A Q&A WITH FDA

NADL sat down with the Food and Drug Administration in spring 2021 to ask some of the most common questions we receive from our NADL Members.

A Start to Finish Guide for Fabricating Implant-Retained Appliances

This lecture covers implant-retained appliance fabrication: treatment planning, bar design, milling, tooth transfer, waxing, and processing (injection, pack, or pour), with tips for efficient workflows tailored to your preferred technique.

Advanced Aesthetics and Lab Communication

This program explores various insights into how dentists and laboratories can best communicate to maximize the results of their relationships and create cases with beautiful aesthetic results and avoid typical communication challenges.

Are you No. 1 on Their Speed Dial

Whether you are a laboratory, educational institution or supplier/manufacturer, professional relationships are key. JoAn Majors walks you through information to provide a fresh perspective on building professional relationships that help your laboratory thrive.

Being Ignored Sucks. Use a Message to Get Your Doctor's Attention!

We will go hands on looking at some best-in-class marketing messages and then discuss some examples of how you can take what you have learned into your own dental lab communication.

Client Relations and Laboratory Management

By understanding your clients, you can strategically customize your products, processes and services to develop a relationship that is less susceptible to competitive pressures and is more profitable. You will learn the value of moving from a commodity-based business model to a service-based model.

Conservative Esthetic Dentistry

Dr. Thomas Trinkner, DDS discusses a conservative approach to restorative dentistry that utilizes techniques and material selection that preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible while producing an aesthetic result that the laboratory, the dentist and the patient can be proud of.

Conservative Prep for Anterior

Dr. Ross Nash, DDS, FAACD and William “CK” Kim, CDT demonstrate predictable esthetic techniques for an anterior veneer case in this two part series. They also discuss the importance of communication to optimize the relationship and ensure the highest quality results.

Contemporary Dental Aesthetics: Technical Tips n’ Tricks to Afford Predictably Consistent Case Outcomes

Learn tips n’ tricks practiced in successful cosmetic labs which will allow you to consistently deliver predictable cosmetic case results.

COVID-19 One Year Later

This presentation will focus on infection control post COVID. Current guidance from CDC and regulations from OSHA will be reviewed, including the role of vaccination programs for employee safety.