Integrating Additive Manufacturing in Dental Labs - Navigating OSHA and FDA Compliance
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST 
Speaker: Gary Morgan, CDT

As the dental industry increasingly adopts cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies, dental labs face unique opportunities—and challenges. Ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations is critical to the safe and efficient integration of these advanced technologies.

In this comprehensive webinar, Gary will guide dental lab professionals through the process of adopting additive manufacturing while adhering to essential safety and regulatory requirements. Attendees will learn how to:

• Understand and meet OSHA’s requirements for worker safety, including handling materials and equipment used in 3D printing.
• Understand waste management requirements for materials.
• Ensure FDA compliance for dental devices produced through additive manufacturing, from materials to product validation.

Join us to gain valuable insights into the practical steps for integrating 3D printing and other AM technologies, while safeguarding both employees and patients by maintaining regulatory compliance.

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We are deeply saddened by the recent hurricanes, that have impacted so many of our members and communities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. We recognize the challenges that natural disasters can bring, affecting both personal lives and businesses, and we want to extend our heartfelt support to all those affected.

As part of our commitment to helping our members and the dental laboratory community recover, NADL has established the NADL Disaster Relief Fund, which provides financial assistance to dental laboratories impacted by natural disasters. If you or your business has been affected, please visit the NADL Disaster Relief Fund page for more information on how to apply. Those interested in supporting or helping can also donate to the fund at this page.

The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) is elated to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Annual Awards program. The NADL annually recognizes individuals and companies who have made contributions to the association and the dental laboratory profession. We take great pride in the talents of our members, and love recognizing their accomplishments through the NADL Awards program. There are few greater honors than to be recognized by your peers for achievements in the profession that has meant so much to your life.

If you know someone that deserves to be recognized, nominate them today by filling out the 2025 NADL Awards Nomination Form. Any NADL member in good standing may submit a nomination for someone, or individuals may nominate themselves. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, September 30, 2024. 

Click Here for the 2025 NADL Awards Nomination Form ONLINE 

Click Here for the 2025 NADL Awards Nomination Form

NADL is hosting it's Fall Daze program on Friday, October 25, 2024. This virtual event will provide 3.5 hours of NBC approved CDT/RG credits through a series of sessions focused on topics such as digital technology, financial and risk management, and regulatory compliance. Registration is open until October 18, with a discounted rate for NADL members. For more details and to view the full schedule, visit the NADL Fall Daze website.

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We are excited to announce that brand new CDT Swag is now available for purchase at the NADL store (www.nadl.org/cdt-swag)! For the first time ever, you can show your CDT pride with three exclusive items: the CDT Logo T-shirt, CDT Logo Performance Polo, and CDT Logo Pullover Hoodie. This limited-time offer is available until August 31, 2024.

Your CDT already sets you apart—now you’ll look fantastic standing out from the crowd! Don’t miss out on this never-before-offered swag! Visit www.nadl.org/cdt-swag to grab your CDT gear today. 

NADL invites you to attend Two Days of Professional Management Education at NADL University in Tempe, Arizona at The Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, running from September 26^th-27^th, 2024. The application deadline is August 25, 2024.

For more information regarding courses, the full schedule, and application information, please visit https://www.nadl.org/nadl-university.

NADL has partnered with Michael Clark of MBClark Companies, Inc. to provide affordable voluntary/supplemental insurance solutions that help protect your employee’s income and keep your employees healthy and safe while enabling your lab to grow and improve profits. Michael was the Senior Vice-President, Sales & Marketing at Argen from 2013 – 2023.  He was a major contributor to the growth and expansion of Argen’s business that led Argen to becoming the number one zirconia manufacturer to labs in North America, the number one digital outsource partner to labs, the number one capital equipment and software distributor to labs in the U.S., and many other successes.

Michael’s background prior to joining Argen was in the health insurance/employee benefits industry for over 15 years. He spent several years at Aetna and rose through the ranks to become the National Director of Producer Relations, President & CEO of Delta Dental of Kansas, President of Delta Dental of Ohio, and an independent employee benefits broker at Haake Benefits in Overland Park, Kansas.

NADL invites you to attend the 3rd quarter webinar, "Being Ignored Sucks. Use a Message That Captures Your Doctors Attention!" on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST.

When you put effort into communication, are your doctors paying attention?  Sometimes you spend a lot of resources on a brochure, website, email, or social media message and it results in little engagement.  You get ignored… and it is frustrating.

NADL invites you to attend it’s 2nd quarter webinar, "The Road to Certification" on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST.

Many dental technicians are noticing the desire for certification in dental technology has never been so coveted as it is today. They want validation for their knowledge and expertise. Learn more about certification and how to prepare for the series of exams. Take advantage of scholarships, study plans, and resources to help CDT candidates succeed.

NBC, NADL, and the Foundation are tremendously proud of this profession and our dental laboratory technicians. We are celebrating June as CDT & Dental Technician Appreciation Month!

"CDT and Dental Lab Technician appreciation month is the perfect time to say thank you. You make a difference! Your commitment to being lifelong students shows through the beautiful smiles you create. I see the pride in your craftsmanship and your knowledge of functional and esthetic dentistry is life changing. Thank you for being the heart and soul of dental laboratory technology. We celebrate you!"

Exciting news awaits those preparing for the Digital Workflow certification exam. The NADL CDT/RG Online Study System has been updated to include questions for the digital workflow specialty. Now, you can access comprehensive questions that cover this vital aspect of modern dental technology. Stay ahead of the curve and enhance your expertise in digital workflows with this valuable resource. Dive into the latest materials to ensure your success in the certification exam and advance your career in dental lab technology!

Click Here to Learn More About the NADL CDT/RG Online Study System

NADL honored the outstanding contributors to dental laboratory technology at the annual Vision 21 Meeting on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Caesar’s Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Winners were nominated by their peers and were selected based on an objective point system.

Learn more about each of the 2024 NADL award winners. Congratulations!!!

You voiced, we listened!

NBC is evolving the certification program to better integrate digital technologies into the CDT examination process and has launched a new CDT specialty in Digital Workflow. The Written Specialty Examination for Digital Workflow launched in October 2023 and the Pracitcal Examination launched in January 2024!! If you are ready to start the certification process, visit https://nbccert.org/digital-workflow-cdt-specialty.cfm to learn more and register for the New Digital Workflow CDT Specialty Written Examination.

Interested in the new Digital Workflow Specialty? Read through the Digital Workflow CDT Specialty FAQs for answers to our most frequently asked questions.