February 2012

In this economy, working faster, smarter, better is the key to riding out the storm. Here are 3 easy-to-implement tips that can lead to a leaner, meaner, more efficient laboratory operation.

Problem: I want to find a concrete way to reward customers who have remained loyal to us and haven't...

February 2012--

Problem: I'd like to boost my laboratory's name recognition in my local community. What are some low-cost public relations strategies?

Strategy: Public relations initiatives are a valuable way to promote your company without having to spend big bucks. They can enhance your credibility...

Problem: I'd like to implement pre-scheduling to help make our workload more consistent; we're overwhelmed one day and slow the next.

Strategy: Pre-scheduling—where the laboratory, rather than the dentist, determines the turnaround time for each case—helps ensure an even workflow,...

Sixty-year industry veteran Harry Carlisle considers himself extra lucky for stumbling upon on a career in dental technology.

Larry Shields has turned his home not only into a laboratory for dentures, but also a laboratory for homemade beer.

Many of LMT's articles stem from things we experience here. When the editorial team cooked up the theme for this month's issue, for example, you might say we were all "steamed up." We, too, have business problems that need to be solved.

In fact, the last quarter of 2011 was a whopper that tested our...

Have an ingenious marketing strategy? Innovative cost-cutting idea? New way to streamline production? Share your best business boosting strategies with over 3,000 of your peers on THE BRIDGE!

Problem: My lab is tight on cash and I'm looking to better control my inventory costs.

Strategy: Keeping a tight reign on your inventory and not stocking a lot of extra materials can be a great idea—especially when it comes to high-priced metals and implant components. On the other hand,...

In this economy, working faster, smarter, better is the key to riding out the storm. Here are 6 easy-to-implement tips that can lead to a leaner, meaner, more efficient laboratory operation.

Problem: I feel like my staff is very fragmented, especially between departments. I need some strategies...

Problem: It's hard to achieve consistency in our work even with a final Q/C check.

Strategy: While a final case inspection is important, it shouldn't be the only quality control system in place. Building a system of checks and balances into the entire production process allows you to find and...

The Aurum Group, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, forms a strategic partnership with four labs from around the globe.

A collection of Faster, Smarter, Better CAD/CAM Strategies

Russell DeVreugd shows how to blend pressed restorations with PFMs.

Technician-turned-dental student Eric Nunnally details why dentists are so apprehensive about new products and procedures–and what you can do to help them get on board.