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dr. dale finkbine graduated from
Ohio State University in 1972 and, after
two years in the United States Navy,
started a private practice just outside
Charleston, S.C. His daughter Megan
graduated from University of Kentucky
in 2009, and joined the practice after
spending a year with the Arctic Slope
Native Association in Barrow, Alaska.
This father-daughter team discusses
what introducing CEREC to their offices
has taught themabout dentistry, aswell as
how it fits into their practice philosophy.
whatisthesizeofyourpractice?
Dr. Dale Finkbine: Our practice is
continuing to grow, with a base prac-
tice size of approximately 3,000-3,500
active patients. We have five operato-
ries equipped with an additional one
plumbed and ready to go as soon as the
practice demands.
whattypeofdentistrydoyoudo?
Dr. Dale Finkbine: We are a general
dentistry practice and are able to intra-
refer since Megan enjoys extractions
and I tend to enjoy more endodontics.
We do refer all periodontics, orthodon-
tics and implant placement.
whywascerecyourcad/camchoice?
Dr. Megan Finkbine: Initially we
researched both the CEREC and the
E4D. We felt that the support network
as well as the opportunity for continuing
education was greater with the CEREC.
Wewere particularly impressedwith the
Omnicam; its color streaming imagery
was also a major determining factor.
The ACCEPT program gave me a better
hands-on experience and more confi-
dence in my ability to use the CEREC.
Drs. Dale and Megan Finkbine
A Father-daughter Team Discusses
How CEREC Has Influenced Their Practice
whatisyourfavoritecerec
procedure?
Dr. Dale Finkbine: I would say that my
favoriteprocedureiswhenapatientcomes
inwith a fractured cuspon amolar andwe
are able to give them a well-contoured
onlay with good contacts in one visit. It is
one of the most rewarding aspects to me.
It allows a very conservative preparation,
and yet still provides optimumcare.
Dr. Megan Finkbine: My favorite
procedure is full coverage crown on a
howdoesthistechnologyfitinto
yourofficephilosophy?
Dr. Megan Finkbine: Our practice philos-
ophy is to provide the best possible care
for our patients. CEREC allows us the
opportunity to be cognizant of patients’
time and availability by providing the
possibility of having a permanent restora-
tion in one visit. It also allows for a more
predictable, better-contoured restoration
than can be accomplished with conven-
tional materials.
PROFILE ||| BY MARK FLEMING, D.D.S.
Accept was the true decision-maker for me.
To actually be able to put into action everything that
you hear and then see the result was awesome.
I was truly like a little kid with a new toy.
Dr. Dale Finkbine: CEREC has
increased our practice revenue since
both of us firmly believe in the product,
which makes it very easy for us to offer
this alternative to our patients. They are
fascinated by the technology and almost
all are not only intrigued by the design
process, but also want to watch the
milling procedure.
I have said many times that, although
I have thoroughly enjoyed dentistry for
the past 40 years, the CEREC — which
we purchased about one year ago —
has given me a whole new energy level
toward our practice and the dental field.
I appreciate that the technology gives
me more control over the procedure. My
job is far less stressful not having to worry
about miscommunications with the lab,
open contacts, temporaries, questionable
impressions and dealing with multiple
appointments.
premolar. I like that it allows you tomake
the most efficient use of time. You are
able to give the patient a permanent and
predictable restoration in about an hour.
whathasbeenyourmostunique
cerecprocedure?
Dr. Dale Finkbine: My most unique
situation so far has been a patient who
had a failing Maryland bridge where #7
was congenitally missing and #6 had
been orthodontically moved into that
space. We replaced the area of #6 with
the Maryland bridge. We were able to
prepare #5 and #6 and then, through
the design phase, we couldmake #5 look
like a cuspid and #7 more like the lateral
that it should be. This gives the patient
such a better smile design accomplished
in a much shorter time span.
Dr. Megan Finkbine: I’ve enjoyed
working on anterior teeth: essentially