title: The relationship between dentists and dental laboratories--predictions for the future.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the key market changes that are impacting the day-to-day relationship between dentists and dental laboratories and technicians. There are a variety of factors that facilitate the need for broader communication between dentists and dental technicians.
authors.affiliation: National Association of Dental Laboratories, USA.
authors.forename: Bennett
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Napier
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification / Q000592:standards; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003764:Dental Materials; D003800:Dental Technicians / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D003815:Dentists; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007754:Laboratories, Dental / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000193:education / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials