LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2025

Feb 20-22 · Chicago, IL

Join LMT for our 40th Annual LAB DAY Chicago, the Largest Dental Laboratory Show in the World! This year is our largest yet, with 297 Exhibitors - including over 50 NEW Exhibitors - and over 450 concurrent seminars; most are free to attend.

Thursday, February 20

  • 8:00 am
  • 8:00 amto 8:30 am
    What's New in the Straumann Group Portfolio
    • Nick Glickman · Product Marketing Manager, Milling & Software at Straumann Group Digital Solutions · Andover, MA

    Join Jessica Russell and Nick Glickman to hear what's new with the Straumann Group Digital Portfolio. Followed by a full day of education on key topics in implant dentistry and relevant to your lab.

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:00 amto 8:50 am
    Simplify Your Surface: Complete Control of Zirconia Surface Finishing Made Easy

    Join Jay Emirzian, CDT, to learn the benefits of zirconia polishing and why it’s uniquely effective for colloidal zirconia. Understand how pre-sinter prep can streamline the finishing process and achieve high shine post sinter in seconds. Add zirconia polishing to your skillset and simplify your workflow.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    It's Time to Rethink Your Denture Workflow!

    Join Jimmy Stegall, CDT, and the Nowak team as he reviews digital denture processes and materials, comparing them with traditional workflow processes and costs. He also offers an analysis on how to convert your lab to digital to maximize profits and efficiency.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 5:00 pm
    Straumann Digital Equipment Showcase

    Whether you are just starting your digital journey or looking for a solution to enhance existing workflows, Straumann Digital Solutions provides access to a total ecosystem of trusted, validated, plug-and-play solutions. See the latest Straumann Digital Solutions' extensive portfolio has to offer.

    Grand Hall L
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:15 amto 9:15 am
    Tackling those Tricky Implant Screw Channels with Milling

    Evan Kemper, CDT, covers the latest challenges of milling direct-to-multi-unit abutment prosthetics and how to navigate them effectively using hyperDENT CAM software for precise milling with DGSHAPE. Discover how Roland DGA’s new specialized ISB implant screw channel tooling can streamline the...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    exocad Denture Design: Monolithic, Full-Color, 3D-Printed Dentures

    Daniel Portal and Robert Kreyer, CDT, cover how to maximize esthetics and function for a truly lifelike output. This method requires no finishing or assembly after 3D printing for a functional, repeatable and beautiful result.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 am
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Zirconia Mastery: Innovations and Expert Insights

    Embark on a journey with Richard Green, a zirconia expert, revealing recent breakthroughs in zirconia applications. Explore APEX high-performance zirconia from the Origin zirconia product family and find solutions to your toughest zirconia questions.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    SLM 101: The Basics of Metal 3D Printing and How to Print Your Own RPD Frameworks

    Learn about the basics of SLM technology. Fatih Arikcan covers processing steps and gives an overview on metal powder production. Gain an understanding of the digital workflow for RPD framework production using the leading BEGO powder on the leading TRUMPF systems.

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Digital Transformation in Dentistry: Why 3D Printing is Essential for the Modern Dental Lab

    Discover why 3D printing is essential for labs aiming to boost efficiency, cut costs and enhance precision. Cory Lambertson covers how Asiga’s cutting-edge solutions transform workflows, shorten turnaround times and enable innovative, high-quality products to meet today’s demands and future challenges.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    From Scratch to Success: Launching a Full-Arch Boutique Lab

    Aleksandra Polczynski provides insights and practical advice on growing and managing a successful laboratory, with a focus on full-arch and boutique laboratories. She covers the latest trends and technologies in digital services, including CAD/CAM, 3D printing and digital impression systems.

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Tools to Offer Guided Surgery Solutions

    Learn how to leverage guided surgery to increase your laboratory offerings. Paolo Lubrano covers how to read a CBCT and reviews how labs that may not be offering guided surgical solutions today can offer them tomorrow.

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:30 am
    Digital Pathways for Full Arch Success

    Alexander Wuensche, CDT, delves into cutting-edge advancements in digital dentistry, focusing on achieving full-arch prosthetic success through digital workflows. Participants explore how digital technologies revolutionize the planning and execution of full-arch restorations. Key concepts include patient...

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 9:00 amto 11:00 am
    Imagine Academy Foundations: exocad AI Crown and Bridge

    Andrew Nova covers the essential techniques of designing in exocad including AI-assisted tools, single-unit posterior and anterior crowns, three-unit bridges, and cement- and screw-retained workflows. Limit of 20 participants with overflow available.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall J
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:00 am
    What's New at 3D Systems
    • Mark Murray · Global Sales Director - Dental at 3D Systems

    • Neil McCaffrey · VP & GM, Dental at 3D Systems · Elizabethtown, PA

    • Stijn Hanssen · Director Dental Applications And Business Development at 3D Systems Dental · Zonhoven, Belgium

    Learn all the new and exciting things 3D Systems has been up to lately; presented by the 3D Systems Dental team leaders: Neil McCaffrey, Stijn Hanssen and Mark Murray.

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    Mastering Zirconia Veneer Bonding: Enhancing Strength and Longevity with Nano Technology

    Zirconia has revolutionized dental applications, yet bonding challenges persist due to its polycrystalline nature. Chien-Ming Kang covers recent advancements in zirconia bonding, including the use of ceramic primers and lithium disilicate coatings. Learn techniques to improve bonding strength and enhance...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    Digital DNA: Transforming a Small Lab into a Growth Powerhouse

    Running a one-woman, full service lab, Anne Koelzer, CDT, has transformed her rural Nebraska business into a fully digital dental operation. By using every facet of digital dentistry, she has perfected her workflow to serve dentists.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    Dental Mill or 3D Printer? Both? When and Why?

    Milling and 3D printing each have their pros and cons. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, explores these differences, guiding you to determine the best combination for your needs. Whether maximizing existing equipment or considering new purchases, you’ll gain valuable insights to make informed choices.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:00 amto 10:45 am
    CORiTEC 350i XPRO: Production of High-End, Implant-Supported Indications with the Perfect Machine!

    The CORiTEC 350i XPRO features an advanced control and drive system for fast wet and dry milling with excellent surface quality. Michael Frohnapfel covers how it enhances productivity, reduces costs and supports all indications, including high-end implant cases, and allows precise processing of all CAD/CAM...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 10:50 am
    Engage in Comprehensive Expert Discussions

    Connect with experts in CAD, CAM and staining and glazing to enhance your skills and achieve exceptional results. Jack Jeong, Charles Park and Bruce Choi are here to answer your questions and provide valuable insights.

