Dentistry is truly experiencing a paradigm shift in the way we conduct business, treatment protocols, and overall manufacturing workflows. As we recognize what’s considered the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”—which features complex and interconnected technologies that combine and connect the physical, biological, and digital worlds1—digitization is continuing to change how we perform our daily functions. These functions are not unique or new to outside industries and manufacturing, as our profession is among the later adaptors of this technology. With that in mind, it is prudent for every dental professional and laboratory owner to research and analyze similar industries and their trends, since they may offer solutions to help to our laboratories function as well as provide valuable speculation to emerging trends within our profession. When implemented, this practice can provide an opportunity for laboratories large and small to embrace these trends and represent themselves as forward-thinking dental solutions providers. We should immerse ourselves in this philosophy as we strive to always provide our clients with relevant progressive advantages to support positive results. read more

Source: Inside Dental Technology