LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2020
Feb 20-22, 2020 · Chicago, IL
- Align Technology, Inc.
2020 Vision: Are You Driving the Optimized and Fully Digital Workflow?
Jeremy Truelove · Founder & CEO at 2THEE Smiles · Wellington, FL
Jeremy Truelove discusses Zimmer Biomet’s plans for partnering with laboratories to drive differentiated restorer experiences in efficiency, efficacy, ease and economics. Learn how your lab can leverage...
- Imagine
3 Things that Make the imes 350i Pro+ Perfect for Metal Milling
Michael Frohnapfel · Regional Sales Manager Americas at imes-icore GmbH · Eiterfeld, Germany
Neal Demazure · Director of Sales at Imagine · Milford, NH
1 Scientific credit · There's a huge assortment of mills out there, but most of them aren't up to the task of being a dedicated mill for processing titanium or chromium-cobalt. Fortunately, the German engineers at imes-icore...
- Argen Corp.
3D Presentation: Zirconia, the Final Restoration--Boldly Go Where No Technician Has Gone Before!
Jack Marrano · President of Absolute Dental Services at Absolute Dental Services · Cary, NC
Conrad Rensburg · Owner / President at Absolute Dental Services · Pittsboro, NC
1.5 Scientific credits · In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, restoring a full-arch hybrid or even a single crown requires more than just good computer software. Using technology to assist, the modern-day technician...
- FullContour
3Shape Anterior Design by FullContour
Ashley Gibson-Vick · Customer Support Manager at FullContour
Cole Bishop · Global Head Of Operations & Design Quality at 3Shape Design Services · Peoria, AZ
1 Scientific credit · Cole Bishop and Ashley Gibson-Vick cover anterior design using 3Shape.
- Roland DGA, DGSHAPE
3Shape: Digital Denture Design a Reality for Your Laboratory
Carl Horrocks · Manager, North America Lab Segment at 3Shape
1 Scientific credit · Carl Horrocks presents new tools for efficient and accurate denture design using the Denture Design Module for 3Shape’s Design Studio. He demonstrates how to design a full upper and lower denture...
- 3Shape, Inc.
3Shape: Unlocking the Hidden Powers
Sevan Pulurian · Director Of CAD/CAM at Pacific Dental Lab · Thousand Oaks, CA
1 Professional Development credit · Sevan Pulurian covers the hidden powers of 3Shape and how to use them in your lab.
- Imagine
5 Reasons Why FDA Requirements Aren't Anything to be Afraid Of
Tim Torbenson · President at evo820 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
1 Regulatory Standards credit · There's been a lot of talk in the industry regarding FDA regulation, but Tim Torbenson is here to help you understand how to navigate this intimidating topic and leverage FDA requirements to make your...
- GC America Inc.
A One-Man Lab's Journey from Analog to Digital: How to Get There without Breaking the Bank
Joshua Fitzgerald · Owner of Fitzgerald Dental Studio - Charlotte, NC at Fitzgerald Dental Studio · Matthews, NC
1.5 Scientific credits · Joshua Fitzgerald, CDT, explains how he went from analog to digital, including the steps he took to get there, the cost involved and the returns he is now seeing. This lecture is for those who are thinking...
- Kuraray Noritake Dental
Achieve Natural Esthetics with Kuraray Noritake
Sean Park · Ceramist at Goldstein Garber & Salama · Atlanta, GA
1 Scientific credit · Sean Park shows how to reproduce lifelike restorations with Noritake porcelain and FC paste stain for all-ceramics. He also covers current digital technology tools to achieve predictable and esthetic results.
- exocad
Advanced User Session: Hybrid Denture Design
David Garrubba · Technician at exocad
An advanced workflow for hybrid framework design is now available for the design of implant-borne hybrid frameworks, without rescanning. David Garrubba demonstrates the new workflow.
Advanced User Session: Partial Denture Design
Pina Maginot · Software Trainer at exocad
Pina Maginot covers exocad’s latest feature-packed release which improves the DentalCAD workflow integration for PartialCAD. A new feature allows for overdenture design while using milled or printed teeth.
- Roland DGA, DGSHAPE
Aesthetic Full-Arch Zirconia Restorations with Your DWX Mill
Joe Santos · Owner at Virtual Axis 109 Dental Design · Phoenix, AZ
1 Professional Development credit · Joe Santos covers what it takes to design a full-arch restoration that meets the patient’s needs, material demands and correct manufacturing methods. He walks participants through cases by executing...
- SafeLink Consulting, Inc.
