MORGAN HILL, California--Productivity Training Corporation has released the first five volumes of the new TechBook series--a fully illustrated encyclopedia of dental anatomy and dental lab production skills--for technicians, labs, dentists and dental auxiliaries.
MORGAN HILL, California--Productivity Training Corporation has released the first five volumes of the new TechBook series--a fully illustrated encyclopedia of dental anatomy and dental lab production skills--for technicians, labs, dentists and dental auxiliaries.
The TechBook name comes from "technology," meaning "the method of application of science or knowledge to a practical purpose." In this case, using a practical understanding of tooth anatomy and efficient production techniques to produce consistently high quality, natural looking teeth. The first five volumes, available now, are:
The TechBook name comes from "technology," meaning "the method of application of science or knowledge to a practical purpose." In this case, using a practical understanding of tooth anatomy and efficient production techniques to produce consistently high quality, natural looking teeth. The first five volumes, available now, are:
* Anterior Anatomy and the Science of a Natural Smile
* Simplifying Posterior Dental Anatomy
* Crown and Bridge Anatomical Waxing
* Anterior and Posterior Porcelain Application
* Creating Natural Dentures
* Anterior Anatomy and the Science of a Natural Smile
* Simplifying Posterior Dental Anatomy
* Crown and Bridge Anatomical Waxing
* Anterior and Posterior Porcelain Application
* Creating Natural Dentures
Volume 1 and 2, Anterior Anatomy and the Science of a Natural Smile and Simplifying Posterior Dental Anatomy, are of special interest to dentists as well as dental labs. A practical understanding of dental anatomy is essential for achieving consistent quality and a high level of esthetics.
Volume 1 and 2, Anterior Anatomy and the Science of a Natural Smile and Simplifying Posterior Dental Anatomy, are of special interest to dentists as well as dental labs. A practical understanding of dental anatomy is essential for achieving consistent quality and a high level of esthetics.
For the first time, TechBooks give the esthetic team--dentists, auxiliaries and lab technicians--a common vocabulary with which to precisely communicate their esthetic objectives and how to achieve them.
For the first time, TechBooks give the esthetic team--dentists, auxiliaries and lab technicians--a common vocabulary with which to precisely communicate their esthetic objectives and how to achieve them.
These books directly address the problem of communication between the dentist and lab, the number one issue in industry surveys for many years.
These books directly address the problem of communication between the dentist and lab, the number one issue in industry surveys for many years.
"Labs should make sure that this book is in the hands of each of their dentists and their office staff. It will improve communication and strengthen any relationship aimed at producing the highest quality esthetic restorations," said John C. Ness, CDT, Founder and CEO.
"Labs should make sure that this book is in the hands of each of their dentists and their office staff. It will improve communication and strengthen any relationship aimed at producing the highest quality esthetic restorations," said John C. Ness, CDT, Founder and CEO.
TechBooks are the culmination of 30 years of research and development by John Ness.
TechBooks are the culmination of 30 years of research and development by John Ness.
"They represent the best laboratory production skills and procedures distilled down to their essence," said Ness. "Every step is illustrated for fast learning. New technicians will f ind TechBooks easy to understand and follow. Even the most experienced esthetic artists will discover new ways to improve their productivity and help bring others up to a higher level."
"They represent the best laboratory production skills and procedures distilled down to their essence," said Ness. "Every step is illustrated for fast learning. New technicians will f ind TechBooks easy to understand and follow. Even the most experienced esthetic artists will discover new ways to improve their productivity and help bring others up to a higher level."
Techbooks standardize the essential production steps so technicians are f ree to focus on increasing quality. While labs and dental off ices will want the complete encyclopedia, technicians, dental auxiliaries and students may buy individual volumes to match their prof essional needs and interest.
Techbooks standardize the essential production steps so technicians are f ree to focus on increasing quality. While labs and dental off ices will want the complete encyclopedia, technicians, dental auxiliaries and students may buy individual volumes to match their prof essional needs and interest.
TechBooks are priced f rom $129 to $199 and are available direct from PTC at (800) 448-8855. Sample pages may be seen online at ptcdental.com and ordered from the Web site.
TechBooks are priced f rom $129 to $199 and are available direct from PTC at (800) 448-8855. Sample pages may be seen online at ptcdental.com and ordered from the Web site.
