COVID-19/Industry Updates

In this special report, LMT explores how labs are faring—and changing—while facing

an ambiguous future.

[June 5] There’s great news regarding the Payroll Protection Program (PPP): the new Paycheck Protection Plan Flexibility Act—signed just hours ago—eases restrictions, giving business owners who took advantage of PPP funding more flexibility and time. These are welcomed updates, especially...

[June 3] Although all states were open for elective procedures with varying restrictions as of Monday, it’s too soon to report on the status of business so let’s take a look at where things stood last week based on LMT’s latest COVID-19 Impact Survey:

One-third of laboratory...

[May 15] As dental laboratories across the country begin to reopen, one of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is how to keep staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.One key strategy is implementing administrative controls that specifically address this disease—a topic covered by Safelink’s...

…And we were doing so well!

We all know where we were right after LAB DAY Chicago—anticipating a very strong year for our community—and how quickly all of our expectations evaporated when this virus became a global pandemic. We don’t know what is in store for us in the coming...

Here are 12 manufacturers involved in the PEE effort and the status of their work as of press time.

Here's a look at the laboratories with 3D printing equipment who are stepping in to help produce PPE.

By Michael Kulwiec, CDT 

We can—and must—overcome this micron-sized, invisible Covid-19 demon that takes lives and kills businesses. All of us—especially our leaders—need to accept the essential truth: We are at war.

Leaders need to say repeatedly: This is a war; a war that...

LMT brings you the latest on how laboratory owners and managers are managing the COVID-19 crisis.

[May 6] As of today, 22 states have changed their mandates, allowing dental offices to re-open for elective procedures with various stipulations. All eyes in our community are on these states (see the ADA’s

By Greg Pfeuffer - Business Advisor and Fractional CFO/Controller with Mueller Prost CPAs + Business Advisors

Last night, Congress passed a second coronavirus relief package; this $484 billion package includes $310 billion to replenish the

With workloads down at least 90% and stay-at-home orders in place for much of the country, many laboratory owners and managers are using this time to do product research, further their skills and encourage their technicians to seek additional training. To help with those efforts, manufacturers and suppliers...

By Michael Kulwiec, CDT, President, Dental Masters Laboratory and Dura-Metrics, Inc.

1. Training. Take this time to educate your team on ways you can maximize your workflow and get the most out of your equipment. PTC is currently offering 40% off their courses. Now is a great time to educate or reacquaint...

[April 9] Last week, LMT sent an e-survey to our Survey Squad members in order to give our community an overview of how others are faring. So far, we have heard from more than 300 laboratory owners and managers and, since many of you want to know how others are handling the situation, here’s a...