| The last couple of months have continued to provide Knight Dental Group with reasons to celebrate our team members' successes. In this issue, we would like to share a few of those special achievements with our extended family. According to Merriam Webster, an achievement is 'a result gained by effort'. Our team members reach these results through the efforts they put into our continued improvement processes, standard operating procedures and frequent continuing education opportunities. We could not be prouder of our Knight Dental Group team, for what they have accomplished... and what they will achieve next! |
| LONNIE LEE, CDT ACHIEVES AACD ACCREDITATION | | Lee Becomes the 2nd Accredited Technician at KDG Knight Dental Group is extremely proud to announce that Lonnie Lee, CDT, has earned the distinguished designation of Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Lee joins only 342 dental professionals worldwide who have achieved this prestigious honor, of which fewer than 40 are dental technicians. "Accredited dentists and laboratory technicians are the most passionate and committed practitioners," said Dr. Nils Olson, chairperson for the AACD Accreditation Board. "Those who have achieved Accreditation have improved their skills, acquired new techniques, and can provide their patients with better care and services. They understand that a smile is more than just an anatomical part, it's an expression of who their patients are." He will join 11 other newly-Accredited dental professionals on stage to receive their recognition and award at the 28th AACD Annual Scientific Session held on May 2 - 5, 2012 in Washington, DC. To read the entire news release on Lee's Accreditation, pleaseclick here. |
| KNIGHT CEO NAMED PRESIDENT OF NADL | | Rogers is Inducted at Ceremony in Las Vegas On January 20th, Knight Dental Group CEO Warren Rogers was inducted as the 2012 President of the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), during the 2012 Vision 21 Meeting in Las Vegas, Nev.  | | Warren Rogers (L) is officially inducted by NADL Past President Jeff Stronk (R). |
Roger's new role will consist of leading a board of 14 dental technicians, laboratory owners and dentists and numerous committees as they continue to fulfill the mission and vision of the association. "Warren is a big picture thinker, and brings a strategic focus to the NADL," says NADL Executive Director, Bennett Napier, CAE. "He has fostered a culture of planning, analysis and execution of key objectives."  | | Warren Rogers gives his vision for the 2012 year as President of the NADL. |
Prior to his work at Knight Dental Group, he spent nearly 30 years on the manufacturer side. He has served as a board member for the Florida Dental Laboratory Association, on the Dental Trade Alliance Laboratory Relations Task Force and is current chair of the Dental Resource Alliance. Rogers prior work for the NADL has included service on numerous committees, including: Budget and Finance Committee; JDT and Communications Advisory Board; Business Management Committee; Component Meeting Trade Show Task Force; and the Public Relations Task Force. |
| KNIGHT FOUNDER HONORED BY NADL | | Warner Bestowed Lifetime Membership Award At the National Association of Dental Laboratories meeting in Las Vegas on January 20th, Knight founder Bob Warner, CDT was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Membership Award by the association for his dedication to both Knight Dental Group and NADL.  | | Knight CEO Warren Rogers (L) had the honor of presenting the NADL Lifetime Achievement Award to Knight founder, Bob Warner, CDT (R). |
Before opening Knight Dental Group in 1972 in Clearwater, Florida, Warner served in the Navy creating crowns and bridges. Over the course of his dental career, his was a pioneer in the attachment and implant start up era.
Under Warner's direction, Knight was the first lab in Florida to become a Certified Dental Laboratory and one of the first to start the Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit System process. He has been a dental technician for over 45 years and a Certified Dental Technician for over 38 years.
He helped both the NADL and the Southeastern Conference of Dental Laboratories during difficult financial times by personally contributing his time and money to get the organizations back on their feet.
 | | Warner was joined at the NADL Awards Ceremony by Mary Hochwarter (L), daughter Kristen Brown and wife Judy Warner (R). |
This is a great honor for a leader in the dental laboratory profession that is highly regarded by all who have worked for and with Bob. |
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| KNIGHT OUT AND ABOUT | | MEETING & TRADE SHOW PARTICIPATION Meet up with Knight team members at one of these meetings: - May 2 - 5, 2012 - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Scientific Session - Washington, DC
- June 14 - 16, 2012 - Florida National Dental Convention - Orlando, FL
- September 13 - 15, 2012 - Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Scientific Session - Orlando, FL
More dates to be added as they become available. |
| Knight Dental Group, CDL, DAMAS is a full-service dental laboratory located in Oldsmar, Florida with a rich 40-year history of creating exquisite dental prosthetics. 
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