Optimism Abounds

The mood at LAB DAY Chicago in February was remarkably upbeat. Some Exhibitors called the show the “best ever” and attendees agreed. Many lab owners commented that business has been picking up lately and they’re enthusiastic about the coming months. 

While much of the buzz about Chicago is centered on new products, equipment and services—see the Chicago Insider —there was a lot of talk about trends in the industry and where we’re headed. A lot of that talk also bodes well for continued optimism. 

On the technological front, there are new products that continue to make production workflow easier. For instance, there are more printers and resins on the market (much more about them in our May issue), comprehensive lines of zirconia and other materials to meet any restorative...