Every day we have an opportunity to restore a smile and to help someone through the work that we do. You and I share a pride in our profession, and we are inviting you to join us and others in determining the future of our profession.

In 2008, The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology was created to advocate and raise awareness of the necessity of dental laboratory technology education for dental technicians and other effected members of the dental team.

The Foundation's purpose is to improve the nation's educational climate for future dental technicians. We are developing educational programs that are relevant and accessible to both dental technicians working in the laboratory as well as dental laboratory technology students.  We are creating a Web based national curriculum for dental laboratory technology that will incorporate industry driven needs. The Foundation is committed to promoting a national curriculum that supports the needs of the industry and dentistry.      

The National Association of Dental Laboratories generously contributed an initial $200,000 to The Foundation, but now we need your support, as partners in the industry to ensure that The Foundation's goals become a reality. Our goal is to raise an additional $200,000 this year in order to provide scholarships and fund the planned educational programs.

You are not just supporting education. You're ensuring the future of your profession.

What will the future of dental laboratory technology look like?

You decide.

These individuals and organizations have committed to the betterment of the future of dental laboratory technology. We can not thank them enough for their generous contributions and for taking the first step toward securing the future of the profession.