The Lodge Dental Laboratory
Matthew Hedges
Laboratory Director ALS Dental / Experienced Head of Operations SME / Regional Manager Retail & Hospitality
Shoutout to the incredible team at The Lodge Dental Laboratory in Wokingham! This team of ten highly skilled technicians delivers premium, high-end private dental work, seamlessly blending both digital and traditional workflows.
At The Lodge, we pride ourselves on offering both approaches, ensuring our dentists have access to the best of both worlds. A laboratory capable of integrating traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital techniques holds a vital place in modern dentistry. Each workflow presents unique strengths:
By combining these approaches, we optimise patient care, leveraging the strengths of both methods to achieve the best possible outcomes.
The Power of Digital Dentistry
As the dental industry evolves, digital dentistry continues to revolutionise patient care by enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and comfort. Advanced digital tools, such as 3D imaging and CAD/CAM systems, allow for highly customised treatment plans and rapid fabrication of restorations like crowns, veneers, and bridges—significantly reducing wait times.
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Beyond efficiency, digital dentistry transforms the patient experience. Digital impressions replace traditional moulds, offering a quick and comfortable scanning process, while digital simulations help patients visualise their treatment results, improving understanding and satisfaction.
The Future of Dental Care
Digital dentistry is reshaping the future of dental care, making treatments more precise, accessible, and personalised. As technology advances, its integration into dental practices will continue to enhance patient outcomes.
Both traditional and digital dental labs remain essential in modern dentistry. While traditional labs bring craftsmanship and material adaptability, digital labs offer unmatched precision and efficiency. Many forward-thinking labs, like The Lodge, integrate both techniques—ensuring the highest standards of dental care by maximising the advantages of each.
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Business Unit Manager | Dental | Executive Search Specialist
3 周Great to see the team at Lodge getting the spotlight they deserve as combining tradition with digital isn’t easy, but it’s clearly paying off! Nice work Matt and great to see the impact you are making at ALS already!????