SDL joins the Barnes Group
June 28, 2010
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of my initial consultation with Alan Barnes of the The Barnes Group which was established in 1997 as a think tank and technical consortium for independently-owned dental laboratories (I have not – I repeat – I have not sold the business!) focusing on meeting the challenges of our ever-changing industry.
As a member, we receive a host of benefits including access to exciting new techniques and products which will help our clients improve their efficiency and profitability, including Sleep Medicine Appliances; the CUP™ Technique for completing crowns under partials without having to provide the patient’s existing RPD to the laboratory, and a revolutionary digital impression system that will soon be available at a low monthly fee.
Alan and his staff will also be providing us with marketing support, financial analysis as well as short- and long-term strategic planning. Member laboratories meet three times a year to discuss industry issues where we can expect to get fresh ideas regarding the day-t0-day management of a modern dental laboratory. As I have never been much of a “joiner” – more of a lone wolf – I’m excited as to the prospects of our involvement in the Barnes Group, and hope that I can bring something to the table for the other members.
Progress updates to follow…
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