natural dentition and restorative work from daily wear.

Visit our website or reach out for a fee schedule to see how we can support your cases.

10/15/2025

When diagnostic photos, shade mapping, and case notes define the clinical issues clearly, we can align material choices, layering strategy, and design parameters to meet the treatment goals precisely.

For example, a case that presents with mottled enamel, old restorations, and mild misalignment may look simple on the surface. But when the findings are clearly translated the result becomes predictable. That’s where collaboration turns esthetics into longevity.

The process is straightforward but essential:

1️⃣ Identify the clinical findings.
2️⃣ Define measurable treatment goals.
3️⃣ Communicate every visual and functional cue.

From there, we can design restorations that reflect both your vision and the patient’s natural esthetics, balanced in shade, contour, and function.

10/14/2025

A morning dedicated to connection, compassion, and community. 💐🥂

We were honored to host this year’s Bubbles & Brunch, a Women in Dentistry charity event celebrating the strength, resilience, and impact of women in our community.

This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Sonya Wintzell, inspired us all as she recognized a deserving woman with a complete smile makeover, a transformative case made possible through her partnership with us at Oral Arts.

Proceeds from the event will benefit one of three local nonprofits supporting women and children, Queenpreneur’s Plan, LivOn Journey Camp, and the Huntsville Community Free Dental Clinic.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Patterson Dental, Huntsville Community Free Dental Clinic, and to everyone who joined us, contributed, and helped make the morning meaningful.

The day was a true reflection of women supporting women in dentistry and beyond. 💜