09/24/2006
A Lab's Lab: When Laboratory Outsourcing Makes Sense
Published in Doctor of Dentistry
By Dan Walker

Laboratories are an indispensable component of any dental practice. They give dentists the ability to provide patients state-of-the-art technology and products that would otherwise not be affordable, no matter how large or small their practice.

But where do labs turn when they need a laboratory solution that's not available in-house?

Just like the dental practices they serve, laboratories are primarily local or regional operations, and can vary both in size and the resources available to quickly process work coming from their constituent dentists. And with new technology often requiring up-front investments measured in the millions of dollars, labs are increasingly turning to outsourcing as a way to immediately grow their business.
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01/01/2005
Article: Moving away from Metal
by Jeff Paulen
Published in Dental Economics

Television programs such as “The Swan” and “Extreme Makeover” have brought cosmetic dentistry into the homes of millions of Americans, so it is no surprise that dental patients are becoming more concerned with the aesthetics of their dental work. In line with this trend, metal-free alternatives such as Zirconia (ZrO2) ceramic substrates are gaining in popularity for crown and bridgework. They offer superior aesthetics, as well as strength that is comparable, if not better than, traditional porcelain-fused-to-metal, or PFM, restorations. Preparation techniques for many all-ceramic systems are similar to traditional PFM crown and bridge techniques, so they are easy to incorporate into practice. Thus, clinicians are realizing benefi ts in both patient satisfaction and referrals.
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February 28, 2009
LMT Lab Day Chicago
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611

April 2-4, 2009
2009 DFW Southwest Conference & Expo
Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas
221 East Las Colinas Boulevard
Dallas ( Irving ) TX 75039

April 18, 2009
LMT Lab Day East
Grand Hyatt New York
109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal
New York, NY 10017

April 23-26, 2009
22nd Midwest Spring Technical
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
8787 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240

April 23-26, 2009
Southeastern Conference of Dental Laboratories
Renaissance Waverly Hotel Atlanta
2450 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339

April 30- May 2, 2009
36th Western States Conference
John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget avenue
Sparks (Reno), NV 89431

May 7-9, 2009
Southern States Symposium & Expo presented by FDLA
Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
1900 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

May 9, 2009
LMT Lab Day West
Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 Harbor Boulevard
Garden Grove, CA 92840

August 6-9, 2009
Fun n' Sun Weekend
Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino
875 Beach Boulevard
Biloxi, MS 39530

September 25-27, 2009
2009 Houston Conference & Expo
Hilton Houston North
12400 Greenspoint Drive
Houston, TX 77060

November 5-8, 2009
Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories
Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort & Spa
5400 John Q Hammons Drive NW
Concord, NC 28027

November 19-21, 2009
International CAD/CAM Symposium & Expo
Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa
1401 South Oak Knoll
Pasadena, CA 91106
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