Aligning Workplace Changes with Your Safety Practices
Gary D. Morgan · Sr. Vice President & Senior Consultant at SafeLink Consulting, Inc. · Cumming, GA
1 Regulatory Standards credit · Co-sponsored by AeraMax. Evolving CAD/CAM technology is changing the lab industry and, along with other changes, can affect the safety of your employees. Gary Morgan, CDT, ASQ/CQA, covers how OSHA is updating...
Aligning Your Quality System with Your Business Model
Gary D. Morgan · Sr. Vice President & Senior Consultant at SafeLink Consulting, Inc. · Cumming, GA
1 Regulatory Standards credit · Co-sponsored by AeraMax. Evolving CAD/CAM technology is changing the lab industry and, along with other changes, can affect your exposure to the FDA. Gary Morgan, CDT, ASQ/CQA, addresses how the FDA is...
- Amann Girrbach North America, LP
All Smiles with Zolid Gen X Zirconia and the Ceramill Workflow
Alexander Wünsche · President at Zahntechnique, Inc. · Miami Lakes, FL
2 Scientific credits · Alexander Wuensche, CDT, showcases how he is using Amann Girrbach’s Smile Design software in treatment planning, from helping customers visualize the case to a 3D planning tool to fabricate diagnostic...
- Align Technology, Inc.
An Overview of MyiTero and How to Support Your Client's Digital Journey with the iTero Element 2
Susan Damron · Clinical Trainer at iTero
Stephan Domschke · Director Global Training & Education at Amann Girrbach · Einhausen, Germany
Stephan Domschke, MDT, CDT, discusses how the myitero platform puts you in the driver seat to improve workflow and communication. Then Susan Damron presents various scanning tips and techniques that you...
- Ivoclar
Apples to Oranges: The Differences in Zirconia Materials
Joyce Bassett · Dentist at Private Practice · Scottsdale, AZ
Laura Kelly · Marketing Director at Formeta Dental (formerly Chamlion Digital Solutions) · Danville, CA
1 Scientific credit · Laura Kelly, AAACD, and Dr. Joyce Bassett look at how zirconia materials differ from strength to esthetics. They cover new materials and techniques for optimizing successful outcomes and how they communicate...
- SS White Dental
Artistry and Technology for Our Restorative Options
Peter Pizzi · Owner/Manager at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY
In today’s evolving marketplace, the importance of using technology is paramount to success, but the loss of the artistic process has hurt the dental industry. Successful technicians must have a...
- Imagine
Best Practices for Milling Custom Abutments In House
Felix Chung · CEO at Imagine · Chantilly, VA
Milling custom abutments in-house can be highly profitable if you do it right. Making the transition from dry milling wax, PMMA or zirconia to wet milling titanium can be tricky, which results in lower...
- 3Shape, Inc.
Bone Supported Guide
1 Professional Development credit · Since there are a significant number of technicians assisting clinics in implant planning and drill guide design, the newest update to Implant Studio module gives a dedicated workflow to design a bone-supported...
- WorkNC Dental - Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
CAD Design: The Future is Bright
Daniel Portal dicusses the latest trends and features in crown and bridge design and dentures.
- Roland DGA, DGSHAPE
CAD: exocad Tips & Tricks for Today's Digital Laboratory
1 Professional Development credit · Daniel Portal covers the fundamentals of setting-up exocad cases for success, detailing specifications for basic and advanced setups. He also addresses current trends in today’s digital laboratory,...
- Preat
CAD/CAM Angled Screw-Retained Solutions
Ruben Arebalo · General Manager at Preat Corporation · Santa Maria, CA
1 Scientific credit · Join Preat and Dynamic Abutment Solutions as Ruben Arebalo covers several alternative prosthetic solutions to correct implant angulation using digital technologies including: Dynamic TiBase, Premill and...
- Whip Mix Corp.
CAD/CAM Dentures: Post-Processing and Esthetic Characterization
Mark Williamson · Clinical Lab Manager at Bay Lakes Center for Complex Dentistry · Green Bay, WI
1.5 Scientific credits · Mark Williamson, CDT, DTG, demonstrates a step-by-step approach to the customization of printed denture bases. With the use of anaxDENT light-cure base stains, he shares the techniques he has developed...
- VITA North America
CAD/CAM Digital Workflow for Your Lab
Peter Pizzi · Owner/Manager at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY
1.5 Professional Development credits · In a milled restoration, using the correct material for a patient’s specific needs may not acheive his desired result. In this interactive workshop, Peter Pizzi, CDT, MDT, covers the newest millable...
CAD/CAM Digital Workflow for Your Lab
Daniel Müller · Instructor at VITA Zahnfabrik
1.5 Professional Development credits · In a milled restoration, using the correct material for a patient’s specific needs may not acheive his desired result. In this interactive workshop, Daniel Müller, MDT, covers the newest millable...
CAD/CAM Digital Workflow for Your Lab
Bob Williams · Owner at Synergy Ceramics · Plano, TX
1.5 Professional Development credits · In a milled restoration, using the correct material for a patient’s specific needs may not acheive his desired result. In this interactive workshop, Bobby Williams, CDT, covers the newest millable...
CAD/CAM Materials Today: From Science to Patient
Miguel A. Ortiz · Dentist at Univ of IL College of Dentistry · Chicago, IL
There are many CAD/CAM materials on the market today and every manufacturer states that its material is the best. Dr. Miguel Ortiz dives into the science to determine which material is ideal for each clinical...
- Roland DGA, DGSHAPE
CAM Methodologies and Tips for Multiple Applications in an FMR Laboratory with SUM3D and Roland Mills
Sander Polanco · Specialist In Removable & Implant Supported Prostheses. at FMR Digital Center · Englewood Cliffs, NJ
1 Scientific credit · Optimizing the milling process has become a key issue when looking to achieve higher productivity and quality: you’ll need the right machining strategy for producing contemporary materials in an...
- Carbon, Inc.
Carbon Digital Denture Symposium
Brandon Smith · Owner at Brandon's Design & Consulting · Bellbrook, OH
Jamie Stover · Senior Manager of Application Strategy and Integration at Carbon 3D · Kirkland, WA
Chris Waldrop · President at Burdette Dental Lab, Inc., CDL · Birmingham, AL
Dr. Stephen Wagner, DDS · Dentist at Private Practice
Daxton Grubb · Owner at R-Dent Dental Lab · Bartlett, TN
4 Professional Development credits · Have you been toying with the idea of producing digital dentures in your lab? Are you wondering how the latest innovations in 3D printing and denture resin can revolutionize your lab production? Learn...
- VITA North America
Changing Your Business Model and Comfort Level to Invest in the Future
Greg Harris · Manager at The Harris Group · Portland, OR
It's here and there's nothing you can do about it: digital technology is now ingrained in the services we provide and we must adapt for personal growth. Greg Harris addresses questions and uncertainties...
- WorkNC Dental - Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Cocktail Party
Take the opportunity to ask WorkNC Dental representatives question and enjoy food and beverages with them.
- DAL DT Technologies
Combining Fixed & Removable Design in exocad: A Case Demonstration with Q & A
Matthew Lintz · Technical Customer Experience specialist at Desktop Health · Peoria, IL
Joshua Claxton · CTO at Smile Innovations Lab · St. Augustine, FL
1 Scientific credit · Josh Claxton and Matt Lintz demonstrate a combination fixed/removable case in exocad. Using the newest exocad version, Plovdiv, they show the versatility of exocad by taking a crown, applying attachments...
- Imagine
Completing Implant Cases Faster & More Accurately with MIST Impression Scanbodies
Josh Townsend · VP at Artisan Lab USA · Chantilly, VA
1 Scientific credit · Implant-supported cases pose many challenges, especially inaccuracy introduced by cast-stone or 3D-printed models. Often, these issues aren’t revealed until the final restoration is placed. Wouldn’t...
- 3Shape, Inc.
Copy Denture Full Workflow Including Stand Alone
1 Professional Development credit · Marcus Marcussen, CDT, shows how to scan for copy denture, do different segmentations in Dental System and enhance the design of the denture as he takes you through the full workflow.
Creating Fabulous Smiles Using 3Shape and Full Digital Workflows
Przemek Seweryniak · DTG at FAB Smiles AB · Malmö, Sweden
1 Professional Development credit · Full digital workflows keep evolving and new tools emerge that change the way labs work, even incorporating new smiles directly into the mouth at the time of design. Learning the full digital workflows...
- Open Implants
Creating Screw-Retained Restorations: From CAD/CAM to the Bench
Bodie Khalife · Cad/Cam Manager at Advanced Dental Tech (ADT) · Stoneham, MA
Shane Williams · Owner at Studio 32 Dental Lab · Urbana, IA
Shane Williams and Bodie Khalife cover how to create screw-retained crowns and bridges from CAD/CAM to the bench, including how to setup an order, design using 3Shape and exocad, what tools to use to cut...
- VITA North America
Creating the Ideal Denture through Art and Technology
Justin McElroy · Owner, Sales at Midwest Dental Arts · Omaha, NE
From traditional to using the newest digital tooth library, the basic principles for fabricating fixed or removable dentures are the same. Reliable model analysis principles will guide you in fabricating...
