September 2025

I’ve worked in many places, but none compare to Bay View Dental Laboratory when it comes to investing in employee growth. Owners Buddy and Rick Shafer believe in educating all of our 53 team members, irrespective of their role within the company.

Every year, our Chesapeake, VA lab hosts 15 to...

Lately, there’s been plenty of buzz around AI in lab production. But with AI dominating business news in general, I wanted to explore how lab owners and managers are applying AI tools to the business and administrative aspects of their work.

I reached out to hundreds of readers and got a terrific—and...

When Hurricane Helene ravaged Image Dental Arts, the team at Drake Precision Dental Lab generously opened its doors and offered Image’s staff a safe harbor after the storm.

Dr. Todd Davis explains how he went from loathing dentures to loving them.

UltraThineer, a 3D-printed zirconia veneer, was recently launched to the U.S. market. Dr. Tai Ha offers an overview of the fully digital workflow.

Economic uncertainty has laboratory operators navigating through an unsettled period, yet most remain confident in their ability to withstand the familiar ups and downs of our market.