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Bellevue, WA; 66 employeesOwners: Kaila and Megan Nakanishi

When my mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, it was a very difficult time for our family. Nakanishi Dental Laboratory Co-Owners Megan and Kaila Nakanishi, along with the rest of the leadership team, were incredibly compassionate...

…to attend LMT’s 25th annual LAB DAY East, the largest dental laboratory technology show in the Northeast. Join us on Saturday, September 27 at the Westchester Marriott, which is conveniently located in Tarrytown, NY, an easy drive from the surrounding states.

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Lino Lakes, MN; 72 employeesOwners: Randi and Scott James

A third-generation, family-run business, Renstrom Dental Studio in Lino Lakes, MN, is built on values that prioritize people above all else. From the moment you walk through the doors, it’s clear this isn’t just a workplace; it’s...

Portland, OR; 15 employeesOwner: Brianne Lequerica-Munday

When I first joined Cosmetic Dental Specialties in Portland, OR, in 2021, I was used to being just a cog in a wheel. That’s not the case at Cosmetic: Owner Brianne Lequerica-Munday emphasizes quality work as well as growth and a healthy...

As we were organizing our Product Focus on 3D Printing Materials for this issue (see page 21), I received an interesting news alert about the first-ever 3D-printed train station....

On May 16-17 in sunny Garden Grove, CA, more than 1,600 dental laboratory owners, managers, technicians and dentists joined LMT for LAB DAY West—the largest dental laboratory technology show on the West Coast—to browse the latest innovations in an intimate, friendly environment.

“We...

In this case study of a smile makeover for a young police officer, Lab Owner Jillian Swafford demonstrates how expertise and proper materials can bring monolithic zirconia to life.

From holograms to hyperspectral imaging, this year's International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany did not disappoint. Read our complete coverage.

Managing Editor Kim Molinaro and I had an amazing time at the IDS in Cologne, Germany, in March. Our goal—admittedly a lofty one—was to visit as many of the 2,000-plus Exhibitors as possible, discover what’s new and give you a peek at what’s coming down the pike.

Among the most...

More than 60 dental professionals from 10 countries participated in Candulor’s prestigious 14th KunstZahnWerk (KZW), each fabricating an age-appropriate, characterized, esthetic, mucosa-supported maxillary and mandibular full denture for a patient with pronounced atrophy in the lower jaw. In addition...

Welcome to Part 3 of our State of the Industry series, the LAB DAY Chicago Insider. LMT Editors were out in full force on the show floors exploring all of the product launches and latest innovations to bring you a true picture...

The LMT staff was proud to celebrate our 40th annual LAB DAY Chicago last weekend. What began in 1985 with 30 Exhibitors and less than 300 attendees is now the largest dental laboratory show in the world! This year, we had 296 Exhibitors and 4,786 attendees from 50 states plus DC and PR and 58 other...

In Part 2 of LMT’s State of the Industry coverage, the results of our 2025 Subcontracting Survey illustrate how technology trends and the evolving needs of laboratories are fueling the growth of this long-standing practice.

For the last four decades, LMT has conducted its State of the Industry Survey every five years, offering an in-depth look at what’s trending and what’s changed in the marketplace. And—with the COVID-19 pandemic—these last five years have been a tumultuous ride, creating unprecedented...

Mark Bultmann, MDT, offers a step-by-step look at fabricating a hybrid abutment crown using NexxZr T Multi from Sagemax.

Julie Woolf, Argen COO, details how she and her team implemented Lean to sreamline processes, eliminate waste, reduce labor costs and improve products.

Express Dental Laboratory's new 12,000-square-foot-facility in Norman, OK, offers the team ample space for growth; see inside the new lab.

Operating a dental practice had always been in the back of Lab Owner Nick Oganov’s mind. After all, he had been a practicing dentist in the former Soviet Union before arriving in the U.S. as a refugee along with his wife and son, George, and finding work as a dental technician. He opened his own...