Three New Arctic Grinder Shapes for Tight Spaces and Fine Contouring
10/08/2026
We've added three smaller Arctic Grinders to the lineup: Small Inverted Cone, Small Bullet, and Round Barrel. They're built for the same zirconia, lithium disilicate, and porcelain work as the rest of…
Panther Polymer for Milled and Printed Acrylics
09/10/2026
Milled and printed polymers are changing the lab workflow, but removing supports is only half the job. You’re still left with milling marks, rough contours, and a surface that needs a real polis…
New Arctic Grinder Shapes Now Available
07/11/2023
We're thrilled to announce the addition of three new shapes to our already exceptional Arctic Grinder lineup, elevating your grinding experience to new heights. With these smaller-sized tools, we emp…
Introducing Panther Abutment Series
10/06/2020
Process-related impurities are a real concern with CAD/CAM abutments and implant components. Regardless of where production occurs, in the lab or at a milling center - milled implant components are…
HydroSmooth: The key to accurate models
08/26/2019
Why settle for less when you can achieve bubble-free models and precision castings? As the ultimate debubblizing and surfactant solution, HydroSmooth is the perfect choice for…
What's the difference between all the Vacalon polishers?
08/20/2019
If you take a look at our rotary tools you might notice we've got a few different polishers in our lineup. So, what's the difference between all of them? What are they used for and why the differen…
Tech Insight: Why dust collection is so important
08/06/2019
Dust collection in the dental laboratory is important in so many different ways. And having the proper suction when grinding, trimming or polishing is prime example of why it is so crucial. Not only d…
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Arctic Grinders
07/08/2019
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Vacalon Arctic Grinders
Our Arctic Grinders are perfect choice for zirconia, lithium disilicate and conventional ceramic materials. They’re a favorite among dental tech…
Tame your zirconia with our Vega Polishers
12/21/2017
Vega Polishers are ideally suited for taming even the strongest high-performance ceramics. Possessing a high concentration of specially developed diamond grains, Vega Polishers perform at the highest…
Matrix Shapers for green state zirconia
12/11/2017
Matrix Shapers make working with milled zirconia an easy task. These tools allow technicians to efficiently reduce milling support bars, make adjustments, and smooth the surface of unsintered zirconia…
Get high luster results with Sigma Polishers
12/07/2017
Sigma Polishers provide the most efficient solution for contouring, smoothing and polishing all types of conventional ceramic materials. Infused with a high content of diamond grains, these polishers…
Quickcheck - The Perfect Scan Spray
12/06/2017
Quickcheck delivers outstanding scans for a fraction of the price of expensive scans sprays. Try Quickcheck today and find out why so many labs won't go without it.…
Tackle all your acrylics with Zulu Acrylic Polishers
12/06/2017
With its durable silicone binding material, Zulu Acrylic Polishers deliver ideal results without pastes or compounds. Your dentures, milled PMMA and orthodontics will be looking their best with three…
Get control with Nexus Buffs
12/04/2017
Every department In your lab can benefit from Nexus Buffs. They feature a unique woven design and a low operational speed, delivering a long service life. Users have more control as the gentle action…
What size Disposable Plungers do you need?
08/06/2017
Vacalon offers four different sizes of disposable plungers - but what are the sizes and what systems do they work with? There are many different pressable ceramic systems available so it is impossible…
Our Double Pins make it easy
08/02/2017
You know what is really terrible about some of the double dowel pins on the market today? The fact that you have to pluck all of those rubber end caps off the sheet. I mean sure, it seems like a minor…
New Nova Polishers for PEEK materials
06/28/2017
New materials? New tools. Biocompatible, high-performance thermoplastics like PEEK, PEK and Pekkton are quickly making their way into dental laboratories. In response, we developed our Nova Polishers…
Introducing Panther Polishers
06/27/2017
We are excited to announce the release of our new Panther Polishers: High-gloss polishers for zirconia, lithium disilicate and conventional ceramics. These premium instruments offer a simple solution…
What's your Vacalon Rotary Lineup?
06/23/2017
With so many options to choose from it is inevitable that technicians will create their own rotary system for finishing restorations. Beyond the different product choices there are grits, shapes and s…
Say hello to HydroSmooth and goodbye to bubbles
06/20/2017
As the ultimate debubblizing solution, HydroSmooth is the only choice for today's high performance die stones and casting investments. Eliminate bubbles and voids with nano-surfactants designed to…
New shapes added to Arctic Grinders
06/07/2017
We've added 3 more coarse grit shapes to our Arctic Grinder lineup. These tools are more aggressive than our medium grit, but still offer a gentle grinding action. Plus, they run true and cool - helpi…
Insta-Peg: Now available in white
05/22/2017
We're excited to announce that our popular Insta-Peg Custom Peg Putty is now available in white. It offers all of the same great characteristics that dental technicians have come to appreciate in our…
Ensure accuracy with Quickcheck
05/12/2017
Quickcheck Indicating Spray remains one of the easiest and most efficient ways to ensure a perfect fit on all of your restorations. It only takes a minute to check for any trouble areas before you sen…
New Arctic Grinder Shapes Now Available!
