Australasian Dentist Magazine Sept-Oct 2021

Category Australasian Dentist 113 LABS Hybrid model The Swift acquisition also boosts SCD’s Made in Australia credentials, which appeals to customers who want to support Aussie-made products, along with local businesses and jobs. “Everything we do is about providing choice to our customers, whether it is how fast they get the product back, their choice of materials or where the product is made,” Squirrell says. “Our hybrid model works really well in terms of giving customers more options. The combination of specialised manufacturing in Sydney and Melbourne combined with the reliability and scale of offshore work provides us with an unbeatable product offering.” With in-house denture manufacturing capabilities, SCD is finally able to commit to the same quality assurance standards that the lab’s crown and bridge customers already enjoy. ‘With Swift on board, we can fully apply the SCD stamp on denture manufacturing as we have for crown and bridge production,” Evans assures. SCD has been producing crowns, bridges, implants as well as mouthguards and splints for a long time. Now they have the capacity and expertise to give their denture customers even better quality control, consistent turnaround and competitive pricing. “I’m personally excited to be involved with Southern Cross at this time,” Evans says. “For now, all I can say is: Watch this space!” u the denture market,” says Jonathan Evans, General Manager of Southern Cross Dental. “With the technological expertise of Modern Dental behind us, these individuals provide a core set of skills to help transition our denture-making abilities into the digital future.” The Peakhurst facility further promises immense growth potential. “With some adjustments to office space, the building has the capacity to allow a threefold increase in the workforce,” he reveals. “We have great plans to invest significantly in both our people and our facility, to create a world class denture lab.”