May 2, 2013 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Due to the Dragon Boat Festival holiday in China, we will not be able to receive (or send) any shipments in Beijing on Wednesday June 12th. Therefore, please note two changes to the normal delivery schedule:
1. Cases we receive in Beijing on Saturday June 8th will be returned to you on Monday June 17th.
2. Incoming cases normally scheduled for delivery to us on Wednesday June 12th, we will receive on Thursday June 13th.
Please refer to our turnaround calendar for detailed return delivery dates.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
May 1, 2013 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Ivoclar will be discontinuing the alloy Callisto® CP+ as of June 1 and has replaced it with a new alloy named Callisto® CPG. This alloy, also a chrome-cobalt based Noble alloy, is almost identical in content and appearance to CP+. More detailed information about the new alloy can be found at this link: Callisto® CPG.
This month we will be transitioning to using Callisto® CPG for all Noble (Co,Cr) PFM and Full-Cast units, designated “Noble (Co,Cr)” on our lab scripts. There is no change regarding the prices of these two products.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at your convenience.
March 22, 2013 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Due to the upcoming Chinese May 1 holiday, we will not be able to receive or ship cases on May 1. The last day to ship from your location without incurring delay is April 24. You can resume shipping from your location without delay on May 1. The delivery schedule during this time is as follows:
| Date we receive cases |
Date you should receive cases |
| April 29 |
May 8 |
| April 30 |
May 9 |
| X |
X |
| May 2 |
May 9 |
| May 3 |
May 10 |
| May 4 |
May 10 |
Please note that during this time we will do our best to timely process and export cases. However, unforeseen delays should be taken into consideration if you have extremely time-sensitive cases. If you send cases during this period, we kindly ask you carefully check all lab scripts to ensure we have all necessary information to process your cases. Furthermore, please make sure you are available either by phone or email in case we have questions concerning a case. Please also refer to our turnaround calendars on the website for delivery schedules.
Thank you for your attention and patience.
February 18, 2013 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Due to the Qingming holiday in China, we will not be able to receive (or send) any shipments in Beijing on Thursday April 4th. Therefore, incoming cases normally scheduled for delivery to us on that day, we will receive on Friday April 5th. Please refer to our turnaround calendar for return delivery dates.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
January 7, 2013 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Megadent has added a new “VIP Service” option to our lab scripts. Cases with this distinction will only be assigned to a small, unvarying team of our more advanced technicians to achieve a more consistent level of quality. Please find our updated lab scripts attached. There will be a 50% surcharge added to all VIP cases.
VIP Service Promotion: Through February 1, 2013, we are offering customers a chance to try this new service free of charge. Please contact our office for more details.
January 3, 2013 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Pursuant to Section 4191 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, we will be applying a 2.3% excise tax to the sale price of all cases received in Beijing on or after January 1, 2013.
You will not be responsible for reporting to the IRS or other administration of this tax for any items manufactured for you by Megadent.
For additional information about this tax if necessary, please visit this link: Medical Device Excise Tax or call our office at your convenience.
December 17, 2012 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Due to the Chinese New Year holiday, our Beijing facility will not be able to receive or ship cases on February 9th, 10th, and 11th. Furthermore, cases we receive in Beijing on February 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th will be delivered to you beyond our normal turnaround schedule. Therefore, cases shipped from your facility to Beijing from February 4th until February 14th, please plan for a delivery delay. The delivery schedule during this time is as follows:
| Date we receive cases |
Date you should receive finished cases |
| February 7 |
February 18 |
| February 8 |
February 19 |
| X |
X |
X
X
February 12
February 13
February 14
February 15
February 16 |
X
X
February 21
February 21
February 22
February 25
February 26 |
Please note that during this time we will do our best to timely process and export cases. However, unforeseen delays should be taken into consideration if you have extremely time-sensitive cases. If you send cases during this period, we kindly ask you carefully check all lab scripts to ensure we have all necessary information to quickly process your cases. Furthermore, please make sure you are available either by phone or email in case we have questions concerning a case. Please also refer to our turnaround calendars on the website for delivery schedules.
Thank you for your attention and patience.
November 16, 2012 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Our Beijing facility will not be able to receive or ship cases on December 30th, December 31st, and January 1st. Furthermore, cases we receive in Beijing on December 27th, December 28th, December 29th, and January 2nd will be delivered to you beyond our normal turnaround schedule. Therefore, cases shipped from your facility to Beijing from December 24th until December 29th, please plan for a delivery delay. The delivery schedule during this time is as follows:
| Date we receive cases |
Date you should receive finished cases |
| December 26 |
January 1 |
| December 27 |
January 4 |
| December 28 |
January 4 |
December 29
X
X
X
January 2
January 3 |
January 4
X
X
X
January 9
January 9 |
Please note that during this time we will do our best to timely process and export cases. However, unforeseen delays should be taken into consideration if you have extremely time-sensitive cases. If you send cases during this period, we kindly ask you carefully check all lab scripts to ensure we have all necessary information to quickly process your cases. Furthermore, please make sure you are available either by phone or email in case we have questions concerning a case. Please also refer to our turnaround calendars on the website for delivery schedules.
Thank you for your attention and patience.
September 10, 2012 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Due to two upcoming contiguous holidays in China, the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, we will not be able to receive or ship cases on September 30th, October 1st, and October 2nd. Furthermore, cases we receive in Beijing on September 27th, September 28th, September 29th, and/or October 3rd will be delivered to you beyond our normal turnaround schedule. Therefore, cases shipped from your facility to Beijing from September 24th until October 1, please plan for a delivery delay. The delivery schedule during this time is as follows:
| Date we receive cases |
Date you should receive finished cases |
| September 26 |
October 2 |
| September 27 |
October 5 |
| September 28 |
October 5 |
September 29
X
X
X
October 3
October 4 |
October 8
X
X
X
October 10
October 10 |
*Also note that UPS will only provide 2-day delivery service from October 3rd to October 6th. Our delivery dates already account for this; however, please be aware of this additional limitation during that period.
Please note that during this time we will do our best to timely process and export cases. However, unforeseen delays should be taken into consideration if you have extremely time-sensitive cases. If you send cases during this period, we kindly ask you carefully check all lab scripts to ensure we have all necessary information to quickly process your cases. Furthermore, please make sure you are available either by phone or email in case we have questions concerning a case. Please also refer to our turnaround calendars on the website for delivery schedules.
Thank you for your attention and patience.
May 31, 2012 | Categories: Events, News, Uncategorized
Due to the upcoming Chinese Dragon Boat Festival holiday, we will not be able to receive or ship cases on June 23. Therefore, those shipping cases from your facility to Beijing on June 16, 19 or 20, please plan for a brief delivery delay. The delivery schedule during this time is as follows:
| Date we receive cases |
Date you should receive finished cases |
| June 20 |
June 27 |
| June 21 |
June 27 |
| June 22 |
June 28 |
X
June 25 |
X
July 3 |
Please note that during this time we will do our best to timely process and export cases. However, unforeseen delays should be taken into consideration if you have extremely time-sensitive cases. If you send cases during this period, we kindly ask you carefully check all lab scripts to ensure we have all necessary information to process your cases. Furthermore, please make sure you are available either by phone or email in case we have questions concerning a case. Please also refer to our turnaround calendars on the website for delivery schedules.
