Kim Molinaro Articles

From the Series: Technicians on a Mission

North Carolina Laboratory Association Gives Back

For nearly a decade, the North Carolina Missions of Mercy (NCMOM) has been serving dental patients in need. In 2012 alone, it provided free dental treatment to over 9,000 of the state's underserved residents.

Implants Still Going Strong

Despite the fact that many lab owners have been feeling the effects of the economy in many areas of their businesses, the majority of respondents to LMT's latest survey say the implant department isn't one of them.

Relationship Boosters

Six ways proactive laboratory owners are keeping their customer relationships strong and the cases flowing in.

DAL Goes Digital, Launches DAL DT Technologies

Last month, Dental Arts Laboratories (DAL) launched DAL DT Technologies, a new division that is solely dedicated to the development and service of CAD/CAM technology and other subcontracting services to laboratories.

29 Tips to Maximize Your Connection With Dentist-Clients

From consistency and good service to referrals and successful seminars, these tips and techniques help you maintain the relationships you have and find the customers you want.

Digital Prep Guide, Intraoral Scanners: Highlights of Annual CAD/CAM Event

From new ways to digitize workflows to product launches and enhanced equipment and software, the DLOAC’s CAD/CAM Expo and Symposium was the place to be to learn about the latest in digital technology.

From the Series: The Way I See It

Passion Fuels the Future Too

> Since everyone's been expressing concern about what will happen to our field when thousands of Boomers retire, we've been taking a hard look at the new generation of dental technology leaders to get a handle on what will become of our community. As you can tell from this month's cover feature--40...

LMT's Exclusive 2012 Wage Survey Report: Earnings Down, Staffs Lean

Uncertainty prevails among the respondents to LMT’s 2012 Wage Survey and they’re being cautious about rehiring or raising wages. On a positive note, more than half saw an uptick in

CDA Cares: 'It's a Beautiful Thing'

Fourteen technician-volunteers bring partials and dentures to patients in need, working on about 150 arches in two days.

From the Series: Technicians on a Mission

Technicians On a Mission: 87 Partials in 20 Hours: Annual Labor of Love For Connecticut Lab

From bringing smiles to the underserved dental population to rebuilding the lives of our military veterans, technicians across the country are devoting their time and skills to making a difference.

A Dream, Realized

In 2005, Freddy Char, Owner of Elite Dental Studio, dreamed of creating his own beautiful laboratory. It wasn't easy but with a lot of hard work, a lot of help and a clear vision, he moved into a bright, contemporary facility last year.

Knight: Doing It Right

Thanks to a number of strategic decisions over the past few years, Oldsmar, FL-based Knight Dental Group's annual output per technician has nearly doubled!

How to Stay Alive in Today's Market

3Shape Co-Founder Tais Clausen offers advice for maximizing your competitive edge and taking advantage of positive market trends.

Lab Showcase

California Lab Offers Killer Views

Molina/Watson Doubles in Size, Increases Productivity

This New Mexico laboratory gets a new home with an open-concept floorplan that provides ample room and ease of communication for the staff.

Internet Indispensable in the Laboratory

LMT's 2010 Internet Usage Report coverage explains how laboratory owners are using the internet to reach out, save time, reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Lab Showcase: Happy Technicians, Happy Laboratory

New England Orthodontic Laboratory and Pediatric Appliance Laboratory in Wilmington, MA, gains legroom, a happier staff and a boost in production.

The Digital Revolution - Dental Ed: a Virtual Study Club For Your Dentist-clients

Cutting-edge technology is giving laboratories a more cost-effective way to bring big names right into their facilities for dentist-client education.

Removables: Full-speed Ahead

Forget what you've heard about a bleak future for the removables market. Laboratory owners say the market is thriving and the future is bright...

Removables Market Update: Still Thriving

The removables market continues to thrive thanks to a growing demand from an aging population, increasing consumer awareness of esthetic dentistry, and product and technological developments. Two of the market’s key growth areas are implant-retained

Getting By With a Little Help From a Friend

30 year partnership with Nobilium-Ticonium pays off for the Kaizer family and their removable lab.

Precision Craft Spreads Its Wings in New Multi-million Dollar Facility

LMT managing editor Kim Molinaro travels to Precision Craft Dental Laboratory in Smithfield, Rhode Island, for a firsthand look at its new $3.4 million laboratory and education center.

Renovation Brings Much-needed Elbow Room to California Laboratory

In June 2006, Steve and Greg Killian, brothers and co-owners of Killian Dental Ceramics, Irvine, California, realized a long-time dream. After over 20 years of renting space for their laboratory, they purchased a new building that would be their new

2007 IDS: a Digital Disneyland

LMT's Managing Editor, Kim Molinaro, travels to Germany for the industry's largest exhibition and meets up with several U.S. laboratory owner-attendees to get their reactions.

CAD/CAM Technology: How to Maximize the Lab-to-Lab Partnership

More than 80% of laboratories offer CAD/CAM-fabricated restorations and nearly two-thirds of them outsource the understructures to another laboratory. LMT talks to these laboratory owners about how to get the most predictable, consistent results.

CAD/CAM Technology Unstoppable at California Symposium

For the fourth consecutive year, the DLOAC's International CAD/CAM Technology Symposium and Expo was a must-attend event for learning the latest in digital technology.

How to Buy CAD/CAM Scanners & Milling Systems

Nearly 50% of respondents to a recent LMT e-survey say they plan to invest in some type of cad/cam equipment within the next five years. If you're one of them, but are daunted by the options and don't know where to start, LMT's done your homework for

CAD/CAM Technology: Implementation and Training Strategies

Once you've selected a CAD/CAM scanner or milling system, phase two is implementing the equipment into production and training your technicians.

The Digital Revolution

Automated technology is changing the way laboratories work and the services they offer their clients.

The Digital Revolution: Rapid Prototyping: the Next Generation of CAD/CAM

The latest CAD/CAM systems use additive technology to make automated production of precious metal substructures a reality.