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A Technician Goes to Dental School: the Exciting, Terrifying and Rewarding Experience of Working With Patients
Eric Nunnally, CDT · Laboratories and Profiles · Oct 2011Now in his third year at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, technician-\r\nturned-dental student Eric Nunnally is doing what he's waited years to do: treat patients. Read more
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Surviving the Joplin, Missouri, Tornado: Stories of Kindness and Compassion
Becky Tyre · Laboratories and Profiles · Sep 2011Underwood Dental Lab and Images 32 Dental Lab, both in Joplin, MO, were completely destroyed last May by a devastating tornado. Both have re-opened in... Read more
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New York's Dental Laboratory Higher Education: How It All Began
Renata Budny and Nicholas Manos · Laboratories and Profiles · Sep 2011Origins of New York's dental laboratory higher education. Read more
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Molina/Watson Doubles in Size, Increases Productivity
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and Profiles · Sep 2011This New Mexico laboratory gets a new home with an open-concept floorplan that provides ample room and ease of communication for the staff. Read more
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A Technician Goes to Dental School: a Profile of the Modern Dental Student
Eric Nunnally, CDT · Laboratories and Profiles · May 2011Now in his second year at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, technician-turned-dental student Eric Nunnally identifies the trends he sees... Read more
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Lab Showcase: Happy Technicians, Happy Laboratory
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and Profiles · May 2011New England Orthodontic Laboratory and Pediatric Appliance Laboratory in Wilmington, MA, gains legroom, a happier staff and a boost in production. Read more
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Life Outside the Lab: the Industry's 'Last Samurai'
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2011For over 20 years, Laboratory Owner Michael Kazmer, Kazmer Dental Lab, Lancaster, CA, has nurtured a passion for Iaido, a Japanese samurai's martial art... Read more
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Custom Automated Prosthetics: Tapping Into the Power of Video
Kelly Fessel Carr · Laboratories and Profiles · Mar 2011Video technology is proving to be a valuable educational, customer service and quality assurance tool for Custom Automated Prosthetics (CAP) in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Read more
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A Technician Goes to Dental School - Year Two: the Feared Year of Dental School
Eric Nunnally, CDT · Laboratories and Profiles · Feb 2011In part IV of his ongoing column, technician-turned-dental student Eric Nunnally, CDT, shares his experiences in his second year at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Read more
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In-House Laboratory: Tiny But Top Notch
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and Profiles · Feb 2011At just 144 square feet, the in-house laboratory at the Center for Dental Arts in Columbus, Ohio, proves the saying is true: good things do come in small packages. Read more
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New Business Models Bring Challenge and Change
Kelly Fessel Carr · Laboratories and Profiles · Jan 2011Life changed dramatically for Donna Pickett's laboratory in Taylorsville, Utah, when she added milling services and became a zirconia distribution center. Read more
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Welcome Back, Removables
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and Profiles · Nov 2010Twenty-five years after selling off its removables department, Knight Dental Group gets back in the game. Read more
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CAD/CAM Breathes New Life Into Puckett's Dental Studio
Kelly Fessel Carr · Laboratories and Profiles · Oct 2010Investing in CAD/CAM equipment and rethinking its business model gives new life to Puckett's Dental Studio, Dawsonville, GA. Read more
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YES! Dental Lab's Can-Do Attitude Pays Off
Kelly Fessel Carr · Laboratories and Profiles · Sep 2010Opened in 2008, YES! Dental Laboratory has quickly grown to 34 staff members serving almost 200 clients, a testament to the power of a well-oiled management team. Read more
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Helping Hands: Tassi Dental Supports Haitian Medical Mission
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Aug 2010The staff and clients of Albert Tassi Dental Studio in Elmhurst, IL, recently contributed boxloads of donations to support a medical team's trip to Haiti. Read more
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Maverick Dental Lab Drives Patient Referrals to Clients
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Aug 2010A new fleet of delivery cars has turned into a double bonus for Maverick Dental Lab, Export, Pennsylvania: it's saving on delivery costs and reaping the... Read more
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Wornson-Polzin Dental Lab Triples in Size
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and Profiles · Jun 2010Previously housed in a cramped, crowded facility, Wornson-Polzin Dental Lab's new 13,000-square-foot location is three times the size. Read more
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European Vision Shapes Lab Design
Maribeth Marsico · Laboratories and Profiles · Jun 2010Opened in 2009 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Niche Dental Studio makes the most of its limited space. Read more
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Labs and Dental Practices: Not So Different After All
Eric Nunnally, CDT · Laboratories and Profiles · May 2010In Part III of his ongoing column, Eric Nunnally, CDT, finds that technicians and dentists have more parallels than he thought, and that his technician... Read more
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Life Outside the Lab: Pushing Porcelain to New Possibilities
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2010As a former jewelry maker and sculptor, Chuck Little, CDT, constantly found himself asking what else he could do with the dental materials he works with... Read more
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Small Steps Equal 10% Savings Per Month For First Impressions Dental Lab
