LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2019

Feb 21-23, 2019 · Chicago, IL

Educators
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  • Frankie Acosta

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

    Owner of AA Dental Design Inc.

  • Matt Alles

    Senior Marketing Manager for Digital Solutions at Straumann Group North America

    Matt Alles is the Senior Marketing Manager for Digital Solutions for Straumann Group North America and leads its Product Management and Tech support teams. He started in the dental industry six years ago with Benco Dental, joining Straumann Group in January 2018.

  • 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.

  • Gonzalo Araya

    Digital Consultant at Straumann-Neodent

    Dr. Gonzalo Araya is a digital consultant for Straumann-Neodent and a key opinion leader for GC Latin America. He was born in Santiago de Chile, Chile, and graduated from the Dentistry School of University Mayor in Santiago, Chile, specializing in implantology. He's been a representative for 3Shape in...

  • Ruben Arebalo

    General Manager at Preat Corporation · Santa Maria, CA

    Ruben Arebalo has 14 years of dental laboratory experience with 10 years of digital design and edentulous, full-arch case planning skills. A graduate of the University of La Verne, he’s recognized as an expert in attachments and implantology. He joined Preat Corp. in 2008 and became General Manager in 2014.

  • 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...

  • Bill Atkission

    Owner at Bella Vita Dental Design · Arden, NC

    Bill Atkission has been a crown and bridge technician for more than 30 years. Beginning his career by attending the Dental Technology Institute in Orange, CA, then opening his first sole-proprietorship lab in 1989 affectionately known as Bill's Lab. Throughout the years, Bill has continued to expand...

  • Jason Atwood

    Education / Training / Technical Support at Core3Dcentres North America · Calgary, AB

    Jason Atwood is Director of Digital Development and Training with Core3dcentres North America. He's been involved with the company since 2009 and has helped develop many of the operating procedures and design techniques currently practiced there. He's spent over a decade working with a wide variety of...

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  • Colin Barnhard

    CEO & Founder at 3D DDS · Cumming, GA

    Colin Barnhard, BS, CDT, MDT, is the CEO and Founder of 3D DDS. The son of a board-certified prosthodontist, he's been around dentistry his entire life. He apprenticed in his father’s practice, working in the office laboratory. He spent years under the tutelage of some of the New York area's most...

  • William (Bill) Barton

    Senior Technical Consultant at Ivoclar · Williamsburg, MI

    Bill Barton, MBA (MM), BS, CDT, TE is the Senior Technical Consultant for Ivoclar. Bill is a dental laboratory technician, manager, and educator with over 40 years’ experience.

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • John Brantley

    Digital Lab Manager at VOCO America

    John Brantley has worked as a technician for 20 years. He graduated from Durham Tech in 1998 with an AAS, has managed both removable and crown and bridge departments, and has traveled the country working as a manager and trainer fabricating hybrid dentures. He now works for VOCO America, managing a fully...

  • Gary Burton CDT

    Lab Owner at DigiPrint Dentures · Port Mansfield, TX

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  • Anthony Calonico The Edutainer

    Owner at AEA Dental Technical Mngr Ottawa Dental Lab · Shorewood, IL

    Certified Removable Prosthetics. Pankey, Dawson, Spear, AES Removable Prost. Mngr. Current Technical Manager Ottawa Dental Lab. Lecturer on Splints,Removable Prosthetics and management. Published

  • Dave Carballeyra

    CEO at Instarisa · Fort Mill, SC

    CEO at InstaRisa | Digital Dentistry Innovator | MBA

  • 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...

  • Tra' Chambers

    Manager at Express Dental Laboratory · Moore, OK

    Tra’ Chambers is the manager of Express Dental Laboratory, a full service laboratory, which operates out of Oklahoma. He received his bachelors of science in biology with an emphasis in biotechnology

  • Wesley Chang

    Business Development Manager at Straumann · Hoffman Estates, IL

    Wesley Chang, CDT, has over 13 years' experience in various labs specializing in implant and digital workflows. He's been with Straumann for over four years and is currently a Technical Trainer helping labs and clinicians implement digital workflows.

  • 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.

