One of life’s biggest challenges is the question of focus. What do we prioritize with the limited time we’ve each been given? Where do we put our resources to get the desired results?

At Glidewell, our long-held focus has been on devising solutions that make the profession better, more predict­able and more accessible for dentist and patient alike. While many of our efforts have historically been centered on restorative materials, there are sea­sons where we need to sharpen that goal and hone in on a specific part of dentistry to make crucial progress.

The role of implant therapy in dentistry has evolved greatly in recent years, having gone from a complex service only offered by specialists to a rou­tine procedure performed by general dentists across the USA. Still, we’ve heard from many of our customers that there’s a gap in implant education resources.

That’s why we’ve launched Integrate™ magazine, a new publication dedi­cated to making implant dentistry more accessible to all. The magazine features articles by expert clinicians, educators, engineers and more to highlight the advancements, benefits and ease-of-entry of implantology — with a keen concentration on content that’s practi­cal for the everyday dentist.

Integrate magazine serves as just one of the pillars of our revamped education effort. Glidewell also offers free online webinars and affordable in-person courses, collaborates with leading implant institutions on multi-month con­tinuums, and hosts can’t-miss symposia — all designed to equip general dentists with practical skills and knowledge so that they too can implement implant services into their practices.

We want to redefine what it means to be a true partner in implant dentistry. So, we’ve invested heavily in implant education with hopes of becoming an indispensable resource. Alongside implant education, Glidewell offers sur­gical components, biologics, prosthetic components, laboratory restorations, digital treatment planning services and more — everything needed to tackle virtually any implant case.

My sincere hope is to simplify the choices dentists are asked to make and provide the best, most comprehensive resources for the replacement of miss­ing teeth — hopefully giving you more freedom to focus on the things that matter most to you.