LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2026
Feb 19-21, 2026 · Chicago, IL
DGSHAPE Americas is the sales, marketing and service division for Roland DGA’s DGSHAPE dental products. DGSHAPE dental mills and accessories are the leading choice of dental labs worldwide.
About Roland DGA
Roland DGA is a leading provider of digital imaging technology, including 3D milling machines for dental industries and part manufacturing, as well as wide-format inkjet printers, engravers, impact printers and cutters.
About DGSHAPE Corporation
DGSHAPE Corporation, a Roland DG company, designs and manufactures hardware and software solutions that help transform ideas into reality, with intuitive technology that simplifies the user experience, improves output quality and helps “Shape the Future.”
Lisa Aguirre
Dental Marketing Manager at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Irvine, CA
Christopher Cicero
Dental Sales Manager, Canada at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Barrie, ON
Brian Kinard
U.S. West Sales Manager at Roland DGSHAPE Americas · Los Angeles, CA
Juan C Molina
Product Manager- Dental Solutions at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Irvine, CA
Ian O'Neill
Eastern USA Sales Manager at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Fort Mill, SC
Jimmy Ruiz
Dental Business Manager at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Irvine, CA
All-on-Xcellence: The Blueprint for Digital Full-Arch Design
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Ben Laroche · Sales Manager Canada / Application Support Engineer at exocad · Stoneham, MA
Step into the digital era of full-arch design, where precision meets artistry to create life-changing smiles. Ben Laroche explores the All-on-X workflow, from digital planning to final fabrication, revealing...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 9:30am - 10:30am
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelBeyond the Bench: Transforming Your Dental Lab into a Thriving Business
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Darin McCue · President at SalesLift Consulting · Crofton, MD
A lab is more than a production facility. It’s a business built on people and performance. Darin McCue offers strategies to strengthen employee retention, foster a quality-driven culture and implement...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 11:15am - 12:15pm
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelBoosting Efficiency & Productivity in Full-Arch Zirconia
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Evan Kemper · Technical Product Manager at FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America · Milford, NH
Discover how to achieve precise, efficient production of full-arch zirconia cases with new advanced tooling and CAM strategies. Join hyperDENT’s Evan Kemper to learn how to save time, extend tool...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 9:00am - 9:45am
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelCreating a Profit Center: Maximizing Efficiency and ROI in Digital Production
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Brian Kinard · U.S. West Sales Manager at Roland DGSHAPE Americas · Los Angeles, CA
Explore how your lab can transform its digital production workflow into a sustainable profit center. Brian Kinard covers strategies to maximize ROI, improve productivity and enhance turnaround times. He...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 8:30am - 9:15am
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelDGSHAPE Cocktail & Social Hour
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Raise a glass with the Roland DGA DGSHAPE team and connect with today’s leading dental professionals. Share ideas, unwind and celebrate innovation, collaboration and the future of digital dentistry—one toast at a time.
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelEffortless Precision: The 2-Step Denture Advantage
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Pam Rehm · Technical Sales Specialist- Removables at Argen Canada · Kelowna, AB
Discover how the new two-step denture milling workflow simplifies production without compromising denture precision or quality. Pam Rehm covers how this validated, efficient approach to milling removable...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 8:15am - 9:15am
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelEmerging Trends in Milling: DWXperts Panel
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Greg Everett · Managing Director at Denteon LLC · Murrieta, CA
Fernando Catania · Director of Business Units, Lab Sales at Argen Corporation · Bonsall, CA
Elona Palushaj · Associate Manager, Technical Support at Zahn Dental, a Div. of Henry Schein Co. · Wakefield, MA
Jimmy Ruiz · Dental Business Manager at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Irvine, CA
Discover the future of digital integration and explore the current and future state of milling technology, including trends, challenges and strategies for success. DWXperts Elona Palushaj, Fernando Catania,...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelFrom Scan to Mill: A Validated Workflow for Titanium Abutments
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Ron Shaw · Technician at 3Shape
Christopher Cicero · Dental Sales Manager, Canada at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Barrie, ON
Achieve confidence, consistency and peace of mind with the in-house production of titanium custom abutments with a validated workflow. From scan to design, nesting and milling, Ron Shaw and Christopher...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelMastering CAM: Choosing the Right Strategy for Every Milling Material
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Yago Leal · Chief Technical Engineer at CIMsystem Americas · New Albany, IN
Yago Leal dives into how CAM software settings directly affect restorative outcomes. Learn how to select, customize and optimize milling strategies based on material properties and desired results. From...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelMaterial Matters: Simplifying Success in Restorations
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Christopher Cicero · Dental Sales Manager, Canada at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Barrie, ON
Denise LaRocque · Canada Sales Manager at VITA North America · Aurora, ON
Successful restorative cases begin with selecting the right milling materials. Learn when and why to use various types of zirconia, PMMA and other materials across full-arch, crown and bridge, and denture...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 10:00am - 11:00am
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelMilled to Last: Rethinking Nightguard Production
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Logan Schermerhorn · Technician at Northern VA Dental Lab · Triangle, VA
Kris Schermerhorn · Owner at Northern Virginia Dental Lab · Triangle, VA
Nightguards (occlusal guards) are essential for protecting patients’ oral health, but production methods greatly affect accuracy, durability and efficiency. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, and Logan Schermerhorn...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelMilling Open House: 3rd Annual Milling Machine Showcase presented by CIMsystem
Acapulco Room · West Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Join CIMsystem and leading milling manufacturers (see full list of participating partners below) for the 3rd Annual Milling Open House. Grab some Italian espresso and explore a room full of top milling...
Friday, Feb 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Acapulco Room · West Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelProtect, Maintain, Perform: DWX Best Practices
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Juan C Molina · Product Manager- Dental Solutions at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Irvine, CA
Proper device maintenance is more than performance; it’s protection for your investment and ROI. Juan Carlos Molina covers practical, easy-to-follow routines to keep DWX milling solutions running...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelSmarter Dentures with Ivotion®: Maximize Efficiency & ROI
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Evan Kemper · Technical Product Manager at FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America · Milford, NH
Ian O'Neill · Eastern USA Sales Manager at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company · Fort Mill, SC
Ben Laroche · Sales Manager Canada / Application Support Engineer at exocad · Stoneham, MA
Explore the cutting-edge world of prosthetics with a new simplified workflow for Ivotion. Ben Laroche, Evan Kemper and Ian O'Neill cover this seamless process from design to nesting to milling that maximizes...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 10:45am - 11:45am
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelStreamlining RPDs: Design, Nesting and Milling
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Logan Schermerhorn · Technician at Northern VA Dental Lab · Triangle, VA
Kris Schermerhorn · Owner at Northern Virginia Dental Lab · Triangle, VA
Digital workflows are revolutionizing how removable partial dentures (RPDs) are designed and produced. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, and Logan Schermerhorn cover a simple workflow from CAD design and CAM nesting...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelThe Power of Partnership: Driving Predictable, Profitable Outcomes in Full-Arch Dentistry
Grand Hall MN · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Adrian Cervera · CEO at Implant Support Oral Boutique · Irvine, CA
Predictability and profitability in full-arch dentistry start with collaboration. Adrian Cervera explores how aligning clinical and laboratory teams transforms workflows, reduces costly remakes and elevates...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 9:30am - 10:30am
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