Increase Implant Profits by Establishing Fixed CostsSaturday 3:30- 5:00 PM, Room: AndamanImplant procedures are a way for dental labs to differentiate themselves from competition and to increase revenue by accessing additional procedural capture. Traditionally, dental labs have experienced low profit margins on complex cases where they had invested money, resources and possibly multiple remakes that created...
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Tra’ Chambers to speak at the 2016 DLAT Southwest Conference
OPEN To More PossibilitiesSaturday 3:30- 5:00 PM, Room: Martaban - 2hr ScientificAttendees will learn about the latest lab offerings from Dentsply Sirona's Laboratory CAD/CAM division highlighting their complete lab CAD/CAM solution, the InLab system. Those attending will be taught how the InLab system can be integrated fully or partially into their laboratory workflows. Additionally the openness...
Fields of Green.. A Technology Forum
Pam Johnson, editor in chief of IDT, Inside Dental Technology, a wonderful publication we all read, will moderate a learned and experienced panel on questions you have regarding Southwest Regional dental technology. There are many changes and they are coming fast. I am reminded of the paradigm shift of the digital watch and the Swiss...
Gary Morgan to Speak on Regulatory Compliance at 2016 DLAT Southwest Conference
Regulatory Compliance Route 101 Saturday 3:30-5:00 PM, Room: Salween – 2 Hours Regulatory Standard Navigating down the regulatory compliance highway without getting lost, side tracked, or worse yet getting a violation is one of the more difficult tasks for dental laboratories these days. This presentation will help lab owners, owners to be, and their employees get...
Peter Pizzi to offer a One Day, Limited-Seating Workshop!
Along with his Keynote Lecture Friday morning, Peter Pizzi will also teach a 6 hour exclusive workshop (Lecture w/ Demo) on Saturday.Only 15 seats available (20 max)!This is your chance to catch international speaker Peter Pizzi while he is in Texas!You can purchase this as an add-on to your registration. If you have already registered,...
2016 Texas CDT Milestones!
Congratulations to the Texas CDT Milestones!DLAT would like to recognize all the Texas CDT who will be achieving their respective 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 year milestones this year.You do the Texas Dental Lab Industry proud!These CDT have shown dedication to the industry and the NBC standards for 25+ years.Awards Luncheon DLAT will be hosting their...
Eric Thorn, Esquire (NADL) will speak on FDA, Implants/Abutments and Audits
FDA, Implants/Abutments and Audits Friday 11:00am-12:00pm, Room: Mandalay – 1 hour Regulatory Standard Course Description: The issues surrounding FDA compliance for dental laboratories continues to evolve. This session will focus on FDA guidance that impacts dental laboratories seeking to mill implants in house; and also address what FDA related information to seek from vendors when...
Jim Emmons CDT, FNBC to Speak at the 2016 Southwest Conference
Digital Shade Communication using a Smart Phone Saturday 2:00-3:30pm, Room: Martaban – 2 Hours Scientific -Jim Emmonds, CDT, FNBC 0f Spectrafire Technologies Outline: My presentation will focus on getting a 97% acceptable shade Rx shade communication using a smart phone / Shading monolithic Yz & lithium disilicate using Bioluminescent shading frits. Finessing anterior digital design –...
“Save our School”
Hello Dental Lab Community, Please read the following email we received from Texas State Technical College, the last civilian Dental Lab program in the state of Texas. Please respond to Mr. Roberts request as you feel led. Both NADL and DLAT will be drafting letters to TSTC Subject: “Save Our School” Due to limited resources,...
Announcing CardConnect as new Benefit for DLAT members
DLAT is pleased to offer a valuable membership benefit designed to help lab owners save money on credit card processing fees. Members are encouraged to take advantage of this exclusive benefit program. As a DLAT member you now have access to: Wholesale credit card processing rates – Lab owners typically save 10% – 40% on...
Daniel Alter to speak at the 2016 Southwest Conference
3Shape Implant 123 Digital WorkflowSaturday 2:00-3:30pm, Room: Andaman - 2 Hour ScientificLearn how effective, efficient and easy it is to create a implants utilizing 3Shape technologyAre you ready to digitize your laboratory workflow? Zahn Dental invites you to join Daniel Alter MSc, MDT, CDT for a course on designing implant restorations. Lean how easy it...
