Laboratory

Automation, crowns and the uncomfortable questions we need to ask

Ashley Byrne considers the latest existential threat hanging over the heads of the dental technology sector: automation. Every few years,…

Columnists

Light meets precision: dental technician Annette von Hajmasy tested Renfert’s LIGHT 1

Annette von Hajmasy tested Renfert’s new LIGHT 1 dental light – and reveals how smart lighting perceptibly improves precision, colour…

Laboratory

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How to adapt your lab leadership to an AI era

Eleanor Pittard explains the new skill set dental technicians and lab owners need in a dawning era of AI and…

Laboratory

Setting the gold standard in digital dentures

After winning Clinical Dental Technician of the Year at the Private Dentistry Awards 2025, Spencer Greening reflects on his impact…

Laboratory

Printer technology: streamlining workflows and saving labour

Cameron Kelly explains how investing in printer technology has transformed case acceptance, reduced turnaround times and strengthened clinical partnerships. After…

Dentistry

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Multidisciplinary collaboration: life as a dental technician in a hospital

Anna Munro shares her experience as a dental technician in a hospital and details why this setting offers a comprehensive…

Laboratory

Admin friction: the hidden cost of running a dental lab

Small interruptions add up in a dental lab – Ashley Byrne explains the impact of admin friction on efficiency, morale and…

Columnists

Restoring confidence and smiles: becoming an award-winning CDT

This year’s Clinical Dental Technician of the Year, Matthew Varley, shares his journey into dentistry and the impact a CDT…

Laboratory

Is this the best time ever to be a dental technician?

Though 2025 has been a challenging year for dental labs, it may still be the best time to be a…

Columnists

Lab is Fab: one day, endless inspiration, all about labs

3Shape is proud to host the very first Lab is Fab event, created for the UKI dental lab community and…

Laboratory

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The dreaded ‘call me’ lab ticket – why it’s time to talk differently

Ashley Byrne highlights some common issues that crop up in communication between dentists and technicians, and why a ‘call me’…

Columnists

Busy fools: is your dental lab successful or just overstretched?

‘Being busy is not the same as being successful’ – Matt Everatt asks lab owners to consider whether their hard work…

Business

Full colour monolithic 3D printed dentures – the power of Polyjet printing

Join Lino Adolf on 27 November at 7pm as he explores the power of Polyjet printing for full colour monolithic…

Laboratory

GC’s LabScene goes on the road with LabScene Live!

GC provides a brief look back at this summer’s LabScene Liv events and a question – who wants more? This…

Laboratory

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Strategy for survival: making dental labs future-proof

With rising costs, fewer technicians and fiercer competition, Eleanor Pittard outlines how to future-proof your dental laboratory. For years, many…

Business

Built for body and bench: ergonomic considerations in the lab

Phillip Townend discusses why it is essential to consider ergonomic factors to microscopy in the dental laboratory. Dental laboratory technicians…

Laboratory

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Power your CAD design with fast AI-supported workflows

Introducing Dental System 2025, CAD software featuring AI-driven bite alignment, smarter error notifications that reduce interruptions, and optimised case setup…

AI & technology

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Fighting focus: how I balance my boxing career and dentistry

Amateur boxer Mia Hull explains how she balances life between the ring and the dental lab, and what it has…

Dentistry

Technology for same-day 3D-printed zirconia restorations developed

Permanent crowns, bridges and veneers can now be 3D printed in zirconia at patients’ chairside within the same day. Researchers…

AI & technology