Pre-registration for LAB DAY 2012 is now handled exclusively through The BRIDGE! 27 days to go!

The latest news in digital dentistry

Valplast enters the CAD/CAM market. 3M ESPE delves into a new material category. Three more manufacturers enter the milling center arena. These are just a few of the highlights from the DLOAC’s CAD/CAM Technology Symposium & Expo in November in Pasadena, CA.

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Coverage of LMT’s latest How’s Business Survey

When the financial crisis hit our country in 2008, LMT immediately responded with a survey of our readers to get a baseline for how it would affect our community. Since then, we’ve kept our finger on the pulse of the community, sharing the results of periodic follow-up surveys; here's the latest. »

Lab Technology Today

Craig Nelson, CDT, shares his technique that exemplifies how attention to detail, use of new materials and good communication with the dental team can result in restorations that disappear in the oral environment.

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Lab of the Month

Burdette Dental Laboratory’s Cases for a Cause campaign raises $5,000 for breast cancer research.

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Mark your calendars!

The dates are set for next year's LAB DAY events. Keep watching LMTmag.com for updates and announcements.

NEW THIS YEAR: Pre-registration will now be even simpler. BRIDGE members will be able to pre-register for LAB DAY events right from The BRIDGE starting in November. Details to come.

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Users are sharing tips, offering troubleshooting advice and asking questions on The BRIDGE, like this one:

I am compiling a list of sites that students and the profession may access for information re theory, "how to" videos, troubleshooting etc. Does anyone know of sites that teach rather than sell?

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LAB DAY Shows 2012

Friday & Saturday, Feb 24/25

Exhibits: Friday and Saturday
Clinics: Friday and Saturday


LMT LAB DAY Chicago is the largest international gathering of the dental laboratory community in North America. What began in 1985 with just 31 exhibitors and about 400 attendees has quickly grown to over 200 exhibitors, over 3000 attendees and two days of clinics.
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Saturday, March 31

Exhibits: Saturday
Clinics: Saturday


Since its debut in 2000, LAB DAY EAST has become the must-attend event on the East Coast. Held annually in the heart of New York City, LAB DAY EAST has captured the attention of eager audiences who appreciate the central location, educational clinics and busy exhibit hall.
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Saturday, May 5

Exhibits: Saturday
Clinics: Friday and Saturday


Second only to LAB DAY Chicago, LAB DAY West is the largest laboratory trade show on the west coast. Crowded with busy shoppers and buzzing with industry news and education, LAB DAY West embodies the good vibrations for which Southern California is famous.
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