LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2020

Feb 20-22, 2020 · Chicago, IL

Educators
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  • Frankie Acosta

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

    Owner of AA Dental Design Inc.

  • 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.

  • Shon Anderson

    CEO at B9Creations · Rapid City, SD

    Shon and the Team at B9Creations are responsible for some of the top-performing additive manufacturing technology found in the Dental industry.

  • James Angelone

    Dental Technician at Denture Man USA · North Royalton, OH

    James Angelone, Owner and Operator of Denture Man USA, has developed his unique niche as a clinical chairside technician. He served 11 years as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, has completed master-level courses on complete dentures and dentures...

  • 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. 

  • Mike Archibald

    Owner at Mike Archibald Dental Studio

    Mike Archibald, CDT, has owned and operated Mike Archibald Dental Studio for the past 17 years. He started his education in 1992 under John Archibald at Archibald Associates, the in-house laboratory for Dr. Gordon Christensen and an international school dedicated to excellence in all phases of fixed oral restorations.

  • 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...

  • Shin Ashina

    Lab Owner at NanoArts Dental Studio · Schaumburg, IL

    Ceramist

  • 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...

  • 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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  • Dr. Nadim Baba, DMD

    Prosthodontist at Glendale Smile Specialty Center · Glendale, CA

    Nadim Baba, DMD, MSD, FACP, received his degree from the University of Montreal and completed a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics and a Master’s degree in Restorative Sciences in Prosthodontics from Boston University School of Dentistry. He serves as a Professor at Loma...

  • Charles Banh

    Owner/Technician at Ceramics West Dental Lab · Tigard, OR

    Charles Banh is Head of the Implant Department for Ceramics West Dental Lab and a consultant for oral surgeons focusing on implants. He' s served as Director of Sales at Anatomage a 3D anatomy hardware and software company; a Territory Manager for Biomet 3i; and has lectured around the country on cone beam CT and guided surgery.

  • 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.

  • Matthew Barrett

    Owner at Axis Milling · LaGrange, GA

  • Joyce Bassett

    Dentist at Private Practice · Scottsdale, AZ

    Dr. Joyce Bassett practices comprehensive restorative and esthetic dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ. She’s an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and past President (2015-2016). She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, an Associate Member of the American...

  • Bob Belouin

    President / CEO at Biogenic Dental Corp · Utica, NY

    Bob Belouin is President of Biogenic Dental Corp. He grew up around the lab and is proud to be part of a family business that has thrived for over 60 years. He's been instrumental in the successful implementation of new technologies such as digital design and both additive and subtractive manufacturing....

  • Dr. Alexander Bendayan, DDS

    Dentist, Professor And Chair at Nova Southeastern University · Davie, FL

    Dr. Alexander Bendayan earned his dental degree from Central University of Venezuela in 2000 and his specialty training in prosthodontics at Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2005, where he's currently a Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Digital Dentistry Development & Clinical Training.

  • Jason Bergeron

    Equipment Product Manager at Argen · Salem, MA

    Jason Bergeron is the Equipment Product Manager for Argen. He's an expert in CAD/CAM and experienced in all aspects of digital dental workflows. He was awarded the Top Service Engineer for Dental Products in the Americas award by Roland in 2018.

  • Cole Bishop

    Global Head Of Design Quality at 3Shape Design Services · Peoria, AZ

    Cole has been a dental laboratory technician for over 19 years with the past 8 years focused on digital CAD design.  During this time, Cole developed expertise designing everything from single unit crowns to full mouth implant retained hybrid restorations.  Since 2019, Cole Bishop has served...

  • Jay Black

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

    wsdentallab.com cerecondemand.com

  • 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.

  • Steven Bongard

    Dentist at Private Practice · Toronto, ON

    Dr. Steven Bongard maintains a dental practice in Toronto, ON, exclusive to the placement and restoration of implants. He has published and lectured internationally, and has been developing a community resource and training center that provides access to innovation, technology and advanced infrastructure,...

  • 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...

  • Denise Burris

    Owner at By Design Dental Studio · Atlanta, GA

    Denise Burris, CDT, is Co-Owner of By Design Dental Studio in Atlanta, GA. She’s a Board Member for the NADL; Past Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Fiscal Officer and Trustee for the NBC; and Past President of the Southeastern Conference of Dental Laboratories. She’s an active volunteer...

