LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2017

Feb 24-25, 2017 · Chicago, IL

Educators
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  • Frankie Acosta

    Dental Technician at AA Dental Design, Inc. · Murrieta, CA

    Owner of AA Dental Design Inc.

  • Dr. Dinesh Agrawal, PhD

    Professor at Pennsylvania State University

    Dinesh Agrawal is a Professor of Materials at Pennsylvania State University and the Director of Microwave Processing and Engineering Center at Penn State.

  • Naoki Aiba

    Owner at Science Art Inc/Oral Design Center Monterey · Monterey, CA

    A ceramist and the owner of Science Art in Monterey, CA Oral Design member Lectured in 30 countries Instructor of the DENTSCAPE Continuum at Oral Design Center Monterey Professional photographer

  • Donny Albensi

    Retired at The Albensi Group · Hidden Valley, PA

    Donald Albensi, B.S.

  • Daniel Alter

    Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY

    I enjoy being a constant learner and pass a wealth of knowledge along to the future leaders of our profession.

  • Jed Archibald

    Owner/Educator/Technician/CMO at Archibald & Associate/Archibald Esthetics LLC/Christensen Prosthodontics · Orem, UT

    Jed Archibald, CDT, is the owner of Archibald Esthetics LLC and the lead technician and educator for Archibald Associates. He has 20 years of experience and has pioneered ways to blend classic techniques with new technology. 

  • John F. Archibald

    Owner at Archibald & Associates · Orem, UT

    John Archibald is the Founder of Archibald Associates and its current Director of Education. He has over 35 years of experience and has been on the leading edge of dentistry throughout his career.

  • Alma Arguello

    D.t. at Alta Technica Dental · Mexico, Mexico

  • Jorge Arguello

    Manager at El clan del Diente · Ciudad de México, Mexico

  • Alek Aronin

    Dental Technician · Mount Albert, ON

    Alexander (Alek) Aronin began training in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1990 before moving to Israel where he cultivated his inspiration to create artistic porcelain restorations. In 2001, he opened a laboratory in Toronto and while managing his business, Aronin traveled globally to train with master technicians...

  • Scott Atkin

    Owner at Digital Dental · Scottsdale, AZ

    Scott Atkin, RCDT, RMDT, is a co-founder of Digital Dental serving as Chief Technology and Materials Officer. Scott graduated from the Royal Dental Hospital of London University with a degree in dentistry. He founded Creative Dental Laboratory in 1979, a technology-focused laboratory in Scottsdale which...

  • Abraham Avendano

    Graphic Designer at Tecnica Dental Magazine

    Abraham Avendano is the Graphic Designer of Tecnica Dental Magazine.  

  • David Avery

    President at David Avery Consulting LLC · Folly Beach, SC

    I am enjoying working successfully with Dental laboratory , Dentist and Manufacturing clients to improve all aspects of their businesses, with an emphasis on acquiring and developing talent.

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  • Gary Bagheri

    Retired at . · San Marcos, CA

    Gary Bagheri is the Founder and CEO of Magic Touch Software Intl (MTSI). He previously served as Vice President of R&D at TeleMagic, a provider of Customer Service and Contact Management Software.

  • Stephen Balshi

    President at CM Prosthetics Inc.

    Stephen Balshi, MBE, is the President of CM Prosthetics Inc. and the Director of Research for PI Dental Center at The Institute for Facial Esthetics. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and earned his Master’s...

  • Andres Barajas

    Dental Technician at FLEX-PPR · Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico

  • Dane Barlow

    Ceramist at Smiles Boutique · Plano, TX

    Dane Barlow became a dental technician in 2012 and bought Smiles Inc., Boise, ID, in 2013. He lectures internationally, teaching people how to set goals and work with excellent products.

  • Robin Bartolo

    Vice President Of International Sales at Argen · San Clemente, CA

    Robin Bartolo, CDT, joined Argen in 2015 as the Vice President of International Sales, managing the company’s extensive dealer network across 110 countries. Prior to this, he was instrumental in the launch of full contour monolithic zirconia crown and bridges at Glidewell Laboratories. He holds...

  • Step Bay

    Owner at Toothmasters group · Pineville, NC

    Step ToothMaster Bay CDT, DTG, became a CDT at 24 years old and, in 2009, started his own laboratory, CDI Science LLC, Pineville, NC, specializing in cosmetic dentistry and implant restorations. He travels around the country, annually earning over 60 continuing education hours.