    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Jetted Dentures
    • Mark Murray · Global Sales Director - Dental at 3D Systems

    • Neil McCaffrey · VP & GM, Dental at 3D Systems · Elizabethtown, PA

    • Stijn Hanssen · Director Dental Applications And Business Development at 3D Systems Dental · Zonhoven, Belgium

    First introduced at LAB DAY in 2023, 3D Systems has exciting updates on its monolithic, multi-material Jetted Denture solution, including the first look at the NextDent 300 MultiJet Printer. Neil McCaffrey, Stijn Hanssen and Mark Murray show how this solution will help your lab revolutionize your digital workflow.

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    What's New with Amann Girrbach?

    Join Mo Whitlock, CDT, as he takes you through all the newest innovations with Amann Girrbach.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    New Fundamentals of Sintering Featuring Ultra-Fast Sintering for All Cases

    Daniel Jung covers important principles of zirconia sintering using Origin Nano Zirconia. Learn how to sinter up to 50 units in a one-hour cycle (patent pending). Participate in a live demo of one-hour sintering and receive hands-on training of new polishing techniques.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    How to Sell Digital Workflows, Not Digital Products

    Are your dentist-clients resistant to change when you offer new digital products such as dentures? Join Jack Marrano to learn how changing communication to focus on teaching workflows and techniques can increase sales. Time is allotted for audience discussion and Q&A.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Toronto Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    CAD & CAM: Understanding the Digital Workflow
    • Yago Leal · Chief Technical Engineer at CIMsystem Americas · Louisville, KY

    • Daniel Portal · Lab Owner at Portal Digital Dentistry · Eagle Mountain, UT

    Daniel Portal and Yago Leal explore how CAD & CAM work together to streamline digital dental processes and optimize results through strategic design and machining integration. Discover the key workflow considerations to help your lab achieve excellent milling outcomes using exocad and MillBox.

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Transforming Smiles in a Day: Unlocking Efficiency with Same-Day Aligners Using Shape Memory Aligner

    This seminar has been cancelled.

    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Unseen Costs: How Air Quality Affects Equipment, Employee Health and Budget in Dental Labs

    Mark Castanheiro addresses the health risks lab workers face with airborne contaminants, particularly from toxic 3D printing resins. He emphasizes the importance of selecting the right equipment to mitigate these risks. Learn best practices for improving air quality and ensuring a safer and more cost-effective workplace.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    G-Cam: Best of Both Worlds
    • Yaron Gabel · Sr Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations · Redondo Beach, CA

    Yaron Gabel explores the world of graphene nanoreinforced biopolymers and why they are slowly becoming a great alternative to PMMA and Zirconium restorations in Europe and North America.

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Smart Denture Conversions: Grow Your Lab Business

    Wayne Szara, CDT, reviews the Smart Denture Conversion technique with a live demonstration. A single-arch conversion can be accomplished in 30 minutes by duplicating the provisional prosthesis for the final. It's stronger, better and smarter. Learn how to save time.

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:15 amto 11:15 am
    Advanced Gingiva Esthetics in 10 Minutes with Harvest EasyGum®

    Join Shaana Gripp as she teaches EasyGum™ techniques with the complete modifier system. Your hands are the most productive instrument you own. Learn how to revolutionize your productivity with highly esthetic, advanced gingiva techniques. She pulls back the curtain to show you just how fast, easy...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Argen's Lucitone Digital Dentures--3Shape

    Don’t miss this game-changing session on Argen’s Lucitone Digital Denture. Beth Lundstrom unlocks the secrets to mastering 3Shape order setup, design and manufacturing settings. Transform your workflow and create industry-leading results with insights tailored for success.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Confident by Design: Building Worth and Authenticity in Dental Technology

    Explore the transformative journey from production-based thinking to confident artisanship. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy and real-world dental technology experiences, Jade Connors, RDT, DD, covers practical tools for building self-worth, setting boundaries and embracing authentic professional growth.

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    The Advent of 3D-Printed Polychromatic Monolithic Digital Dentures

    Wei-Shao Lin, DDS, FACP, PhD, MBA, explores TrueDent, a revolutionary 3D-printed polychromatic monolithic denture system. Leveraging material jetting technology, TrueDent enables precise, cost-effective, multicolor dentures with enhanced occlusal accuracy and reduced clinical chairtime. He discusses...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    3D Printing & AI Design for Same-Day Delivery

    Dr. Shovon Kasem and Dr. Reinol Gonzalez present their workflows for same-day dentistry from All-on-X to Smile Makeovers to mockups and veneers to inlays and crowns. They illustrate how these are all possible with advanced AI capabilities in exocad and the partnership of DentaFab printers and Pac-Dent resin.

    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Unlocking Dental Lab Growth with Prosthetic Warranties

    Adam Marburger covers how prosthetic warranties can reduce remake risks, attract more clients and create new revenue streams. Discover how reinsurance allows you to set aside funds for claims while enjoying significant tax benefits. Learn how to boost profitability and stand out in the market.

    Soldier Field Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    XTCERA Dental Innovation Summit

    Mike Webb showcases XTCERA's 24-year R&D achievements. Explore zirconia materials like 3D Multilayer and 3DFast, and milling machines such as 580DC and 630 milling Machine. Gain insights from experts, ask questions and enjoy purchase promotions.

    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:45 amto 11:45 am
    Competing in a Corporate World--Your Small Lab has Huge Potential!