- 3Shape, Inc.
Creating the Virtual Patient 3D Digital Smile Design
Lee Culp · CEO at Sculpture Studios · Cary, NC
1 Professional Development credit · A comprehensive smile design should always include the evaluation and analysis of both facial and dental composition. By combining 3D face scanning, TRIOS IOS and CT scan, smile design, orthodontic and...
- Ivoclar
Creating the Virtual Patient for Digital Denture Design
1 Scientific credit · Successfully incorporating computerization and new technology continues to provide the dental team with more efficient communication and fabrication methods for designing and fabricating implant-retained...
Current Treatment Options in CAD/CAM Complete Dentures for the Contemporary Dentist
Dr. Nadim Baba, DMD · Prosthodontist at Glendale Smile Specialty Center · Glendale, CA
1 Scientific credit · Dentistry has fully embraced the digital age and its integration into one of the oldest treatments in dentistry is proof that it is here to stay. CAD/CAM complete dentures have seen exponential growth...
- Straumann
Custom Abutments in 20 Minutes with Medentika
Edwin Fajardo · . at . · West Hills, CA
1 Professional Development credit · Edwin Fajardo covers how to scan, design, nest, mill, process and finish a milled custom titanium abutment using the Straumann CARES FDA-validated workflow with Medentika blanks on the Straumann M Series mill.
- WorkNC Dental - Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Dentist, Lab and Materials...The Magic Combination!
Dr. Elliot Mechanic, DDS · Dentist at Dr. Elliot Mechanic · Montreal, QC
New technologies and materials allow dentists to create changes through creative smile design and the use of monolithic zirconia restorations. Dr. Elliot Mechanic covers how to achieve predictable results...
- DAL DT Technologies
Designing Large-Span Bridgework with Ease in exocad
Joshua Claxton · CTO at Smile Innovations Lab · St. Augustine, FL
1 Scientific credit · Using the newest exocad version, Plovdiv,Josh Claxton demonstrates one of the user-friendly features of exocad, chain mode. Learn the quirks and features this tool provides, how to quickly design large-scale...
- Zahn Dental
Digital Denture Technology: A Holistic Market Evaluation and Criterion Based Decisions
Michael Thomas · Partner at Stone Laboratories
Rick Godair · DT at Precision Dental Digital Appliances ( Precision DDA) · Valdosta, GA
1 Scientific credit · Navigating the digital revolution can be challenging. With broad perspective and keen market awareness the decision process is simplified. Your individual business demands, goals and vision are the primary...
- Amann Girrbach North America, LP
Digital Denture Workflows and Clinical Follow-Up
Henk-Jan van den Heuvel · Owner at Private Prosthetics Practice · Gouda, Netherlands
1 Scientific credit · Henk-Jan van den Heuvel, CDT, explains how he uses digital denture workflows in his lab and practice, going through the most important steps and processes, explaining material choices for various cases...
- exocad
Digital Dentures with exocad
Lucas Ciardullo · Application Support Engineer at exocad America, Inc. · Wakefield, MA
Stijn Hanssen · Director Dental Solutions at 3D Systems Dental · Zonhoven, Belgium
Achieve customized digital denture designs with scalable teeth, virtual articulation and a variety of manufacturing options. This seminar focuses on the latest release from exocad, DentalCAD 2.4 Plovdiv....
- Argen Corp.
Digital Dentures: A Crash Course On How to Design Using 3Shape
Logan Woomer · Product Integration Manager at Argen · San Diego, CA
1.5 Scientific credits · This is the year for digital dentures. If you have ever wondered how denture tooth libraries work, what types of STL files are generated or simply what the design workflow looks like, this course is for...
- Ivoclar
Digital Dentures: The Future is Now
Eric Kukucka · Vice President at Aspen Dental Management Inc · Chicago, IL
1 Scientific credit · It's easy (and dangerous) to become distracted and complacent in your methods, materials and workflows. There’s a paradigm shift revolutionizing the removable prosthetic landscape: innovative...
- 3Shape, Inc.
Digital Dentures: The Future is Now!
Eric Kukucka · Vice President at Aspen Dental Management Inc · Chicago, IL
1 Professional Development credit · Eric Kukucka, DD, covers all aspects of the digital denture process including understanding clinical protocols: digital design, clinical and manufacturing for digital denture success. He also discusses...
- Align Technology, Inc.
Digital Impression--From Virtual to Reality: An Excursion of the Virtual Workflow to Execution
Alexander Wünsche · President at Zahntechnique, Inc. · Miami Lakes, FL
Itero is making exporting and importing scanned records more convenient. Alexander Wuensche, CDT, shows the advantages of this new workflow for tooth- and implant-borne reconstructions. He explains different...
