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gary torres, d.m.d., is a 27-year
dentistry veteran, amassing over the
years a wide range of experience in
various fields of dentistry, including
restorative and cosmetic.
He prides himself on his quality of
care for patients, offering the best in
dental technology, including CAD/CAM
and digital imaging.
Itwas in2005thatDr.Torres investedin
his first CEREC technology: the Redcam.
Today, he is a cerecdoctors.com Mentor
and frequently presents on his knowl-
edge of CEREC and Galileos integration
tovarious study clubs anddental societies.
Here, he discusses his favoriteCEREC
procedures, the best bit of advice he
ever received and finding a “family” in
the CEREC community.
whatisthesizeofyourpractice?
We have about 3,000 active patients.
howmanyoperatoriesdoes ithave?
The office is 2,100 square feet with four
operatories.
whattypeofdentistrydoyoudo?
I practice general dentistry, implants
and Invisalign.
whywascerecyourcad/cam
ofchoice?
I chose CEREC because I was
impressed with the technology
and the CEREC community.
howdoesthistechnology
fitintoyouroffice
philosophy?
CEREC offers a better patient
experience and it is on the
cutting edge of technology.
howdoescerecimpactyour
practice?howdoes itimpact
therestoflife?
As dentists, it allows us to deliver care
more quickly and predictably. It offers
Dr. Gary Torres
cerecdoctors.comMentor Has Been Using CEREC Since 2005
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community I have foundwithCEREC.
what’sthebestpieceofadviceyou
cangivetoothercerecusers?
Get involved with cerecdoctors.com. It’s
the best way to learn and keep up.
whatwasyourcerec“lightbulb”
moment?whendidthingssuddenly
makesense?
Going to a 3-D summit and seeing the
integration of CAD/CAM and CBCT. It
made me realize that digital dentistry
was the way to practice.
whatwasthemostusefulpieceof
cerecadviceyoueverreceived?
Being asked to be a mentor by Sameer
Puri. It has changed my life. It led to
my digital journey being exciting and
profitable.
anythingelseyouwouldliketoadd?
I have been a CEREC owner since
2005, starting with the Redcam. Now,
I’m a trainer for Patterson and have
been asked to present CEREC/Galileos
integration to study clubs and dental
society meetings.
I started placing implants
about three years ago because
of my involvement with
CEREC and Galileos. I
bought the machine
and took the implant
training with Dr. Arun
Garg and Implant
Seminars. I’m having
more fun than ever in
my practice. I didn’t
know that when I
signed my purchase
contract for my first
CEREC, that I would
be a part of a great family.
CEREC has totally changed
my life!
total control of the restoration and better
control of labbills. There areno after-hour
emergencies to re-cement temporaries. It
ledme into implant dentistry/CBCT.
whatisyourfavoritecerec
procedure?
Implant abutment/crown restorations
with inLab.
whatisyourmostuniquecerec
procedure?
Being able to make crowns under RPDs
in a single visit.
ifsomeonewastotakeyourcerec
awaytoday, youwould…
I’d probably have to find another way to
make a living. Digital dentistry is what
keeps me excited about practicing.
whathascerectaughtyouabout
dentistry?
There is a groupof dentists that enjoy tech-
nology innovation and are always looking
to do better. I love being a part of the tech