DPS is starting a Spear Study Club

DPS is starting a Spear Study Club, a small group of Restorative Dentists and Specialists who will work together to master new skills, improve case acceptance rates, and grow their practices. Meeting content is presented by dentistry’s leading educators and we’ll collaborate on actual cases. We’ll also have independent 24/7 access to additional online courses,… Read More

Cementing a Screw Retained Crown to a Custom Abutment

We have been working on a new video series with how-to guides, processes and procedures. Our first video is Cementing a Screw-Retained Crown to a Custom Abutment. Keep watching our website and Facebook pages for upcoming videos.   Instructions for cementing a screw-retained implant crown to a custom abutment in the dental office Materials used:… Read More

Introducing the TAP AccuTherm™

DPS is proud to offer the latest invention from Airway Management. The new TAP AccuTherm™ eliminates fit issues. The trays are precisely adapted to the models with air pressure in the lab. Then the final fit, and any adjustment required, are done by simply warming the fitted tray in hot water. No handpiece needed. Once… Read More

2 Great Dental Sleep Medicine Courses

Join us for our upcoming Dental Sleep Medicine Courses May 17-18, 2019 in Rochester, MN – Dental Sleep Medicine GPS June 28-29, 2019 in Ames, IA – Amp Up Your Dental Sleep Medicine Practice Dental Sleep Medicine GPS – Step by Step Directions to Drive Your Success When it comes to your Dental Sleep Medicine… Read More

Panthera D-SAD Warranty Update

The Panthera Dental team has adjusted the warranty on their sleep appliances. To be in line with insurance companies, any Panthera sleep appliance fabricated on or after April 4, 2019, will be covered by a 3 year warranty. Sleep appliances fabricated prior to April 4, 2019, will still be covered by a 5 year warranty.… Read More

Countdown to our move!

We are counting the days until we move back “home” to 1900 51st Street NE (note the handy countdown clock on our homepage). We will be moving April 25-26, 2019  During this time, please be aware: We will close at noon on April 25th and will be closed all of April 26th Our pickup and… Read More

End of Year Deadline for Sleep Appliances

To ensure you receive your sleep appliances by Thursday, December 27,  your impressions/scans, protrusive bite, and Rx must arrive at DPS no later than Thursday, November 29.   Read More

Make a Hero Smile

We are proud to be working with Eastern Iowa Oral Surgery and Cedar Rapids Smile Center to Make a Hero Smile! On Veteran’s Day, Eastern Iowa Oral Surgery will choose one nominated veteran or active-duty service person to receive FREE dental implant treatment. Tell us why your  patient, friend, colleague or loved one should be… Read More

Back to Standard Turnaround Times

Back to Standard Turnaround Times In just 3 short weeks, our team has gotten the full lab up and running. We are pleased to announce that we are back to our standard turnaround times for all products and services. We are truly grateful to you for choosing us as your dental laboratory partner and giving… Read More

Updated Turnaround Times

We continue to get more equipment installed, allowing us to expand our services and shorten our turnaround times. We are working hard to clear the backlog of cases. Currently our turnaround time for new cases are: Crown and Bridge – 8 business days Dentures – standard turnaround time, except for finish Flexible Partials – standard turnaround… Read More