- Zirkonzahn USA, Inc.
Digital Mandibular Recordings with Plane Analyzer
Marco Heidel · Master Technician at Steger Dental Lab
Nick Glickman · Product Marketing Manager, Milling & Software at Straumann Group Digital Solutions · Andover, MA
1 Scientific credit · Nick Glickman and Marco Heidel, MDT, offer a live demo of Plane Analyzer to transfer mandibular recordings into your workflow. They walk you through data acquisition to incorporate the last missing element into digital workflow.
- Zahn Dental
Digital Production for Flexibles and Metal-Free Partial Alternatives
Kris Schermerhorn · Owner at Northern Virginia Dental Lab · Triangle, VA
1 Scientific credit · CAD/CAM production of RPD frameworks is now a viable option for laboratories. Why continue the labor-intensive traditional partial denture process when you can increase your productivity and profitability...
- Preat
Digital Solutions for Intraoral Scanning
Sebastian Sassi · CAD/CAM Engineer Specialist at Dynamic Abutment Solutions
1 Scientific credit · Sebastian Sassi presents the complete digital workflow for Preat Dynamic Angled Access Channels for screw-retained restorations. He covers the use of scanbody and CAD libraries to create a full digital...
- anax USA
Digital Workflow & Abutment Strategies with CM Connect Components
Victor Castro · Owner at Studio-VC · Houston, TX
Victor Castro covers ideal digital workflows when planning full-arch implant cases, from accepting the scan to digitizing the model to selecting the appropriate components and designing the framework....
- PIC dental
Digital Workflow for Full-Arch Implant Restorations
Adrian Hernandez · Inventor and CEO at PIC dental
Rafael Santrich · Dental Technician at VM Lab Technologies · Miami, FL
Adrián Hernández and Rafael Santrich discuss lab and clinical workflows for full-arch rehabilitation and taking digital impressions of implants during surgery.
- Ivoclar
Digital Workflows That Work: How to Efficiently Interface Man, Machine and Materials
Jed Archibald · Director or Development at Utah Valley Dental Lab · Lindon, UT
2 Scientific credits · Dentists and technicians need digital workflows that maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality. Jed Archibald, CDT, looks at which time-tested techniques, new equipment and new materials work together...
- Zahn Dental
Digitization Workforce Opportunities
Bennett Napier · Executive Director at Journal of Dental Technology · Tallahassee, FL
1 Regulatory Standards credit · Bennett Napier, CAE, presents the latest on the state of the laboratory industry, including a detailed focus on the latest FDA regulations and how they impact the industry. He also gives an overview of...
- exocad
Diseño Virtual de Sonrisa (en Español)
Descubre el módulo intuitivo de Smile Creator. Daniel Portal mostrará como expander el alcance de su negocio al colaborar con su dentista con el diseño virtual de sonrisa.
- Ivoclar
Economic and Clinical Impact of Digitally Produced Dentures
Dr. Brad Smith, DDS · Associate Professor and Dean at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Arizona
1 Scientific credit · As Dean of the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Arizona, Brad Smith, DDS, FACD, FICD, describes the process of moving from analog denture production in a large clinic to digitally produced...
- 3Shape, Inc.
Elements of a Snap-on Smile
Marc Dixon · Laboratory Owner at Decadent Laboratories · Avenel, NJ
1 Professional Development credit · Marc Dixon, CDT, covers the basics of a Snap-on Smile type of design. Milled or printed, acrylic or composite, Snap-on Smiles are great to test drive a prosthetic plan. You can even individualize for long-term hybrid composite veneers.
- Elos Medtech
Elos Accurate®: One Truly Open Digital Workflow for Restoring Implants with Worldwide Partners
Søren Olsen · Global Business Director Dental at Elos Medtech
Steven Campbell · Director of Finance at Dental Laboratories Association (DLA)
Mark Ferguson · General Manager at Vulcan Custom Dental · Hoover, AL
Now FDA-510(k) cleared and available in the U.S., Elos Abutment Blanks from Elos Accurate offer a seamless solution for major implant platforms that simplifies and unifies digital workflows. After an introduction...
- Zirkonzahn USA, Inc.
Engineering a Full-Arch Immediate Prototype
Alessandro Cucchiaro · General Manager at Zirkonzahn USA · Norcross, GA
2 Scientific credits · Alessandro Cucchiaro, MDT, demonstrates how to engineer a full-arch immediate load using Zirkonzahn's workflow.