    The rise of corporate dentistry doesn't have to be a race to the bottom. Avo Eginyan, CDT, reveals how his small-scale lab gains a competitive edge in the world of corporate disruptions.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:00 amto 11:45 am
    Versatile Esthetic Solutions from pritidenta® with Multitranslucent Zirconia

    David Figge discusses the many and efficient new ways to achieve highly esthetic results with pre-colored multitranslucent zirconia using coloring liquids, microlayering and incisal veneering techniques.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 11:50 am
    The Aesthetic Harmony in White & Pink (in Korean)
    • Beom-jin Choi · Principal Researcher at R&D Center, Doctus Global · Goyang-Si, Gyeoggi-do, South Korea

    Esthetics are essential in zirconia prosthetics, especially for implant-supported crowns and gingival tissue color matching. Presented in Korean, Bruce Choi covers how to create esthetic prosthetics with the Easy On Universal stain technique, eliminating porcelain layering, along with key zirconia material...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 11:50 am
    3Shape's Latest Innovations and the Future of Dental Labs

    Explore 3Shape's cutting-edge innovations and gain insights into the future of laboratories. Rune Fisker delves into the latest advancements and trends shaping the industry, offering a comprehensive understanding of how technology is revolutionizing dental lab practices.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Achieving the Perfect Match: 3D pro-zir and Biomic Stain for Ultimate Aesthetics

    Learn how to create the perfect match in dental esthetics with a step-by-step guide featuring detailed photos for clarity. Mitsutaka Fukushima explores the key differences between Aidite’s 3D pro-zir and AiZir materials, helping you understand their unique characteristics and applications to achieve...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    New Workflow New Power

    Join Dimitri Tsichilis as he guides you through the latest workflow innovation with the Panthera Fusion Bar™ and Zolid BION zirconia.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Full Arch Full Speed: Workflow Integration

    Improve your understanding and knowledge of All-on-X Workflow regarding equipment and material selection. Chad Crispin shares his extensive knowledge of materials and equipment to help everyday working technicians. He covers key aspects of workflow, including scanning/photogrammetry, material selection, milling and sintering.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Zirconia: One Disc to Rule Them All

    Devaughn Fraser covers the scientific properties of zirconia that make it a superior material choice for dental restorations, the digital workflow for producing zirconia crowns and bridges, and techniques for creating beautiful esthetics.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Understanding Graphy Laboratory Workflow and Financial Advantages of Direct Printing

    With Dr. Melissa Shotell.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Consistent & Efficient Workflows for Implant Cases

    Join Kyle Russell in exploring successful implant solutions. Today’s lab environment can be stressful with various implant manufacturers and creating ideal, individual restorations. Learn how to streamline your digital workflow in a complex implant environment. Preat’s Choice Library is all...

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Photogrammetry--The Good, The Bad & The Not-So Ugly: Our Journey from Conventional to a Full-Arch Digital Pathway

    In today's full-arch implant dentistry, the options for analog and digital pathways for treatment execution are numerous. Brandon Dickerman, CDT, shares his journey making the leap into the digital realm specifically with the use of photogrammetry.

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Leveraging Lean Six Sigma to Increase Production Efficiency
    • Elona Palushaj · Associate Manager, Technical Support at Zahn Dental, a Div. of Henry Schein Co. · Wakefield, MA

    Reducing cost to meet competitive market prices doesn't have to result in reduced quality. Six Sigma offers tools to help you identify improvement opportunities which help reduce defects, reduce cost and increase capacity utilization. Ford and Microsoft have been using these tools for over 100 years to ensure their success.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    AI in Action: What's Next in Lab Innovation

    Discover the latest innovations in artificial intelligence and how they are applied to digital dentistry workflows. The latest RealGUIDE functions can support the patient’s rehabilitation by integrating implant planning and surgical/prothesis design. Alessandro Motroni covers how to make this process seamless.

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:15 amto 12:15 pm
    CAM Strategy Success: Optimizing MillBox Strategies for Superior Results

    Michael Webb demonstrates how to make custom strategy adjustments in MillBox, sharing proven methods for optimizing milling times and overall finish quality. Discover how to use game-changing tools like Strategy Editor and SUM3D to elevate production efficiency and deliver incredible results.

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    3D Printing at the Dental Lab: What You Need to Know

    Whether you’re just starting your 3D printing journey and don’t know where to begin or are a seasoned expert looking for a refresher, join Lars Biel for this seminar on Additive Manufacturing 101. He helps you build a solid foundation to support your digital dentistry journey.

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Hands-On Techniques for Using Zest Locators from Removables to Fixed

    Dive into practical applications of Zest Locators in both removable and fixed prosthetics. Amy Helayel, BSDS, RDH, CDA, RGCDT, provides insights on using Zest’s advanced locator technology to enhance stability and patient comfort. From optimizing removable solutions to exploring fixed applications,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:00 pmto 12:50 pm
    Engage in Comprehensive Expert Discussions

    Connect with experts in CAD, CAM and staining and glazing to enhance your skills and achieve exceptional results. Jack Jeong, Charles Park and Bruce Choi are here to answer your questions and provide valuable insights.

    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 12:50 pm
    Optimize Your Lab with 3Shape: Full Digital Solutions for Growth
    • Sondra Radcliffe · General Manager for the Design Services, Lab Management Software and North American lab businesses at 3Shape

    • Michelle Rosas · Head of Sales, 3Shape Design Services at 3Shape · Glendale, AZ

    • Carl Horrocks · Manager, North America Lab Segment at 3Shape

    Unlock the full potential of your lab with 3Shape’s comprehensive suite of digital solutions: scanners, software, LMS, Automate and Design Services. Sondra Radcliffe, Carl Horrocks and Michelle Rosas explore how these integrated tools help your lab operate more efficiently and drive growth. Whether...

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    Mastering Dental Health Scanning: Efficient Practices and Integration

    This seminar is ideal for dental professionals aiming to optimize scanning processes and improve patient outcomes. Michelle Brockman covers the fundamentals of dental health scanning and how digital adoption specialists act as clinical liaisons between labs and customers, ensuring smooth communication...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    Digital Metal Frame Design: 3Shape Design Basics and Avoiding Common Digital Errors
    • John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN

    As you transition to digital framework production, there are many common errors that might affect quality output and your lab’s reputation. Luckily these errors are easily preventable by adhering to prosthetic principles. Join John Madden, MDT, as he designs an upper and lower frame and points...

