Struck a cord with the group....good!
Please keep a cool head as this is a very complicated topic, maybe no name calling?
I don't feel qualified to address all the statements made so far but let me state a few things I think are true...I say think because I might be wrong on a few issues but I have asked the Executive Director of the NADL to chime in, I don't know if he will because these types of fourms are a difficult place. Like when I was defending my patents, there was no way I could change your feelings so why expose yourself to the heat?
NADL: They have always worked toward and continue to work for total disclosure of the origin of where the dental appliance came from. They want Dentists who use offshore labs to by law tell the patient "this was made in China"
NBC: They work very hard to make being a CDT appreciated by dentists.
This group of volunteers wants to create a true value and understanding that CDTs have gone the extra distance. They are working to educate the public, the dentist and the future technicians what's involved to become a CDT....God I sound like a Jim Jones follower....sorry...Don't drink the Kool Aide!
Like I said I started this thread in hopes that younger technicians will be informed and decide for themselves if becoming a CDT is worth their while. While the NBC and even the NADL will not appreciate me saying this...if you are at an age and doing well and don't feel you need the challenge (I did need the challenge) then WTF ..why bother.
Younger technicians have more to think about...this is not the Mom and Pop industry that it used to be. Cad Cam, Off-Shore labs and huge labs dominating the industry.
Will being a CDT give you an edge....In my mind...without a question!
Is it fair or correct, who knows...is it reality, I think yes again.
Who ever said life was to be fair?
I am really glad I took the time and effort to become a CDT even though almost no orthodontists know what the hell a CDT is. I did it for myself because it was the highest honor at the time. Will I go for a MDT, no way as I am too old.
Look at LMT, notice how many Want Ads say CDT REQUIRED.
and on a lighter side.....I know I opened a can of worms and already regret starting this thread...what the hell is wrong with me? why can't I just delete this link and go on with my life? I now need to check this site and have my feelings hurt and my character attacked...why do I do it?
Travis...please shut this site down so I don't have to self abuse!!
Don Inman CDT
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