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NADL’s Letter to Senator Charles Schwertner regarding DLCC and Dental Lab Legislation in Texas
The following is the letter that NADL sent to the Sunset Committee on behalf of DLAT and all Texas Dental Labs, showing support for our cause to keep Dental Laboratory representation in the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. Big thanks to NADL Executive Director and Eric Thorn, Esquire, for composing such an influential letter on behalf...
Legislative update TSBDE Sunset Commission Review
The Sunset Commission report that was released in 2016 had many dramatic changes as reported by Elyese Anderson, CDT (Past President and DLCC member) at the 2016 DLAT Membership meeting at the Annual Conference and Expo (I have embedded her presentation below). Of those changes that included a dramatic reduction in the TBDE board size was the expiring...
Save the Date 2017 DLAT Southwest Conference
Save the Date!April 7-8th, 2017 DLAT Southwest ConferenceHilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference CenterBe sure to mark your calendars! Another fun and exciting conference is around the corner! Come to Grapevine to Relax, Refresh and Reload!Texas' premire dental laboratory conference and expo!See the newest dental lab technologyNew refreshing Hotel and locationSomething for the whole family in Grapevine, TX!Located...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dentist/ Technician Live Collaboration at the 2015 DLAT Conference!
Predictable management of perio aesthetics in implant dentistry is a constant pursuit for any dental professional. In this 1-hour presentation followed by 30-minute live technical demonstration, the team of Dr. Wesam Salha (periodontist) and technician Victor Castro, CDT, will present surgical and restorative strategies to create optimal perio aesthetic results in implant cases. The team...
Get your Texas Workforce Commission Questions Answered
Tommy Simmons of the Texas Workforce Commission Austin, Texas Developing a Firm Business Structure for You and Your Employees He will speak Saturday April, 11th: Time TBD Hiring – Legal Issues New Hire Paperwork and Reporting Developing Legal Employee Policies That Work Paying Employees Properly under Texas and Federal Laws Documenting Employment Actions Safe Handling of Work...