How to communicate with orthodontic laboratories

The purpose of this article is to help improve the relationship between the orthodontic practice and their laboratory vendors. It seeks to provide ideas and suggestions on how to achieve this goal by knowing the right questions to ask your laboratory vendors. Improving dialog ultimately leads to a less stressful and more positive business relationship. The lack of quality communication with vendors is a common problem in business, as well as with many orthodontic practices. This article will provide the orthodontist with tips and direction on how to improve on your current laboratory communications and will outline specific questions to ask your current and prospective vendors. The goal is to make your life easier and more productive by saving the practice time and money.