04/14/2017
We've received a ton positive feedback from labs since we released our Arctic Grinders last year. Technicians tell us how they prefer working with them because they run so cool and stable - giving the…
Tackle your ceramics with Sigma Polishers
03/01/2017
Traditional ceramic materials require a different type of polisher than high strength ceramics like zirconia. Sigma Polishers are infused with a high content of diamond grains to work quickly and prod…
A modern approach to polishing acrylic
02/23/2017
Get a high shine on your acrylic appliances without the use of pastes or compounds. Zulu Acrylic Polishers are suitable for all types of acrylic, including milled PMMA, denture base, orthodontic acryl…
Better polishing of high performance ceramics
02/20/2017
If you're looking for a better option to finish and polish your zirconia, e.max and other high performance ceramics be sure to try our Vega Polishers. With 3 different grits and 5 different shapes you…
Make things easy with Matrix Shapers
02/15/2017
When you use our Matrix Shapers working with green state zirconia could not be easier. They allow technicians to efficiently reduce support bars, make adjustments and smooth the surface of zirconia re…
Nexus Buffs are a unique choice
02/10/2017
Smooth, remove scratches and pre-polish a wide variety of materials with these abrasive infused pads. Nexus Buffs feature a unique woven design and a low operational speed, delivering a long service l…
Save big on all our rotary tools
02/09/2017
Right now you can save up to 20% when you order our new rotary tools. You can mix and match all of our tools to achieve quantities of 3 to get 10% off and 6+ to get 20% off. That means you can pick fr…
Arctic Grinders keep things cool
02/07/2017
Whether you're adjusting zirconia, lithium disilicate or traditional ceramics you can keep things cool with our Arctic Grinders. With low heat generation and high stability these diamond infused grind…
BK Double Pins offer a stable solution
01/24/2017
Our BK Double Pins deliver an outstanding product, for an attractive price. But when we we talk about the high quality of our BK Double Pins what do we mean? The simple answer is that these pins deliv…
New Quickcheck Indicating Spray Video
12/29/2016
With so many uses Quickcheck Indicating Spray is sure to come in handy all over your lab. Quickcheck works well on any surface. The quick, instantaneous fingertip application dispenses a micro-fine la…
Find an authorized Vacalon distributor
12/06/2016
At Vacalon we're proud to work with some of the best companies in the industry. Our goal has always been to make sure our users can get our products where they want them, when they want them. That's w…
Huge savings on all rotary tools!
12/01/2016
If your current rotary tools just aren't cutting it, then maybe it's time to take a look at Vacalon's new rotary lineup. With tools designed for zirconia, e.max, traditional ceramics, acrylics and mor…
Let Sigma Polishers help you get it done right
07/21/2016
Once you try our Sigma Polishers they'll become your go-to tools for all of your ceramic restorations. That's because they provide the most efficient solution for contouring, smoothing and polishing a…
Zulu Acrylic Polishers
06/23/2016
With our Zulu Polishers you can forget about using pastes and other compounds when polishing acrylic materials. These easy to use tools are made with a durable binding material that make achieving hig…
Keep it cool with Arctic Grinders
05/23/2016
To avoid micro-fractures while working with ceramics it is an absolute must for your tools to run cool and true. To achieve this Arctic Grinders utilize a unique bonding system and specially shaped di…
Easily work with green state zirconia
04/12/2016
Our Matrix Shapers are the perfect choice when working with unsintered (aka. green state) zirconia. With these tools you can make quick work of removing milling support bars, making adjustments and sm…
Check out this video about our new rotary tools
02/10/2016
Since we launched our new rotary tools last month we have had a tremendous response from dental labs around the globe. Quality, selection and performance are just some of the things technicians are sa…
Introducing the versatile Nexus Buffs
02/08/2016
Our Nexus Buffs can be used to smooth, remove scratches and pre-polish a wide variety of materials. These instruments are made from a special pad that is infused with an abrasive material to achieve t…
New Vega Polishers for high-strength ceramics
12/30/2015
Harder, high-strength ceramics demand high-performance polishing instruments, and our Vega Polishers help you meet those demands. They are ideally suited for working with zirconia, lithium disilicate…
Introducing Vacalon's New Rotary Products
12/13/2015
At Vacalon we are always working hard to make sure we offer the best possible products for dental laboratories. That is why we are excited to announce the release of our new line of rotary tools that…
The perfect putty for stable results
08/04/2015
When firing porcelain Insta-Peg makes balancing your restorations simple and secure. Insta-Peg Custom Peg Putty is the perfect choice for providing the high levels of support every lab needs.Whether y…
Choose Vacalon Disposable Plungers
05/05/2015
Not only do Vacalon Disposable Press Plungers offer an easier pressing process, they do it while delivering better results and providing a more cost effective solution than alox plungers. Short presse…
Superhydrophobicexpialidocious
02/06/2015