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2010"We've been implementing green programs to our operations over two years and we're saving approximately 10% per month on our operating budget," says Sandy... Read more
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After Seven Years, Solar Panels Still a 'Slam Dunk' For Great White Dental Laboratory
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2010Looking back seven years, Spallino calls his green investment a "slam dunk!" Read more
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Chromeworks Inc. Continues to Add to Its List of Green Efforts
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2010In 2004, Chromeworks Inc. installed 176 300-watt solar modules; half on the roof of the building, and the other half form the roof of a carport that protects... Read more
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Ragle's Model Milling Center Reduces Waste One Model at a Time
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2010Open last April, Ragle Dental Laboratory\'s Cadent model milling center is milling about 5,000 polyurethane models--and recycling 2,500 to 2,800 pounds... Read more
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Dental South Hits Growth Spurt During Recession
Maribeth Marsico · Laboratories and Profiles · Mar 2010When you have nine record sales months in a row in an economy like this one, you know you're doing something right. Read more
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Diadem: Focus On High Precision
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Feb 2010In 2009, Mike Girard, RDT, opened Diadem Digital Solutions and, for the past year, has been solidifying Diadem's market position as a high-precision milling center. Read more
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Be a Digital Design Center
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Feb 2010Mike Girard, owner of Diadem Digital Solutions, is aware that many lab owners feel overwhelmed as to how to proceed in this new digital age. Read more
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A Technician Goes to Dental School: One Semester Down, Seven to Go
Eric Nunnally, CDT · Laboratories and Profiles · Feb 2010In Part II of his ongoing column, technician-turned-dental student, Eric Nunnally, CDT, chronicles his experience at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Read more
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A Technician Goes to Dental School: Communication is Key in Dentist-Technician Relationship
Bernard Baseri · Laboratories and Profiles · Feb 2010Bernard Baseri was a technician for four years before enrolling in the class of 2013 at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. Read more
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Renovation Paves Way For Digital Revolution
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Jan 2010The eight-month renovation not only created more space and comfort, it also prepared the lab for the digital revolution. Read more
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A Photo Essay
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Nov 2009More photos from Pointer's experiences in Afghanistan. Read more
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Life On the Other Side: a Technician Goes to Dental School
Eric Nunnally, CDT · Laboratories and Profiles · Nov 2009A year ago, Eric Nunnally was working in his father's laboratory. Today, he's a student at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, wearing scrubs,... Read more
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Technician Makes a Difference in War-Torn Afghanistan
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and Profiles · Nov 2009For Michael Pointer, car bombs and dysentery are just part of his normal workday. Pointer is currently in Kabul, Afghanistan working as a technician and... Read more
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From a 'Cave' to a Castle
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Nov 2009For 35 years, the staff at Flud Dental Lab in Tulsa, Oklahoma, affectionately dubbed their building "The Cave." Read more
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Focus On Client Relations and Education Leads Laboratory's Growth
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2009PDA Dental Laboratory has experienced a 500% growth in five years; Owner Troy Gasser shares his strategies for success. Read more
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Four-day Workweek Boosts Morale and Bottom Line
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Jan 2009Thanks to the implementation of W. E. Deming's manufacturing principles, the staff at Unique Dental Group has successfully switched to a four-day workweek... Read more
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The Dawson Academy: Now Offering a Curriculum Exclusively For Technicians
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Oct 2008The Dawson Academy has welcomed both dentists and technicians in its courses since its inception in 1979, but its recent merger with Lee Culp's Institute... Read more
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Lab Owner Attributes Growth to Enduring Parternship
Maribeth Marsico · Laboratories and Profiles · Oct 2008To hear laboratory owner Mark Jackson talk about Vident, you might think he was talking about a big brother. After all, they did grow up together. Read more
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Small Lab 'feel' Propels Laboratory to Big-time Growth
Maribeth Marsico · Laboratories and Profiles · Oct 2008Things have happened fast for Keating Dental Arts. Just six years ago, Shaun Keating, CDT, opened the laboratory in a small space with a staff of six.... Read more
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Renovation Brings Much-needed Elbow Room to California Laboratory
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and Profiles · Sep 2008In June 2006, Steve and Greg Killian, brothers and co-owners of Killian Dental Ceramics, Irvine, California, realized a long-time dream. After over 20... Read more
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Commitment to Education Reflected in Brick and Mortar
Maribeth Marsico · Laboratories and Profiles · Jun 2008During the three years All-Dent Ceramic Studio was holding courses for its clients in local hotels, owner Steve Romanzi was dreaming of something bigger. Read more
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Life Outside the Lab: Ready For Take-Off!
