3D Printing: Changing the Way Labs Work

By Kelly Fessel Carr

Posted Mar 14, 2023 in LMT Surveys

“It’s amazing how far 3D printing technology has come and is helping the dental industry as a whole. If anyone had told me a year ago that I would be in a position to influence and mentor dentists about my love for 3D printing, intraoral scanning, milling and digital design, I would have said, ‘No way.’ But I am! It’s the lab’s time to shine and by using a completely digital platform, the dental team can provide better-fitting restorations for the patient,” says Vernice Griffin, CDT, Owner, Griffin Dental Laboratories, Detroit, MI, and Adjunct Instructor of the Clinical Dentistry Department at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.


Griffin’s sentiments are echoed by other respondents to LMT’s 2023 3D Printing Survey who are embracing 3D printing in their pursuit of achieving an all-digital workflow. Users tout the technology as an easy and predictable process that is increasing productivity...

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  • Kelly Fessel Carr

    Associate Publisher / Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · Newtown, CT

    At the helm of the magazine for over 35 years, Kelly is the heart and soul of the editorial department, guiding and shaping our coverage - both in print and online - to bring dental laboratory decision-makers the news and...

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