Technology Lends a Hand in Hard Times

We live in a world filled with technology, and never has it been more relevant than now, during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Technology has afforded us the ability to continue to connect as professionals, individuals, and social beings. So many of us who have needed to shelter in place are able to remain productive and acquire greater levels of knowledge and skill through online education and connectivity. Video communication technology has kept us connected with the outside world relatively seamlessly and has allowed dental laboratories to scale back the number of personnel who are physically present in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. In today's digital world, this modality has permitted laboratories to continue to serve their dentist clients and their patients safely and effectively. It furthermore has offered the opportunity for laboratories to collaborate with their clients and work up large cases in real time and at a distance, which ultimately improves case outcomes and solidifies relationships between laboratories and dentists. Technology has provided us with unique ways to adapt and stay nimble during these challenging times.