Are you tired getting bubbles and voids in your model work or castings? They can be a real headache and by the time you see them it is usually too late. You end up having to re-pour your models or spe…
Digital wax-ups + Z4 Investment
11/09/2014
Today more and more dental laboratories are looking to boost productivity and increase consistency by integrating 3D printing or wax milling into their workflow. Equipment costs have decreased and the…
Stop plucking the rubber
10/07/2014
Sometimes it's the little things that matter the most. For example, most double dowel pin systems come packaged with their rubber end caps on sheets. This can be a real pain since every end cap has to…
Remove variables with Vacalon Press Plungers
05/28/2014
Short presses, split rings, contaminated and cracked ceramic material are just some of the variables that can come with using Aluminum Oxide plungers. In addition, Aluminum Oxide plungers require l…
Instant firing support
05/15/2014
Insta-Peg is the perfect choice for providing secure stabilization for your restorations while in the porcelain furnace. All you need is a dab of this custom refractory peg putty to help avoid acciden…
Make the case with professional model work
02/24/2014
High quality model work not only looks great, it's an important part of fabricating functional restorations. Model production is one of the first steps of the restorative process for the dental labora…
Quickcheck: The ultimate indicator
02/09/2014
Year after year Quickcheck Indicating Spray proves itself as one of the biggest time and money savers in the industry. Technicians around the world consider it an indispensable tool because it allows…
Partial denture frameworks with MG-Vest
01/15/2014
Are you using 3D printing to create your partial frameworks but need an investment to cast your patterns? Or maybe you are just looking to upgrade the products and procedures you use to manufacture yo…
Helpful tips for pressable ceramics
11/22/2013
Pressable ceramics have become a top choice of many clinicians because of their ability to create such esthetically pleasing restorations. With our Z4 Investment and Disposable Plungers being great ch…
Quality made affordable
10/23/2013
Accurate models are the foundation of a high quality restoration. Regardless of how you produce your restorations (milling, pressing, casting, etc) fabricating a working model is typically the first s…
BK-Medent Double Dowel Pin System
07/24/2013
Quality and consistency should not be compromised. The BK-Medent Double Pin System gives laboratories a top quality pin system, at an affordable price. BK Double Pins only require one drill hole per d…
Using Z4 Investment with e.max Press
06/24/2013
We often get asked how well Z4 Investment works with lithium disilicate pressable ceramic systems. Our response is yes, Z4 is the perfect investment for all types of pressings systems, including lithi…
What size disposable plunger do you need?
06/10/2013
Vacalon offers four different sizes of disposable plungers, but what size do you need? There is a pretty good chance you need one of our two most popular sizes, the 12 mm or the 13 mm plungers. But re…
The product with 101 uses
05/22/2013
Very often we hear from technicians about new, creative ways that they are using Insta-Peg to make their job easier. Whether they are using it to hold veneers while they complete a staining process, o…
Accurate models are a necessity
04/22/2013
No matter what type of restoration you produce, or how you produce it, bubble-free and accurate model work is an absolute necessity. Using a high quality, predictable dental gypsum is just one part of…
Tech Tip: Vacuum Mixers
02/08/2013
Working with dental laboratories across the country one of the common problems our technical department deals with are issues with the laboratory's vacuum mixer. All too often it's the oldest and leas…
Quickcheck: There is no substitute
01/16/2013
For over 20 years Quickcheck Indicating Spray has been one of the biggest time, labor and money saving tools in the industry. Quickcheck allows technicians to accurately pin point unwanted contact poi…
Achieve the highest levels of consistency
11/22/2012
For over 11 years Z4 Universal Investment from N&V Belgium has been delivering high quality, consistent results to dental laboratories around the world. And when it comes to casting alloy or pressi…
The Difference is Visible
04/30/2010
Quickcheck Indicating Spray is one of the biggest time, labor and money savers in the industry - it eliminates the guesswork to help reduce overall processing time and ensure fewer chair side adjustme…
Quickcheck Indicating Spray
08/14/2009
Quickcheck has been helping dental professionals create precision restorations for nearly 20 years with its wide ranging uses from the model room, to metal finishing and even with today's advanced zir…
Disposable Press Plungers
06/12/2009
Vacalon Disposable Plungers can make your pressing process more efficient, but what makes them better than the other brands? Well, we've compiled a simple list and here it is....1. Better quality2. Be…
Casting Tips
05/13/2009
As the weather starts to warm up, and the humidity rises, do your casting results change? Ever wonder why this happens? Well investments are made from natural materials, and these materials can react…
Vacalon Turns 50
04/13/2009
This April marks Vacalon's 50 year anniversary, and while many things have changed one thing that has remained constant is our promise to provide high quality, innovative products to dental laborat…