LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2026
Feb 19-21, 2026 · Chicago, IL
- LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2026
Bridging RPDs in Today's Digital World: Theory, Live Design & SLM Production
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Pam Rehm · Technical Sales Specialist- Removables at Argen Canada · Kelowna, AB
Beth Lundstrom · Technical Support Specialist at Argen
Join Argen for a dynamic two-speaker session where clinical theory meets technical execution. Pam Rehm, RDT, breaks down the foundational principles behind partial denture design, including biomechanics,...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 11:30am - 12:30pm
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelComplete 3D Printing Integration: Applications, Workflows and Quality Control
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Fernando Catania · Director of Business Units, Lab Sales at Argen Corporation · Bonsall, CA
Cory Lambertson · GM Americas at Asiga · Clinton, MI
Evan Katz · Director Of Product Development at Argen Canada · Toronto, ON
Fernando Catania, Evan Katz and Cory Lambertson examine: how 3D printing is revolutionizing workflows, focusing on resin properties for laboratory applications; and how to streamline production and calculate...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 10:00am - 11:00am
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelCultivating Culture in the Modern Dental Workplace
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Carrie Peil · Executive Director at Oregon Association of Dental Laboratories · Springfield, OR
James Caruso · President at Ottawa Dental Laboratory · Ottawa, IL
Blake Barksdale · General Manager at Barksdale Dental Lab · Huntsville, AL
Randi James · President at Renstrom Dental Studio · Lino Lake, MN
Pam Rehm · Technical Sales Specialist- Removables at Argen Canada · Kelowna, AB
Join Moderator Pam Rehm along with Randi James, Carrie Peil, Blake Barksdale and Jim Caruso, CDT, for an honest conversation about building strong workplace culture in labs. Explore finding talent, training...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelDigital ROI Exposed: How to Make CAD/CAM, 3D Printing and AI Actually Pay You Back
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
John Wilson · Owner at Sunrise Dental Lab · Yucaipa, CA
John Wilson, CDT, cuts through the hype and delivers a real roadmap for profitable digital workflows. Learn the true cost of digital adoption, where tools create or drain ROI, key scan-to-delivery efficiencies,...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 9:00am - 10:00am
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelFP-Whaaaa?! Why FP1 Fails, Why FP3 Wins and When Each Actually Makes Sense
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Charles Banh · Owner/Technician at Ceramics West Dental Lab · Tigard, OR
Why FP1 isn’t what many think it is and why true FP1 cases are so rare in real-world mouths. Charles Banh, CDT, covers the hidden anatomical, surgical and prosthetic pitfalls he’s seeing in...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelLevel Up Your 3Shape Denture Designs: Advanced Techniques, Smarter Workflows & Outsourcing Strategies
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Pam Rehm · Technical Sales Specialist- Removables at Argen Canada · Kelowna, AB
Ready to elevate your denture designs? Pam Rehm, RDT, covers 3Shape tools, design shortcuts and clinical workflows that improve fit and function. Learn when outsourcing printed dentures boosts consistency...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelRewriting the Rules: How 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Workflows Deliver Precision Across the Entire Clinical-Lab Pipeline
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Mike DeFee · Founder at MOD Aesthetics
Explore how AI, 3D printing and integrated digital workflows are transforming clinician-lab collaboration. Dr. Mike Defee shows how to use shared data, predictive design tools and additive manufacturing...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelScaling Your Business for Success: Real Strategies for Growth That Don't Burn Out Your Team or Your Margins
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Anton Woolf · CEO at Argen · San Diego, CA
Learn the three common traps labs face when scaling and how to avoid them. Anton Woolf explores the leadership and culture shifts that support real growth and offers a clear framework for when to invest,...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 10:30am - 11:30am
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelTechnology Integration without Losing Craftsmanship: Future Proofing Your Skills
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Marithe Baclagon · Dental Ceramist & Digital Designer at Rheostat Dental Laboratory & Innovative Dental · Nixa, MO
Discover how to blend digital innovation with timeless craftsmanship in All-on-X workflows. Marithe Baclagon, CDT, covers which technologies elevate accuracy and efficiency, where human artistry remains...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelThe New Partial Denture Toolkit: Software, SLM and Flexible Resins
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Jimmy Stegall · Founder & Chief Service Officer at Here to Serve Dental · Rock Hill, SC
Join Jimmy Stegall, CDT, to learn the key design features in 3Shape and exocad PartialCAD, compare fabrication methods, evaluate today’s materials, recognize the efficiency gains of digital partial...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelUnderstanding the Future of AI in Dental Lab Technology
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Minh Tran · Dental Technician at DentalTechLab · Windsor, ON
Minh Tran, RDT, shows how AI supports today’s lab—strengthening workflows, improving consistency and enabling growth without added overhead. He demonstrates practical uses like file cleanup,...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 9:00am - 10:00am
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelZirconia--Next Generation: Clinical Cases and Material Insights
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Alexander Wünsche · President at Zahntechnique, Inc. · Miami Lakes, FL
Alexander Wünsche, CDT, offers an in-depth exploration of ArgenZ Gradient Translucent zirconia through clinical case studies and practical finishing guidance. Explore material behavior, esthetic decision...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelZirconia--Next Generation: Clinical Cases, Material Insights and Live Finishing Demonstration
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Alexander Wünsche · President at Zahntechnique, Inc. · Miami Lakes, FL
Jeff Lowthorp · Executive VP Of Global Business Development at Argen · San Diego, CA
Alexander Wuensche, CDT, and Jeff Lowthorp explore real-world cases featuring ArgenZ Gradient Translucent zirconia—a true 3D multilayered material for anterior to full-arch restorations. Witness...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Ballroom CD North · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level