
7 Qualities You Should Expect From Your Dental Lab
7 Qualities You Should Expect From Your Dental Lab
1. Consistency
The best labs showcase the same level of quality in every sample and test they turn out. Consistency is an essential quality in the industry. You already know that if you offer excellent care for a patient’s first visit, you need to show the same qualities every time he or she steps foot in your office. You should expect this same consistency in your dental practice’s lab.
Ask yourself: Are cases being rescheduled? Do you know the type of quality to expect every time you open your completed restoration? If a lab is not consistent in quality and turnaround times, communicate that with your lab, or it may be time to look for a new facility. We reccomend asking your labs how they guarantee consistency?
2. Efficiency
Nothing is worse than having a patient coming in and later finding out that your lab delayed the case. Unfortunately, many labs in the dental industry struggle with efficiency, either because they are understaffed or lack of organization. Make sure your lab is delivering cases on the promised dates!
Efficiency is a vital quality to look for in a dentistry lab. Prudental lab has a five-day turnaround time–twice as fast as most other labs in the industry–because we value you and your patient’s time.
3. Quality
Ask your lab about their quality control protocol to ensure high case success. Because the case may travel throughout the lab through various stages, it is vital to check structure, strength, shades, and design throughout the production flow. This minimizes the risks of case failure and will increase quality of work in which you receive.
4. Top-Notch Training
Labs with well-trained technicians provide the best service to their clients. You will be able to trust these labs to deliver excellent samples and materials, give knowledgeable advice about best practices, and teach you the best ways to use their equipment. If your lab’s technicians are not properly trained, you won’t be able to trust anything it produces.
5. Commitment to Education
You should also feel confident that your lab utilizes new practices and equipment and teaches its technicians about changing practices. If you feel that your lab is behind the game, you may want to begin searching for a new one.
6. USA Manufacturing
7. Experience with Complicated Cases
The best labs have experience with complicated cases and will be able to walk you through the best ways to handle these scenarios. You should feel confident that you can contact your lab with difficult questions and that its technicians will help you come up with the best treatment plan. If you do not feel like your lab has adequate experience to assist your practice, you may want to see what else is out there!