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What will a dental laboratory look like in 2030?
The future lab: Ashley Byrne discusses what he believes lies ahead for dental labs in 2030 and how they will…
AI & technology
All you need to know about marketing rules and regulations for dental labs
Eleanor Pittard shares how to promote your dental lab business effectively while staying compliant. If you’re running a dental lab…
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Is full automation a dream or a threat?
This shift to automation in dental labs is inevitable, says Ashley Byrne. But does it threaten the future of dental…
AI & technology
Dental technicians: how exactly are we regulated?
Laboratory provides an update on its quest for clarity on illegal manufacture and invites you to share your thoughts on…
Dentistry
How do we attract people to dental technology?
Tackling the technician shortage: Matt Everatt asks a panel of experts if attracting people to dental technology is achievable. At…
Dentistry
GDC uses a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ on technicians
Matt Everatt explains why he believes the GDC is ‘heavy-handed’ and ‘overly punitive’ in its regulation of dental technicians –…
Dentistry
Digital by design: why a digital lab set-up works for me
Laboratory owner Stephen Lusty shares the advantages of a digital workflow and the equipment and materials he uses. Stephen Lusty…
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What labs wish dentists knew about digital dentistry
In an effort to bridge the knowledge gap between labs and dentists, Ashley Byrne shares what labs wish every dentist…
Columnists
Digital dentistry transformation: scaling your lab with the right partner
Carbon, a leader in 3D printing technology, explains how Trey Ford’s digital investment turned a small lab into a high-throughput…
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Never underestimate what a support team can do for your lab
Ashley Byrne shares why investing in a support team is not just beneficial for your lab, but essential for the…
Business
How to maximise social media as a dental lab
Eleanor Pittard offers her top tips for building a brand online and making the most of social media as a…
Business
A dental technician’s guide to embracing change
How do we keep up with the changing industry and who can we trust? Ashley Byrne shares his tips for…
Business
Discover what’s on in the Laboratory Zone
Calling all dental technicians, clinical dental technicians and lab owners: the North of England Dentistry Show is back this March!…
Dentistry
A dental lab’s guide to starting 2025 strong
Justin Leigh shares insights on how dental lab owners can reflect on performance, embrace learning and develop a strategic plan…
Business
How to make onboarding simple
Eleanor Pittard explains how to make onboarding new employees structured and successful. Onboarding new employees is crucial; everyone has to…
Business
Dentures with octopus suckers could have a ‘huge impact’
The lead researcher behind dentures inspired by octopus suckers shares what drew him to the sea creatures and outlines the…
Dentistry
Scientists invent dentures with octopus-inspired suckers
A team of scientists have designed a new type of denture with octopus-like suckers for improved grip and comfort. The…
Dentistry
Transforming lives through dental care in Uganda
Nina Frketin shares the unforgettable experience of her trip to Uganda with dental charity Den-tech and how she helped to…
Dentistry
‘Die Zirkonzahn Schule’ – Heroes of dental technology
Discover courses and schools for dental technicians and dentists in the heart of the Italian Alps at the Zirkonzahn School.…
Dentistry
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