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Research Article| Volume 28, ISSUE 2, P53-60, June 2022

Designing a private practice digital orthodontic lab for seamless digital workflows

  • Jason B. Cope
    Correspondence
    Correspondence at: 7015 Snider Plaza, Suite 200, Dallas Texas 75205
    Affiliations
    Dept. of Orthodontics, Kung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
    Dept. of Graduate Orthodontics, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri; and in the Private Practice of Orthodontics, Dallas, Texas
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Published:October 13, 2022DOI:https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sodo.2022.10.001

      Abstract

      One of the current buzz phrases in orthodontics is the digital orthodontic workflow (DOW). The workflow is the integration of the linear flow of each individual procedure into an effective and efficient process. One of the most critical pieces in the successful implementation of a digital orthodontic workflow is lab layout, setup, and functionality. This article explains the considerations necessary for space planning and equipment needs for a digital orthodontic lab.
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