The ADA’s Council on Dental Practice (CDP) recently expanded our Dental Well-Being Index (WBI) to all dentists, students (dental and dental team member students), and dental team members. NADL Members can use the WBI at no cost and access ADA wellness resources and some state resources. The WBI is an anonymous, validated, risk assessment invented by Mayo Clinic for healthcare providers and is used by hundreds of healthcare organizations.

For additional information on the WBI (including several FAQs), please visit: https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/wellness/well-being-index

The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) is excited to introduce advanced delivery service through BEST for Dentistry!

NADL members now have the option to utilize StatimRX, a full-service logistics solution designed to streamline connections between dental labs, clinicians, and patients with same-day delivery options. This cutting-edge platform features HIPAA-trained drivers, real-time tracking, and a secure cloud-based system for managing deliveries and billing across multiple locations.

For dental laboratories looking for fast, cost-effective, and secure logistics support, this new benefit is a game-changer! Details below. 

NADL’s mission is to create a vibrant dental laboratory profession through increasing industry awareness, building community and delivering critical resources.During the first Trump Administration, tariff proposals impacting dentistry, specifically dental laboratory products, were on the table for implementation.

Sources : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-21/your-imported-teeth-are-a-battlefield-as-trump-takes-on-trade?embedded-checkout=true; https://dentallabnetwork.com/forums/threads/nadl-response-to-bloomberg-article-on-dental-laboratory-imports.25947/

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.

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 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.