Judy B. Fishman

LMT Communications, Inc., was founded in mid-1984 as Dental Lab Publications, Inc., by Judy Fishman. The initial goal of the company was to create an indispensable business strategies magazine for dental laboratory decision-makers. LMT, or Lab Management Today, published its first issue that September. Each issue is formulated to combine management insights, marketing strategies, business “how-to’s,” product updates and educational opportunities that help readers meet everyday business-building challenges.

Early on, the company established itself as a leader in providing independent, original research reports. Topics cover all aspects of operating a laboratory—such as a report on dentists’ abilities to tell the difference between a low- and high-end crown, a look at why dentists switch laboratories, a biennial wage and fee survey, and, every five years, a state-of-the-industry report.

Staying abreast of trends requires being in constant contact with laboratory owners and managers. Almost all of LMT’s articles are written by members of the staff, not by outside authors.

In 1991, LAB DAY WEST made its debut in Anaheim, California. Considered primarily a regional program, it has become the second largest dental laboratory trade show in the country with a record attendance of well over 1,500 in 2003.

To celebrate the coming of the new millennium, LMT introduced Technology 2000, a state-of-the-industry research presentation and trade show, held in New York City at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The response from attendees, who welcomed a show in the heart of New York City, was so positive, that LAB DAY EAST was born and continues to build its presence on the east coast.

LMT has built its reputation—with integrity and sincerity as key guiding principles—by meeting the needs of its market. The company is known for its highly visible team spirit and for providing creative strategies that help dental laboratory operators develop successful businesses.