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Celebrating National False Teeth Day
To celebrate National False Teeth Day, we hear from dental technicians, clinical dental technicians and lab owners from around the…
Dentistry
Clinical dental technicians call for scope of practice review
The Clinical Dental Technicians Association UK (CDTA UK) is calling for an expansion to the scope of practice of clinical…
Dentistry
Are overseas technicians the key to success?
Jinesh Patel discusses why hiring overseas technicians could be a strategic move for your lab, and his tips for becoming…
Business
The curious demise of dental technicians
With a worsening recruitment crisis, Matt Everatt questions the future of dental technology – are we able to train more…
Dentistry
Are side hustles worth the hassle?
Matt Everatt discusses what he has learned from his side hustles and how they can improve your mental health. What…
Business
What will 2024 bring to dental technology? 
Ashley Byrne discusses the trials and tribulations of 2023, and why he believes 2024 will be ‘the year of the…
AI & technology
Navigating MHRA registration: a crucial step towards compliance
This month, Eleanor and Emily Pittard discuss why MHRA registration is crucial as a dental lab, and provide a step-by-step…
Business
Changing the lives of homeless veterans one smile at a time
Dentistry on the front line: Alan Wright explains how he is combatting the oral health disparity among homeless veterans through…
Dentistry
Meet the Laboratory editorial board panel
Get to know the friendly faces Laboratory’s Lab Experts panel, bringing expertise, skill and experience from every corner of the…
Dentistry
Nightshift – empowering female dental technicians
Nina Frketin discusses the story behind Nightshift and what attendees can learn from the upcoming online symposium. Hi, I am…
Dentistry
Labs, technicians and CDTs: enter the 2023 Dentistry Awards now!
Calling all lab owners, dental technicians and CDTs: the entry deadline for the 2023 Dentistry Awards is fast approaching. Returning…
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NHS Workforce Plan: the laboratory community reacts
The government’s new NHS Workforce Plan has no mention of dental technicians or clinical dental technicians despite the challenges labs…
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Starting a new lab – the Andy Fairbanks way
Andy Fairbanks gives a light-hearted look into his journey as a dental technician and how he set up his new…
Laboratory
Introducing Laboratory’s Leading 20!
FMC is pleased to announce Laboratory’s Leading 20 – a brand new initiative recognising influence, skill and impact in dental…
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Laboratory magazine: raising the profile of technicians and labs
Have you heard the news? Laboratory magazine is back! Matt Everatt, the editor-in-chief, talks about why he is ‘thrilled’ to be…
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Technically Speaking – recruitment and utilising the existing team
Are you utilising your team to their full scope? This month, Eleanor and Emily Pittard discuss the issue of technician…
Laboratory
Beyond the Dental Lab – Chris Golze
We go Beyond the Dental Lab with Chris Golze to discuss what led him to become a dental technician, what…
Laboratory
Bupa closes NHS practices: what does this mean for labs?
With the recent announcement that Bupa will be closing more than 80 of its NHS practices, Matt Everatt discusses what…
Laboratory
Laboratory magazine: refreshed, revitalised, relaunched
FMC is delighted to announce the relaunch of Laboratory magazine – a publication dedicated to promoting technical excellence. Have you…
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