A Dream Come True For Continental Dental Laboratory

"We're still dreaming," says Laboratory Manager Julie Dewane of Continental Dental's move from its cramped, outdated building into a new 12,000-sq.-ft. facility in July 2008. She notes that clients are just as enthralled with the lab's new digs. "The doctors we work with are very proud to bring their patients here, because our lab is an extension of their practice and it makes them look good too."

Continental Dental Laboratory is a National Dentex lab, employs 48 people and is located in Phoenix.

The first glimpse visitors get of Continental is an elegant reception area featuring rich wood and river rock accents, ceramic tile flooring and the Continental logo--a technician at work--inlaid in marble on the floor. The reception area also includes an adjacent shade-taking room for patient comfort and privacy.

In the old facility, departments were separated by walls and a lack of space created disorganization. The new facility gives...