没有停滞不前的状态。

J Am Coll Dent. 2002 Winter;69(1):15-7.

Changes in dentistry are leading to new and more interdependent relationships among dentists, patients, and laboratories. Most important among these emerging forces are the rapid development of new product technologies, dentists' desire to increase their financial and creative satisfaction, and changing demographics and customer involvement.

牙科领域的变化正促使牙医、患者和实验室之间形成新的、更加相互依存的关系。这些新出现的力量中最重要的是新产品技术的迅速发展、牙医提高其经济和创作满意度的愿望，以及不断变化的人口结构和客户参与度。