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    All-on-X Design: A Simplified Approach

    The increasing popularity of All-on-X cases presents a valuable opportunity for dental professionals. However, determining the most effective design and production methods can be complex. Ben Laroche explores various design and manufacturing approaches to help you establish the ideal workflow for your...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Imagine Academy Foundations: exocad Implant Restorations

    Andrew Nova covers the foundational techniques of designing custom abutments and correlating restoration. Design everything from anterior, premolar and molar abutments and crowns, and your first full-mouth hybrid restoration. Limit of 20 participants with overflow available.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall J
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:15 pmto 1:15 pm
    Maximize 3D Printing with Zirlux Resins: From Models to Nightguards & More
    • Daniel Alter · Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY

    Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, explains how to unlock the full potential of your 3D printer with Zirlux’s premium resins. Expand your production capabilities from models to include high-quality nightguards, splints, surgical guides, masks and more. Maximize your 3D printer investment, reduce outsourcing...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:15 pmto 1:45 pm
    Dental System 2024: Better, Faster, Stronger (Hands-on Training)

    Experience the next generation of digital design with 3Shape Dental System 2024. Ron Shaw dives deep into the latest innovations that end users have been demanding. Explore the enhanced capabilities of the additional scans tool, master the advanced distance map tool and unlock the power of the new virtual articulator features.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    Elevate with exocad's All-on-X Workflow

    Join Beth Lundstrom as she explores the All-on-X workflow using exocad. She covers case setup, design functions, material settings and requirements to ensure optimal outcomes. Learn to navigate exocad’s seamless workflow capabilities for All-on-X restorations while elevating your skill set to deliver...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    Expert Panel: From Troubleshooting to Tooling--Mastering the Milling Process
    • Greg Everett · Managing Director at Denteon LLC · Murrieta, CA

    • Alex Berger · Director of Marketing at CIMsystem Americas · Louisville, KY

    • Austin Heath · Digital Designer / Lab Technician at Bullard Dental · Augusta, GA

    • Mike Webb · President at Level Up CAD/CAM · Jeffersonville, IN

    Join Greg Everett, Michael Webb and Austin Heath for a technical panel discussion hosted by Alex Berger. Covering topics like machine calibration, tooling considerations, CAM strategies, CAD/CAM integration and troubleshooting tips, you won't want to miss this exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights...

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:00 pmto 1:50 pm
    Mastering Predictable Outcomes in Complex Cases: A Live Dive into 3Shape's Latest Tools and Techniques

    Join Minh Tran, RDT, for a live design session that brings the latest innovations of 3Shape Dental System 2024 to life. Explore the new bite alignment tool and other powerful updates to tackle complex, interdisciplinary workflows. Learn practical tips and tricks to improve precision and predictability...

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 1:50 pm
    Marketing Your Lab to Success

    Mike Tran, DDS, shares a powerful framework to help you master marketing for your lab. He covers essential strategies to elevate your lab and stand out from the competition and shares essential strategies to build a thriving business, optimize operations and drive revenue growth.

    Atlanta Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    In-House RPD Production Using Direct Metal Printing

    No more broken blades, porosity or unreliable machines. Josh Williams and Francois Louis cover how to keep your lab's profit in house and produce better-fitting frameworks on equipment trusted worldwide. Learn about the workflow from start to finish directly from one of the labs supplying frameworks...

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Photo101: Tips and Tricks & Marketing Your Cases

    Join Matt McGraw to learn the importance of good photography, how to turn your cases into a visual marketing system, speed marketing and much more.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Step-by-Step All-On-X Workflow for Stackable Guides with Atomica AI

    Sohair Aly covers how to master the full-arch, stackable guide workflow. Explore the complete process and discover how to leverage Atomica’s latest AI features to streamline design, boost efficiency and enhance your All-on-X services.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Teach Your Dentists How to Use Intraoral Scanners to Increase Digital Denture Sales

    A key to growing your digital denture sales is educating your dentists on proper scan techniques for edentulous tissue and copy/reference dentures. Join Lori Trost, DMD, as she presents scan protocols that can reduce patient appointments and streamline production. Time is allotted for audience discussion and Q&A.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Toronto Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Excellence in Esthetic Dentistry: A Comprehensive Journey from Precision Shade Matching to Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

    Join Sung Bin Im, MDC, CDT, BS, for an engaging and insightful seminar that explores the seamless integration of analog and digital technologies in esthetic dentistry. From precision shade matching to complex full-mouth rehabilitations, he showcases real-world applications that bridge clinical and laboratory workflows.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Ivotion Base Print--Innovative Opportunities for Customization and Efficiency

    The new prosthetic base material, Ivotion Base Print, offers enhanced properties and a broad application spectrum. Benjamin Gebhardt highlights the workflow on approved printing systems, demonstrating its advantages over alternative workflows, and provides a comparative analysis against current state-of-the-art...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    DGSHAPE/HyperDent: Advancements in Your MUA Case Production

    Join Jordan Greenberg and Ian O’Neill as they explore integrating HyperDent with your 53-Series mill to boost production. O’Neill showcases DWX-53D enhancements for improved accuracy and reduced milling times, while Greenberg explains the templates and strategies driving HyperDent's rapid...

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Comprehensive All-on-X Restorations & Procedures

    Knowing what options are available will help you choose the best restoration for your patient. Chandler Russell helps you make a plan and understand the procedure for multiple types of fixed and removable restorations. This streamlined process will help you save time and appointments as well as increase...

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Digital Dentures Entering the Jet Stream--Why Monolithic, 3D-Printed Dentures are Taking Off
    • Chris Kabot · Vice President- Technology, Research & Development at Affordable Dentures and Implants · Morrisville, NC

    Having over a year of results, Chris Kabot shares what Affordable Care has learned from the clinicians, technicians and patients that have been impacted by this transformational technology. This is a comprehensive review of the qualitative and quantitative benefits pertaining to jetted dentures.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    A Preview of the Straumann Exact Full Arch Impression System

    Charles Banh provides a comprehensive overview of the Straumann Exact Full Arch Impression System, offering insights into its key components and workflow. He also compares and contrasts the advantages and limitations of the system with existing photogrammetry and grammetry technologies.

