The Whip Mix Blog

Here at Whip Mix, we are so excited to spend the holidays surrounded by friends and family. Before we log off for the holidays,...

Every call you make is like a dance. So how do you Tango phone dance with a Dentist, Lab Owner, Dental Technician, Office...

The average American household spends 9.6 hours preparing for Thanksgiving dinner. While you are waiting for this mouthwatering...

Today am I so ever grateful to be able to sit in my office, get paid to do what I absolutely love, live where I want to live...

For over a century, Whip Mix has provided our customers with world-class products and services. From our analog products like...

Are you looking to invest in some advanced dental equipment for your practice, like an intraoral scanner or 3DPrinter? Then you...

It’s important for dental students to be exposed and having the ability to learn how to use intraoral scanners in the early...

It’s vitally important to have properly trained digital workflow clinical team members. This is THE #1 ingredient to having a...

Interestingly, it seems the more you know, the more you realize what you don’t know. In support of continuing education, we’d...

It is with heavy heart that we share the passing of a dear friend and Whip Mix team member, Bernie Jaroslow. Bernie joined our...

Anyone that has ever been in a role where they manage people will tell you it isn’t easy. I feel sorry for my boss, Larry...

Post-Processing is one of the most important steps in achieving a successful 3D printed dental model or appliance, and can...

Fifteen years ago, Whip Mix had been providing its customers with milled zirconia crown and bridge units using very large...

Many labs continue to operate using older systems that are simply out of date when it comes to hardware capabilities. These...

I should say from the very outset that the title of this blog post may reference the 21st century, but with the extraordinary...

I heard a new phrase last weekend – “popcorn button easy”. They were referencing the popcorn button on the microwave, and how...

You may have heard of the Asiga Max and the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printers, but what’s the difference, and which of the two...

My days usually start similarly. I do my morning drive through traffic, log on to my computer, check my emails, and grab myself...

I began my journey in the dental industry back in 1993, my junior year of high school at Fort Hayes, a vocational school in...

Buyer’s Remorse: We have all experienced this.

The Run for the Roses, better known as the Kentucky Derby, is almost here and Louisville is busy readying itself for the influx...

One thing about this industry that I find so intriguing is how technology develops and advances different aspects of our...

Social media… some people love it, some people hate it, but the reality is over 3.78 billion people use social media daily (48%...

Since the Covid pandemic started, some dental patients are becoming concerned about bacteria. This new awareness of the link...

What is the value of technical support?

The next time you stroll down the aisles at a dental meeting, you’ll come across Whip Mix times two! We’re there as always,...

The rapid growth of digital dentistry in the United States and Europe is hard to miss. Not only at the lab level but also on...

When post-processing 3D printed pieces, there are some challenges that need to be considered. If those challenges are not...

Our core values today are part of our DNA as a company and for me personally. I’ll share a few memories of the past to put into...

I got out my collection of old dental text books that I collected over the years, from Peter Dawson to a Ramford & Ash textbook...

Information security should be a crucial part of every organizations risk management plan and if it’s not, then you could be in...

It's hard to believe 2021 has come and gone. Although the year could best be described as messy, there are a lot of lessons we...

May the Holiday season fill your home with joy, your heart with love and your life with laughter.My wish for you this holiday...

Section I: Introduction

The context of this famous quotation from Shakespeare’s Hamlet is centered on a much deeper discussion around life or death....

With the heavy push for digital dentistry and all things virtual, I have been asked to address the question “Are Articulators...

Thanksgiving… A time to celebrate with family and give thanks for the blessings in our life. In the United States, Thanksgiving...

Incorporating a Digital Dentistry Curriculum using both conventional and digital procedures equally is possible. It takes...

Today’s dental industry is rapidly changing. With these changes happening so quickly, it makes it even more important to...

If you weren’t at Whip Mix’s 9^th annual Digital Forum last weekend, you missed a lot! What we learned through lectures,...

In the world of digital advertising, there are countless ways to reach your audience. Advertising on social media platforms can...

The movie “Twins” is a 1988 American comedy film produced and directed by Ivan Reitman about unlikely twins (Arnold...

For the past 100 plus years, Whip Mix has provided quality products, best in class support and industry leading education and...

Hello all and welcome to the first days of fall. This is my favorite time and season of the year. I love sweatshirt weather and...

The future is now! Nothing stays the same! In the business & educational world we call this “growth”. The last year and a half...

The humble washing machine is an appliance that we often take for granted. Common in most homes throughout the world, the...

The decades old method of capturing a patient’s tooth morphology and related oral structures has involved taking a physical...

WMC Profiles – Strength in leadership

As many of you already know, there are plenty of production printers available to dental laboratories out there however, the ...

