November 10, 2015 / 10:13am

3 Ways Becoming a Full Service Digital Lab Can Grow Your Business

From the smartphones permanently clasped in our hands to the hoverboards on everyone’s Christmas list this year, there’s no doubt that technology has changed the way we live. And when it comes to dentistry, the industry is making technological strides too. With digital dentistry becoming more mainstream, if your dental lab doesn’t offer digital dentistry services, you could be left in the dust. Becoming a full-service digital lab boasts significant benefits, but here are our three favorites:

1. Digital dentistry offers cost-effective technology.

Many labs postpone making the switch to digital dentistry thinking that the cost of new technology is too high. On the contrary, digital dentistry can provide your lab with beneficial technological upgrades in an economical way. While the initial cost of the technology may tout a considerable price tag, your lab will benefit from high return on investment.

2. Dentists and orthodontists are making the switch to digital dental technologies.

Maintaining positive relationships with dentists and orthodontists is important to the success of your dental lab. Considering CAD/CAM systems are becoming standard equipment in the practices of dentists and orthodontists alike, it’s important your lab stays ahead of the digital dentistry curve. With so many dentists and orthodontists making the switch from traditional dental methods to digital, becoming a full service digital lab is a superior investment.  

3. Younger dental professionals recognize the ROI on digital dentistry technologies.

There’s no doubt that the newest generation of dentists and orthodontists are influencing the state of dentistry as a whole. Dental professionals who are recent graduates recognize the significant return on investment digital dentistry technologies can garner. As a result, an increased amount of pro-digital, tech savvy dentists and orthodontists are entering the workforce and utilizing CAD/CAM systems.

Upgrade To a Fully-Digital Lab With Sun Dental

If your dental lab hasn’t gone digital, now is the right time to start thinking about making the transition. At Sun Dental, we are dental technicians ourselves, so we understand what it takes to run a lab. We also understand that utilizing digital technologies is the easiest way for labs to gain a competitive edge in their marketplace, save time and money on manual labor, and have the opportunity to offer new services.

Our SunDigital Workflow Solution can help your dental lab achieve the benefits above and more by increasing your efficiency and turnaround time. Even better, we make the process of transitioning to a full-service digital lab simple. If you’re ready to make the switch, contact us today to learn how.