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    The ELITE Era of Digital Implant Dentistry

    Emmitt Miller introduces the ELITE scanner from Shining 3D, highlighting its speed, accuracy, lightweight design and compatibility with various implant systems. Learn how it transforms traditional and digital All-on-X impressions for dentists and improves efficiency for labs with faster turnaround times,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    RealGUIDE: AI-Powered Precision for Immediate Provisionals
    • Andy Mori · Business Development Specialist - West at ZimVie · San Antonio, TX

    Andy Mori covers how to use RealGUIDE’s AI and extensive implant libraries to create a comprehensive, restoratively driven implant treatment plan. Learn treatment planning for partially edentulous and fully edentulous cases, including using AI for CBCT and IOS data, nerve mapping and curved panoramic...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:30 pm
    Solve the #1 Cause of Multiple-Tooth Replacement Failures with Atlantis

    Dr. Mark Montana and Jack Marrano, CDT, delve into an exciting new concept in restoration for fixed, full and partially edentulous implant patients, from both clinical and laboratory perspectives. They provide an in-depth description of the design process for patient-specific restorations, along with...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:30 pm
    Clinical Cases with Direct Printed Aligners + SMA Guide--Make it Possible

    With Dr. Daniel Jaeger.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:30 pm
    Canvas to Appearance: A Dynamic Relationship

    Today’s lab combines traditional and digital processes, requiring skillful material selection for lifelike esthetic cases. Peter Pizzi covers key restorative options—metal, zirconia, lithium disilicate and all-ceramic—ensuring optimal translucency, support and color. Gain confidence...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:50 pm
    How to Optimize and Maintain Efficiency in Your Milling Process

    Charles Park covers essential techniques for streamlining workflow, maximizing CAM productivity and ensuring consistent high-quality results.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    iTero™ Scanner and exocad™ Software Platform: A Digital Template for the Modern Dental Professional

    Devon McCleery and Renee Harris offer a comprehensive overview of using the iTero scanner in dental practices, focusing on treatment planning, patient communication and lab collaboration. Explore the iTero lab portal and workflow and gain insights into optimizing restorative techniques for successful...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    The Nonnegotiable Rules of Dentures

    There is a set of unequivocal rules when it comes to fabricating functional dentures, regardless of analog or digital workflows. Steffen Rohrbach discusses what dentures must perform, and how a synthesis between the esthetics and function can be achieved.

    Randolph 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Getting the Edge on Removable Technology

    Dennis Urban, CDT, and Mark Chan cover successful procedures and case planning from analog to digital full dentures, leading to less chairtime and better patient acceptance. This seminar is a must for technicians and dentists who want to get in their comfort zone with removable technology yielding quality predictable results.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 1A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Getting the Most Out of Sintering KATANA Zirconia

    Managing heat efficiency is a critical challenge in sintering. Jean Chiha explores new insights into the process, offering strategies for selecting the right KATANA zirconia for each case, including full-mouth restorations, to achieve optimal results with precision and efficiency.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall G
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Revolutionize Your All-on-X Workflow with SiOS™ Global Unveiling

    The SiOS workflow takes every system in the marketplace and makes them obsolete by eliminating guesswork, chairside conversion, verification jigs and more while creating precision and perfection every step of the way. Join Nilo Hernandez Jr., DDS, and Johnny "O" Orfanidis to find out more at the SiOS Global Unveiling Event.

    Pre-Registration Required
    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Get to Know the Ins and Outs of the Newest MUA-Detecting Technology and Photogrammetry [Hands-on Included]

    Learn how to scan and design your full-arch restorations through workflows using photogrammetry with iPad and TruAbutment’s ioConnect. Workstations are available to cater to attendees with different levels of experience. Sit down with Sungmin Kim and Joshua Lee to ask questions regarding surgical-guide...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1C
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:15 pmto 2:15 pm
    Digital Dentures Made Easy: Unveiling the Advantage

    Tired of labor-intensive conventional denture workflows that often result in inaccuracies or remakes? Cristian Lago covers how digital denture workflows provide more precise, cost-effective prosthetics. These advancements reduce labor costs, maximize material usage and minimize waste, transforming your denture fabrication process.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Efficient. More Efficient. Most Efficient. 3 Ways to Create Great Metal RPD Frames
    • John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN

    As you transition between analog and digital framework production, there is a real opportunity to establish yourself as a high-quality framework manufacturer. John Madden, MDT, reviews the basics of these three options to find what fits your lab best.

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Why Print so you can Jet? My Review of Monolithic Denture Printing and trusana1

    Join a discussion on Myerson’s trusana1 Jet Printer and trusana1 low viscosity resins, which deliver strong denture arches and improve case flow. Keith Dixon and Dr. Daniel Vogl cover ease of use, workflow tips and doctors' feedback on smooth delivery, excellent fit and minimal adjustments at delivery and follow-up.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:45 pm
    Introducing the Industry's First-Ever Bulletproof Final: A Revolutionary Workflow for Delivering Long-Term Final Restorations Within 24 Hours

    Join Dr. Ryan Dunlop, founder of Full Arch Masters, as he details the exact technology and workflow he uses to deliver same-day or next-day final restorations. He illustrates how to build an in-house lab that delivers custom-milled titanium bars and zirconia superstructures within 24 hours of full-arch...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 1B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:00 pmto 2:50 pm
    Digital Dentures: Which Path is Best for My Laboratory?
    • Daniel Alter · Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY

    With the growing demand for digital dentures, explore your options to offer digital dentures. Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, breaks down various paths to achieving excellent outcomes for your dentist clients and their patients, including design and manufacturing considerations, business positioning and...

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 2:50 pm
    Making CAD/CAM Affordable

    With new CAD/CAM equipment and products constantly entering the market, knowing how to evaluate your options is crucial. Mike Tran, DDS, shares the top CAD/CAM solutions that have driven success in his own lab and provides key questions to ask as you explore the Exhibit Hall.

    Atlanta Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Pre-Sintered Contouring From Singles to Hybrids

    Discover expert contouring techniques and insights for 3D Pro-Zir and AiZir in their pre-sintered stages. Todd Fong, CDT, provides practical tips and explains the rationale behind contouring choices to help you achieve optimal shape and precision, whether you're working on single units or hybrid restorations.

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Any Size Laboratory--Any Size Milling Machine?

    Alexander Wuensche is the Co-Owner of Zahntechnique, a medium-high-end boutique laboratory. Understanding this, he still finds the decision to use a high-end, full-slope production machine like the Ceramill Matik to be one of the best business decisions he has made over the last few years.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    All-on-X Secrets Revealed: How to Design Stackable Guides in 10 Minutes with Atomica AI

    Tired of tedious All-on-X stackable guide design? Atomica AI streamlines the process, allowing you to create precise stackable guides in under 10 minutes. May Hamed explores a faster, smarter workflow, showing you how to take your digital dentistry to the next level.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Predictable Workflows for A0X Conversions

    The A0X niche is growing rapidly and there is a high demand for digital knowledge and chairside assistance. Dora Rodrigues covers how to maximize the speed and efficiency of your A0X conversions and how to choose the best workflow for your business model.