Most companies that offer content to their customers send out blog posts fairly regularly because they can be a useful tool in...

Physical properties are the characteristics that determine how a 3D print resin appears and performs. There are numerous...

Before you pull the trigger on incorporating a 3D printer into your digital workflow, there are several things that you need to...

3Shape is constantly evolving with useful and practical upgrades and additions to their innovative scanner software. As a...

What value do records bring to diagnostic and treatment planning?

Accurate records taken in the course of a diagnostic and...

3D printing has changed the way we make just about everything today. Join us in this webinar as Al Fillastre, CDT covers the...

Are you using investments for pressing ceramics? Casting? Soldering? Do you know which are the best ones for your applications?...

There is no doubt that 3D printing is in the dental lab to stay. Making the decision to purchase a 3D printer for many is easy....

All software requires periodic updates because no software can be produced “finished”. One cannot expect it to last forever....

This encore webinar gives you the chance to watch one of Whip Mix's popular webinars and receive one-hour of CE credit toward...

Welcome to How to Do All-on-4 Full Mouth Conversions, one of our most popular webinars where Mark Williamson discusses new ways...

Please join us for a webinar that helps explain how to maximize your production when milling.

A special 3D Printing webinar redux!

Whip Mix has been featuring webinars covering several of the most significant areas of dental technology for several years. One...

When Roland DGSHAPE USA launched the DWX-52D, replacing the DWX-51D in January of 2018, they did away with the C-Clamp and went...

I have had this task of writing a blog by the end of 2020 and - despite usually being fairly creative - I had major writer’s...

There is a lot coming at you these days! You want to deliver a product to your patient that’s better and faster. Chair-time is...

Whip Mix has a lot to be proud of. It’s going strong after 100 years of family leadership, it develops and sells some of the...

Let’s face it… 2020 was a unique year for all of us. Like many of you, Whip Mix faced many challenging decisions, but we also...

When it comes to Digital Technology, people often don’t know where to start. For example, where do you get the information to...

Whip Mix has a lot to be proud of. It’s going strong after 100 years of family leadership, it develops and sells some of the...

It seems like to me if we have learned anything this year it is that we are all pretty good at dealing with change. At least if...

Whip Mix has a lot to be proud of. It’s going strong after 100 years of family leadership, it develops and sells some of the...

Both my husband and I wanted to visit our dentist for our annual teeth cleaning back in June. We called in advance to see what...

As I sit in my house contemplating the horrible year we have all been experiencing, I just wanted to take a moment to remind...

Many of you may have seen or heard of the Bellus 3D Dental Pro app, but aren’t exactly sure why it would benefit you. In this...

The Orthodontic Suite from 3Shape is a fairly simple collection of programs. From its organization, tool sets, and the built-in...

We are all aware that life has changed dramatically in the past several months due to the spread of Covid-19. For those of us...

Let’s be honest, 2020 hasn’t been like any years past. As we all continue to navigate these tumultuous times, we can try to...

Today's dental CAD/CAM technology offers a broad scope of solutions and workflows. As you start or grow your digital...

Whip Mix's Power Mixer Plus and the Combination Unit are the most dependable dental laboratory products in the world. So much...

I am sure there are several of you out there that owned the 3Shape D500 or at least remember it. The D500 was 3Shape’s entry...

As a child of the 70’s and 80’s, I grew up collecting baseball cards. And the best thing about baseball cards, other than...

Did you know there is a treasure trove of quick technical help and education from Whip Mix? It is right at your fingertips in...

As a lab or dental office's digital armamentarium increases, we are finding that there are sometimes new, practical and useful...

Need to fix the wiring in the hood of the VPM2? Then follow these instructions . . .

Before removing any connections, it is...

I have been asked over the years; Do I need to have a Fully Adjustable Articulator?

In the last 2 parts, we discussed condylar guidance settings and why average/arbitrary settings work for most of the patient...

This blog is a continuation from our earlier discussion, where we covered the popularity of the fixed setting articulator.

This article is a 3-part continuation of an earlier discussion on “Eliminating the Mystery of the Semi-Adjustable Articulator,...

As the 3D printing frontier continues to expand with ever-increasing applications across virtually all industries, the need for...

As business continues to evolve in the digital age, the importance of a social media presence becomes increasingly necessary....

It seems like when someone is looking into buying a mill they spend most of the time - maybe 75% - questioning us about the...

So you are ready to start 3D printing and you can’t decide if you should go with the Whip Mix VeriBuild or the Asiga Max. These...

Historically, splints have been hand processed, vacuum formed, injection molded, and even milled, but today, the technology...

How many of your patients are excited when you tell them they need an occlusal splint?

During times when contamination is a huge priority, many dental professionals may be concerned what to do with poured gypsum...

