CATEGORY 30 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST C M Y CM MY CY CMY K LM-DENTAL™ 50 years of making the difference 2023 marks 50 years of LM-Dental HISTORY Since the establishment of the company in 1973, LM-Dental have been creating innovative, ergonomic and convenient dental instruments, available anywhere in the world and designed and manufactured according to NordiLM-c standards of quality and excellence. LM-Dental plans to build on that legacy for many years to come. “At that time, thin instruments made of steel were used, which were difficult to grip firmly. It was challenging to pick out the right instrument as the markings on the shiny handle were hard to distinguish. Also, improving the sharpness of cutting instruments as well as their ability to preserve a sharp edge was necessary. All in all, there were clear flaws in the ergonomics of the instruments.” – Pekka Kangasniemi From a small shop in Parainen, Finland, to a part of a global market leader The company was founded in 1973 by Pekka Kangasniemi and Antti Yli-Urpo, two dentists driven by a shared desire to improve the quality of dental instruments. Since they first met in the 1960s at the Faculty of Dentistry, Kangasniemi and YliUrpo would often discuss the shortcomings of available dental care tools and methods. These conversations sparked a mutual spirit of creativity and inventiveness in both men. Over time, they became increasingly eager to take concrete steps to improve the situation by developing new types of dental instruments together. The driving force was a strong desire to bring modern solutions to the market for use by professionals. When they started the company, LMDental™ was just a small shop based in Parainen, a town located in south western Finland. Over the years, the business developed from a small dental instruments shop into a high-tech pioneer in instrument ergonomics that utilizes robotics to develop and produce the most advanced dental instruments in the market. Innovations that stand out and overcome challenges LM-Dental™ produced the first dental instrument with an oversized handle in 1974. This was followed by the first colourcoded handles for easy identification in 1980, setting the standard for the entire market. a group of Italian dentists known for their expertise in aesthetic dental care. In 2011, LM-Dental™ and StyleItaliano introduced the LM-Arte™ – a set of innovative instruments for aesthetic restorations. LM-Dental™ has a loyal andprofessional dealer network. They take care of the entire end-customer process: marketing, sales, customer deliveries, after-sales and support. Many have really put their heart into the co-operation and over the years have become closer to friends rather than just business associates. “LM-Dental™ are fantastic to work with, we sell their complete range, and our customers benefit greatly from the quality and innovative ergonomics of the products.” – Jan Westerlund, CEO TrollDental Australia Today LM-Dental™ is a true global player As well as today, LM-Dental™ intends to be the forerunner of dental hand instruments in the future. The aimhas always been tomake dental care safe, efficient, and as pleasant as can be. It does not matter whether you are a dental professional, a student, or a patient – we have taken your needs to heart. Our high-tech robotic production technology combined with Nordic craftsmanship and our dedication tomanufacturing excellence ensures that all our products are precise, reliable, and safe. We are proud of being a global player in dental instrument design and manufacturing. We have produced more than 10 million hand instruments over the years, all of which were designed and manufactured here in Finland. 90% of our products are exported to other countries, meaning that our instruments are used by dental professionals all over the world. In fact, we have approximately 130 distributors in more than 90 countries! u In 1987 LM-Dental™ was a pioneer in its field, introducing and developing robotic technology. The tailored self-programmed robots revolutionised production with LMDental™. Today, a considerable amount of production is automated with hi-tech robots. This combination of cutting-edge production technology with handmade craftsmanship guarantees the best possible product quality. LM-Dental™ continues to grow and focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and high manufacturing standards that have been the basis of our success since 1973. Solid growth with the support of partners LM-Dental™ would not be the forerunner that it is today without great partners. For many years, LM-Dental™ has had a strong partnership with a variety of clinicians in the dental industry. This collaboration has not only led to inspire new products but also to their development and success. One notable example of a successful partnership is with StyleItaliano,
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