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Express Dental Laboratory's new 12,000-square-foot-facility in Norman, OK, offers the team ample space for growth; see inside the new lab.

From dealing with DSOs and recruiting technicians to increasing sales and managing growth, laboratory owners and managers have a lot on their minds in 2025. Here are strategies for managing some of the challenges:

Ortho lab operators share how technology has impacted their business, the current state of workloads and their future outlook for this niche.

In LMT’s first-ever survey on artificial intelligence, we explore how labs are using it and readers’ opinions on this timely and provocative topic.

I’ve been immersed in analyzing data from our first-ever survey about artificial intelligence and learning all about this fascinating technology that is impacting so many aspects of our lives. Just as I finished writing the Survey Report (see page 18), I received an email from the ADA announcing...

A whopping 80% of laboratories are now tapping into the power of 3D printing—either with in-house equipment or via outsourcing—according to LMT’s latest 3D Printing Survey. Read the full report:

In May, I had the pleasure of visiting Formlabs in Somerville, MA, to learn more about its new dental printer, the Form 4B, meet some of the staff members and tour the facility. Like many manufacturers in the 3D printing arena, Formlabs serves a variety of industries, including automotive, engineering,...

Digital technology continues to make inroads as the adoption rates of digital design and fabrication methods rise. Here's more key takeaways from LMT's 2024 Removable Prosthetic Survey:

“When you’re promoting a new product, material or service, make sure you explain how it solves a problem for your client. For instance, to the dentist, the fact that a 3D-printed denture can be replaced quickly and easily if the patient loses it is more important than the fabrication technique...

When we look at the future, it seems 3D printing will be the defacto production method for a huge portion of restorations, especially chairside. Our value to our clients will be in the design phase, given our ability to rectify functional problems based on our years of experience. Since we serve a lot...

Our lab relies heavily on 3D printers to print models. While the technology offers a wealth of benefits, it also presents several challenges. For example, one dedicated technician is needed to scrape off the models and clean the build plates of our 13 Formlabs printers. When we were printing 100-plus...

I started my lab in 2020 and my focus is fabricating ortho appliances and 3D printing and design. To me, the key to being productive is to be organized and meticulous; two software packages have been instrumental in helping me do that:

Most of my work comes in via STL files and with all the different...

Patricia Strimb of Germany took first place in this year's Master Cup competition.