3Shape Dental System 2020 is being released and includes several updates and new features. Here are some of the highlights.

The most common type of wheel used on model trimmers is composed of carborundum or aluminum oxide. There are also peel and...

As your VPM2 vacuum mixer ages, parts of the unit can begin to fail and can cause vacuum loss. If the vacuum level falls too...

During slower times in the lab and the clinic, it is important to consider our expensive investments . . . the lab's equipment....

I often get calls from customers who want to start using their Slidematic Facebow after having it in storage for many years....

Many companies are unsure of whether to consider an Annual Service Agreement for their equipment whether its for company...

As a manufacturer that sells 3D printers and print materials, Whip Mix has developed a way to make masks with changeable...

With each case you start - single tooth crown to complete full mouth restoration - your goal is always the same; to deliver a...

In the analog world, we capture patient records and then transfer the information to an articulator with mounted models. The...

These are trying times for everyone, and if you are working from home either by choice or requirement, there are some things...

Most dentists, assistants, and lab technicians want to convey a good experience for the patient, so they take pride in the...

I get this question all the time from lab's inquiring about Whip Mix's zirconia products, and the answer simply is "no- all...

As in in the photo of an Orthodontic Work Table Assembly, we need to take a break from our sometimes-hectic workload to do a...

In Part 1 of this Blog, we covered the basic description of semi-adjustable articulators, how they function and why they are...

As a dental technician with more than 40 years of experience, I have been fortunate enough to begin my career working directly...

Over the last few years, I have seen a shift in our industry with Dentists and Prosthodontists moving to digital technology....

At renew Institute: beyond dentistry we consider ourselves fortunate to have both certified lab technicians and prosthodontists...

Using a facebow has always been the gold standard in capturing the occlusal and condylar relationship of the patient. If the...

Frequently, you hear doctors talk about doing a sleep study on a patient for screening for airway issues, titrating and...

As many of you may know, Whip Mix has been manufacturing gypsum for 100 years. At our core, we are a chemical company. Now, we...

Notice that it’s hard to find a conversation at lab shows nowadays that isn’t about 3D printing? It’s true! The technology is...

It's hard to believe 2019 has come and gone. It was an exciting year for Whip Mix as we celebrated our 100th year. We want to...

CHANGE… it’s an interesting thing. Mostly it’s something that we want, when we want and are expecting it, but not at any other...

It is important to understand that no matter which articulator type anterior smile design cases are mounted on, they should...

If you are wondering what all the talk surrounding dentistry and sleep disordered breathing is all about, Dr. Ken Berley, DDS,...

In a previous blog we discussed the reasons that posterior crowns adjusted using the 3Shape Virtual articulator (VA) usually...

Did you know that one in five adults have a level of sleep apnea which, when left untreated, can reduce life expectancy by up...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Like many of you, today I will be stuffing my face full of yummy food. However, today isn’t just about the...

This has been a pretty special year for Whip Mix and its customers. The company turned 100 year’s old! The year has seen lots...

ResinVest is designed primarily for burning out resin patterns. Like most phosphate investments, it can be burned out at the...

One of the most important things to understand in the Digital Design World is that what you see, or better yet, what you think...

As dentists, you want to do the right thing in every case for your patient. Understanding the impact that Sleep Disordered...

As more and more clinical practices and dental labs invest in digital technology, it becomes even more important to understand...

All dental sintering furnaces are similar in several ways. They sinter zirconia at anywhere from 1450°C to 1600°C, they sinter...

Studies from the U.S. Geological Survey show that a typical dripping faucet will yield 43,200 drips (3 gallons) of water per day

Sometimes a customer will call with a part number wanting to order that given part to fix a piece of equipment or replace a...

In honor of 02 Global Airway Health Day (Oct 2^nd), I have compiled a list of books and articles that enlighten, motivate, and...

Thinking of heat sterilizing your articulators? The maximum temperature and time Whip Mix, Hanau and Denar aluminum parts will...

There is a lot to consider when buying a 3D printer. Over the last few years we have seen a flood of new printers hit the...

Most dental gypsums begin their life as Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4 . 2H2O), mined from the ground in specific areas...

Labor Day in the United States is a holiday dedicated to celebrating the American labor movement and the social and economic...

Whip Mix has long been associated with an organization called HubSpot. The innovative company develops software products for...

After many years screwing in and out of mounting plates, the threads on mounting plate thumbscrews can become worn or stripped....

In order to use as much resin in the bottle as possible, we have created adaptors that you can print yourself! They are...

The causes for oil discharging from a mixer muffler may include the following: the oil jar was overfilled, the unit has been...

One of the most important steps in the design of any monolithic restoration is proper functional adjustment during design using...

One of the most important steps in the design of any monolithic restoration is proper functional adjustment during design using...

