Digital, Lean, and Green: The 2025 Survival Guide for Canadian Dental Labs

Canadian dental labs in 2025 face a complex mix of challenges and opportunities, including rising material costs, a significant shortage of skilled technicians, the need for rapid digital transformation, increasing demands for faster turnaround times, stringent regulatory compliance, growing international competition, and mounting pressure for sustainable practices. Janice Wheeler of The Art Of Management Inc. outlines key strategies for success, emphasizing cost-effective solutions like bulk purchasing and strategic investments, alongside workforce solutions such as upskilling and flexible work arrangements. Embracing digital workflows, improving operational efficiency, maintaining regulatory compliance, specializing services, enhancing customer relations, and adopting sustainable practices are crucial for labs to not only survive but thrive in this evolving landscape. Adaptability and innovation are key for Canadian Dental Labs.