  • Gary Burton CDT

    Lab Owner at DigiPrint Dentures · Port Mansfield, TX

  • Ashley Byrne

    Managing Director at Byrnes Dental Laboratory · Wheatley, United Kingdom

    Ashley Byrne is a laboratory owner in the UK, providing high-end work for clinicians all over the UK and Ireland. He lectures all over the world on topics ranging from digital dentistry to the business of running a laboratory. 

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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

  • Steven Campbell

    Director of Finance at Dental Laboratories Association (DLA)

    Steven Campbell, RDT, is the Director of Finance for the Dental Laboratories Association (DLA), council member for the British Institute of Dental and Surgical Technologists (BIDST), and a technical representative for the Association of Dental Implantology UK (ADi).

  • Dave Carballeyra

    CEO at Instarisa · Fort Mill, SC

    CEO at InstaRisa | Digital Dentistry Innovator | MBA

  • James Caruso

    President at Ottawa Dental Laboratory · Ottawa, IL

    Jim Caruso is the third-generation owner of the Ottawa Dental Laboratory. He earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Iowa before the start of his career in 2003 and now serves as the company’s President and Chief Administrative Officer. The Ottawa Dental Laboratory serves the dental...

  • 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

  • Mark Chan

    Denturist at Private Practice

    Mark Chan, DD, received his diploma from George Brown College, Toronto, and currently practices in Ontario with a focus on high-end removable prostheses and implant prosthetics. With a passion for both technical and clinical techniques, he is certified in both BPS and SDC denture concepts. He is a ZunstZhanWerk...

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Lucas Ciardullo

    Application Support Engineer at exocad America, Inc. · Woburn, MA

    Lucas Ciardullo is an Application Support Engineer with exocad and has over 20 years of experience in dental technology. Starting as a fixed technician, he's bridged his knowledge into digital dentistry. He also holds a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering technology.

  • Dr. Mike Clark, DDS

    Dentist at Private Practice · Yakima, WA

    Dr. Mike Clark operates a private practice and in-house laboratory in Yakima, WA. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University in 2004. An undergraduate degree in electronics technology contributes to his passion for integrating emerging technology into his practice and...

  • Joshua Claxton

    CTO at Smile Innovations Lab · St. Augustine, FL

    Josh Claxton is a CAD/CAM specialist and trainer for DAL DT Technologies. He’s combined his time as a machine operator learning lean manufacturing principles and his experience as a C&B technician with his knowledge of computer systems and programming to move into the world of digital dental work.

  • 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.

  • Len Conner

    Business unit manager at Argen · Fallbrook, CA

  • Don Cornell

    Technician at .

    Don Cornell operates a laboratory in Madison, CT. He opened his first lab in 1985. In 1988, he began teaching advanced ceramic techniques in the U.S. In 1989, he moved to Milwaukee, WI, to work with Dr. Robert Winter, where he stayed until 1993. He’s been published in journals and has taught advanced...

  • Jennifer Crane

    Dental Technician at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY

    Jennifer Crane, CDT, graduated from NYC Technical College before beginning her career at Pizzi Dental Studio in New York. As an all-around technician, she is skilled in diagnostics, patient management, waxing, CAD/CAM and ceramics, and is in charge of administrative/management duties at the lab. She...

  • 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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  • Susan Damron

    Clinical Trainer at iTero

    Susan Damron, BS, has worked with iTero as a Clinical Trainer for over 10 years, sharing her expertise in digital scanning for restorative dentistry. She has worked with dentists and their teams for over 25 years, starting as a chairside dental assistant. She’s also worked for NDX Dental Laboratory...

  • Jeffery Davis

    Dental Tecnician at Air Force Postgradute Dental School · San Antonio, TX

  • 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...

  • John De Angelo

    Director at Keystone Dental Group · Shakopee, MN

    John DeAngelo, CDT, worked in a large group dental practice for 10 years and owned his own laboratory for 15 years in New Jersey. He was part of the development team that designed the Prima Implant System and is currently responsible for clinical studies and product development at Keystone 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.

  • Dr. Anthony Deliberato, DDS

    Prosthodontist at Anthony M. Deliberato, DDS, Inc. · Westlake, OH

    Anthony Deliberato, DDS, maintains a private practice in Westlake, OH, specializing in fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics. He received his degree from The Ohio State University; completed his Prosthodontics Residency at the Veterans Administration in Wilmington, DE; received his certificate...

  • 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...

