4. Focus on the essential
Seriously reflect on the kind of restorations you want to produce in-house in the future and which ones you would rather have outsourced. Take advantage of the possibility of outsourcing more complex restorations to external milling centres, for example. You will then have more time for other jobs.
5. Combine advantages
Check which approach offers which advantages and try to combine these as best as possible. For example, benefit from the advantages of CAD/CAM technology and give your restorations the final touch manually. Combine digital and manual work to offer even better results. Your patients will be enthusiastic!
6. Enhance the relationship with your dentist
Position yourself as a partner, as a dental peer of your dentist. Advise him/her, for instance, about which material to choose. Use today’s technical advancements to speed up your work and provide comprehensive support for your dentist. Also provide him/her with the information s/he needs in order to fulfil sophisticated patient needs. Show your dentist that you are on the pulse of time using modern communication devices to transfer information and data as precisely as possible.
Conclusion: More reliability means more efficiency
The key word today is CAD/CAM. The key concepts for the successful future of your dental laboratory include process safety, reliable results, efficient approaches and technical open-mindedness.