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B Y M A R K F L E M I N G , D . D . S .
dr. barkley bastian has been
practicing for 20 years, most recently in
Hawaii. Though his practice is small (like
most practices on the island) he shares
the big impact CEREC has had for his
patients and himself — never forgetting
that, foremost, CEREC is fun.
whatisthesizeofyourpractice?
Likemost practices onHawaii, my practice
is small. Just a little more than 900 square
feet.We have four very small operatories
whattypeofdentistrydoyoudo?
We have a broad range of services we
provide, with a focus on health.
whywascerecyourcad/camchoice?
I chose CEREC at the Accept program.
What an incredible idea: let thesehands-on
dentists come and try out themachine for a
weekendinScottsdale,Ariz.,withseasoned
instructors andmentors. Simply brilliant.
howdoesthistechnologyfitinto
yourofficephilosophy?
Beautifully. There are so many materials
available, and more on the way that are
esthetic and biocompatible. The ability
to seal the tooth permanently in one visit
is a huge advantage in so many ways.
howdoescerecimpactyourpractice
Dr. Barkley Bastian
Utilizing Digital Dentistry on Maui
of any fixed lab bills — my lab-fixed-
prosthetic lab bill is almost nonexistent
since I've owned CEREC.
whatisyourfavoritecerec
procedure?
Any and all. Seriously, it's the most
amazing tool because it allows you to
think outside the box and come up with
solutions to problems on the spot. But
implants are really fun — can’t wait for
the newmeso blocks.
whatisyourmostuniquecerec
procedure?
There are so many … from one-wing
Maryland bridges, to one-day smile
makeovers. Recently, I was working
on my brother. He flew over from the
mainland to have his four lower ante-
riors extracted due to severe decay from
throat cancer. We were at breakfast the
morning of his appointment, talking
about how the lower flipper was going
to feel after the extraction and place-
ment of implants (not good), when I
realized we might be able to replace
the crowns on the canines and create
an e.max six-unit temporary bridge and
avoid the flipper all together. It worked
out beautifully!
This would not be possible without
CEREC, and it actually cost me less to
make this six-unit bridge than the lab
fee would have been for the flipper. My
brother is super comfortable and loves
his new semi-permanent teeth.
ifsomeonewastotakeyourcerec
awaytoday, youwould…?
Buy another!
whathascerectaughtyouabout
dentistry?
To be creative, and to strive for perfect
prep margins.
what’sthebestpieceofadviceyou
cangivetoothercerecusers?
Don't limit yourself! This is an amazing
tool that keeps getting better. Learn how
to use it; there are some great courses
out there and amazing support. Become
a mentor.
whatwasyourcerec“lightbulb”
moment.whendidthings
suddenlymadesense?
Half-way through the Accept program
the light bulb went on. I realized the
technology is here and now! That was
a year ago, in February at Scottsdale
Center. I cannot even imagine practicing
without it now, or without the XG3D.
whatwasthemostusefulpieceof
cerecadviceyoueverreceived?
Buy it. Use it. Enjoy it. Watch it change
your practice. This came from about six
different colleagues I contacted after my
in-office demo. The best part: I didn't
even know they had CEREC in their
practices until I asked.
howdidgoingthroughthe
cerecacceptprograminfluence
yourdecision?
It definitely influenced my decision. In
fact, I bought it after the first day — going
