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by John C. Ness, CDT John Ness talks about the realities of dental laboratories and the training of new and existing technicians in labs of all sizes. Dental Technology Articles and Essays Business Princples from Successful Dental Labs
by Jim Mahan, CDT | January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment The New Year is typically a time when we reflect on the past year and, inevitably, thoughts go to what we wish we would have done better. The start of a new year is the Perfect time to put those thoughts into actions.... read more Preparing for the Unexpected in 2010
by Jim Mahan, CDT | December 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment I do not have a crystal ball on this one, but as a result of my communication with many laboratories across the United States and the world, this is what I do know; the world is awakening to the opportunities in dental technology. We get inquiries at least once a week from foreign laboratories preparing to deliver... read more Getting Everyone on the Same Page
by Jim Mahan, CDT | October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment  What does getting on the same page mean? Group agreement and harmony? Everybody doing the same thing? Everyone creating consistent quality? Simply doing what you ask? How about everyone just stop making mistakes? I think it is all this and more. read more The Price of Genius
by Jim Mahan, CDT | September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment  "My friends thought I was crazy. The year was 1983 and I was a one man lab living in the country on a 90 acre farm. I had a vision that I could build a dental dynasty in the wilderness of Willow Springs, Missouri." read more Preparing for the Future with Dentures
by Jim Mahan, CDT | July 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment  "Looking back I'm sure that having a denture department would have been the answer to growing my business. Attracting dentists by providing dentures is a perfect way to acquire new accounts that could eventually send their crown and bridge work." read more |