CDT Written Exams Available at the 2016 DLAT Southwest Conference
Friday April, 8th 2016 8:00 AM: Comprehensive Exam (Application Due: Mar-18-2016)RG Exam (Application Due: Mar-18-2016)11:00 AM: Written Specialty Exam (Application Due: Mar-18-2016)You must FIRST apply to take the test on NBC Website. You can find the application by clicking hereLocation:Pegu Room (Mezzanine Level)DLAT Southwest Conference & Expo - Omni Mandalay Hotel221 E Las Colinas Blvd, Pegu Room (Mezzanine Level)Irving, TX...
Jim Collis to Speak at 2016 2016 Southwest Conference
What you do is not cookie cutter.Friday 2:00-3:30pm, Room: Mandalay - 2 Hr Scientific Learning new techniques for implant bars, gum naturalization, and reconstruction of lower arch to natural formWe can all agree that no patient is the same. Every treatment plan is specific to each patient. So lets start at the basics and work our...
Peter Pizzi, MDT Announced as Keynote Speaker at 2016 Southwest Conference
Peter Pizzi will kick off the 2016 DLAT Southwest Conference as the Friday morning Keynote Speaker.Your Future by Design. Artistry, Technology and Our Evolution What will affect you and your business in the future and how can you control and benefit from it? We are at an exciting time where artistry, technology, products and processes are shaping our...
Watch the Swearing in of the 2016 DLAT Officers
Gary Morgan, CDT (Past DLAT President) Swears in the 2016 DLAT Board of Directors.
Exhibitors: How to use DLAT’s Unique online Booth Selector
How to use DLAT's unique online booth selector, to pick the perfect spot for your exhibit! Exhibitor Portal Online Booth Selector
2016 DLAT Meeting – Temple, Tx
Join us for live Streaming of the 2016 first “in-person” meeting of the newly installed Board of Directors of DLAT. This Morning session will Cover: The Swearing in of Officers Review of DLAT Bylaws including the changes that took place April of 2015 Roberts Rules of Order refresher by Gary Morgan, CDT Watch at...
Letter from the President
Hello and Happy New Year! My Name is Cade Tippett and I am the 2016 DLAT President. I look forward to serving the Dental Lab Industry in all its forms over the next year. We have had some major changes in the DLAT over the past 2 years with the retirement of Milton Pokladnik as...
Election Results are in!
Thank you to all who participated in the election. DLAT proudly presents the newly 2016 elected officers: President Cade Tippett, BS, CDT Dental Lab Academy 14 votes Vice President Yukari Moss, BBA, MBA Ortho Works Lab, Inc. 14 Votes Secretary/ Treasurer Pam Meredith, CDT Meredith Dental Lab 14 Votes Director Seat #1 Gary...
Elyese Anderson, CDT – Last Presidential Address
Serving you, the DLAT, has been an honor. This being my last few weeks as President of the DLAT, I am so excited for the future of our great Association. This past year, we made great strides in transitioning this Association into the future. Since 2008, I have watched and participated in a great...
DLAT Elections set for November 15th, 2015
Hello Members, November 15th, 2015: Voting Begins Voting for the elections of your 2016 officers will take place on November 15th, 2015 and continue through November 30th The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
Jon Meeks of Renfert USA Nominated for Manufacturer seat on Board
John Meeks of Renfert USA has been nominated for one of the two Technician / Associate (manufacturer) positions on the board. John Meeks is a second generation dental technician and lab owner originally from the Oklahoma City area. After accepting a position with a dental lab materials manufacturer in 1999 he transferred to the...
Save the Date! 2016 Southwest Conference April 7th – 10th
Something is on the Rise! THE DLAT BOARD OF DIRECTORS INVITES YOU to the 2016 DLAT SOUTHWESTERN CONFERENCE, April 7-10th, 2016 located at the OMNI MANDALAY HOTEL, Los Colinas, Texas. Mark your Calendars! We’ll be seeing you there! More Info Coming soon here… Keep up to date with our Events Calendar
DLAT Summit Postponed
The 2016 DLAT Summit has been postponed till further notice. The DLAT Board has been and will be touring the Great State of Texas Visiting with Study Clubs…… we started in Houston, San Antonio and will be in Lubbock later this month………..keep up to date with our travels here and at the DLAT.org website.
Dental Lab Industry Mourns the Passing of Fred Walker
DLAT was just in formed of his death, this is the information we have so far: Freddie Lee Walker, 83, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Community Christian Church, 1800 E. Vickery. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Morris-Bates. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorials: In...