LMT Articles

Jensen Dental Rebrands Its Digital Solution

Jensen Dental announced the rebranding of its Jensen Digital Solution as the Preciso Digital Dentistry Solution, a complete system of materials, CAD/CAM equipment, software, education and support that allows laboratories of all sizes to produce consistent results and transition to digital processes....

From the Series: 40 Under Forty

James Grady: Spearheads Family Lab's Shift to All-Ceramic

As a kid, James Grady never envisioned working at his father's laboratory; he wanted to "do his own thing." But then he grew up. "It was when I was in college that I realized the opportunity I'd be passing up. How many people can graduate and get involved in an established business at the level I...

From the Series: 40 Under Forty

Joshua Polansky: Educated By the Masters

Joshua Polansky hasn't had just any mentors. Although initially intending to become a dentist like his father, he worked in several laboratories during college and 'fell in love' with dental technology. However, it was in 2003 when he had a one-on-one apprenticeship with Master Technician Olivier Tric...

From the Series: 40 Under Forty

Jessica Birrell, CDT, FACE: Passionate About Education and Philanthropy

Confident and passionate, Jessica Birrell believes there's no limit to what she can accomplish in the dental technology field. Since starting her laboratory three years ago, she's developed a successful niche for high-end smile design cases and now she's eager to branch out as an educator and share her...

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Jack Marrano, CDT: Former Marine Runs Multi-Million Dollar Division of Microdental

When Lee Culp, CDT—one of the most respected technicians in the world—wants to recognize you for excellence, it would be easy to let it go to your head. But Jack Marrano, CDT, is as modest as he is accomplished. For instance, ask Marrano about his success—at age 34 he runs the multi-million-dollar...

From the Series: 40 Under Forty

Josef Kolbeck: a Technical Innovator

Josef Kolbeck has accomplished a lot in his 12 years in the industry. He received his dental technology degree from the Universidad Latina of Costa Rica, served as Academic Coordinator in dental technology at that same university, owned his own lab and is currently the managing director of a five-person...

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Jose Martinez: 'It Just Doesn't Get Old' For This Young Manager

You might say his brother's loss was his gain. When someone at church offered Jose Martinez's brother a job at a local laboratory, his brother wasn't interested. But Martinez was. "It was supposed to be in the model room, but when I got to the lab, I was told I'd be in the finishing department. I...

From the Series: 40 Under Forty

Julian Infante, CDT: a Constant Student, a Natural Teacher

From a family of educators, Julian Infante, CDT, has both a love of learning and a gift for teaching. He earned his Associate's degree from Bates Technical College and eventually joined Modern Dental Lab—then called Northwest Labs—in Bellevue, WA in 2006. Since then, he has earned his...

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John Finn, CDT: Just Try to Stop Him

Jerry Kaizer, Owner of Murray Kaizer, Inc., once had to kick John Finn out of the lab. "It was late and he said 'I'm not leaving until you leave,' but I wouldn't because I wanted to finish what I was working on," recalls Finn with a laugh. "He finally made me leave with him, but I had a key, so I went...

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John Hodgkins: 'His Motivation is Contagious'

At first, you wouldn't know John Hodgkins considers himself an introvert. He's friendly and outgoing during a conversation, but admits he changes when there's a crown in front of him. "I love immersing myself. I'll have my headphones on and get totally lost in the work, only to look up and see that hours...

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Jerry Giuliano, Jr.: Owner Achieves Amazing Growth in Two Years

When Jerry Giuliano Jr. opened his CAD/CAM-based laboratories on New Year's Day 2011, he had no employees, one scanner, one milling machine and an 800-sq-ft office space. Today, he has 14 employees, three scanners, four mills and a new 5,000-sq-ft space, and Giuliano says his business is on track to...