The Power of a Team: Celebrating the Small Things

June is Dental Technician Month…a perfect time to pause and reflect on the incredible people who make our lab what it is. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to keep our heads down, pushing forward to meet deadlines and serve patients. But it’s in those busiest moments that the strength of a great team really shines.

At Renstrom, we’ve learned that one of the most powerful things you can do is simply stop and look around. Watch the way your teammate double-checks a shade. Notice someone lending a hand without being asked. Feel the quiet dedication in every restoration crafted. These aren’t grand gestures…but they’re the heartbeat of everything we do.

Every smile we help create is the result of many people working together with one shared goal: to help someone feel confident again. And that’s something pretty amazing.

This month, we shared a photo on Facebook of our “Thank You Board Drawing”, a simple board filled with handwritten notes of appreciation from teammates to one another. At the end of the month, we pull two names to receive a little surprise gift. It’s a tradition rooted in gratitude, and it means a lot to our team.

One comment on that post really struck a chord:
“Of all the cool stuff you guys do, this is my favorite. Recognizing the small things, as the big things is so important!”

That sentiment says it all. Anyone can applaud the major wins, but it’s the small, quiet moments of care, effort, and kindness that truly build a strong culture…and a great lab.

So this month, we’re extending a challenge to all of you:
Every day, find a small thing to recognize in someone around you.
Whether it's a co-worker, a client, or a patient, notice the details. Call out the kindness. Appreciate the effort. It doesn’t take much, but it makes all the difference.

Here’s to our technicians.
Here’s to your teams.
And here’s to the little things that add up to something really big.

Happy Dental Technician Month! 🦷💙