The Lab Expert

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

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

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

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

The Dental Lab Expert – should we be excited about 2023 as labs? Heck yes!

‘It’s our time to really step up’: this month, Ashley Byrne discusses all of the things we can look forward…

Laboratory

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 24 December 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists ‘growing more optimistic’ over…

Dentistry

The Dental Lab Expert – how environmentally green can a dental lab be?

Ashley Byrne explores how environmentally friendly he can make his dental lab and explains the measures he’s taken. If I…

Laboratory

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Northern Irish dentists…

Dentistry

The Dental Lab Expert – digital tooth grinding

With a growing number of splints to avoid tooth grinding, Ashley Byrne explores how dental labs can make designing the…

Laboratory

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dental targets…

Dentistry

The Dental Lab Expert – your team and communication in times of crisis

In the first of a new series, Ashley Byrne gives us an insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting…

Laboratory