  • Felix Chung

    CEO at Imagine · Chantilly, VA

    Felix Chung, CEO of Imagine, obtained an Aerospace Engineering degree from Georgia Tech. He founded Imagine Milling Technologies in 2010 with the intention of revolutionizing implant prosthetics in laboratories and clinics. He's also been a leader in developing in-house milling solutions for implant abutments and bars.

  • 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.

  • Pat Coon

    Senior Field Digital Consultant at Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. · Perkinston, MS

    Pat has worked in the dental field sinc 1985.   Starting off in the US Air Force as a dental assistant in Jan 1985, he completed the U.S. Air Force’s dental laboratory training course at Shepherd Air Force Base (AFB) in Wichita Falls, TX in July 1988.  He has worked in all areas...

  • Bart Cothran

    Technician at Winter Springs Dental Lab · Longwood, FL

    Bart Cothran, CDT, is a seasoned lab professional with 43 years of experience, 28 of those years spent as a lab owner. A respected  a high-end ceramist, he's a hands-on trainer for gingival composites and Celtra Ceram. He's a member of the FDLA and NADL, and a graduate of Florida Technology University.

  • Zolt Csillag

    Technical Manager at Unice Dental Art Ltd · Calgary, AB

    Zsolt Csillag, RDT, CDT, is the Technical Manager at Unice Dental Art Ltd. and Perfecta Dental Laboratory Ltd. He graduated in 1984 as a Dental Technologist in Hungary, where he also owned and operated a laboratory. In 1991, he moved to Canada, working in Toronto and focusing on implant and complex cases....

  • Alessandro Cucchiaro

    General Manager at Zirkonzahn USA · Norcross, GA

    Alessandro Cucchiaro, MDT, General Manager of Zirkonzahn USA, is a well-recognized pioneer in the field of restorative and implant dentistry. A graduate of the Dental School of Modena e Reggio Emilia in Italy, he has more than 25 years of dental laboratory technology experience in the U.S. and Europe...

  • 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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  • Roger Dawson

    Tech Service at Invibio · West Conshohocken, PA

    Roger Dawson, CDT, is the Director of Technical Services at Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, focusing on JUVORA Dental Discs and PEEK-OPTIMA solutions for dentistry. He's been in the dental industry for more than 40 years; worked with many prominent implant clinicians; and has lectured to labs nationwide...

  • 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.

  • Neal Demazure

    Director of Sales at Imagine · Milford, NH

    Neal Demazure, Director of Sales at Imagine, has over 10 years of technical sales experience in industrial manufacturing. As an Account Manager at Datron Dynamics for over seven years, he coordinated the installation of high-speed precision milling solutions involving everything from semiconductor manufacture...

  • 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....

  • Ira Dickerman

    Owner at Dickerman Dental Prosthetics · Sharon, MA

    Ira Dickerman, CDT, TE, AAS, is Co-Owner and Operator of Dickerman Dental Prosthetics in Sharon, MA. He was formally trained in dental technology and has worked full time as a technician since 1977. In 1984, he fabricated the first Branemark Hybrid Prosthesis to be delivered in New England. 

  • Dr. Michael DiTolla

    Lecturer at Clinicians Report/CR Foundation · Provo, UT

    Dr. Michael DiTolla is currently giving “Dentistry Update” lectures for the CR Foundation and is an advisor to its Board of Directors. A 1988 graduate of University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, he was awarded his Fellowship in the AGD in 1995. In 2001, he became Director...

  • Marc Dixon

    Laboratory Owner at Decadent Laboratories · Avenel, NJ

    Marc Dixon, CDT, works with doctors in the New York area that appreciate his emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices and the KISS principle, and has also worked in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He’s on the Advisory Board as a Key Opinion Leader for Digital Smile Design and is a beta tester for dental-specific...

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  • 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.

  • Greg Everett

    Managing Director at Denteon LLC · Murrieta, CA

    Greg Everett is the Managing Director at Denteon LLC, an Authorized Roland Service Partner. He has extensive experience with the operation, design, and troubleshooting of all digital processes.

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  • Edwin Fajardo

    . at . · West Hills, CA

  • 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...

