Ashley Byrne

The dreaded ‘call me’ lab ticket – why it’s time to talk differently

Ashley Byrne highlights some common issues that crop up in communication between dentists and technicians, and why a ‘call me’…

Columnists

Pressure beneath the surface: protecting mental health in the lab

Ashley Byrne explains why dental technicians’ mental health is suffering and how they can seek support to improve it. Let’s…

Columnists

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

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

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

What labs wish dentists knew about digital dentistry

In an effort to bridge the knowledge gap between labs and dentists, Ashley Byrne shares what labs wish every dentist…

Columnists

Never underestimate what a support team can do for your lab

Ashley Byrne shares why investing in a support team is not just beneficial for your lab, but essential for the…

Business

A dental technician’s guide to embracing change

How do we keep up with the changing industry and who can we trust? Ashley Byrne shares his tips for…

Business

Looking into 2025: the year for dental technicians to lead the charge 

Following a challenging year for dental technology, Ashley Byrne discusses why dental technicians have reasons to be hopeful in 2025. This…

Columnists

A quiet lab is a troubled lab – and it’s not about the money

‘Quiet times are inevitable, but they don’t have to be your downfall’: Ashley Byrne discusses the dangers of a quiet…

Columnists

How do you transition from analogue to digital?

Ashley Byrne shares how to digitalise your lab as pain-free as possible, and why making the transition is critical to…

AI & technology

The challenge of driving change in the dental lab

Ashley Byrne shares why change in the dental lab is both essential and uncomfortable, and his tips for making the…

Columnists

Is it time to eliminate the model room?

Ashley Byrne the reasons behind his ‘risky’ decision to close his model room, and why he would encourage others labs…

AI & technology

Dental technology is changing fast – are we ready?

Ashley Byrne discusses some of the changes and challenges that come along with advances in dental technology, and how the…

Columnists

Is it time to embrace the printed digital denture?

Ashley Byrne compares the current denture process with the printed digital one and asks if 2024 is the time to…

Dentistry

Making life easier with digital dentistry

Carving a new era: Ashley Byrne explains why he is never looking back after adopting digital diagnostic set-ups. I remember…

AI & technology

What will 2024 bring to dental technology? 

Ashley Byrne discusses the trials and tribulations of 2023, and why he believes 2024 will be ‘the year of the…

AI & technology

How to manage the professional development of your team

‘Opening new career paths in our industry is vital’: This month, Ashley Byrne discusses the importance of investing in education…

Business