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LMT LAB DAY West 2026
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LMT Communications, Inc. · Web Exclusive
LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2026 was a year to remember! Beyond the technology and the education, it's about the connections we made along the way! Thank you to the 5,100+ attendees who joined us this year! We can't wait to see you again next year!
LAB DAY Chicago 2026: The Industry's Biggest Weekend Delivers Big Time
LMT Communications, Inc. · Post-Show Coverage · Apr 2026
This past weekend, LMT LAB DAY Chicago delivered on every level. With over 5,000 dental laboratory owners, managers, technicians and dentists in attendance, our 41st annual event was alive with curiosity, innovation and forward-thinking momentum.
Technicians Show Off Dental-Inspired Ink
Laurel Carbonneau · Labs & Profiles · Apr 2026
From a tooth wrapped in a bow to a denture with a diastema, these dental technicians, assistants and hygienists have demonstrated their love of teeth in a truly permanent way. Check out their dental-inspired tattoos and the stories behind them:
The New F Word
Kelly Fessel Carr · Publisher's Page · Apr 2026
Lately, I’ve been hearing the word “friction” used a lot in business settings. It seems to be the buzzword du jour. At its core, friction refers to anything that slows down, complicates or disrupts a process. If there was an underlying theme at LMT® LAB DAY®...
Vision 21: NADL Marks 75th Year, Honors Industry Members
LMT Communications, Inc. · Post-Show Coverage · Mar 2026
Here are the honorees of this year's Vision 21 meeting held in Las Vegas in January
IPS e.max Ceram Art: Achieving Optical Complexity with Advanced Staining Techniques
Aiham Farah · Technical · Mar 2026
Aiham Farah, CDT, MDT, shares how to replicate the optical complexity of traditional cut-back and layering techniques using IPS e.max Ceram Art
9 in 10 Gen Zers Can't Imagine Life Without ChatGPT
LMT Communications, Inc. · AI In Action · Mar 2026
A 2025 survey by AIResumeBuilder.com of 1,200 Gen Z adults (ages 18-28) reveals that nine in 10 Gen Zers say they’re reliant on ChatGPT and similar conversational AI tools. Forty percent say they use these tools daily; 70% have used them within the past month. In terms of their level of reliance,...
10 AI-Based Platforms to Boost Your Business
LMT Communications, Inc. · AI In Action · Mar 2026
In addition to large language models (see here), lab operators are using a wide range of AI-powered platforms to streamline administrative functions. Here are 10 examples; some are...
The Dentist's Perspective: How AI Is Transforming Dental Care
Daniel Swamy, PhD, CDT · AI In Action · Mar 2026
From improving diagnostics to enhancing patient experiences, AI technologies are changing how dental professionals work and how patients receive care. As these technologies continue to evolve, they promise to create more efficient, accurate and patient-centered dental care. Here are seven major AI-driven...
How AI is Streamlining Laboratory Workflow and Production
LMT Communications, Inc. · AI In Action · Mar 2026
Labs using AI-powered platforms are streamlining production, gaining consistency, and reducing remakes and tedious manual tasks. As a result, they’re able to transition employees to more sophisticated work—especially appealing given the ongoing challenge of finding qualified technicians—and...
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