- exocad
Esthetic Designs with the Smile Creator Module
Michael Kohnen · Global Application Support Manager at exocad GmbH
Discover the intuitive wizard-based 3D Smile Creator module. Michael Kohnen shows how to extend your business reach by collaboratively working with your dentist on virtual smile designs.
- Imagine
exoCAD Design How-To: Titanium Bar with Zirconia Superstructure
Joe Santos · Owner at Virtual Axis 109 Dental Design · Phoenix, AZ
1 Scientific credit · Full-arch cases featuring a titanium bar and zirconia superstructure/sleeve have become very popular but the process of designing them can often be intimidating. Joe Abad Santos takes you step-by-step...
exocad Plovdiv Pro Tips: How to Get the Most Out of exocad's Latest Release
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
1 Scientific credit · Andy Huynh covers time-saving techniques and methods for exocad design that you can start using right away.
- Zahn Dental
Found Money: Creating New Revenue Streams through Your Current Digital Outfit with 3D Printing
Daniel Alter · Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY
1 Scientific credit · As technological advances occur in and around dentistry, so have new business opportunities, models and tools to grow your laboratory and differentiate the services you provide from the competition. Daniel...
Full Digital Workflow Case Review Using 3Shape Intuitive Technology
1 Scientific credit · Rami Aburadwan covers how to use digital dentistry in daily practice. Using completed cases, from smile design to gingivectomy guides, he covers how to use the digital workflow to achieve maximum benefit...
- PIC dental
Full-Arch Digital Impressions
Adrian Hernandez · Inventor and CEO at PIC dental
Dr. Alessandro Pozzi, DDS · Dentist at Private Practice
Adrián Hernández and Alessandro Pozzi, DDS, cover different full-arch impression techniques, including desktop scanners, intraoral scanners and PiC dental.
- TruAbutment, Inc.
Go Digital, Get Classic Results
Min Kim · Owner at The Lab Guys Dental Arts LLC · Dallas, TX
2 Scientific credits · TruAbutment’s milling technology offers an excellent solution for off-angled placement. Angulated screw channel (ASC) solutions and titanium-anodized abutment options can be paired with multi-layered...
- Amann Girrbach North America, LP
Going Digital and Laboratory Automation
Peter Pizzi · Owner/Manager at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY
1 Scientific credit · Peter Pizzi, MDT, discusses important factors to consider and the steps involved in transitioning a lab from traditional to digital. He also explains the increasing demand for lab automation in the market,...
- Zahn Dental
Going Digital and Laboratory Automation
Peter Pizzi · Owner/Manager at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY
1 Scientific credit · Peter Pizzi, MDT, discusses the transition from a traditional laboratory to going digital, important factors to consider and the steps involved. He explains the increasing demand for lab automation in...
- Amann Girrbach North America, LP
Great Smiles Need a Plan: Esthetic Planning with the Ceramill Workflow
Allan Vicentini · Dental Technician at Apa Rosenthal Group · New York, NY
1 Scientific credit · Allan Vicentini, CDT, covers the possibilities and special tools that digital CAD systems can provide to help laboratories achieve high-end restorations, such as natural-form restorations, smile donators,...
- Open Implants
Growing a Profitable Implant Department
Frederic Rapp · Head of Strategy and Business Development at Icortica · Waltham, MA
Dany Karam · President at Advanced Dental Tech/ADT · Stoneham, MA
1 Professional Development credit · This two-part discussion with Dany Karam and Frederic Rapp focuses on key areas of your implant business: treatment planning, lean manufacturing and integrating new technologies. Learn practical ways to...
- Zirkonzahn USA, Inc.
Hands-On Course: Zirkonzahn.Modifier
Marco Heidel · Master Technician at Steger Dental Lab
2 Scientific credits · Go hands-on with Zirkonzahn.Modifier, a new CAD solution for labs. Marco Heidel, MDT, walks you through digital dentures, mockups, ortho appliances and more. Limited space available.
- 3Shape, Inc.
Hidden within Implant Studio
Marc Dixon · Laboratory Owner at Decadent Laboratories · Avenel, NJ
1 Professional Development credit · Implant Studio can be considered basic, as it only serves a single purpose. However, Marc Dixon, CDT, uncovers hidden principles within it that can be used to your advantage to create advanced workflows and operations.
- Argen Corp.
Hottest Dental Milling Strategies: Do You Know All the 'Tricks?' Tips to Increase Speed, Get More Units Out of a Disc and More
Jason Bergeron · Equipment Product Manager at Argen · Salem, MA
Evan Katz · Director Of Product Development at Argen Canada · Toronto, ON
1.5 Scientific credits · Jason Bergeron and Evan Katz discuss the latest CAM strategies to help your lab increase speed while getting more units out of your discs. They cover nesting techniques, how to improve milling efficiency,...