  • Jay Black

    Co-Owner at Winter Springs Dental Lab · Longwood, FL

    wsdentallab.com cerecondemand.com

  • Dwight Blair

    Sales Manager at imes-icore · Las Vegas, NV

    Dwight Blair, Sales Manager – Americas at imes-icore USA has a diversity of dental industry experience in technical, training, support, production, marketing, product development, and business development roles. Prior to joining imes-icore, he served as a Global Product Manager for DGSHAPE/Roland...

  • Larry Bodony

    Consultant at Larry Bodony · Lexington, MA

    40+ year high-tech veteran leader, previous President of exocad America, now immersed in dental-specific AI application space.   As a consultant, my goal is to connect quality labs and AI companies.

  • Nelson Bonet

    . at Creative Dental Lab

    Nelson Bonet is a Ceramic Specialist and has been in the industry for over 25 years. A technician at Creative Dental Laboratory, Inc. for 11 years, he specializes in e.max veneers, full-mouth diagnostic waxups, and is a master of shading and staining Crystal Zirconia in both the pre- and post-sintering process.

  • Chris Bormes

    President at Preat · Santa Maria, CA

    Chris Bormes, MICOI, President of Preat Corp., graduated from Gonzaga University and attended the Dental Laboratory Technology program at City College of San Francisco. He has earned both ICOI Fellowship and Mastership in Dental Technology; is a candidate for CDT in Complete Dentures; designed multiple...

  • Donnie Bridges

    Eastern Regional Sales Manager at Argen · Belden, MS

    Donnie Bridges, CDT, is Eastern Regional Sales Manager for The Argen Corporation. Donnie grew up in his family’s laboratory. He has been certified in crown & bridge since 2002.

  • Sarah Brom-Criscola

    . at . · Louisville, KY

    Sarah Brom-Criscola is a Senior Marketing Specialist at Whip Mix where she oversees digital and content marketing. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Eastern Kentucky University and MBA from Bellarmine University.

  • Chris Brown

    Manager at Aclivi, LLC · Ann Arbor, MI

    Chris Brown, BSEE, is the Manager of Aclivi Consulting. Using his engineering degree and experience with numerous dental CAD/CAM systems, scanners and software, he advises laboratories, dental professionals and system manufacturers. He frequently contributes articles to major dental publications, is...

  • August Bruguera

    August Bruguera, MDT, is the head of Laboratorio August Bruguera in Barcelona, Spain. Having presented more than 500 lecturers and workshops internationally, he is a member of the Dental Dialogue editorial board, Spanish issue; wrote several textbooks; was a Professor at the University of Barcelona;...

  • Jim Buchanan

    Director, National Accounts at 3M Oral Care · Saint Paul, MN

    Jim Buchanan is a National Account Manager for 3M Oral Care and has been with the company for 39 years, 24 of those years in sales and marketing management positions. Responsible for the U.S. launch of Lava Business in 2001, he’s been very involved in the commercialization and launch of the new...

  • Vjekoslav Budimir

    President at Fitura Dental · Zagreb, Croatia

    President/Owner of Axsys Incorporated established in 1994. Involved in providing CAD/CAM and CNC machine solution since 1978. Held positions as NC/CNC Repair Technician, Application Engineer and Sales Representative for a Michigan based machine tool distributor. Held CNC CAD/CAM/CMM Manager position for Michigan based Tool & Die Shop. Joined large International CAD/CAM Software company as Application Engineer. Held positions in custom software development, manager professional services, sales representative, Great Lakes Area Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, International Sales Manager. Prior to starting Axsys held position as Director of Product, Sales and Marketing.

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  • Chris Carey

    Technical Service Engineer at 3M Oral Care · Winters, TX

    Chris Carey is a Technical Service Engineer for 3M Oral Care. He has worked in the digital dentistry field for six years, working with the 3M™ True Definition scanner.

  • Skip Carpenter

    Owner at Esthetic Designs Inc · Matthews, NC

    Skip Carpenter, the Owner of Esthetic Designs Inc. since 1992, lectures to technicians and dentists on how to create a lifelike smile through communication and teamwork. Born in Bremen, Germany, he attended the Dental Technology program in his hometown of Charleston, SC, in 1985 and, in 1998, was asked...

  • Perry J. Carroll

    Owner/ Dental Technician at Perry's Dental Lab · Fitzgerald, GA

    Perry Carroll has more than 40 years of experience covering all specialties of dental technology, focusing on achieving functional results in advanced dental situations while maintaining natural esthetics. He is a consultant for laboratories and dental offices around the world, and regularly participates...