  • Dr. Sivan Finkel, DMD

    DMD at The Dental Parlour NYC · New York, NY

    Sivan Finkel, DMD, practices at the Dental Parlour in New York. He earned his degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, followed by a year-long residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, and two years of esthetics training at New York University’s College of Dentistry. He's an active member...

  • 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.

  • Michael Frohnapfel

    Regional Sales Manager Americas at imes-icore GmbH · Eiterfeld, Germany

    Michael Frohnapfel is Key Account Manager of Dental Systems at imes-icore Gmbh. He's been with the company since 2006 and has been influential in the growth of dental machine technology. With a background in sales and procurement, he's also a certified engineer specialized in process control technology.

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  • Brett Ginter

    Implant Coordinator at Hartman Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Mechanicsburg, PA

    Brett Ginter is the Senior Laboratory Technician for Digital Provisionalization Technologies, where he has helped develope a wide array of provisional options for cases performed using dynamic navigation and surgical guides. He has over 20 years' experience in the laboratory setting, focusing on both...

  • Nick Glickman

    Product Marketing Manager, Milling & Software at Straumann Group Digital Solutions · Andover, MA

    Nick Glickman is a Product Manager for Straumann Group Digital Solutions, specializing in full-arch case planning. An expert in digital workflow and innovation strategy, he synthesizes technical expertise with market demands to bring new workflow solutions to digital dentistry.

  • Rich Green

    Zirconia Tech Support at BnD Dental Technologies · West Valley City, UT

    Rich Green is a Technical Sales Consultant for B&D Dental Technologies. He’s been in the industry for 30 years and has experience as a small lab owner, lead ceramist and line ceramist for production labs. With the advent of automation and the requirements as a result of the adoption of this...

  • Jordan Greenberg

    Managing Director at FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America · Milford, NH

    Jordan has over 15 years of machining experience on dozens of dental-specific and industrial milling systems.  He’s well-versed in a wide range of applications, from standard crown and bridge in soft materials to the advanced machining of implant-based restorations in titanium and other hard...

  • 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. 

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  • 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...

  • Michael Hartman

    Oral Surgeon at Digital Provisionalization Technologies · Mechanicsburg, PA

    Michael Hartman, DMD, MD, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon located in Mechanicsburg, PA, with a keen interest in evolving digital technology and how it can be applied in everyday implant practice. He's performed more than 650 implant procedures using dynamic navigation and has directed his unique...

  • Brent Harvey

    Chief Business Officer at Perfit Dental Solutions · Maricopa, AZ

    Brent Harvey is Chief of Business Development at Imagine and has extensive knowledge of zirconia dental materials.

  • Marco Heidel

    Master Technician at Steger Dental Lab

    Marco Heidel, MDT, is a Master Technician and helps run Steger Dental Lab, a premier Zirkonzahn education center and research institute. He completed the inaugural Zirkonzahn Ranger School and is a digital workflow pioneer, international educator and techno-clinical master. 

  • Barbara Hodges

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

  • Dr. Larry Holt, DDS

    Director, Clinical Education and Research at Drake Precision Dental Lab · Charlotte, NC

    Larry Holt, DDS, FICD, is Director of Clinical Education and Research at Drake Precision Dental Laboratory and has 41 years of clinical experience. He's an Adjunct Professor at UNC School of Dentistry and has lectured extensively in the Southeastern U.S. and internationally in India, England, Scotland...

  • Masayuki Hoshi

    Owner at Hoshi Dental Arts · Morton Grove, IL

  • Lien Huynh

    CAD/CAM Expert at Zirkonzahn California

    Lien Huynh is a Zirkonzahn CAD/CAM expert and runs Zirkonzahn California in Irvine. Specializing in complete digital workflows for full-arch restorations, she educates users on simple workflows for the most complex implant cases.

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  • Sung Bin Im

    Master Dental Ceramist at Sung Bin Im Dental Studio · Davie, FL

    Sung Bin Im is a Master Dental Ceramist who is the CEO of SUNG BIN IM Dental Studio LLC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

  • Gary Iocco

    BOD at Apex Dental Laboratory Group · Red Wing, MN

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  • Joshua Jakson

    President at Evolve Dentistry · Cheektowaga, NY

    Joshua Jakson starting his Dental career at Avadent digital dentures takes his knowledge of digital dentistry to new levels with the company he runs alongside his father Andrew "evolve".

