Education

Technical Talent Featured at Jensen Education Day

Nearly 600 lab owners and technicians attended Jensen Dental's 18th annual Education Day at the Swissôtel in Chicago. On hand to share tips and techniques and answer attendee questions were Nondas Vlachopoulos, MDT; Hubert Schenk, MDT; Dr. John Sorenson; Naoki Aiba, CDT; Fechmi Housein, MDT; Eric Sjodin,...

From the Series: Education Connection

Education Connection: Commitment to Education is Foundation of Lab's Success

Both teacher and student, Laboratory Owner Brian Lindke’s focus on education runs the gamut from study clubs to clinical programs to in-office consultation, rendering him an indispensable resource to his dentist-clients.

Continuing Education: the #1 Strategy to Connect With Clients

For years, Laboratory Co-Owner Marc Daichman has been sponsoring continuing education events for dentists at least once a week. He finds it to be the best, fastest and easiest way to connect with clients and build his business.

From the Series: Education Connection

Education Connection: Spear Study Clubs: An Ideal Networking Environment

Study clubs provide an ideal opportunity to network with like-minded dentists, communicate on a more intimate level and develop genuine relationships with clients.

From the Series: Education Connection

Education Connection: AACD: the Power of Side-by-Side Learning

From its inception in 1984, the AACD has celebrated the dentist/technician relationship. From a business perspective, membership provides valuable opportunities for networking with dentists and attending teamwork-focused courses together.

From the Series: 40 Under Forty

Jessica Birrell, CDT, FACE: Passionate About Education and Philanthropy

Confident and passionate, Jessica Birrell believes there's no limit to what she can accomplish in the dental technology field. Since starting her laboratory three years ago, she's developed a successful niche for high-end smile design cases and now she's eager to branch out as an educator and share her...

From the Series: Helping Hands: Industry Members Fight Back Against Breast Cancer

CAD/CAM Expert Goes Direct to the Public With Unique Smile Makeover Service

Television cameras. 8,000 viewers. And a dental technician in the spotlight. This is not a common scenario, but one day last year, Eddie Corrales, CDT, seized the opportunity to introduce his new venture—CADSmiles—directly to prospective patients when he appeared on the cable show, San...

Straumann's 2020 Forecast: Implant & CAD/CAM Dentistry Poised For Fantastic Growth

At its Capital Markets Day event in Amsterdam in May, Straumann shared its Vision 2020 project with investors and the media. Using existing data, new research and numerous interviews with experts in the field, Straumann's management team outlined key demographic, restorative and technological trends...

While Many Training Programs Struggle, KCC Sees Rise in Enrollment

Once in jeopardy of closing, Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, is thriving and has even added an evening program to accommodate its waiting list of students.

Spear Education Opens Doors to Technician-Led Study Clubs

This world-renowned group is now giving technicians and GPs the opportunity to establish and lead Spear Study Clubs in their area.

LAB DAY Product Launch: TechGuide is PTC's Newest Training Tool

Phillip Marashian (right), PTC's Operations Manager, stands ready to answer questions while Dale Mercer, Bluetooth Dental Arts, Alberta, Canada, flips through the company's latest training tool, the TechGuide. A companion to PTC's TechMaster Training DVDs, the TechGuide is a combined manual and workbook...

From the Series: Education Connection

Synergistic Education: Key to Technician-Dentist Partnership

Technician-Dentist Educators Practice What They Teach

Nine Ways to 'WOW' Your Clients With Education

Now more than ever, laboratory owners are stepping into the role of educator to their clients.

State of Education: Feeling the Pressure, Industry Responds to Training Needs

The technology learning curve for both dentists and technicians is ramping up to a never-before-seen level, putting tremendous pressure on laboratory owners to educate themselves, their staff members and their dentist-clients. LMT looks at the indust

New York's Dental Laboratory Higher Education: How It All Began

Origins of New York’s dental laboratory higher education.

Investing in Client Continuing Education Pays Off in the Long Run

Sponsoring continuing education programs can have a significant impact on client retention and acquisition, customer engagement, cross selling and business growth.

Destination Education

Dental laboratories take client relationships to a whole new level by providing continuing education opportunities that combine work and play.

Commitment to Education Reflected in Brick and Mortar

During the three years All-Dent Ceramic Studio was holding courses for its clients in local hotels, owner Steve Romanzi was dreaming of something bigger.

Industry Loses John Ness, a Pioneer in Technical Standardization and Education

LMT is saddened to report the sudden death of John Ness, CDT, founder of Productivity Training Corp. and Blue Dolphin Products.

UConn Begins Renovation For Cutting-Edge Educational Center

The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine is creating the Center for Prosthodontic Technology Integration (CpTi) to provide cutting-edge education

State of Education Key Concern at Future of Dental Technology Conference

LMT Editor Kelly Carr attends ADA conference on major issues affecting our profession

Focus On Client Relations and Education Leads Laboratory's Growth

PDA Dental Laboratory has experienced a 500% growth in five years; Owner Troy Gasser shares his strategies for success.

Incisal Edge, Inc. and Jensen Dental: Personal Touch and Education Key to 15-Year Partnership

LMT's 25-Year Partnership articles continue with Jensen Dental and Incisal Edge, Inc.