Patsy Tritt CDT has passed away on Thursday, March 12th, 2009. She had been a CDT since the 1970’s.

A word from Jim Haxton:

I have the sad news of the passing of Frank Davis CDT (Benjamin Franklin Davis) of Spokane on January 5, 2009.

Frank had been involved in dental technology for over thirty years. Mr. Davis received his dental training in the Air Force, and upon completing his commitment there, he began his career in the Spokane area. Frank owned and operated Lincoln Heights Dental Laboratory, and later Dentex in the Spokane Valley. He had previously been President of the Inland Empire Dental Laboratory Association. Frank had been battling cancer for several years but his passing was still a shock to those who saw him occasionally.

Frank will be missed by his friends, family and the dental community.


Bates Dental Lab Technology students at work in the school lab - see the Shiny Teeth slideshow


February 2008 - [NADL_NBC] Documented Cases of Lead Contamination in Off Shore Dental Laboratory Restorations - Read More


Technology Page

This section will contain information and reports from our newly formed technology committee. This group is responsible for providing objective information on new technology that could have an application in your business.

Standards Doc (Competency Standards)

The NADL has prepared a document that spells out voluntary competency standards for people working in the dental laboratory industry. It defines the skills, knowledge and performance required in a commercial dental lab, with flexibility to allow for different operational structures. It defines the nature of the work performed in this industry by providing good manufacturing standards.

This and a selection of other vital documents are available in the NADL library at the following address: http://www.nadl.org/lib/index.cfm


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Press Releases

Documented Cases of Lead Contamination in Off Shore Dental Laboratory Restorations - February 2008 - Read More Download PDF File

Food and Drug Administration and Federal Government Officials Explore Oversight of the Dental Laboratory Industry – NADL Responds with Best Practice Guidelines and Recommendations - October 2007 - Download PDF File

Industry Asks FDA to Improve Regulation of Dental Restorations to Protect Patient Safety - Follow Link or Download PDF File

National Association of Dental Laboratories Finds Cause for Concern in Lax Regulation of Imported and Domestic Dental-Restoration Products

NOTICE TO VENDORS — Washington State Department of Corrections —posted July 11, 2007—