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    The Final Piece of Denture Printing Puzzle: Introducing Multi-Material Fusion Technology for 3D Printing One-Piece Denture, One-Piece for All

    Join HeyGears for an exclusive seminar unveiling the next breakthrough in digital dentistry: Multi-Material Fusion Technology. This cutting-edge innovation enables the production of fully integrated, one-piece dentures with unmatched precision, strength and esthetics—all in a single print cycle....

    Soldier Field Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Mastering Gingival Aesthetics: A Demonstration of Ivoclar's SR Nexco

    Join Jenelle Tabakovic for an engaging demonstration focused on SR Nexco Gingival Composite layering and glazing techniques. Perfect for both analog and digital dentures, Tabakovic shares her signature methods for achieving natural gum tinting. Enhance your skills and confidence in creating esthetically...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom B
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Innovative Denture Solutions with exocad

    Boost your skills with exocad's latest innovations. Join Lucas Ciardullo to explore the Full Denture Module—learn to produce dentures quickly, design on ball attachments and more. Plus, discover PartialCAD QuickSnap design mode, simplifying screw-retained hybrid denture designs for greater efficiency and precision.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Streamlining Digital Workflows in Implant Restoration
    • Justin Vert · Senior Technical Specialist at Preat Corp · Santa Maria, CA

    Explore the solutions available in digital dentistry. Justin Vert covers the possibilities for single and multiple-unit restorations within the Preat Choice Library and shows how to master the techniques to tackle all types of restorations, from simple to complex.

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Mastering Restorative Workflows with RealGUIDE CAD

    Casey Khan covers the RealGUIDE CAD module and how to process your case from start to finish in one software platform. New features allow you to progress from decoding the Encode to abutment design, design a three-unit bridge over a natural tooth, design a four-unit bridge using scan-body libraries and...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Milling Open House: 2nd Annual Milling Machine Showcase Presented by CIMsystem

    Enjoy a cup of Italian espresso and explore a room full of dental CNC milling machines. Join CIMsystem and top industry machine manufacturers (see full list of participating partners below) for the 2nd Annual Milling Open House. Learn the unique capabilities of each mill, gather with other industry professionals...

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:15 pmto 3:15 pm
    Getting Started with exocad Design for All-on-X

    Join Dan Elchinger as he goes over the detailed tools and workflow for a successful All-on-X design using the latest exocad software offering.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:15 pmto 3:45 pm
    Scan, Send, Smile: Unite to Dental System (Hands-on Training)

    Join Glenn Espinoza and Brandy Smith for a comprehensive exploration of the digital dentistry workflow, from initial patient scan to final restoration. This hands-on course guides you through the integration of clinical and laboratory software, specifically focusing on Unite and Dental System. Learn...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    How to Transition from Analog Dentures to Digital Dentures
    • Javier Ubeda · Area Sales Manager, Application Engineer. Dental at 3Dsystems · Soesterberg, Netherlands

    Modern patients call for modern solutions, like an integrated digital workflow, to help your lab work smarter and faster. Learn how to transition from analog to digital dentures during this seminar with Javier Ubeda Ortola, 3D Systems’ Senior Sales Manager and in-house denture expert.

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    Elevate Your All-on-X Workflow with 3Shape

    Join Beth Lundstrom for this exciting session exploring the All-on-X workflow with 3Shape. Learn case setup, design functions and material settings to achieve optimal results. Master 3Shape’s seamless workflow for All-on-X restorations and elevate your skills to deliver exceptional, predictable outcomes every time.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    How I've Grown My Lab's Annual Revenue 100% in the Past Year

    Trey Ford has grown his lab’s annual revenue 100% in the past year using digital processes while increasing profit margins. He discusses his business strategies for moving products from analog to digital, building production efficiency, sales and marketing strategies, and why his 20 person lab has three Carbon printers.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Toronto Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    Emerging Trends in Milling--DWXperts Panel

    Join DGSHAPE DWXperts Jill Doyle, David Hidalgo, Jack Jeong and Fernando Catania to learn more about emerging trends in the industry, best practices for maximizing efficiency in production, and the impact and learning curve of integrating new dental technology into business strategies in a roundtable-like discussion.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    Evolving Craftsmanship: Understanding Limitations of Human Perception Featuring Amber Press for Optimal Aesthetics and Function

    Join James Choi, MDC, for a dynamic lecture exploring advanced finishing techniques for lithium disilicate restorations. Discover how human perception, color, form and optical illusions enhance esthetics and function. Through expert insights and demonstrations, learn color characterization, glazing and...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    Hot Stuff: Mastering DEKEMA's Sintering

    Nils Graw and Marius Weist cover the impact of heating on sintering results, the benefits of DEKEMA’s SiC technology and DEKEMA's precise temperature control. They also compare sintering results for quality insights.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Suite 3
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 4:00 pm
    Three Years In! What Do We Think?

    Join Paul Imperius, RDT, and Luke LaRocque-Walker, DD, to explore the evolution of digital dentures and the updated workflows with Ivotion and the PM7 over the past three years. Discover key lessons, successes, challenges and case presentations using the Ivoclar ecosystem, why they’ve fully embraced...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:00 pmto 3:45 pm
    The New CORiTEC 250i PRO+ Series: The Best Price-Performance Ratio on the Market

    Dwight Blair discusses why the CORiTEC 250i PRO+ is the solution for good-quality milling at the best price-performance ratio. Set to become the middle-class performer for laboratories worldwide, it’s engineered to mill all materials commonly used in dental technology, with additional optimization...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 3:50 pm
    3D Printer Maintenance Processes: Are You Maintaining Your 3D Printer Properly?

    Bryce Hiller discusses proper protocols and procedures for maintaining your 3D printer.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 3:50 pm
    The Doctor Adjusted the Try-In: Now What Do I Do?

    Watch a live demonstration of the modified denture try-in workflow in 3Shape. Jimmy Stegall covers the scans, case setup and how best to use the captured data to redesign and complete the final denture. He also reviews the most common questions on managing the try-in prototypes.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    The Power of Partnership: The Drive to Digital

    Partner with Align Technology to transition from analog to digital restorative workflows. Jacky Berry and Joe Destino cover the programs Align offers to help labs digitize practices, grow businesses and ensure seamless communication and collaboration between doctors and labs, with ongoing support.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Digital Workflow from A-Z

    Mo Whitlock, CDT; Matthew Burton, DMD; and Richard Wodzinski, CDT, cover the core aspects of the chairside workflow, including digital facebow, jaw tracking and enhanced laboratory communication via seamless digital data transfer. They also cover the entire digital manufacturing process beginning with...

