State of the Industry 2026
Get a clear view of where the dental and dental laboratory industry is headed. Drawing insights from the 2025 Becker’s Future of Dentistry Roundtable, this session dives into the macro trends shaping the dental and dental laboratory industry and your business. Explore the market impact of DSOs, payor and insurance dynamics, economic shifts, regulatory changes, private equity, and the evolving role of AI — and what it all means for your lab’s future.
Requirements for Course Completion
This video will be available through your NADL Learner Community for 30 days from your purchase date and will expire after that time. There is no required test to receive credit for this course. These credits will be automatically submitted to NBC.
Accreditation
This course has been approved by the NBC for 1 Hour of Professional Development Credit for CDTs/RGs.
Donate to the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology
NADL’s sister organization, the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization that ensures the industry’s viability and advancement by creating access to relevant dental laboratory technology education and providing grants and scholarships to assist with the cost of education and certification.
Credit Information
| Activity Number | Credit Amount | Accreditation Period |
|---|---|---|
| 60174 | 1 Professional Development | from March 06, 2026 |