  • Andy Johnston

    Director, Business Development at Kulzer · Spokane, WA

    Andrew Johnston, CDT, worked as a full-time technician from 1996 to 2014 for a laboratory in Spokane, WA. He became a Certified Dental Technician in the Specialty of Complete Dentures in 2008. He's worked for Kulzer since 2016 and holds the position of Senior Technical Field Consultant. 

  • Mitch Jula

    . at . · Amherst, NY

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

  • 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.

  • Luke Kahng

    Owner at LSK 121 Dental Prosthetics · Naperville, IL

    Luke Kahng, CDT, is the owner of LSK121 Oral Prosthetics, and specializes in high-end ceramic restorations. He has served on several major dental journal boards as a contributing member and invented the Chairside Shade Guide, as well as a unique ceramic shade guide system.

  • Vanik Kaufmann-jinoian

    Ceo at Cera-Tech AG · Stein, Switzerland

    Vanik Kaufmann-Jinoian, MDT, Owner of Cera-Tech AG in Switzerland, is active in developing and testing new products and ceramic systems. After his apprenticeship in Switzerland, he studied marketing in the U.S. and worked as an international ceramic consultant for VITA® Zahnfabrik in Germany. Jinoian...

  • Hansgeorg Kaul

    . at . · Laupheim, Germany

    Hans Kaul has been team leader of product management for CAD/CAM Equipment at Amann Girrbach AG in Austria since 2016. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Focus Marketing/Supply Chain Management) from the Cooperative State University in Ravensburg, Germany, and has held leading...

  • Edwin Kee

    Professor, MCDT at LSU School of Dentistry · New Orleans, LA

    Edwin Kee, MCDT, is an Associate Professor at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, instructing in the specialties of all ceramic restorations, CAD/CAM technologies, implants and fixed restorative cases. He graduated from the LSU School of Dentistry with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

  • Anne Kersenbrock Koelzer

    Owner at AMK Dental Lab · O'Neill, NE

    Anne Koelzer is the Owner of AMK Dental Lab which she opened in her hometown of O'Neill, NE, in 2014. She completed her undergraduate studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE, and studied in Cedar Rapids, IA, where she received her Dental Technician certificate. 

  • Ken Kincaid

    Owner at Bismarck Mandan Dental Lab · Bismarck, ND

    Ken Kincaid, CDT,TE, is President of Bismarck/Mandan Dental Lab, Inc. His passion for digital technology and education has grown his business model in ways that increase productivity and efficiency by lowering cost and man hours.

  • Katana Kinsey

    CAD/CAM Expert at Zirkonzahn USA

    Katana Kinsey is a Zirkonzahn CAD/CAM expert and runs the Heroes Campus at the Zirkonzahn USA headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Specializing in complete digital workflows for full-arch restorations, she educates users on simple workflows for the most complex implant cases. 

  • Josef Kolbeck

    Dental Technology Consultant at Kolbeck Dental · Naples, FL

    Kolbeck is part technician, part innovator: he continually tests new materials and techniques to improve the lab's fabrication processes and has created many original techniques, including the Kolbeck Technique featured in the March 2012 issue of LMT.

  • Yong-Han Koo

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Private Practice

    Dr. Yong-Han Koo graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital/Hospital of St. Raphael. He is a faculty member at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, the Founder of Academy of 3D Connection in Osseo-Integration...

  • BJ Kowalski

    CEO at ROE Dental Laboratory · Independence, OH

    BJ Kowalksi is the President of ROE Dental Laboratory, Cleveland, OH. A graduate of Ohio Northern University, Kowalski attends many hours of CE annually and is a member of numerous study clubs and professional organizations. His lab was an early adopter of digital production, continues to beta test materials...

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    Vice President at Aspen Dental Management Inc · Chicago, IL

    Eric D. Kukucka is Vice President of Clinical Removable Prosthetics & Design Technologies at The Aspen Group, Chicago. As an active researcher, educator, and key opinion leader in his field, Kukucka

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