Search:   Article Archive Profiles At Smile-Vision, imaging is everything Smile-Visions focuses on the cosmetic imaging niche and offer the service to other dentists. More… Back-to-basics marketing leads to success at The Lab 2000, Inc. Dena Lanier started The Lab 2000, Inc. on a bet with her husband, Dennis. Today, through unique and persistent marketing techniques, Dena has grown the laboratory to a successful 30-person operation. More… Canadian laboratory owner tackles training crisis head-on Like many laboratory owners, Chang Kim of Prowest International Dental Services, Calgary, Alberta, was having trouble finding skilled technicians. His solution? Opening a training institute that emphasizes real-world casework so students can work on a production basis as soon as they graduate. More… Case consultation goes high tech On-line videoconferencing is changing the way one California laboratory troubleshoots and communicates with clients. More… Colonial Dental Studio loses 170 pounds! Tom and Nicole Hagen, owners of this Davenport, Iowa laboratory, helped employees focus on health and fitness by installing a gym, hiring a trainer and sponsoring a fitness challenge. More… Efficient design enhances framework operation Jerry Robinson, Chromeworks, Inc., Chico, California, shares the intensive planning he went through to ensure that his new building offered the most efficient layout and workflow. More… Emphasis on manufacturing pays off for Missouri lab Amongst tough competition, Edmonds Dental Prosthetics was named the 2005 Manufacturer of the Year by the Springfield, Missouri are Chamber of Commerce. More… 'Farmer' marketing: how one New Jersey lab cultivates new clients High-energy and sales-savvy, Marc Daichman has long been known for his out-of-the-box marketing strategies. Today, Asteto Dent hosts an ongoing education series, offering an average of 15 courses per year and typically gaining anywhere from 10 to 20 clients annually, making it the most formidable tool in the lab’s marketing arsenal. More… Feng shui maximizes energy in boutique Washington laboratory From the moment you step into LeBeau Precision Aesthetics, the energy is palpable. While it's largely due to the passion and interest of Owner Dene LeBeau and his talented 11-person staff, the lab has another secret weapon: feng shui. More… Florida laboratory in 'harmony' with employees On track to hit $11 million in sales this year, Harmony Laboratory, Jacksonville, Florida, attributes much of its success to its 140 employees and strives to keep them happy and productive. More… From broker to overseas facility owner In the latest installment in our coverage of the global market, LMT talks to Roy Shu, Shu Dental Lab, Morrisville, Pennsylvania, about his decision to open a facility in Zhu Hai, China. More… Glidewell takes it south of the border In Part II of our exclusive LMT interview with Jim Glidewell, owner of Glidewell Dental Laboratories, he tells us why he opened laboratories in Costa Rica and Mexico and discusses the impact of the business model. More… In-house R&D a must for industry giant In this exclusive LMT interview, Jim Glidewell, owner of Glidewell Dental Laboratories, shares why he got involved in research and development, the challenges it presents, and what he and his staff have in the works. More… Laboratory owners battle back after devastating flood Teamwork Dental Studio in Epsom, NH was completely destroyed by the New England Flood of 2006. Today, thanks in part to the generosity of two nearby lab owners, Bev and Don Desmarais are back on their feet. More… Lab owner blends love of teaching, public service Elizabeth Curran, owner of Ahwatukee Dental Laboratory, moves her laboratory into the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, operating as a commercial lab as well as teaching dental students. More… Laura Kelly-Brown: fired up and ready to lead the AACD LMT interviews Laura Kelly-Brown, the first technician—and first woman—to be named vice president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Kelly-Brown shares her thoughts on her new position, what the association has to offer its technician-members and her plans for its future. More… Life-long learner driven to share his passion Bill Zanin, owner, Cusp of Integtrity Dental Restorations in Wallingford, CT, is driven by his need to learn from others as well as share his knowledge. More… Live patient programs: a stepping stone for Westlund Dental Studios Westlund Dental Studios' commitment to continuing education and relationship-building has earned the Eden Prairie, MN laboratory several big-name clients as well as some time in the spotlight. More… Mixing business with pleasure: a boxing fan's dream come true A lifelong boxing fan, David Baum, owner of Cayuga Dental Studio, Auburn, NY, revolutionized the fist casting ceremony for the International Boxing Hall of Fame using his laboratory skills. More… NYU Dental School honors Jason J. Kim Dental Laboratory Providing quality education for its dentist-clients has been instrumental to the growth and success of Jason J. Kim Dental Laboratory, Port Washington and Manhattan, New York. More… Portraits of the Family Business: Marotta Dental Lab and Ragle Dental Lab Family businesses are thriving in the United States, and the laboratory industry is no exception. LMT offers intimate portraits of family-owned laboratories. Profiled are Marotta Dental Studio, Farmingdale, NY, and Ragle Dental Lab, Champaign, IL. More… Portraits of the Family Business: Pro Dental Art Four family members comprise the staff of Pro Dental Art in Titusville, FL. More… Portraits of the Family Business: Succession is sweet at Artisan Dental Laboratory Statistics say only one-third of family businesses survive into the second generation - and you can count Artisan Dental Laboratory, Portland, Oregon, among them, thanks to the time and effort owner Karl Koch took to mentor his son, Justan, and prepare him for his new role as president. More… Precision Craft spreads its wings in new facility LMT managing editor Kim Calabro travels to Precision Craft Dental Laboratory in Smithfield, Rhode Island, for a firsthand look at its new $3.4 million laboratory and education center. More… Removables market update: still thriving LMT profiles two laboratory owners who specialize in two of the removable market's key growth areas: implant-retained overdentures and high-end esthetics. More… Strong relationships help build Drake Precision Dental Lab Well-known industry veteran, Billy Drake, CDT, owner of Drake Precision Dental Laboratory, Charlotte, North Carolina, makes the most of every relationship, which has been the key to his 25 years of success. More… Son brings new life, new look to Young Dental Lab Joe Young used his college degree to take his parents' laboratory from "mom and pop" to "state of the art." More… Tech-savvy laboratory uses specialized skills to rebuild faces Stop by Michigan Technical Implant Prosthetics Unlimited in Clarkston, Michigan, and, chances are, you’ll think you’ve stumbled upon a Hollywood special effects set. But don’t be fooled. The lifelike silicone ears, noses and eyes in the laboratory are much-needed facial prostheses for real people. More…   Copyright © 2008 LMT Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.   Cannot be reprinted without permission from LMT. Call 203-459-2888.   June/July 2008 Calendar Classifieds Marketplace   Put LMT to work for you! Download an LMT media kit.   Be a marketing guru: learn how to find and keep clients with LMT's archive of sales and marketing articles   Are you paying your technicians enough? Click here to read LMT's latest Wage Survey   Should you raise your fees to dentist clients? Click here to read LMT's latest Fee Survey   © 2008 LMT Communications, Inc. 731 Main St, Ste. A2, Monroe, CT 06468 • 203-459-2888 • 203-459-2889 (fax) • info@lmtcommunications.com