  • Kris De Smedt

    Application Engineer at 3D Systems · Leuven, Belgium

    Kris De Smedt is Production Manager for Patient Specific Implants at 3D Systems in Leuven, Belgium, leading the division responsible for the production of dental and medical patient-specific implants using additive manufacturing and Direct Metal Printing.

  • 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....

  • Grady Dix

    CDT, Owner at Sunwalt Dental Works · Asheboro, NC

    Grady Dix, CDT, DTG, is a second-generation Owner and COO of Sunwalt Dental Works, Inc. CDL, in Asheboro, NC. He graduated from Durham Technical Community College in 2004 with a degree in Dental Laboratory Technology and served on the NCDLA Board of Directors, helping to grow participation of young laboratory...

  • 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...

  • Stephan Domschke

    Director Global Training & Education at Amann Girrbach · Einhausen, Germany

    Stephan Domschke, CDT, MDT, is the Global Sr. Product Manager for iTero in the restorative field. A German-trained master dental technician, he has more than 30 years of experience and has worked in leading position in sales, marketing and product management. Previously, he was the Managing Director...

  • Dr. Ryan Dunlop, DMD

    Dr at Full Arch Masters · Fresno, CA

    Ryan Dunlop, DMD, studied at the UCLA School of Dentistry and attended Harvard Dental School, where he won numerous clinical and research awards and was Class President for three years. His research on trends in postgraduate dental education was published in the prestigious Journal of Prosthodontics...

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  • Dr. Faraj Edher, DDS

    Prosthodontist at Dr. Faraj Edher · Vancouver, BC

    Faraj Edher, DDS, is a prosthodontist practicing in Vancouver and Coquitlam, Canada. He received his dental degree from the University of Sharjah College of Dental Medicine, and his Masters in Craniofacial Science and post-graduate specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of British Columbia....

  • Yaphet Elaias

    Customer Support at Imagine

    Yaphet Elaias started with Imagine in the lab production center, working with demanding implant bar milling cases every day before transferring to the customer support, installation and training team in 2018. With particular capability in hyperDENT, he excels in group and one-on-one training sessions...

  • 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...

  • Mark Fisher

    Engineering Manager at FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America

    Mark Fisher is the Engineering Manager for FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America. He has implemented advanced CAM solutions at U.S.-based implant manufacturing facilities and high-production milling centers that use industrial CNC equipment. This experience has been beneficial to his current work with...

  • 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.

  • Marco Fuhrer

    Research and Development at Cendres+Metaux · Biel, Switzerland

    Marco Fuhrer is a technician and materials expert from Biel, Switzerland. He specializes in high-performance polymers, implant prosthetics and ceramics and works in research and development for Cendres+Metaux.

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  • David Garrubba

    Technician at exocad

    David Garrubba specializes in esthetic restorations over implant structures. Previously with LayerWise, he gained experience in the design and 3D printing of Titanium implant structures. Prior to joining exocad, he developed additional experience with a 3D scanning manufacturer and gained knowledge in 3D imaging in dentistry.

  • Ashley Gibson-Vick

    Customer Support Manager at FullContour

    Ashley Gibson-Vick is the Customer Support Manager at FullContour and has been with the company for almost five years. She helps support and train customers and manage the company's dental lab design offerings.

  • 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.

  • Rick Godair

    DT at NDX, Studio 360, The Dental Lab · Henderson, NV

    Rick Godair, CDT, TE, is a digital consultant who has been at the forefront of digital workflow solutions, materials development and product testing. Specializing in technology applications, digital workflow and new developments, he's led patient trials and digital denture training in coordination with...

  • Marilyn Goh

    Head of Research & Innovations at Prima Dental · Quadgeley, United Kingdom

    Dr. Marilyn Goh is Head of Research & Innovations for Prima Digital and the world’s foremost leading expert in the field of carbide and tooling design. She holds a PhD in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Control and is currently working with internationally recognized...

  • Marlin Gohn

    Director Of Technical Services at Argen · San Diego, CA

    Marlin Gohn, CDT, is Argen’s Director of Technical Services. He graduated from Larayco Dental Arts College with a degree in dental technology and worked as a technician in California for 25 years, running his own lab for 17 years. He received his CDT in Ceramics in 1979, joined the Argen team in...

  • Dietmar Graebe

    Managing Director And Owner at MIHM-VOGT · Stutensee, Germany

    Dietmar Graebe is the Managing Director and Owner of Mihm Vogt, a family-owned manufacturer in Germany. In business for 60 years, the company produces only dental furnaces and are a leading producer of dental sintering ovens.

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