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BRIDGING THE GAP

Bringing dentists closer to their labs!

Rapid changes are occurring in the field of dentistry
that are impacting the way dentists and dental labo-
ratories must work with each other. Materials and
procedures are evolving and at the same time, the
knowledge and demands of the patient are on the
rise. In order to face these exciting yet challenging
times it is imperative that the dentist and dental lab
should be involved in a fruitful and interactive part-
nership.
Cooperation is needed between them on better
education for both and management and sharing of
information to ensure the growth of this partner-
ship.
We spoke to some leading laboratories on the
common problems that they face with respect to
their dentist clients. Following this inputs were
taken from some senior clinicians on how these
problems can be addressed and possible solutions
offered.
We hope we can play a small though important
role in Bridging the Gap!

COMMON ISSUES LABS FACE WITH CLINICS

Many dental offices are not getting the most out IOS and it has made a major impact on the pro-
of their relationships with their respective dental cessing time of the cases.
laboratories. Given the fact that labs have a direct There is a mindset where the dentist now
impact on the quality of patient care and customer expects that the speed at which an IOS has been
service, as well as on the practice’s profits, the sent to a lab, should match the speed of the
value of improving the Dental office – Dental lab response from the lab. Whereas, the IOS needs be
partnership is clear. checked and analyzed at the Dental office itself
as a lab owner I will always consider the work- before being sent to the Dental lab. Many a times
flows when I invest in technology. Keeping up with there is no information or instruction attached
the latest technologies has definitely added to the with it.
overall efficiency at our workplace This is a major transition period where we are
Many of the technological advances in dentistry heading from analog to Digital and in my opinion
relate directly to the products and services that a majority of Dentists as well as Dental labs in
MOHIT SURYAVANSHI dental labs provide. It’s advantageous for practices India have not really limbered up.
to work with at least one lab that’s committed to
introducing superior new technologies, for two Mohit Suryavanshi is a Certified Dental
reasons. One is to enhance patient care and satis- Technician based in Kolhapur. He runs a
faction. The other is to keep practices informed boutique Dental Laboratory and is a specialist in
and educated about the latest developments. the art of cosmetic imaging and image
With the digital revolution taking over the communication between the dental office and the
industry almost 50% of work received is through laboratory.

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