  • Paul Cascone

    Senior Vice President Of Research & Development at Argen · San Diego, CA

    Paul Cascone is Senior Vice President of Research & Development at the Argen Corp. He’s developed numerous dental alloy products and applied dental metallurgy to the laser-selective-melting process, enabling alloys to be a part of the digital world. He holds patents on dental alloys, materials...

  • Victor Castro

    Owner at Studio-280 · Houston, TX

    Victor E. Castro CDT. Mr. Castro graduated from Mechanical Dental School of New York in 1994. He has 23 years of experience in all phases of dental laboratory and has spent these years studying advanced laboratory techniques from masters around the world including Claude Sieber and Willi Geller . He...

  • Hubert Chen

    President/CEO at Affinity Laboratory Group · Memphis, TN

    Hubert Chen, PhD, is the President and CEO of Affinity Laboratory Group. He has a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has worked in a variety of industries. He has over 12 years of experience consulting in the areas of organizational development, process improvement, workforce planning, human...

  • Jean Chiha

    Master Ceramist at North Star Dental Laboratories · Santa Ana, CA

    Master Ceramist trained in at the I'INSTITUT DONTO TECHNIQUE in France. I now own a Dental Lab in Santa Ana, Ca. I am also an AACD member and the 2013 President of the DLOAC.

  • James Choi

    CEO at Maven Dental Studios · Elmhurst, IL

    Dental technician/lab owner/educator/lecturer/material development

  • Rafael Choi

    Technician at ConfiDental Studio, Inc. · Gaithersburg, MD

    Rafael Choi, CDT, is a member of the development team for the Zircos-E Etching Solution system. He is Head Technical Advisor and educator of zirconia-restoration etching in the U.S., a practicing technician with 28 years of experience, and Founder and President of Confidental Studio Inc. He is certified...

  • Bob Cohen

    Executive Director of Product Development and Clinical Education at Henry Schein · Methuen, MA

    Bob Cohen, CDT, is Executive Director of Product Development and Clinical Education of the laboratory division of Henry Schein. He has been actively involved in dental technology for over 40 years. As Founder and President of Advanced Dental Technologies, he and the ADT team built the company to be the...

  • Carrie Cokely

    Technical Services Supervisor, Simplant at Dentsply Sirona · Allenstown, NH

    Dental Lab technician for over 25 years

  • Jim Collis

    Digital Field Expert at Collis Prosthodontics · Indian Head Park, IL

    Jim Collis, CDT, is the Owner of Collis Prosthodontic Laboratory and has been a CDT and actively practicing technician for over 30 years. He possesses a degree in Dental Technology from Triton College. He has served as an instructor in the Junior/Senior laboratory of Northwestern University Dental School;...

  • Dr. Miles Cone, DMD

    Prosthodontist at Nuance Dental Specialists · Yarmouth, ME

    Dr. Miles R. Cone is the owner of Nuance Dental Specialists, a boutique and exclusive Prosthodontic private practice in Portland, Maine.

  • Lee Culp

    CEO at Sculpture Studios · Apex, NC

    Lee Culp, CDT, is the CEO of Sculpture Studios, an FDA registered laboratory, education and research and product development center for new and innovative digital dental technologies and applied applications to diagnostic, restorative and surgical dentistry. Email [email protected]

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  • Steaffani Dall

    Western Regional Sales Manager at Argen · Folsom, CA

    Steaffani Dall, RDH, is Western Regional Sales Manager for the Argen Corp. and speaks on a variety of topics throughout the U.S. She has 33 years of industry experience, including as a dental assistant, hygienist, owner of a consulting company that provided practice management services to dental...

  • Eli Delgado

    Milling & Technical Support Team Leader at Upcera Dental America

    Eli Delgado joined Upcera in 2023. With nearly two decades of experience in CAD/CAM support, digital dental education, and laboratory operations, Eli leads the Milling Technical Support Team and provides customer support for milling, CAD/CAM, IT, design, sintering and esthetics, and training.

  • Arian Deutsch

    Owner at Deutsch Dental Arts · Sun City West, AZ

    Arian Deutsch, CDT, DTG, is the Owner of Deutsch Dental Arts in Surprise, AZ, specializing in lifelike rehabilitation. He has trained with Daniel LeClerc, TD, Dr. Yvan Fortin and Frank Poerschke, MDT; is a published author; lectures nationally; and serves as adjunct faculty at the Arizona School of Dentistry...

