DTG (Dental Technicians Guild)Articles

In a group known for camaraderie and family-like bonds, DTG Symposium attendees from across the world swapped technical tips, case studies and business advice over three days of hands-on demos, in-depth lectures and casual networking opportunities

In August, the camaraderie and passion for dental technology was evident at the third annual DTG Symposium, featuring back-to-back lectures, the World Mixed Dental Arts Championships and an art competition.

LMT toured Ivoclar Vivadent’s Somerset, NJ, facility, which is adding 64,000 sq. ft. of space and expanding its zirconia, IPS e.max and IPS Empress production.

To create characterized, natural-looking dentures, Arian Deutsch, CDT, DTG, Owner, Deutsch Dental Arts in Surprise, AZ, uses a time-efficient technique.

Russell DeVreugd was revered in our community and when he passed away last month, there was an outpouring of emotion and tributes from his industry friends.

In 2013, frustrated by the changes he was seeing in the industry—mass digitization, commoditization, consolidation—Von Grow, Owner of Dark Horse Dental Studio in Pleasant Grove, UT, sent out a rallying cry via social media to his fellow technicians:

“I propose that we all band together...

. . . to be Jolly, yes, but not because the Christmas holiday is two months away. ’Tis because it’s show season and it’s off to an outstanding start with over 1,000 attendees for the first time ever at LMT LAB DAY East! This, despite the fact that there were three other key industry...

DTG celebrates the sharing of knowledge and techniques among its members to enhance everyone’s skills. This philosophy was palpable at the second annual DTG Symposium in August, which included the first ever World Mixed Dental Arts Championship competition.

It started with a 13-hour trip—including a stop in Munich—but it was worth it to realize my long-time dream of attending the IDS show in Cologne.

Walking into the show, I felt like a little boy entering a carnival for the first time: there were eye-catching booths with glamorous lighting...