We're closing out the year with just a few of our (and your) highlights from 2025. From stories of dental professionals on the cutting edge of digital dentistry to the latest products and resources, here are the highlights from Formlabs Dental.
Top Stories From Dental Professionals
How Dr. Baer Applies a Digital Mindset to General Dentistry
“Saving patients a return visit is a practice builder.”
Dr. Christopher Baer, DMD, Baer Dental
Cutting-edge technology, and the speed and ease it offers, is what sets Baer Dental in Lone Tree, Colorado, apart. While Dr. Baer’s journey began with intraoral scanning, he now utilizes everything from AI design services to in-house milling and 3D printing to boost return on investment. For Dr. Baer, ROI isn’t just about financial and time savings, he also considers the “happiness ROI,” or the positive feedback cycle digital dentistry has from patients, staff, and doctors.
Formlabs Is Open: How OMM is Empowering Dental Professionals
One year after Open Material Mode (OMM) was released we checked in with three dental professionals to see how OMM and Formlabs 3D printers have impacted what they can offer their patients.
“With Open Material Mode, you're no longer restricted to Formlabs resins, opening up competitive options from other manufacturers. You can select materials based on specific case requirements, cost considerations, or personal preferences.”
Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny, Director, Institute of Digital Dentistry
Delivering Consistency: How Protec Dental Laboratories Achieves Precision and Accuracy at Scale
“Each week, we conduct an in-house validation test where we scan a selection of models and compare them against the original digital files. The results consistently fall within our defined specifications, demonstrating the reliability and repeatability of our process.”
Manuel Stanescu, CAD-CAM Ortho Manager, Protec Dental Laboratories
Protec Dental Laboratories in Vancouver, Canada, is a full-service lab serving over 2,500 dentists across Canada. Producing over 600 dental models daily with Precision Model Resin on Formlabs Form 4B Series 3D printers, Protec has has realized measurable gains in fit consistency and has driven remake rates to levels at or below established industry benchmarks.
Delivering Precision With Predictability: Why Guided Dentistry and 3D Printing are Non-Negotiable in the Future of Dentistry
Modern comprehensive dentistry won’t exist without guided dentistry and 3D printing technology – or that’s what Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design (DSD), believes will be the case in the near future. In this guide, Coachman writes about why the future of clinical execution belongs to guided dentistry and why 3D printing has a fundamental role to play.
Helpful Resources
The Formlabs Dental team is dedicated to making 3D printing as easy and reliable as possible. Step-by-step guides and videos take users from design through finishing including tips and tricks.
How to Create Restorative Models
From installing CAD libraries to setting up models in PreForm, Master Dental Technician Bernhard von Oppeln walks users through step-by-step instructions for creating restorative models in this video series.
To receive the latest video tutorials, subscribe to the Formlabs Dental Youtube channel or check out our step-by-step guide to learn more.
An Introduction to Regulatory Compliance in Dental 3D Printing
Implementing 3D printing workflows in your lab or practice can be a game changer for your business. Understanding the basics of regulatory compliance when it comes to dental 3D printers, materials, and closed versus open ecosystems can help inform the risks you take when 3D printing dental appliances and parts. Learn more about risk and regulations in the US and EU.
Up to 6x Faster Post-Curing
2025 saw the release of Form Cure V2 and Form Cure L V2, which deliver up to six times faster post-curing of more parts, for faster delivery of models and appliances with less labor. For biocompatible materials, post-curing is necessary to achieve the safety standards set by regulatory agencies, as well as dimensional accuracy and peak mechanical properties. With the new Form Cure, model resins take just one minute to cure.
Make Dentistry Easier in 2026
Formlabs Dental empowers dental professionals to make dentistry easier through reliable, cutting-edge technology with intuitive workflows. From starting your 3D printing journey to adding applications and increasing throughput, we make it easy to provide consistent, validated results.
Explore Formlabs 3D printers or contact a reseller to start printing, or request a free sample part to evaluate our materials firsthand.
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