A full-service dental lab, down the hall from your chair.
The Smile Bar is one of the few dental practices in the Gambrills area with a full-service, state-of-the-art lab on-site — anchored by the Versamill Precision Dental Machining Center. We design, scan, and manufacture even the most complex restorations right in our office, with full-time technicians on staff.
A new standard in precision and fit
Many dentists are adopting digital technologies; we believe we've adopted the best practices and tools. Featuring inPractice™ Solutions from Axsys Dental, our total digital approach to every facet of patient care has improved precision, reduced chair time, and made visits more comfortable. Because nothing ships out to another lab, you get your restoration quickly — and we can adjust its shade and fit while you're still in the office.
Accuracy within 5 microns
Tuned CAD libraries and CAM machining templates deliver a consistent, precision fit — the first time.
Crafted, not shipped
Restorations are milled by our own technicians and refined with the doctor in the room — not mailed to a facility you'll never see.
Fewer visits, faster answers
We don't think you'll find a more convenient, precise, and reliable dental implant experience within a two-hour drive of our office.
The technology — and what it means for you
Dental CAD software
Your restoration is digitally designed with expertly tuned CAD libraries for superb accuracy and control — precision decided on screen before anything is made.
Versamill Milling Unit
The Versamill Precision Dental Machining Center mills long-lasting, natural-looking restorations on-site in a surprisingly short time — saving you visits, with shade and fit adjusted while you wait.
Formlabs Form 3B 3D printer
Biocompatible appliances — dentures, crowns and bridges, clear retainers, surgical guides — printed accurately, quickly, and affordably in our office.
KaVo OP 3D CBCT (cone beam)
High-resolution 3D views of your bone and teeth with reduced radiation exposure — more precise data for more predictable implant planning.
Dental microsurgery
An operating microscope magnifies up to 20x (loupes manage 3–6x), helping shorten procedures and make results more consistent and predictable.
Medit i500 intraoral scanner
A video scan replaces goopy impression molds in most cases — a more comfortable visit and more accurate impressions for crowns and implants.
Because we don't ship things out to another lab, you get your restoration quickly — with the results you want.
In-house lab questions, answered
Why does an in-house lab matter to me as a patient?
Because your restoration never leaves the building. Shade and fit adjustments happen while you are in the office, turnaround is dramatically faster than shipping to an outside lab, and the doctor and technicians refine your case together — one accountable team instead of a shipping label.
How precise are the restorations?
Our expertly tuned CAD libraries, CAM machining templates, and machine accuracy within 5 microns are designed to deliver a consistent, precision fit the first time — computer-assisted design and milling replacing lab procedures once done by hand.
What does the 3D printer actually make?
Formlabs' Form 3B digital workflow lets us print accurate, highly reliable dental parts and biocompatible appliances — dentures, crowns and bridges, clear retainers, and surgical guides — faster and more affordably than existing alternatives, right in our office.
Is 3D cone beam imaging safe?
The KaVo OP 3D CBCT system is designed to reduce radiation exposure to patients while still retaining highly diagnostic images. Complete, high-resolution 3D views of bone structure and tooth orientation help the doctor plan implant placement with more confidence and predictability.
What is microscope dentistry?
Instead of dental loupes that magnify about 3 to 6 times, Dr. Forbes uses a dental operating microscope that can magnify up to 20 times normal vision, with variable zoom. It can be applied to any procedure and helps decrease surgery duration while making results more consistent and predictable.
Do I still need goopy impressions?
In most cases, no. The Medit i500 intraoral scanner takes a video scan of your mouth, producing highly accurate virtual impressions — no gag-inducing molds, and higher-quality data for your implants and crowns.
Come see the lab for yourself
Schedule a consultation and see how design, milling, and placement under one roof changes the experience — and the result.
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