Previously located on the second floor away from the rest of the lab, the denture department technicians feel more connected to the rest of the staff and can more easily work together on combination cases.

The Lista benches (shown here) were the first things Dianne purchased. “I based the colors of the lab on the blue of the benches so everything is coordinated,” she says.

Since moving in, the CAD/CAM department—which includes the lab’s milling center—has added a Roland DWX-51D mill and a 3Shape D2000 scanner, bringing the total number of mills to six and scanners to four; it also has two 3D printers. A welcome feature of this area: a back door kept open during the day so the staff can enjoy fresh air and the temperate southern California climate.

The new lab has an open layout, allowing for a much smoother workflow, and boasts 11-foot ceilings. An added bonus: every department has multiple large windows. “Having so much natural light in every space has been wonderful, especially after working in our old, dark building,” says Dianne.

A pergola adjacent to the lab overlooks the scenic Temecula Valley—famous for its beautiful wine country—and is a favorite spot for lunch breaks and meetings.

In the reception area, the coordinated desks are wrapped in black stone tile with a blue glass inlay countertop. The floors throughout the lab are stained, polished cement, a major upgrade from the carpet in the old location and much easier to clean and maintain.

Nash Dental Lab’s spacious new location features a much more efficient layout.