About NADL

Objectives

The objectives of the Association, as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, are:

• To uphold and advance the dignity, honor and efficiency of those engaged as operators of commercial dental laboratories; to advance their standards of service to the dental profession and to establish cooperation among its members.
• To promote the economic and social interests of commercial dental laboratory operators and technicians; to encourage high standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in their relations among each other and with the dental profession and all allied branches of dentistry by disseminating technical knowledge and information among the members of the industry; to render aid in the development of their art and craftsmanship and; to assist members in the solution of their business and technical problems.
• To encourage the formation of additional state, local and regional dental laboratory associations within the United States and its territorial possessions and; to coordinate their activities with those of existing component local, state and regional organizations.
• To encourage strict adherence to and compliance with all laws relating to the regulation of dental technology and; to assist in the adoption of new laws whenever they appear necessary to promote the best interests of the public health and welfare.
• To assist members in the interpretation of and compliance with all government decrees, orders, rules and regulations applicable to the field of dental technology.
• To assist in the education and training of all those engaged in the dental prosthetic art and science.
• To engage in research, whenever applicable, relative to the technical business interests of the members.