LMT Magazine Archive

CERABIEN MiLai from Kuraray Noritake, a groundbreaking new ceramic, is a comprehensive yet simple system for reproducing lifelike shades, effects and gingiva. It’s actually two systems in one: one for staining and glazing; the other for internal staining, micro layering and pasting. It allows ultrathin...

Over 850 laboratory and dental professionals from more than 44 countries attended the fifth exocad Insights in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. exocad’s flagship event, held April 30-May 1, was themed “Calling all Heroes” and focused on multidisciplinary exchange, practical learning and connection.

“Insights...

Owner, Niche Dental Studio, Voorhees Township, NJ; 13 employees

LMT: What kind of environment have you aimed to create in your laboratory?

Polansky: I always say, I built the type of lab I had always dreamed of working in. When I was younger, it was hard for me to flourish because when I sought...

Co-Owner, Renstrom Dental Studio, St. Paul, MN; 70 employees

LMT: What’s the most important thing you’ve done to enhance your culture?

James: Adjusting our hiring mindset to look for the best attitude versus the best technical ability. Now we always talk about culture before skill;...

Owner, Mid-South Dental Lab, Brentwood, TN; 52 employees

LMT: What has been the most important thing you’ve done to enhance your laboratory culture?

Jackson: I would say defining our core values a few years ago: positive attitudes, work ethic, attention to detail, team-oriented, humility...

Owner, Bay View Dental Laboratory, Chesapeake, VA; 40 technicians

LMT: What has most influenced your approach to creating a strong laboratory culture?

Shafer: My 30-plus years studying alongside Dr. Peter Dawson had the biggest impact. Not only was he one of the greatest teachers of dentistry, he was...

Associate Director, Corus Byrnes Dental Laboratory, Wheatley, England; 46 employees

LMT: How would your team describe your culture and how is it consistently reinforced?

Byrne: They would likely describe it as relaxed but driven, fun but hardworking, empowering and united by a shared mission...

The U.S. military has long been a training ground for many in our industry, providing education, hands-on experience and a clear pathway to career opportunities. Many veterans cite discipline, attention to detail, accountability and teamwork among the most valuable life skills they gained while serving...

These three forward-thinking labs are making it easier than ever for employees to prioritize their health.

Javier Corregidor, CDT, explains how he uses Sagemax Paint 3D to overcome an extraordinary esthetic challenge.

Jay Collins, Owner of the Dental Lab and well versed in acquiring labs, shares his advice for buyers and sellers.

Here's how lab operators are reinforcing strong relationships with their most important dentist-customers.

Learn how NeoLab in Andover, MA is using Zeeno Robotics' pickup-and-delivery robot to cut down on foot traffic.

Sixty-eight percent of laboratories market their services to dentist-clients. Wondering how your efforts compare to those of your peers? Here’s the data from LMT’s latest Marketing Survey*.

29% of them set an annual marketing budget. Of that group, the majority spend 1-2% of their annual...

Our lab has a connection with Ohio State University—I used to work at the dental school, several of our clients teach classes there and we also fabricate some of their work—and, for the last five years, I’ve brought in graduate students to our laboratory for educational seminars.

Twice...

These days, dental office personnel are very fluid, with office managers, hygienists and assistants frequently moving to new offices. Since about a quarter of our referrals come from this group recommending our services when they join a new practice, we focus a lot of attention on them by offering fun...

In 2022, we began working with a local video production company, Rhymes with Timpani, to develop a social media campaign focusing on Instagram Reels, short videos that are pushed to your followers as well as users who aren’t following your account. Besides occasionally posting photos, we didn’t...

Connecticut—home to LMT—is known as both the Basketball Capital of the World, thanks to UConn’s sustained dominance in NCAA tournaments, and the Pizza Capital of the U.S., thanks to legendary New Haven-style pizza. There are even signs on Connecticut highways touting both accolades!

That...

For the last 15 years, we’ve worked with the Crown Council, a dental network, to co-sponsor a Young Dentist Program, an educational course aimed at nurturing dentists who have been out of school for less than five years. Held during three weekends over eight months, attendees receive training in...

From a tooth wrapped in a bow to a denture with a diastema, these dental technicians, assistants and hygienists have demonstrated their love of teeth in a truly permanent way. Check out their dental-inspired tattoos and the stories behind them:

Lately, I’ve been hearing the word “friction” used a lot in business settings. It seems to be the buzzword du jour. At its core, friction refers to anything that slows down, complicates or disrupts a process.

If there was an underlying theme at LMT® LAB DAY®...