Going Digital: 7 Tips for Incorporating Technology into Your Lab

By Becky Tyre

Posted Apr 02, 2014 in Digital Dentistry

Are you ready to take the plunge and invest in your own digital equipment? Going digital was the name of the game at NADL Vision 21 in Las Vegas in January where speakers offered tips on how to incorporate new technology into the laboratory.


1.  Review Your Expectations: Before investing in new equipment, do an internal needs analysis. “Ask yourself: What are you trying to do or improve? What do you expect from the technology? Can the technology be multi-purposed? Does it look like a technology that might be around for a while?” advised Chris Waldrop, Burdette Dental Laboratory, Birmingham, AL.


2.  Evaluate the Technology: Assess the accuracy, detail and appearance of the end product. For instance, if you’re buying a 3D printer for partial frames, evaluate the margin lines and whether the clasps fit. Also, what is the cycle time and yield of the unit? Is it better to buy one large machine or two smaller...

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  • Becky Tyre

    Production Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · Newtown, CT

    An organizational dynamo with a creative flair, Becky coordinates our promotional materials—in print and online—for all three LAB DAY trade shows.

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