Dental Technology: An Inherently Inspirational Industry

By Kim Molinaro

Posted Jun 22, 2022 in Labs & Profiles

Technicians transform what’s broken, worn and unesthetic into something beautiful and functional; in essence, dental technicians help make patients happy and whole again. Having the ability to restore the patient’s smile is what drives so many members of our community and is at the very heart of their career satisfaction.


Echoing the sentiments of many LMT readers, Sherelyn Kahn, Sherry Kahn Lab, Farmington Hills, MI, says, “My work makes a huge difference in a patient’s appearance and impacts their lives in so many ways. They often experience better self-esteem, leading to emotional, financial and social successes. There cannot be a more rewarding job.”


Here are some of the other inherently inspirational aspects of our field highlighted by our readers:


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About The Author

  • Kim Molinaro

    Managing Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · West Hartford, CT

    In her 25+ years with LMT, Kim has managed to combine her creative flair—infusing energy into our content and orchestrating some of our most popular theme issues—with the practical focus of keeping our processes...

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