TEREC, NA (Technical Research Consortium of North America) met in Saint Louis. TEREC is a strategic alliance of leading regional dental laboratories across the U.S. and Canada. Their member labs are independently owned, and they supply thousands of dentists with quality products and services. Their three-day meeting was focused on best practices and new technologies, and to collaborate with industry leading companies from around the world.
Presentations were given by Lou Azzara president, BEGO USA, Axel Klarmeyer, managing director BEGO GmbH, and Pam Johnson of Aegis Communication. Mr. Azzara introduced the members to new SLM (Sintered Laser Metal) technologies that will dramatically change the production of partial denture frameworks.
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The BEGO Company is a worldwide leader in advanced dental technologies with operations in over 100 countries. “As the world of dentistry becomes more advanced, expanding our information sources becomes a survival necessity," said Mr. Azzara. "The TEREC group has created a culture to synchronize various perspectives and experiences into collective intelligence. The BEGO organization is privileged to be a part of such a dynamic group of industry leaders.”
Ms. Johnson gave a presentation on the changing landscape of dentistry and dental laboratories. With the loss of labs due in part to a very challenging economy and the impact of corporate dentistry, the laboratory of the future, much like the TEREC Group, must embrace new forms of technologies, yet still offer the knowledge and service dentists will expect.
For more information, visit www.tereclabs.com.
TEREC Members:
Artisan Dental Laboratory – Portland, OR
Authentic Dental Laboratory – San Antonio, TX
Dental Prosthetic Services Inc. – Cedar Rapids, IA
Derby Dental Laboratory Inc. – Louisville, KY
Edmonds Dental Prosthetics Inc. – Springfield, MO
Eurodent Dental Laboratory – Granada Hills, CA
Expertec Dental Laboratory – Westland, MI
Johns Dental Laboratories – Terre Haute, IN
New Image Dental Laboratory Inc. – Morrow, GA
Perry & Young Dental Lab Inc. – Aurora, CO
Prodenco Group Inc. – Sioux City, IA
Shaw Group – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sundance Dental Laboratory – Scottsdale, AZ
Town & Country Dental Studios – Freeport, NY
TEREC, NA – Main Office – Council Bluffs, IA