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    The Blueprint to Growing an All-on-X Lab: Unlocking 100+ Full-Arch Cases with Digital Workflows

    Learn how to scale your lab to handle 100+ full-arch cases with confidence and efficiency. Tarek Ragab shares strategies to streamline workflows, introduce cutting-edge technologies and tackle the surge of complex All-on-X surgeries. Start attracting lucrative cases and transform your lab into a high-performing business.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Mastering the Fundamentals of Analog RPD Framework Design and Become a Better CAD Designer

    Removables are going digital, no doubt. However, to master digital designs of RPD frameworks, it helps to be proficient in analog design techniques and production workflow from start to finish. Dany Sakr, CDT, and Mike Janes, CDT, focus on the fundamental principles of RPD design including tips on achieving...

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Anything but Experimental: 1 Million Digital Dentures--What Do We Know Now?

    Eric Kukucka discusses digital dentures and the shift from traditional fabrication to advanced digital workflows that boost precision and patient satisfaction. Learn about 3D scanning, CAD, 3D printing and materials like Lucitone Digital Print using case studies, as well as future trends enhancing clinical outcomes and workflows.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Shape Memory Aligner Applications in Pediatric and Adult Patients

    Dr. Svitlana Koval covers shape-memory aligner applications in pediatric and adult patients.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Competitive Strategies and Techniques that Make Your Lab Stand Out

    Explore ways your lab can set itself apart in this competitive landscape. Jason Chachula covers trends in the dental market that are important for future growth and opportunities. Opportunities to capitalize on those trends include exploring new technologies such as advancements in digital dentistry...

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    TrueDent Full-Color, Monolithic, 3D-Printed Dentures for the Laboratory

    A discussion with Ken Kincaid on how using the TrueDent system impacts you, your lab and your clients. Explore real-life situations on how labs increase profits and productivity while attaining valuable time away from the bench. Hear how doctors are benefiting and gain insight on implementing these ideas...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Growing Your Full-Arch Lab

    Irbad Chowdhury covers solutions for capturing precise digital records that streamline workflows and reduce turnaround times. Discover the benefits of partnering with the industry leader in full arch, using authentic abutments and building a relationship with the Neodent team to grow your reach in the full arch market.

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Transforming Full-Arch Restorations with Vulcan Titanium Bars: Design Strategies and Digital Advantages for Predictable Outcomes

    Tommy Rogers, CDT, dives into the evolution of full-arch treatment plans related to All-on-X from inception to development and the transition into the digital realm. Learn about digital design applications and CAM strategies from milling to printing. Discover the long-term advantages of titanium-reinforced,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Transforming Digital Full-Arch Solutions with RealGUIDE

    Darren Emert covers how to use RealGUIDE Full Suite functionality to maximize efficiencies in your full-arch workflow. Flow from full-arch digital wax-up to immediate-load provisionals with or without substructure. RealGUIDE CAD can increase productivity by streamlining your full-arch restorative techniques...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:30 pm
    Workflow of a Digital Denture with Shade Expectations

    Mark Chan demonstrates a practical digital denture workflow from design to finish, covering tips on design, occlusal setup and parameter settings for accurate prints. Explore unique denture resins and essential curing/cleaning steps. Learn customization techniques for clinic and patient satisfaction,...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    Imagine Academy Foundations: exocad Smile Creator, Digital Smile Design

    Andrew Nova covers how to maximize esthetics through exocad’s smile creator module, design diagnostic waxups using patient photos and 3D face scans, and the techniques to create the perfect “Trial Smile.” Limit of 20 participants with overflow available.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall J
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    Aesthetic Secret of Monolithic Zirconia Crown on Anterior Zone--Staining Technique of Clinical Approach

    Chien-Ming Kang covers Aidite's new Biomic ceramic paste, which simplifies external staining for CAD/CAM all-ceramic crowns, mimicking natural teeth with ease. Its 3D paste formula includes porcelain powder particles, delivering stunning results on zirconia and lithium disilicate. No back-cutting or...

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:30 pmto 4:30 pm
    AI Cloud: Transforming Digital Dentistry with Intelligent Design Solutions

    Frank Acosta introduces Aidite's AI Cloud Design Service, a cutting-edge solution revolutionizing digital dentistry. Discover how this innovative platform streamlines restorative design, helping dental professionals save time and enhance patient outcomes. Learn how to integrate AI Cloud into your workflows...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:30 pmto 4:30 pm
    Virtual Collaboration Between the Clinic and Dental Lab Featuring Nemostudio

    Explore the power of seamless virtual collaboration between labs and clinics with Nemotec and Nemostudio. Phil Marianacci and Brian O'Neill, DDS, share how Nemostudio transformed their digital workflow. Learn how Nemostudio’s intuitive communication tools help ensure case accuracy, streamline processes...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:45 pmto 4:45 pm
    Digital Partials: The Unsung, Profitable Hero No One is Talking About!

    Producing flexible partials using traditional analog workflows is a common pain point for technicians. However, new digital workflows provide more effective, precise and profitable solutions. Join Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, to learn how to create milled flexible partials with ease and profitability. Learn...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:00 pmto 4:45 pm
    All-In Digital Workflow for Total Prosthesis

    Stay at the forefront of 3D-printed solutions with the imes-icore Prosthesis Workflow. Mark Laws covers CAD/CAM software, the CORiTEC AM30’s innovative technology for complete denture production in a single-print job using different resins, and how to effectively use post-processing units for unparalleled...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 4:00 pmto 4:50 pm
    Integrating 4D Photogrammetry into Workflow to Grow Your Business

    Jason Oh covers how cutting-edge photogrammetry is revolutionizing the workflow for multi-implant restorations. iCam 4D technology enhances efficiency by reducing chairtime, minimizing patient visits and optimizing resource utilization—all while lowering production costs. This innovative approach...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:00 pmto 4:50 pm
    Advanced Design Solutions: All-on-X, Anterior Esthetics with LUCID, Splints and Nightguards

    Discover how 3Shape Design Services can elevate your lab with specialized support for All-on-X designs, anterior esthetics with LUCID, and splint and nightguard solutions. Cole Bishop offers actionable insights on integrating these services to improve esthetics, precision and efficiency in managing complex...