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · May 2008In LMT's ongoing series that celebrates the industry's diversity of talents and interests, we profile two technicians who moonlight as musicians and one... Read more
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Life Outside the Lab: Aspiring Musician/Technician Poised to Hit the Big Time
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · May 2008When technician Derrick Gaddis and his band, Midnight Clear, entered CBS' Living Room...LIVE! Battle of the Bands contest last June they did it just for... Read more
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Lab Owner's Passion Fuels Implant Think Tank
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2008A fascination with impants and a commitment to education led Mike Hennessy, owner of Hennessy Dental Laboratory, Riviera Beach, FL, to launch an impant... Read more
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Networking Proves Crucial to Small Lab Owner's Exit Plan
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Mar 2008Lab owner finds buyer through networking Read more
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Merger Does Double Duty: Stress Reducer & Exit Strategy
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Mar 2008Rick Wides, owner of Bethesda Dental Laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was growing tired of the struggles of entrepreneurship. Read more
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Canadian Laboratory Owner Keeps His Eye On the Prize
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Mar 2008Owner creates network of laboratories from Canada to U.S. Read more
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A Change of Exit Plans
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Mar 2008Exit planning, Saunders Dental Laboratory Read more
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Dockstader Dental Lab: 'cruising' to Success
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Mar 2008Rob Bausman, co-owner of Dockstader Dental Lab, believes there's no reason to put work before family and fun. Read more
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Feng Shui Maximizes Energy in Boutique Washington Laboratory
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Feb 2008From the moment you step into LeBeau Precision Aesthetics, the energy is palpable. While it's largely due to the passion and interest of Owner Dene LeBeau... Read more
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At Smile-Vision, Imaging is Everything
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Jan 2008Smile-Visions focuses on the cosmetic imaging niche and offer the service to other dentists. Read more
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'Farmer' Marketing: How One New Jersey Lab Cultivates New Clients
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Nov 2007High-energy and sales-savvy, Marc Daichman has long been known for his out-of-the-box marketing strategies. Today, Asteto Dent hosts an ongoing education... Read more
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Life-long Learner Driven to Share His Passion
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Oct 2007Bill Zanin, owner, Cusp of Integtrity Dental Restorations in Wallingford, CT, is driven by his need to learn from others as well as share his knowledge. Read more
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Precision Craft Spreads Its Wings in New Multi-million Dollar Facility
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and Profiles · Sep 2007LMT managing editor Kim Molinaro travels to Precision Craft Dental Laboratory in Smithfield, Rhode Island, for a firsthand look at its new $3.4 million... Read more
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Colonial Dental Studio Loses 170 Pounds!
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Jun 2007Tom and Nicole Hagen, owners of this Davenport, Iowa laboratory, helped employees focus on health and fitness by installing a gym, hiring a trainer and... Read more
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Live Patient Programs: a Stepping Stone For Westlund Dental Studio
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · May 2007Westlund Dental Studios' commitment to continuing education and relationship-building has earned the Eden Prairie, MN laboratory several big-name clients... Read more
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Strong Relationships Help Build Drake Precision Dental Laboratory
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Mar 2007Well-known industry veteran, Billy Drake, CDT, owner of Drake Precision Dental Laboratory, Charlotte, North Carolina, makes the most of every relationship,... Read more
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Laboratory Owners Battle Back After Devastating Flood
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Jan 2007Teamwork Dental Studio in Epsom, NH was completely destroyed by the New England Flood of 2006. Today, thanks in part to the generosity of two nearby lab... Read more
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Mixing Business With Pleasure: a Boxing Fan's Dream Come True
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Nov 2006A lifelong boxing fan, David Baum, owner of Cayuga Dental Studio, Auburn, NY, revolutionized the fist casting ceremony for the International Boxing Hall... Read more
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Back-to-basics Marketing Leads to Success at the Lab 2000, Inc.
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Oct 2006Dena Lanier started The Lab 2000, Inc. on a bet with her husband, Dennis. Today, through unique and persistent marketing techniques, Dena has grown the... Read more
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NYU Dental School Honors Jason J. Kim Dental Laboratory
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Sep 2006Providing quality education for its dentist-clients has been instrumental to the growth and success of Jason J. Kim Dental Laboratory, Port Washington and Manhattan, New York. Read more
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Florida Laboratory in 'harmony' With Employees
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Jun 2006On track to hit $11 million in sales this year, Harmony Laboratory, Jacksonville, Florida, attributes much of its success to its 140 employees and strives... Read more
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From Broker to Overseas Facility Owner
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Jun 2006In the latest installment in our coverage of the global market, LMT talks to Roy Shu, Shu Dental Lab, Morrisville, Pennsylvania, about his decision to... Read more
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Emphasis On Manufacturing Pays Off For Edmonds Dental Prosthetics
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · May 2006Amongst tough competition, Edmonds Dental Prosthetics was named the 2005 Manufacturer of the Year by the Springfield, Missouri are Chamber of Commerce. Read more
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Glidewell Takes It South of the Border
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · May 2006In Part II of our exclusive LMT interview with Jim Glidewell, owner of Glidewell Dental Laboratories, he tells us why he opened laboratories in Costa Rica... Read more
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In-house R&D a Must For Industry Giant
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2006In this exclusive LMT interview, Jim Glidewell, owner of Glidewell Dental Laboratories, shares why he got involved in research and development, the challenges... Read more
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Passions Unite: Laboratory Owner Blends Love of Teaching, Public Service
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Apr 2006Elizabeth Curran, owner of Ahwatukee Dental Laboratory, moves her laboratory into the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, operating as a commercial... Read more
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Son Brings New Life, New Look to Young Dental Lab
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Mar 2006Joe Young used his college degree to take his parents' laboratory from Read more
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Case Consultation Goes High Tech
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Jan 2006On-line videoconferencing is changing the way one California laboratory troubleshoots and communicates with clients. Read more
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Canadian Laboratory Owner Tackles Training Crisis Head-on
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Nov 2005Like many laboratory owners, Chang Kim of Prowest International Dental Services, Calgary, Alberta, was having trouble finding skilled technicians. His... Read more
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Portraits of the Family Business: Succession is Sweet at Artisan Dental Laboratory
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Oct 2005In the rush to retirement, many business owners underestimate the need to properly groom their successors and, instead, simply hand over the keys to the operation. Read more
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Tech-savvy Laboratory Uses Specialized Skills to Rebuild Faces
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Oct 2005Stop by Michigan Technical Implant Prosthetics Unlimited in Clarkston, Michigan, and, chances are, you'll think you've stumbled upon a Hollywood special... Read more
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Portraits of the Family Business: Committed Family Staff Makes Dream of High-end Lab a Reality
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Sep 2005Four family members comprise the staff of Pro Dental Art in Titusville, FL. Read more
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Laura Kelly-Brown: Fired Up and Ready to Lead the AACD
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Sep 2005LMT interviews Laura Kelly-Brown, the first technician--and first woman--to be named vice president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Read more
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Portraits of the Family Business: Marotta Dental Lab and Ragle Dental Lab
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Jun 2005Family businesses are thriving in the United States, and the laboratory industry is no exception. LMT offers intimate portraits of family-owned laboratories.... Read more
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Offshore Competition: a Shanghai Lab's Perspective
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · May 2004One of the Chinese laboratories that is marketing to the U.S. is DentUSA, a full service, 300-plus-technician laboratory in Shanghai. Read more
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A Virtual Tour: BonaDent Dental Laboratories
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and Profiles · Nov 2000Join LMT on its visit to this New York laboratory designed with high-end dentists and the most talented technicians in mind. Read more
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Getting By With a Little Help From a Friend
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and Profiles30 year partnership with Nobilium-Ticonium pays off for the Kaizer family and their removable lab. Read more
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Bioesthetic Niche Reinvigorates Small Lab
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and ProfilesHow one laboratory owner's passion for bioesthetic dentistry transformed his business. Read more
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Lab On Wheels Delivers One-Hour Restorations
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and ProfilesTom Jacobs, MobileLab Technologies, Hendersonville, NC, brings his services right to his clients' doorsteps via his mobile laboratory--a completely self-contained... Read more
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Dedicated Faculty Key to Thriving Technology Programs
LMT Communications, Inc. · Laboratories and ProfilesThough the number of accredited dental technology programs is dwindling, two programs on opposite coasts--Los Angeles City College and New York City College... Read more
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Lab Showcase: Family Atmosphere in Long Island Brings in High-End Clients
Becky Tyre · Laboratories and ProfilesTake a look inside Smile Design Dental Laboratory's new 4,500-sq-ft facility in Port Washington, NY; it's clean, bright and spacious. Read more
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Lab Showcase
Kim Molinaro · Laboratories and ProfilesCalifornia Lab Offers Killer Views Read more
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Synergistic Education: Key to Technician-Dentist Partnership
Maribeth Marsico · Laboratories and ProfilesTechnician-Dentist Educators Practice What They Teach Read more
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Burdette Dental Laboratory Thinks Pink For Breast Cancer Research
Maribeth Marsico · Laboratories and ProfilesLaboratory of the Month Read more
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