  • Brandon Dickerman

    Guided Surgery Specialist at Dickerman Dental Prosthetics · Sharon, MA

    Brandon Dickerman, CDT is a 3rd generation Dental Technician. Since graduating the University of Vermont in 2009, he has worked in his family’s dental laboratory, Dickerman Dental Prosthetics, in Sharon, MA. Since August 2010 he has been solely responsible for all of the guided surgery at DDP....

  • Guillermo Dipp

    General Manager at Dipp Dental Laboratory, LLC. · Miami, FL

  • John Donnelly

    Owner at TFG Loyalty · West Des Moines, IA

    John Donnelly, CEO of the Loyalty Rewards Division of TravelFlo Group, began working in the incentive industry in 1996. He co-founded TravelFlo Group in 2000 and is a graduate of Arizona State University. 

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  • James Ellison

    Technical & Education Dept Head at Sterngold · Attleboro, MA

    James Ellison, CDT, has been a CDT for 43 years and has experience in all phases of dental technology. He's spent the past 32 years with Sterngold as the head of the technical and educational departments; designed several attachments, including the ERA; and holds two patents on the ERA Implant.  

  • Jim Erb

    Lab & Marketing Consultant-Retired at ProLab Solutions, Inc. · Magnolia, DE

    Jim Erb, CDT, is a Dental Laboratory Consultant for ProLab Solutions, Inc. He received his dental laboratory training at Durham Technical Community College and in the U.S. Navy. He is a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania and has been in the dental industry for over 40 years. Jim has also worked at the bench, spent 11 years with Johnson & Johnson Dental Products Company and 14 years with DENTSPLY International.

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  • Mark Ferguson

    General Manager at Vulcan Custom Dental · Birmingham, AL

    Mark comes from a dental family. His grandfather, father, and brother are all dentists. He has worked as a technician at the highest level, an now has turned his attention to digital technology in the dental field.

  • Al Fillastre

    Owner at CERAM-O-ARTS, INC · Lakeland, FL

    Al Fillastre, CDT, owns Ceram-O-Arts Dental Laboratory in Lakeland, FL, which has been fully digital for over two years. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Stetson University in 1975 and opened his own laboratory alongside his father, Alvin J. Fillastre, DDS, in 1979. He’s lectured extensively...

  • Rune Fisker

    Senior Vice President Product Strategy at 3Shape Inc · Copenhagen, Denmark

    Rune Fisker, 3Shape’s Vice President of Product Strategy, has been with 3Shape from its inception and is an integral driver of the company’s solution-orientated innovation. With a PhD from Denmark’s Technical University, he fills his presentations with concrete CAD/CAM technology methods...

  • Joshua Fitzgerald

    Owner of Fitzgerald Dental Studio - Charlotte, NC at Fitzgerald Dental Studio · Matthews, NC

    Owner of Fitzgerald Dental Studio - Charlotte, NC.

  • Jesse Flor

    Owner at SmileTech LLC · Las Vegas, NV

    2nd Generation Lab tech & DSO Owner/Investor. Provide consulting services to the dental industry in all things digital and analog. Lets make Beautiful Smiles!

  • Chris Frye

    Sales Manager at Whip Mix Corp. · Cincinnati, OH

    Chris Frye, Digital Sales Manager, 3D printing is like nachos......I'll make more!

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  • Oscar Galvis, Jr

    Dental Technician/Lab Owner at Nu-Crown Dental Lab · Cedar Grove, NJ

  • Jim Globocki

    Owner at Perfect Smiles Dental Lab · Maple, ON

    Jim Globocki, RDT, DD, is the Owner of Perfect Smiles Dental Lab & Denture Clinic Ltd. in Maple, Ontario, where he specializes in all-ceramic and implant restorations, and also serves as the principal clinician. He received his diploma in Dental Technology from George Brown College in Toronto in...

  • Olaf Glück

    Managing Director at Bredent Group

    Olaf Glück is the Managing Director of the Bredent Group.

  • Uwe Greitens

    CEO at Dental Direkt · Spenge, Germany

    Uwe Greitens is the CEO of Dental Direkt, GmbH. He’s been with the company since 2001 and is head of production management, materials research and development, and quality management. 

