If one were to ask almost any laboratory owner what one of their biggest challenges is, the answer would likely revolve around finding, and keeping, good employees. Even laboratories that are open to hiring those new to the industry and training are still struggling to just find people. This employment gap, however, is not unique…
In the past decade, the FDA has increased the number of device manufacturing establishment inspections. Pre-COVID, in 2017, the FDA conducted 2,952 inspections of medical device firms, representing a 46 percent increase compared to a decade earlier. FDA also increased foreign inspections 243 percent. In 2018, FDA regional field offices launched inspections of dental laboratories…
In most of our lifetimes, we will all need the services of a dentist. This blog is intended to help you determine the right dentist for your needs. First, a basic overview on dental degrees. The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are both dental degrees. They are awarded upon…
Digital Impact in Dentistry By: Steve Killian, CDT Change is Difficult It’s a brave new world with all of the digital changes we experience in our daily lives. The changes seem to be coming at us at a geometric rate of growth. It simply is overwhelming at times. Oftentimes we look to our kids to…
Dental Laboratory Association Announces Campaign to Inform Dentists of Potential Lack of Regulation for Restorations Laura Sheppard, CDT, TE With strong regulation in the manufacturing of sleep devices, the National Association of Dental Laboratories is informing dentists, through its “What’s In Your Mouth?” (WIYM) campaign, that this level of regulation is not prevalent in the…
The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) and the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) celebrate June as Dental Technician and Certified Dental Technician (CDT) Appreciation Month. “On behalf of NADL and NBC, I would like to take this time to acknowledge and give special recognition to all dental…
You have the Right to Know By Mark Murphy, DDS I once wrote an article published in Dental Economics titled “Did You Want Fries With That?” in February of 2008. It describes how material and technical verification is important to ensure patient health and safety in dentistry. Some states do not yet require any level of certification…
The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) has released its 2015 Business Survey and updated numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to share with dentists the latest dental laboratory trends and statistics. In the commentary portion of the survey, dental laboratory owners and managers brought up key issues such as price, computer-aided design and…
By Travis Zick, Chief Operating Officer, Apex Dental Laboratory Group, Inc. In the time since Dr. W.H. Stowe and his cousin, Frank Eddy, opened the first commercial dental laboratory in the United States (Stowe & Eddy in Boston, MA) a great deal has changed in laboratories as well as dental practices. While dentists themselves initially…
Hundreds of dental laboratory owners and technicians from around the country had an opportunity to learn about Food and Drug Administration regulations on dental implant abutments when top leaders from the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) recently presented on the latest updates. NADL’s Bennett Napier, CAE, and Eric Thorn, Esquire, led “FDA, Implants/Abutments and…