- Ivoclar
How Digital Dentures Changed My Business
Esther Schwenning · Owner at Northern Lights Denture Clinic · Prince George, BC
1 Scientific credit · Esther Schwenning, DD, discusses how she transitioned her clinic/lab from analog into the world of digital dentures: the changes she incorporated and what she would do differently if she had to do it over...
- Argen Corp.
How to Get Started with Argen Clear Aligners Today
Jeff Lowthorp · Executive VP Of Global Business Development at Argen · San Diego, CA
1.5 Professional Development credits · In this joint lecture with 3Shape and Full Contour, Jeff Lowthorp provides a complete overview of the Argen clear aligner workflow, from clinician to patient. He goes through the steps for getting set...
- 3Shape, Inc.
How to Serve Your TRIOS Dentists as a Lab
Morten Ryde · TRIOS Product Manager at 3Shape
1 Professional Development credit · Morten Ryde gives an overview of the complete send-to-lab workflow. He also covers the TRIOS scanning process in the clinic to enable labs to better serve them and increase chances of securing the work.
- Imagine
hyperDENT How-To: Pro-Tips to Up Your Nesting Game
Yaphet Elaias · Customer Support at Imagine
1 Scientific credit · hyperDENT is a powerful, versatile and capable CAM system but just like any tool, it's all about how you use it. Yaphet Elaias shares a few of his favorite tips, tricks and methods he's developed over...
- Roland DGA, DGSHAPE
hyperDENT: Using CAM to Optimize Milling Efficiency and Quality
Mark Fisher · Engineering Manager at FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America · Milford, NH
1 Scientific credit · Mark Fisher covers how to use high-performance CAM solutions to improve quality, speed and efficiency, and how hyperDENT CAM software allows your lab to be more efficient and deliver high-quality milling results.
- Imagine
Imagine Technology Showcase/Lunch & Learn
Join the Imagine team for a casual lunch and learn session. Discuss the latest in cutting-edge CAD/CAM technology while viewing live demonstrations with software and hardware from imes-icore, Degree of...
Imagine Technology Showcase/Lunch & Learn
Join the Imagine team for a casual lunch and discussion about the latest cutting-edge CAD/CAM technology. View live demonstrations on equipment from imes-icore, Degree of Freedom, exocad, hyperDENT and more.
- Zahn Dental
Immediate Full-Arch Implant Conversion: A Digital Approach Using 3D-Printed Materials
Joseph Rodriguez · Digital Designer at JCR AOX DESIGNS LLC · Clovis, CA
Dr. Ryan Dunlop, DMD · Dr at Full Arch Masters · Fresno, CA
1 Scientific credit · Ryan Dunlop, DMD, and Joseph Rodriguez discuss a new fully digital pathway for conversion of implants to permanent bridgework in a single visit, including gathering records, surgical techniques, same-day...
- 3Shape, Inc.
Implant Placement Planning and Surgical Guide Design
Jeffry Tobon · President at Digital Dental Craftsmen | Regional Implant Centers | Chairside Solutions · Cypress, TX
1 Professional Development credit · Planning implant cases has become an increasingly common service that laboratories offer as part of their digital workflow. However, there are challenges that require some thought and significant insights....
- exocad
Implant Planning and Immediate Provisional Design
Michael Kohnen · Global Application Support Manager at exocad GmbH
Immediate provisionalization benefits the final results of implant-based restorations. Michael Kohnen discusses how exoplan's wizard-based implant-planning solution provides a simple, yet powerful, user...
Implant Planning and Surgical Guide Design
Lucas Ciardullo · Application Support Engineer at exocad America, Inc. · Wakefield, MA
exoplan's wizard-based implant planning solution provides a simple, yet powerful, user interface. Lucas Ciardullo discusses the company’s open and modular system and how laboratories can introduce...
- 3Shape, Inc.
Implant Studio: Plan and Design a Temporary Screw-Retained Crown
Mark Ferguson · General Manager at Vulcan Custom Dental · Hoover, AL
1 Professional Development credit · Mark Ferguson, CDT, covers the complete digital workflow for implant planning and custom provisional prosthetics for time of surgery. He discusses merging intraoral scans with DICOM data to plan implant...
- Dentsply Sirona
Improving Your Digital Work Customization Skills
Dr. Javier Vasquez, DMD · Doctor at Miami Natural Smiles by Oral Design Miami · Miami, FL
1 Scientific credit · CAD/CAM technology facilitates the fabrication of products and artistry is still the touch that makes each product unique. Javier Vasquez discusses how embracing the advantages of the available alternatives...
