Running a medium to large dental lab is a beast of a different kind. You're not just dealing with individual cases anymore; you're managing complex workflows, multiple technicians, demanding clients, and the ever-present pressure to stay profitable. Your financial health is under a microscope, and decisions carry significant weight.

The dental laboratory industry, a vital yet often under-recognized segment of the broader dental care ecosystem, stands at a significant inflection point. Tasked with the precise fabrication of crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and orthodontic appliances, labs are navigating a period of intense transformation. This flux is driven by the relentless advance of digital technologies, shifting market structures, and persistent operational pressures that demand new levels of efficiency and adaptability. While the US market size hovers around $7.2 billion and has seen modest compound annual growth of 1.9% over the past five years, this stability belies the significant underlying changes reshaping the competitive landscape.

“The rate of progress is exponential right now on at least three key dimensions: the algorithms, the chips, and the data centers… We’re talking 10x improvement every two years. Not 20x in four — 100x.”In short: AI is not just getting better — it’s compounding. Fast.But the real breakthrough isn’t just raw power. It’s how workflows are being reimagined, connected, and automated end-to-end.

The impact?‍245% duties on Chinese imports, and 10–30% on most other countries, though those rates continue to evolve weekly.‍For the dental industry—which depends heavily on imported equipment, materials, and offshore production—this is more than a policy shift.‍It’s a wake-up call.‍But while the headlines focus on cost hikes and disruption, the real opportunity lies in what happens next: Dental labs, DSOs, manufacturers, and clinics that evolve now will define the next era of dentistry.

Evident, a leader in digital dental solutions, today announced the launch of EviSmart QC, a revolutionary new tool within the EviSmart platform. EviSmart QC leverages advanced Ai technology to automatically review both prescriptions and digital impressions (scans) as they are received, ensuring that all data is complete and clear before reaching production. The tool flags issues such as missing margins, misaligned bites, and incomplete or unclear prescription information—helping dental labs improve accuracy, reduce rework, and eliminate costly production delays.

VANCOUVER, CANADA. 21 MARCH 2025 – Digital dentistry solutions provider Evident has announced a new partnership with lab management software Atlanta Based Systems (ABS).This collaboration enables dental labs to integrate EviSmart’s automation capabilities into their existing ABS workflows, eliminating the need for software migration.Evident launched EviSmart, a first-of-its-kind, Ai-powered dental workflow solution, earlier this year. Its automation features include automated case data entry, intelligent case tracking, and real-time notifications with lab partners.

You’ve posted the job ad and sorted through resumes. Now comes the tricky part: interviewing.A strong interview process can be the difference between hiring a high-performing team member or dealing with turnover down the road.This guide walks you through how to conduct effective interviews that lead to confident hiring decisions.

Evident, a leader in digital dental solutions, announced the launch of EviSmart Nest today, a powerful new tool within the EviSmart platform. Designed for both 3D printing and milling, EviSmart Nest automates the nesting process for dental parts — minimizing material waste, reducing production time, and giving users the flexibility to handle more cases, faster.

The dental industry is going through a massive shift, and AI agents are at the center of it. We’re not talking about simple automation — we’re talking about intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and take action in real-time. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it's here, and it's making dental practices and labs faster, smarter, and more profitable.

Evident, a pioneer in digital dentistry solutions, recently announced EviSmart Downloader, a new product that automatically retrieves and imports files from various intraoral scanners or external portals directly into dental lab workflow regardless of software or hardware. By automating the file intake process, EviSmart Downloader helps labs reduce administrative time, prevent data loss, and maintain consistent file organization.

While dentists have mastered their craft, running a thriving dental practice extends beyond clinical skills. It is, after all, a business.The best CEOs don’t just focus on their products and services. They build high-performing teams, prioritize customer experience, track key metrics, and leverage technology to stay ahead.As a dentist, adopting this mindset can help you scale your practice, increase profitability, and create a thriving work environment.Here’s how to run your dental practice like a CEO:

This means how dental clinics and labs manage their cases is more important than ever. With greater customization comes increased case complexity, and well-structured digital case management makes a difference. It’s crucial for ensuring efficiency and accuracy.This guide explores how dentists and labs can effectively leverage digital case management to thrive in a changing market.