Laboratory

My vision as president of the Dental Technologists Association

Joanne Stevenson shares what she hopes to accomplish as the new Dental Technologists Association (DTA) president and how she aims…

Dentistry

Setting new standards for inspection instruments 

Vision Engineering details how its new OPTA Stereo Microscope is the ideal inspection instrument to improve workflows as well as…

Laboratory

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What is the GDC not telling dental technicians?

Laboratory’s Matt Everatt explores what the General Dental Council’s (GDC) response to his Freedom of Information Act (FOI) request means…

Dentistry

Tooth layers: essential features and their impact on dental restorations

Siba Alhosin outlines the essential tooth layers and how understanding them improves aesthetic restorations and material selection. The planet we…

Laboratory

How does the profession feel about dental technology regulation?

Laboratory recently carried out a survey to find out how the profession feels about the way it is regulated and…

Dentistry

Skilled worker visa shutdown: a devastating blow to UK dental labs

Ashley Byrne explains how closing the skilled worker visa route for dental technicians, hygienists and dental nurses will impact UK…

Columnists

Pricing strategies for dental labs – what are you worth?

‘You are worth charging for’ – Ashley Byrne explains some of the key mistakes dental labs make when pricing services.…

Columnists

Revolutionising lab workflows in a digital world

Clinical dental technician Jamie Stover explains how one system is revolutionising dental lab workflows – and saving businesses money at…

Dentistry

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What will a dental laboratory look like in 2030?

The future lab: Ashley Byrne discusses what he believes lies ahead for dental labs in 2030 and how they will…

AI & technology

All you need to know about marketing rules and regulations for dental labs

Eleanor Pittard shares how to promote your dental lab business effectively while staying compliant. If you’re running a dental lab…

Laboratory

3D printing a path to better dentistry

Terri Capriolo explains the benefits of 3D printing for dental labs and how the necessary equipment can be accessed more…

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Is full automation a dream or a threat?

This shift to automation in dental labs is inevitable, says Ashley Byrne. But does it threaten the future of dental…

AI & technology

Dental technicians: how exactly are we regulated?

Laboratory provides an update on its quest for clarity on illegal manufacture and invites you to share your thoughts on…

Dentistry

How do we attract people to dental technology?

Tackling the technician shortage: Matt Everatt asks a panel of experts if attracting people to dental technology is achievable. At…

Dentistry

Huge leap forward in digital innovation for dental labs

A huge leap forward in efficiency and digital innovation for dental laboratories has been announced by CAD supplier 3Shape. This…

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Registered dental therapists up by nearly 25% while technicians decline

The total number of dental professionals registered by the General Dental Council (GDC) has increased according to newly-released statistics. The…

Dentistry

New frontiers of sandblasting

Rainer Semsch shares his experience with the Renfert Basic quattro IS for precise sandblasting with outstanding new features. For 15…

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GDC uses a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ on technicians

Matt Everatt explains why he believes the GDC is ‘heavy-handed’ and ‘overly punitive’ in its regulation of dental technicians –…

Dentistry

Premolaris: where the M6 Teleskoper Blank Changer milling unit is assembled

Learn more about Zirkonzahn’s advanced milling unit on display at the ADI Team Congress and Dental Technology Showcase 2025. Zirkonzahn’s…

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