- Zahn Dental
Industry Leaders Present: Accomplishments and Challenges with Implementing a Profitable and Productive Digital Workflow
James Caruso · President at Ottawa Dental Laboratory · Ottawa, IL
BJ Kowalski · CEO at ROE Dental Laboratory · Independence, OH
Bob Belouin · President / CEO at Biogenic Dental Corp · Utica, NY
Daniel Alter · Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY
Jennifer Crane · Dental Technician at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY
Danny Ulaszek · Vice President at Artistic Dental Laboratories · Bolingbrook, IL
1 Scientific credit · Moderator Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, leads BJ Kowalski; Jennifer Crane, CDT; Bob Belouin; Jim Caruso; and Dan Ulaszek, CDT, in a panel discussion about how they have successfully made their transitions...
- Zubler USA
Inside Your Digital Process & Equipment
Matthew Barrett · Owner at Axis Milling · LaGrange, GA
Ryan McEachern · Technical Director at Zubler USA · Suwanee, GA
Jordan Greenberg · Managing Director at FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America · Milford, NH
Dietmar Graebe · Managing Director And Owner at MIHM-VOGT · Stutensee, Germany
Chris Wilson · COO at Garland Dental Services · Garland, TX
Bob Williams · Owner at Synergy Ceramics · Plano, TX
Chris Wilson leads an interactive panel discussion with representatives from Heygears and Xtcera, as well as Ryan McEachern from Zubler USA, Jordan Greenberg from hyperDENT, Dietmar Grabe from Mihm Vogt,...
- Ivoclar
Keys for Achieving Successful Restorations Using Digital Workflows
Rafael Santrich · Dental Technician at VM Lab Technologies · Miami, FL
1 Scientific credit · The evolution of new millable materials, processing technologies and workflows requires unique pre- and post-processing techniques to achieve fit, function and esthetics. Rafael Santrich shares his simplified...
- Amann Girrbach North America, LP
Lab Automation Has a New Name: Ceramill Matik
Maurice Whitlock · Director of Product Specialists at Amann Girrbach · Valrico, FL
1 Scientific credit · The Ceramill Matik is the first full-service unit that combines three machines in one: a fully automated tool stock management system, a material management system, as well as an automated machine cleaning...
- 3Shape, Inc.
Large Aesthetic Reconstructive Cases with 3Shape
Matt Roberts · Owner at CMR Dental Lab · Idaho Falls, ID
Frank Shull · Faculty Member at Palmetto Health Richland Department of Dentistry and the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry · Lexington, SC
1 Professional Development credit · Matt Roberts, CDT, and Dr. Franklin Shull explain a workflow to get predictable results with large esthetic reconstructive cases, from diagnostic design to provisional and then provisional to final.
- Zirkonzahn USA, Inc.
Leading the Treatment Plan with Computer Dental Diagnostics
Marco Heidel · Master Technician at Steger Dental Lab
2 Scientific credits · Digitize the dynamic 3D patient, engineer a full-arch prototype and transition to final. Marco Heidel, MDT, reviews his clinical cases using the Zirkonzahn digital workflow.
- Kulzer
Lean Manufacturing Principles for 3D Printing
Scott Reisenauer · Mechanical Engineer at B9Creations
Shon Anderson · CEO at B9Creations · Rapid City, SD
1.5 Scientific credits · Shon Anderson and Scott Reisenauer cover basic Lean business principles to reduce turnaround times, improve customer satisfaction and maximize the ROI associated with implementing 3D printing in the laboratory...
Lean Manufacturing Principles for 3D Printing
Scott Reisenauer · Mechanical Engineer at B9Creations
Shon Anderson · CEO at B9Creations · Rapid City, SD
1.5 Scientific credits · Shon Anderson and Scott Reisenauer cover basic Lean business principles to reduce turnaround times, improve customer satisfaction and maximize the ROI associated with implementing 3D printing in the laboratory...
- 3Shape, Inc.
Making Clear Aligners with 3Shape
Rudy Labor · CAD Design Specialist and Academy Trainer at 3Shape
1 Professional Development credit · Rudy Labor covers how you can design a clear aligner with 3Shape technology and software, taking you through the process from beginning to end.
- Strategy Milling
Manufacturing Gold Restorations in the Digital Age
Scott Mappin · President at Strategy Milling, LLC · Sewickley, PA
1 Scientific credit · Gold has a track record of over 4,000 years in the mouth. Scott Mappin explains how Strategy Milling brought this longstanding medium into the 21st century by applying CAM technology along with a proprietary...













