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The developments in 3D printing that spell good news for dental labs
In 2023, 3D printing – or additive manufacturing – technology for dental labs is rapidly advancing and adoption is accelerating,…
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How to navigate the UK dental market
This month, Emily and Eleanor Pittard discuss the methods and tools you need to position your business for growth and…
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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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A dental technology student’s thoughts on the industry
Dental technology university student Eboni-Rose Williams shares her perspective of the industry, her challenges so far and how she was…
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How chemical procurement can impact your lab’s productivity
Dave Haase discusses the key to a steady supply of essential chemicals and how a reliable chemical procurement process can…
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How do you find and sell to new customers?
You may be fortunate to have a few clients on your doorstep. But, as Matt Everatt warns, if you ever…
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‘AI would be more sympathetic’ – dental technician slams GDC for his erasure
A dental technician who fell short on his CPD requirements after being diagnosed with a brain tumour has slammed the…
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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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What the lab industry can learn from clinics – and vice versa
This month Emily and Eleanor Pittard discuss what the laboratory industry can learn from clinics – and vice versa. The…
Columnists
Should we look outside our industry to run better labs?
With labs at the cutting edge of dentistry and undergoing enormous changes, Ashley Byrne discusses the value of outside influence…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 15 July 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… MPs demand…
Dentistry
Renfert launches its dental visual communicator – EASY view+
With the EASY view+ dental visual communicator, Renfert is setting new standards in powerful digital communication in dental laboratories. The…
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Leadership styles 101
Eleanor Pittard discusses the best approach to leadership and the dangers of a ‘one size fits all’ strategy. In many…
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Beyond the Dental Lab – Alina Ceclan
We go beyond the dental lab with Alina Ceclan to find out what led her to a career in dental…
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Transforming dental labs into social media success stories
With a wealth of experience in social media marketing in the dental industry, Hazel Woodward discusses how labs can benefit…
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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…
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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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The Dental Lab Expert – the time-saving lab tech hero
This month, Ashely Byrne explains how dental lab technicians and their teams can help to combat the time crisis that is developing…
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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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