WSDLA Position On HB 2686 For Non-Covered Services In Washington State

If unaddressed, this issue can directly affect laboratories by restricting the dentists’ ability to offer value added services... Read More Here

Edgar Trantum Jr. (01/27/1949 - 01/09/2010)

TRANTUM, Edgar G. Jr. (Age 60) Born January 27, 1949 in Spokane; passed away January 9, 2010 in Spokane. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Leslie S. Trantum; sons: Vern and wife Angie of Priest River ID, Jeff, Aric and wife Tina; daughter: Michelle and husband Justin Moran; parents: Edgar Sr. and Jacklyn; sister: Therese Larrigan; all of Spokane; nine grandchildren; one niece and two nephews. Edgar spent his entire life in Spokane and he worked as a dental technician for over 30 years. He loved studying religion and was involved with various churches. He also loved hiking, sail boating, cross country skiing, gardening, reading, cats, and birds. We love you and miss you terribly! May you rest in peace. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spokane Humane Society, P.O. Box 6247, Spokane, WA 99217 or Better Living Center, P.O. Box 48124, Spokane, WA 99228. Please sign Edgar's online guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

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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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WSDLA Position On HB 2686 For Non-Covered Services In Washington State - February 2010
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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