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At this point, I’m not managing my workload. I’m managing an increasingly elaborate network of reminders about my workload 😂

Calendar notifications. To-do lists. Sticky notes. Alarms.

And somehow, still walking into a room and forgetting why I’m there.

One thing I’ve learnt though: a reminder isn't a plan.

If something actually needs doing, give it a time slot, not just another notification you'll inevitably swipe away.

Anyway, happy Friday 🤙🏻

Just off to set a reminder to review my reminders before Monday. 🙃

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🥾 Another Case Kickstarted 🥾

A new case for a lovely lady with an upper complete and lower partial

As ever it’s all about the build to start, getting as much information as possible to begin allows @sjh_prosthetics to make me the best possible trays

This is why I’m always aiming for over extension to see all the land marks, good and bad!

This three step technique allows me to quickly and easily capture any upper edentulous impression

It’s all about repeatability!

We teach this and much more on our primary impression course (looking forward to getting back to Bath next weekend!) with our final courses for the year already sold out

Dean and I also cover anatomy and impressions as part of our full day lecture series which has availability in person in London and online in November if you want to get a head start on your cases before the new year!

Lower tomorrow #impressionclub

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Who better than the man himself! 😎💜

Firas is here to personally invite you to grab one of the LAST remaining tickets for our final Nightshift Study Club of the year! 👀

✨ 1 hour CPD
✨Live lecture + demo
✨ Recording available if you can’t make it live

Don’t miss this one!

🎟️ Grab your ticket before they’re gone!

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We’ve been keeping a little secret… 🤍

And after what has already been quite a journey, it feels pretty special to finally share it on our 5th wedding anniversary.

Baby Pittard is due February 2027.

It’s been a long time in the making, and the last 21 weeks definitely haven’t been the easiest. We’ve been dealing with hyperemesis pretty much from the very beginning, which has meant a lot of sickness, hospital visits and some really difficult weeks for Ella.

So this pregnancy hasn’t quite looked how we imagined it would, but through all of it our little baby has been growing away, and somehow we’re already 21 weeks and over halfway there.

After everything it’s taken to get here, it feels slightly surreal to finally be able to say that we're making a little person together. 🤍

Five years married today… and next year there’ll be three of us.

Baby Pittard - February 2027 ✨

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How it was done 👇🏼

Backings on teeth or occlusal metal onlays on denture teeth are a NIGHTMARE. You can get them close, but getting everything to fit perfectly can mean a lot of time spent at the bench making adjustments.

Unless you utilise digital 👀

For this case, I designed the teeth digitally and printed a try-in to verify everything before any metalwork was made.

Once we were happy, I sent the files over to @adam_artframe who was able to print a model that actually incorporated the denture teeth. This meant there was no guesswork around where the metal needed to be positioned.

When it came back, the teeth just SLOTTED into place 😍

I cannot tell you how happy that made me 😂 The time spent at the bench making things fit is the bane of my life, so having everything just go together like a little jigsaw puzzle was EVERYTHING.

We saw a problem and experimented until we found a solution. And boy, was it a good one 🙌🏼

But this workflow wouldn’t have been possible without understanding both analogue AND digital dental technology.

It wasn’t about replacing one with the other. It was about combining the two to create a better, more predictable workflow.

When you come across a problem, do you think outside the box and find a better solution? Or do you keep fixing the same problem every time it happens? 👀🦷

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My first and probably most nerve wracking wedding cake delivery (due to distance/location) but I loved how it turned out!! Emerald geode style very tall cake, sadly not an amazing photo but GORGEOUS location, cake, couple, decor and everything else! 🤍

Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary to The Pittards 🤍

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Just some thoughts on special tray design 🦷

It’s so important to get the tray as close to perfect as possible from the lab, so that any final adjustments can be made easily in surgery.

In this case, the tray was slightly under-extended in a few areas.

