Departing from the usual laid-back California approach, attendees were literally waiting at the door for LAB DAY West exhibits to open on Saturday, May 19, and kept the exhibit hall bustling all day, browsing products and services from 147 companies. This year’s upbeat and high-energy crowd of 1,766—over 100 more than last year—came from 33 states and 9 countries to see what’s new and network with colleagues, manufacturers and dealers.

They also were also eager to take advantage of two full days of continuing education presented by 65 top-notch educators on topics like new workflows, digital dentures, zirconia, staining and characterization, implant restorations and more. Manufacturers were equally enthusiastic, offering attendees one-on-one updates of their latest products and services, hands-on demonstrations, raffles and giveaways. (To find out if you’re a door prize winner, visit Please Log In or Sign Up (it's free) to read the rest of this article