A Guide to Using The BRIDGE

The BRIDGE is a social system made exclusively for members of the dental laboratory industry. Curated and monitored by LMT Staff, we currently offer a number of ways to participate in the community including messages, posts, photos, groups, forums, products, topics, newsbriefs, letters, jobs and events.

Questions? We can help! Please contact Lauren Meehan or send us a message.

Lauren Meehan
Online Media Strategist

  • How to Use The BRIDGE: Directory

    Click “Directory” on the red navigation bar.

    The Directory is made up of two pages, the User Directory and the Vendor Directory.

    The User Directory allows you to see all of the members of the lab community that are on the site.

    The Vendor Directory lets you quickly scan through and see what companies are active on The BRIDGE.

    Start introducing yourself today!

  • How to Use The BRIDGE: Groups

    Click “Groups” on the red navigation bar.

    Are you interested in becoming a member of a group or maybe starting a group of your own?

    Groups are formed so Users with similar interests or skills can share their ideas, concerns and advice.

    Click here to see other User created groups!

  • How to Use The BRIDGE: Articles

    Mouse over “LMT Magazine” on the red navigation bar then click “Articles & News”.

    Read about the latest news and happenings in the dental lab community! In this section, you will find news and announcements, survey results, technical cases and much more!

    To read the latest Vendor news, mouse over "LMT Magazine" and click on "News Briefs".

  • How to Use The BRIDGE: Albums

    First log in, then go to LMTmag.com/photos.

    The Albums section contains photos from articles, events and industry professionals.

    Start browsing through photos here!

  • How to Use The BRIDGE: Products

    Thinking about purchasing a new CAD/CAM machine? Or maybe you are researching different types of abutments available. The Products section is the go to spot to research products, read peer reviews and share a review of your own.

    Browse Products

  • How to Use The BRIDGE: Topics

    Mouse over “The BRIDGE” on the red navigation bar then click “Topics”.

    The Topics page acts as the hub for everything related to a certain topic. Select the topic you are interested in and you will see discussions, people, articles, products and more related to that subject.

    View Topics

  • How to Use The BRIDGE: Events

    Click on “Calendar” on the red navigation bar to see upcoming events.

    Our growing calendar is the place for all events in the industry; seminars, clinics, courses, trade shows, expos, study clubs and even casual meetups.

    Click here to see upcoming events

  • How to Use The BRIDGE: Forums

    Mouse over “The BRIDGE” on the red navigation bar then click “Forums”.

    Have You Heard? The Forums page is the place to ask questions, get opinions or share your thoughts on a subject. Want to get notified when a User comments on a Forum? Click “Subscribe” under the “Watch” and “Share” icons in the upper right corner of the page.

    Click here to check out the Forums now!

  • How to Use The BRIDGE: Messages

    Mouse over “The BRIDGE” on the red navigation bar then click “Messages”.

    Have something you want to share with a certain User but don’t want it to be seen by the community? Send a message! A message is similar to an email within The BRIDGE. The conversation can only be seen by the User that has sent and received the message.

    Try sending a message now!