  • Von Grow

    Dental Technician at Experience Dental Studio · Lindon, UT

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  • Bassam Haddad

    Owner/President at Vivaclair Canada · Verdun, Montreal, QC

    Bassam Haddad, RDT, is the Owner of VIVACLAIR CANADA dental laboratory in Montreal. He has been a dental technician for 24 years and is the author of several local and international articles on esthetic and restorative dentistry.

  • Sean Han

    President at Master’s Arch · Phoenix, AZ

    Sean Han is CEO at Master's Arch, Phoenix, AZ, specialized in Full Arch, Cosmetic and Complex solutions. He is a Key Opinion Leader with multiple major manufactures in dental industry which includes dental software, CAM, materials and dental implants with the focus on full arch solutions. Sean is a faculty...

  • Dr. Tim Hart, DDS

    Prosthodontist at . · Shorewood, WI

    Dr. Timothy Hart received his DDS, certificate in prosthodontics and Master’s Degree from Loyola University. He is an assistant clinical professor at Marquette University School of Dentistry, and currently practices prosthodontics in Shorewood, WI. . He lectures nationally regarding CT rendering,...

  • Amos Harting

    Owner/Dental Technician at Harting Dental Arts Lab, Inc. · Ballwin, MO

    Passionate about dental technology and communication

  • Blake Harting

    Owner at Harting Dental Arts · Ballwin, MO

  • Dan Harvey

    Dental Consultant at Dental Guide Services, LLC · Cumming, GA

    With over 40 years’ experience, Dan Harvey, CDT, is a Dental Laboratory and Digital Technology/Services Consultant and a former boutique lab owner.

  • Ryan Haupt

    Lab Manager at Haupt Dental Lab · Brea, CA

    Ryan Haupt is Manager of Operations at Haupt Dental Lab Inc., a full service lab located in Brea, CA. He has an extensive background working with many of the current all-ceramic restorations on the market today and has lectured extensively on all-ceramic restorations and laboratory communication. 

  • Leon Hermanides

    President at Protea Dental Studio, Inc. · Redmond, WA

    Leon has worked in laboratories specializing in implants and anterior esthetics since 1992 and publishes and lectures on implants and esthetic dentistry. Since 1998 he has owned/managed Protea Dental Studio, DAMAS in Redmond, WA

  • Barbara Hodges

    Owner/Dental Technician at Highland Dental Arts · Somerset, KY

  • Carl Horrocks

    Manager, North America Lab Segment at 3Shape

    Carl Horrocks manages the North America lab segment for 3Shape. Continuing a family tradition of lab work, he’s worked in labs from a very early age and has seen the implementation of CAD/CAM technology in all its forms and facets.

  • Bart Hyde

    Lab Owner at Hyde Dental Prosthetics · Fallon, NV

    Bart Hyde, CDT, DTG, is the Owner of Hyde Dental Prosthetics, a two-person lab specializing in natural personalized restorations and implant prosthetics. In the industry since he was 17, he is a published author and has trained with German technician Frank Poerschke, MDT, and attended seminars by Frank...

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  • Gary Iocco

    BOD at Apex Dental Laboratory Group · Red Wing, MN

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  • Mike Janes

    Owner at Sorrento Smiles

    Mike Janes operates Sorrento Smiles in Sorrento, FL, and is one of the premier RPD technicians in the U.S., with both large- and small-lab experience.

  • Mitch Jula

    . at . · Amherst, NY

    Experienced professional with over 20 years of proven experience in digital dentistry.

  • Sang Jun

    Owner at Yewon Dental Laboratory · Monterey, CA

    Sang Jun, CDT, has over 28 years of experience and is the owner and master ceramist of Bay Dental Laboratory and the founder of the Monterey Academy of Science and Art in Monterey, CA. He has studied under world-renowned ceramist Willi Geller and presents workshops and lectures internationally to share...

  • Dr. Alan Jurim, DDS

    President at integratedDENTAL, Jurim Dental Studio Inc. · Woodbury, NY

    Dr. Alan Jurim co-owns integratedDENTAL and Jurim Dental Studio, and founded Jurim Dental Academy and TRIOSDoctors.com. He received his dual degree in Computer Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute prior to graduating from NYU’s College of Dentistry...

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  • Chris Kabot

    Vice President- Technology, Research & Development at Affordable Dentures and Implants · Morrisville, NC

    Grew up grinding stone, but printing plastic changed it all. Avid banner carrier for 3D printing and overall digital dental nerd.

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