Scenes from LAB DAY Chicago: Advanced dental materials and desktop tools

    March 27, 2014
    Scenes from LAB DAY Chicago: Advanced dental materials and desktop tools

    This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the largest trade shows in the U. S. for the dental-laboratory profession.

    LAB DAY, which travels to three locations throughout the year, raked in over 3,200 laboratory owners, managers, technicians, and dentists to the Chicago show this February.  Here’s a look at some of the highlighted products ranging from PEEK-based dentures to compact milling machines.

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