LMT Magazine http://www.lmtmag.com/rss.php Wed, Feb 22 2012 12:05:13 PST Business Strategies for Dental Laboratory Decision-Makers Pursue “Lab Smarter” With DENTSPLY http://www.lmtmag.com/article/578 Mon, Feb 20 2012 08:42:46 PST Visit DENTSPLY Booths # 800 & 813 to see the latest products that help labs to be more efficient, productive and profitable – “Lab Smarter”. Letters to the Editor: Sold in China http://www.lmtmag.com/article/577 Wed, Feb 15 2012 08:37:45 PST Dear LMT: Why is everything made in China? Here are some possible reasons: 1. People in China work for very little money. 2. The Chinese work ethic is extremely strong. 3. The fundamental ... Letters to the Editor: Reader Offers Technical Tips For Titanium Restorations http://www.lmtmag.com/article/576 Wed, Feb 15 2012 08:20:12 PST Reader Offers Technical Tips For Titanium Restorations How to Combine All-Ceramic Anterior and PFM Posterior Restorations For Seamless Esthetics http://www.lmtmag.com/article/575 Fri, Feb 10 2012 10:22:07 PST Russell DeVreugd shows how to blend pressed restorations with PFMs. Faster, Smarter, Better: 36 Strategies to Boost Your Business http://www.lmtmag.com/article/574 Fri, Feb 10 2012 08:40:58 PST Have an ingenious marketing strategy? Innovative cost-cutting idea? New way to streamline production? Share your best business boosting strategies with over 3,000 of your peers on THE BRIDGE! Brewing Up Some Homemade Fun http://www.lmtmag.com/article/573 Thu, Feb 09 2012 13:51:28 PST Larry Shields has turned his home not only into a laboratory for dentures, but also a laboratory for homemade beer. After 60 Years, ‘Accidental’ Career Still Going Strong http://www.lmtmag.com/article/572 Thu, Feb 09 2012 13:23:45 PST Sixty-year industry veteran Harry Carlisle considers himself extra lucky for stumbling upon on a career in dental technology. Five International Laboratories Combine Efforts to Create Powerhouse http://www.lmtmag.com/article/571 Thu, Feb 09 2012 13:13:33 PST The Aurum Group, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, forms a strategic partnership with four labs from around the globe. Why Dentists Are Late Adopters of Technology http://www.lmtmag.com/article/570 Thu, Feb 09 2012 12:26:42 PST Technician-turned-dental student Eric Nunnally details why dentists are so apprehensive about new products and procedures–and what you can do to help them get on board. Here Are 4 Faster, Smarter, Better CAD/CAM Strategies: Now Post Yours Too http://www.lmtmag.com/article/569 Wed, Feb 08 2012 13:24:16 PST A collection of Faster, Smarter, Better CAD/CAM Strategies 7 Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Business: Share Your Faster, Smarter, Better Marketing Tips Here! http://www.lmtmag.com/article/568 Wed, Feb 08 2012 13:17:26 PST February 2012&#8212; ###Problem: I’d like to boost my laboratory’s name recognition in my local community. What are some low-cost public relations strategies? <bStrategy:</b Public relations ini... Faster, Smarter, Better Technical Strategies to Boost Your Business: What Technical Strategies Do You Use to Boost Your Business? http://www.lmtmag.com/article/567 Wed, Feb 08 2012 13:03:44 PST February 2012&#8212; ###Problem: It’s hard to achieve consistency in our work even with a final Q/C check. <bStrategy:</b While a final case inspection is important, it shouldn’t be the only qua... Faster, Smarter, Better: 6 Financial Strategies to Boost Your Business. Share Your Money Saving Tips Here! http://www.lmtmag.com/article/566 Wed, Feb 08 2012 13:00:31 PST February 2012&#8212; ###Problem: My lab is tight on cash and I’m looking to better control my inventory costs. <bStrategy:</b Keeping a tight reign on your inventory and not stocking a lot of ex... 8 Faster, Smarter, Better Management Strategies to Boost Your Business: We Want to Hear Your Management Strategies http://www.lmtmag.com/article/565 Wed, Feb 08 2012 12:54:53 PST ###<bProblem:</b I’d like to implement pre-scheduling to help make our workload more consistent; we’re overwhelmed one day and slow the next. <bStrategy:</b Pre-scheduling—where the laborato... 3 Faster, Smarter, Better Customer Service Strategies to Boost Your Business: What Are Your Secrets For Excellent Customer Service? http://www.lmtmag.com/article/564 Wed, Feb 08 2012 12:42:50 PST In this economy, working faster, smarter, better is the key to riding out the storm. Here are 3 easy-to-implement tips that can lead to a leaner, meaner, more efficient laboratory operation. ###<b... Faster, Smarter, Better: 6 Personnel Strategies to Boost Your Business http://www.lmtmag.com/article/563 Wed, Feb 08 2012 12:23:53 PST In this economy, working faster, smarter, better is the key to riding out the storm. Here are 6 easy-to-implement tips that can lead to a leaner, meaner, more efficient laboratory operation. ###<b... Ivoclar Vivadent Announces Recipients of 2011 Annual Technical Sales Awards http://www.lmtmag.com/article/562 Mon, Jan 30 2012 12:00:21 PST Ivoclar Vivadent announces Recipients of 2011 Annual Technical Sales Awards Burdette Dental Laboratory Thinks Pink For Breast Cancer Research http://www.lmtmag.com/article/561 Wed, Jan 04 2012 13:29:13 PST Laboratory of the Month How to Fabricate An Esthetic Transitional Partial http://www.lmtmag.com/article/560 Wed, Jan 04 2012 13:06:49 PST This case 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. New Players, New Materials Join the Digital Revolution http://www.lmtmag.com/article/559 Wed, Jan 04 2012 12:30:24 PST Highlights from the DLOAC’s CAD/CAM Technology Symposium & Expo in November in Pasadena, CA.