We live in an interesting time. Those we grant the power to create Law also grant power to others to regulate. We will often...

3D printers all print. What determines the quality differences between them is primarily the printer’s X,Y accuracy. Whether...

As we head into Independence Day, I want to take some time to reflect on the role Whip Mix has played in my life and the lives...

We are hearing from dentists who have begun to screen for airway that they are sending patient referrals to physicians for...

Over the past several years, there have been quite a few materials and techniques developed to match milled zirconia to the...

Sometimes while using the pinned Mainstay Articulating System, users find that a pin will not seat all the way down in a...

All Dentists have seen many patients throughout their careers with severe abrasive and erosive wear with an unknown etiology....

Last year, Whip Mix had our first Orthodontic Lab purchase the Asiga Max 3D printer. K&B Orthodontics Lab started in 1997 in...

I attended a program through the University of Louisville School of Dentistry CE office presented by Dr. Jerry Grant, DMD, MS,...

As zirconia’s popularity continues to increase, it is becoming more and more difficult to navigate the ever expanding variety...

Since Sleep Apnea is a potentially life-threatening medical condition, it is important to work as a team to get patients the...

The adoption rate of 3D printing in the dental industry over the last 18 months has been absolutely amazing. We were one of...

Whip Mix not only manufactures Investment material for the dental industry but also for the jewelry industry.

You may not suffer from allergies, but many do. It’s Spring time, and Spring may be a difficult time to sleep, but why?...

Do you have a Whip Mix ½ HP Model Trimmer? Replacing the waterline to the solenoid or electric water valve on the ½ HP Model...

Today, Wednesday, April 10th, 2019, is the 100th day of 2019 in the 100th year of operations at Whip Mix. To celebrate, Whip...

Recently a doctor contacted me looking for parts for her older Denar articulators. As we went over the parts she needed, one of...

Today, people all across the country are celebrating April Fool’s day by playing practical jokes on others. We want you to know...

The dental lab industry is very aware of open versus closed systems when it comes to scanners and milling systems, but did you...

Screw retention has been the preferred method of retaining mounting plates to articulators for many years. However, the latest...

Porcelain furnaces have long been a stalwart part of the fixed restorative laboratory, and although you may not be doing much...

For many in the United States, Saint Patrick’s Day is a day of celebrating their Irish heritage. Across the county, there will...

Because of the thin air at 14,200 feet above sea level, many flights from La Paz depart early in the AM to maximize the lift...

I have just returned from a day spent at a major dental school, where our team checked the calibration on nearly 100 Hanau and...

After a recent visit to the physician, I am reminded that we often overlook the internal parts of our machines. Weather that is...

The landscape of the dentist’s role in treating patients with sleep-disordered breathing can be a complicated one to navigate....

Every month more and more dental laboratories are adopting 3D printing technology. Sometimes labs feel forced into purchasing...

Polysomnography is growing at a fast rate due to dentists prescribing their use for home sleep testing. Those results are then...

A common question that I receive is, "How do I track my milling bur lifespan?'' There is no greater annoyance than having...

This is the third in a three part blog series. I recently attended a live stream event hosted by David Bain from Digital...

When it comes to mounting patient cases on Full Frame Articulators, we always hope that there is good patient information that...

This is the second in a three part blog series. The Blogs were the result of a live stream event I recently attended, hosted by...

This is the first in a three part blog series. I recently attended a live stream event hosted by David Bain from Digital...

Lost wax casting technology is for the most part, a lost topic in Dental Technology these days. The advent of Zirconia...

It's hard to believe that 2018 has come and gone. It has been another exciting year for Whip Mix and the dental industry. While...

There are instances when dental models break easily, flake at margins, or are just too soft. There is an easy fix for that....

My Dad used to tell me when I was young that if you did not have a Goal then you could not have a plan. In addition, if you did...

Sometimes as technicians, we find ourselves caught up in the frantic nature of this time of the year. With insurances coming to...

“Can I setup remote CAD design stations for remote employees?” I have been getting this question from some of our 3Shape Dental...

As Christmas 2018 approaches, I am being reminded almost daily that there is so much to be thankful for. For instance, Chico,...

Recently, the American Dental Association released a proposed policy statement on the role of dentistry in the treatment of...

The difference between hand mixed and Vacuum Mixed Gypsum and Investment products is obvious to the trained eye. However, what...

The people side of managing the lab seems to be a constant challenge for many owners. While many owners have been quite...

The list of laboratory owners exploring or already integrating 3D printing into their lab’s everyday workflows is growing...

What do you think of when you think about your IT colleagues? Most likely a nerdy stereotype pops in your mind with thick...

The ADA House of Delegates has been evaluating the role of dentistry and dentists in sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD)...