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Alireza Esfandyari, CDT follows this
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Last week our lab sponsored Dr Howard Farran (CEO of dentaltown.com) to over 100 dentists and 14 vendors...(more)
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Michael Cohn · Owner at MC Reusable Articulators
What do your articulators REALLY cost you? At $15 an hour, 30 seconds to glue and assemble an articulator...(more)
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See Roland Digital Technology in Action at LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2013
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If you are heading to DLOAC please plan to join us on Thursday, November 15th for a in-depth training...(more)
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Just like most of you, I believe in getting high value for my well spent dollars, as a matter of fact....that's...(more)
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Maribeth Marsico wrote an article
Industry Fees Reflect Sluggish Economic Recovery
Maribeth Marsico · LMT Surveys · Oct 2012The majority of respondents to LMT's 2012 Fee Survey are delaying fee increases in the face of price-cutting competition and declining caseloads.
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Kim Molinaro wrote an article
LMT's Exclusive 2012 Wage Survey Report: Earnings Down, Staffs Lean
Kim Molinaro · LMT Surveys · Sep 2012Uncertainty prevails among the respondents to LMTâs 2012 Wage Survey and theyâre being cautious about rehiring or raising wages. On a positive note, more than half saw an uptick in
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Kelly Fessel Carr wrote an article
The Future of the Small Laboratory: Grim Or Great?
Kelly Fessel Carr · LMT Surveys · Jun 2012The majority of respondents to LMT's Small Lab Survey are enthusiastic about the outlook for their own businesses, calling their future "good" or "great." However, their prediction for the market segment as a whole isn't quite so rosy.
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Judy Fishman posted to Tija Hunter, CDA's note
Tija, thanks for taking the time to speak your mind. Clearly, we know this is a highly emotional issue...(more)
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LMT Communications, Inc. wrote an article
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Nicolas Azar · Managing Director at Azar & Associates
UNDERSTANDING LIENS AND GARNISHMENTS
This article explores what you need to do to enforce your claims...(more) -
Nicolas Azar · Managing Director at Azar & Associates
In This Issue: Understanding Liens and Garnishments. Is Branding Enough to Make Social Sell? Strategies...(more)
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Nicolas Azar · Managing Director at Azar & Associates
In This Issue: How to get paid. Improve email open rates. Prepare for the turnover tsunami. Sales prospecting in today's Economy .
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Maribeth Marsico wrote an article
To Overcome Grim Economic Challenges, Laboratory Breathes Life Into Service Effort
Maribeth Marsico · Management · Mar 2012Declining profits and the loss of its largest client would send even the healthiest laboratory reeling. But as a result of its customer-focused plan, Jesse and Frichtel Dental Labs in Pittsburgh, PA, has emerged stronger and poised for growth.
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LMT Communications, Inc. wrote an article
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Implant technicians: the NBC is developing a certification for the implant specialty. Also at yesterday's...(more)
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LMT Communications, Inc. asked a question
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As always, several colleagues from Argen / Captek will be attending the Chicago Mid-Winter convention....(more)
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Maribeth Marsico wrote an article
Laboratory Owners Determined to Persevere in Tumultuous Economy
Maribeth Marsico · LMT Surveys · Jan 2012Our latest How's Business survey shows mixed results for 2011.
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Judy Fishman · President/Publisher at LMT Communications, Inc.
Because the typhoon registered a number 8, the ferry was closed today so after visiting with Godfrey...(more)
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Robert C. Loehr · Owner at Allure Dental Lab
Dentists ask me how they can become busy in this Economy . First off they thing that taking insurance...(more)
Marc Daichman
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