Investigation: Prospects in Establishing a Dental Laboratory in London

This report investigates the prospects of establishing a viable dental laboratory in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham. The study aims to assess the feasibility, determine the demand for dental services, analyze challenges, and recommend effective strategies for success. The research employs a descriptive design with an inductive approach, utilizing both primary and secondary data collection methods, including questionnaires distributed to dentists in the area. Data analysis involves a thematic approach, exploring themes such as age, gender, satisfaction with existing services, desired services, products, technological focus, pricing sensitivity, and market issues. The findings indicate a significant demand for dental laboratories in the borough, highlighting opportunities for new businesses. Key challenges identified include human resources, technological aspects, and market demand. The report recommends maintaining strong communication with dentists and focusing on technological advancements to ensure success. The report concludes that dental labs play a key role in the success of the healthcare sector.

Prospects in establishing a viable dental
laboratory in the London borough of
Barking and Dagenham

Aim and Objectives
Aim:
The major aim of present investigation is to examine prospects in establishing a viable
dental laboratory in the London
Objectives:
 To identify a feasibility of dental laboratories in the London.
 To determine the demand of dental services in borough of Barking and Dagenham
 To analyse key challenges faced by dental laboratory businesses in London.
 To recommend effective ways through which dental laboratories businesses can
operate effectively in market of the London.

Research Methodology
Research Design: In order to attain better outcome the researcher has focused on
descriptive research design.
Research approach: Current research is more focused on inductive approach.
Research Philosophy: Present report considers application of interpretivism.
Research type: Researcher has also considered a qualitative research technique for
current investigation.

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Data collection and Sampling: In order to have effective data collection the researcher has
concentrated on both primary and secondary research. In respect to secondary research, number of
secondary sources has been taken into account to gather information such as books, journals,
articles, etc. (Srivastave, 2011) On the other side, in regard to primary study, the researcher has
used questionnaire to acquire responses from the dentists who are operating business in the
London, especially to the area. Questionnaire will facilitate in accomplishment of research
objectives and provide examination of prospects in establishing a viable dental laboratory.
Moreover, researcher has also focused on sample size of 50, hence, 50 dentists operating in London
borough of Barking and Dagenham and nearby location are chosen as respondents of research.
Data analysis: In order to have effective evaluation of gathered data the researcher has
focused on thematic approach of data analysis.

Data Analysis
Theme 1: Age
Age Number of
Respondents
Below 18 5
18 to 30 20
30 to 45 10
45 and Above 15

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Theme 2: Gender
Gender Number of
Respondents
Male 38
Female 12

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Theme 3: Satisfaction with the services provided by existing dental laboratory
Satisfaction from
existing dental
laboratory
Number of
Respondents
Highly satisfied 15
Moderately satisfied 25
Dissatisfied 10

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Theme 4 Services that are expecting from a new Dental Laboratory
Crown and bridge
PFMs
all-ceramics
removable full and partial dentures
dental implants
full-cast restorations
All of above
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
5 4 3
6 4 3
25
Number of Respondents

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Theme 5: Products from dental laboratories
20
12
10
8
Mouthguards
Bleach trays
Oral devices to treat snoring
and sleep apnea.
Other

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Theme 6: Focus on technological equipment's to provide better
services
Yes
No
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
42
8
Number of Respondents

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Theme 7: Changes in pricing of dental laboratory services affects your demand of
such services
15
18
8
7
2
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

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Theme 8: Issues your business mostly faces in market
Issues faces in market Number of
Respondents
Human resource 10
Client satisfaction 8
Technological aspects 12
Market demand 15
Other 5