Moving Right Along

By Judy Fishman

Posted Sep 03, 2013 in Publisher's Page

We all know it was not an overnight transition but here we are: a genuinely digital industry. There were several years during which you expressed frustration that all the trade magazines placed so much emphasis on CAD/CAM technology. Now you know why! It’s our job to sound the alert when we recognize a change that’s not a fad but a trend that’s about to take over.


I feel it’s time for us to recognize and claim this transition officially made.


LMT’s most recent survey data shows that 89% of the C&B and Full Service labs [that participated in our survey] interface with digital technologies. They are fabricating CAD/CAM restorations using their own digital equipment and/or by outsourcing these services.


Note that, though Removable and Orthodontic laboratories are not yet as digitally dependent, they represent only 17% of the entire lab community (see chart
above for details).


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About The Author

  • Judy Fishman

    CEO/Publisher at LMT Communications, Inc. · Newtown, CT

    Serving the needs of the dental laboratory community has been Judy's core mission for over 36 years. An industry leader known for her integrity & optimism, Judy understands the needs of the market and develops practical...

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