The best way to assess this is simply to place the tray in the patient’s mouth and check where the borders sit in relation to the junction between the attached and unattached mucosa. This gives you a really useful guide as to where you may need to adjust or add material.

And don’t forget to check for pressure spots.

If the tray hurts when you seat it, there’s a good chance that pressure will be transferred to the final denture too.

A well-designed and well-adjusted special tray gives you the best foundation for a great master impression. 👌

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November. Christmas rush incoming. Deadlines piling up. Everyone’s tired. And somehow we’re all still saying, “Yeah, I’m fine.”

So we thought it was time to have a proper conversation.

Not Fine, Actually is a Nightshift mental health webinar bringing together two very different perspectives: @legacy_prosthetic , a high-achieving dental technician who knows first-hand the pressure that comes with constantly pushing yourself, and @rohrbachmelissa @rohrbachservices , a mental health counsellor who understands what that pressure can actually do to us.

They also happen to be husband and wife — so expect an honest conversation, not another polished “wellbeing” talk telling you to drink more water and take a walk.

We’ll be talking openly about stress, burnout, imposter syndrome, pressure, expectations and what happens when you’re simply not fine, actually.

No subject is off limits. No pretending we’ve all got our s*** together.

Just a real conversation about the things many of us in dental technology carry around but don’t talk about nearly enough.

‼️And this one isn’t about making money.‼️

Every penny raised will be donated to @mindcharity and @calmzone supporting mental health and suicide prevention beyond our own community too.

Come for the conversation. Stay because maybe it’s one we should have had a long time ago.

Friday 6th November 6,30pm GMT time
Recording will be available

Write ‘DM’ and we will send you a link

So please grab a ticket, invite another tech, share it with your lab and help us spread the word.
Let’s raise some money, keep these conversations going in our community and actually make a difference.

#dentaltechnician #dental #dentallaboratory #dentallab

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World War II Noise Complaint

Imagine this: you’re working hard, and suddenly you get complaints about noise that’s described as equivalent to World War Two! 😱

That’s the reality for some dental lab owners. The vibrations and sounds can be intense, and it’s not just a minor inconvenience. It’s like torture!

Have you ever had a similar experience? Let’s share our stories!

Catch the latest episode here:

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@TheDentalLABCast

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1ajFqcZvQorul6uvxUvKCT?si=3e3846760c8a4f9f

Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-labcast/id1885587629

#DentalLabLife #NoisyNeighbors #WorkplaceStories #dental #podcast

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Emily & Eleanor Discuss the Five P's of Work Ethics

Are you following the 5 P's in your work? 🤔

catch the latest episode here:

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@TheDentalLABCast

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1ajFqcZvQorul6uvxUvKCT?si=3e3846760c8a4f9f

Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-labcast/id1885587629

#DentalCare #ProactiveMindset #QualityControl #Professionalism #WorkPride

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Dentist Grading System Explained

🤔 Have you heard of the A B C D rating for dentists?

It’s a game changer! Every month, dentists are rated based on various factors. The whole team gets involved, sharing their favourites and experiences. This means your dentist can move up or down in ratings based on real feedback!
It’s all about transparency and ensuring you get the best care possible.

Catch the latest episode here:

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@TheDentalLABCast

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1ajFqcZvQorul6uvxUvKCT?si=3e3846760c8a4f9f

Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-labcast/id1885587629

#DentalCare #DentistRating #PatientExperience #HealthcareTransparency #DentalCommunity

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Strict Terms & Conditions for Late Payments

Are you struggling to enforce payment terms in your business? 🤔

It’s a tough balance between being strict and maintaining client relationships.

Setting clear boundaries not only protects your business but also shows clients you value your work.

Have you faced similar challenges? Share your experiences in the comments!

Watch the latest episode here:

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@TheDentalLABCast

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1ajFqcZvQorul6uvxUvKCT?si=3e3846760c8a4f9f

Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-labcast/id1885587629

#BusinessTips #ClientManagement #PaymentTerms #EntrepreneurMindset #SmallBusiness

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