Three Daughters Make Their Mark on Third-Generation Family Lab

Many laboratory owners hope that, one day, their children will join their business—their other baby—and continue growing what they’ve built. Jerry Kaizer, CDT, Owner of Murray Kaizer Dental Laboratory in Farmington, CT, has realized that dream three times over: all three of his daughters—Emily, Sarah and Hannah—are now managing the family’s 30-person removable laboratory.

The women are the fourth generation of Kaizers to work in the industry and the third generation to be involved in the family lab. While each of them initially pursued a career path outside of the laboratory, they all eventually assumed a role there, working their way up to management positions. “While none of us ever planned to work in the laboratory, we all now love working together and being part of the family business,” says Sarah. “Seeing how much the lab has evolved since my grandfather started it brings us so much joy and we want to...