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 4:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    Automate Your All-on-X Stackable Guides with Atomica AI

    Dr. May Hamed and Dr. Sohair Aly introduce the innovative use of Atomica AI for the automation of All-on-X stackable guides, revolutionizing efficiency and accuracy for full-arch surgery.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    Amber Mill: The Brilliant Digital World of Opalescent Effects

    Paulo Battistella, MDT, explores Amber Mill’s advanced digital applications. Learn its unique optical properties, applications in esthetic restorations and benefits in reducing bench time. Live demonstrations showcase techniques for achieving lifelike translucency, opalescence and durable, high-performance...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:00 pmto 5:30 pm
    The Digital AOX Workflow with OPTISPLINT: Workflows and Hands-On

    Let OPTISPLINT by Digital Arches be your bridge to success for all digital AOX cases, making these procedures faster, more efficient and easier than ever. Jack Marrano, CDT, introduces the Digital Workflow using OPTISPLINT, the first and only scannable verification jig, through didactic and hands-on exposure.

    Randolph 1A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:30 pmto 5:30 pm
    The RPD Roundtable--Outsourcing Done Right

    Many labs outsource their RPD framework production, but what are the basics and not-so-basics in deciding where to send the frames? Join Larry Shields, CDT; Scott Cassidy, CDT; and John Debri in a discussion on turnaround time, surface quality, fit and more. Leave this session with higher standards around...

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:30 pmto 6:00 pm
    Hands-On Course

    This is a great chance to learn Graphy Shape Memory Aligner protocol and the insight of Dr. Daniel Jaeger.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 5:00 pm
  • 5:00 pmto 5:45 pm
    Digital Conversion Masterclass: A Comprehensive Guide to Immediate Loading & Chairside Workflows

    Join John Elia for an in-depth digital conversion masterclass, where he explore the latest advancements in chairside digital conversion and immediate loading protocols. He covers cutting-edge trends, techniques and workflows shaping the future of full-arch restorations.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 5:00 pmto 6:00 pm
    Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour with the Roland DGA, DGSHAPE Team

    Join the Roland DGA, DGSHAPE Americas team for a meet-and-greet cocktail hour.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 5:00 pmto 6:30 pm
    Happy Hour!

    Join VITA North America for Happy Hour!

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level

Friday, February 21

  • 8:00 am
  • 8:00 amto 8:50 am
    Simplify Your Surface: Complete Control of Zirconia Surface Finishing Made Easy

    Join Jay Emirzian, CDT, to learn the benefits of zirconia polishing and why it’s uniquely effective for colloidal zirconia. Understand how pre-sinter prep can streamline the finishing process and achieve high shine post sinter in seconds. Add zirconia polishing to your skillset and simplify your workflow.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    Zirconia has a Rival and It's Here to Stay! The Power of G-CAM!

    G-CAM is a new FDA-cleared material for final restorations and lab techs and clinicians are seeing the results. Hyrum Anderson covers why G-CAM is a substitute for zirconia, the lab process compared to zirconia and financial upsides of using G-CAM.

    Atlanta Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    Unlocking the Future: Harnessing AI Design Services to Transform Dental Lab Workflow

    Duff Wilson shows how AI Design Service can boost your lab’s production by two to three times. Learn to navigate the portal, review cases and optimize workflows. Join Wilson and the Nowak team as they share expert insights to streamline your digital workflow and maximize efficiency.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    Full-Arch Reconstruction--Next Gen

    Alexander Wuensche covers different record taking methods, both new and old, and his ideal workflow after surgery to the final reconstruction with the least amount of appointments possible. He also looks at material selection in combination with integrated bars as a solution for many challenges he’s had in the past.

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    AI in Action: What's Next in Lab Innovation

    Discover the latest innovations in artificial intelligence and how they are applied to digital dentistry workflows. The latest RealGUIDE functions can support the patient’s rehabilitation by integrating implant planning and surgical/prothesis design. Alessandro Motroni covers how to make this process seamless.

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:30 am
    Purposeful Design: Precision in Multi-Layered Zirconia-to-Titanium Prosthetics

    Explore how purposeful design and controlled offsets ensure precision in multi-layered zirconia-to-titanium prosthetics. John Wilson highlights innovative techniques and the latest CAM advancements to achieve superior outcomes in implant-supported prosthetics, featuring Ivoclar's Prime/Prime Esthetic...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:00 amto 10:00 am
    Digital Workflow Success: From Dental Office to Lab

    Michael DiTolla, DDS, covers how to design patient-centered treatment plans, emphasizing effective communication, co-diagnosis and patient motivation. Learn protocols for optimal restorative procedures, focusing on centric relation, tooth preparation, impressions, occlusion and final delivery. He also...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 10:00 am
    Overdenture Attachments: Understanding the Options and Easy Chairside Pick-up Techniques (Hands-on)

    Gene Peterson, MS, CDT, focuses not only on various overdenture attachment options but also explores the key factors in deciding which attachment/implant-attachment combination may be best for your treatment plan. Learn chairside and laboratory techniques to make your lab work more predictable. Learn...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 5:00 pm
    Straumann Digital Equipment Showcase

    Whether you are just starting your digital journey or looking for a solution to enhance existing workflows, Straumann Digital Solutions provides access to a total ecosystem of trusted, validated, plug-and-play solutions. See the latest Straumann Digital Solutions' extensive portfolio has to offer.

    Grand Hall L
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:15 am
    Basic Building Blocks of a Denture Set-Up

    Whether using a digital or traditional workflow, mastering denture fabrication starts with understanding tooth placement. Eugene Royzengurt introduces model analysis and mold selection for custom-fitting dentures. Explore occlusal concepts and tooth arrangement techniques in a comprehensive session.

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    Cementation Protocols--What Your Customers Should Know

    Use of advanced indirect restorative materials in clinical practice is increasing, including glass ceramics, zirconia, hybrid resin ceramics and printed materials. Success of restorations made from these products depends on the cementation protocols used. Shashikant Singhal, BDS, MS, MBA, covers the...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom B
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    Material Selection: Tailoring Choices for Patient-Specific Needs

    Paolo Lubrano, MDT, presents an in-depth comparison of resin selections, comparing numerous factors, including esthetic properties, durability and tissue compatibility. Attendees observe the impact of material selection on soft tissue response and learn techniques to optimize adhesion and longevity,...

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    From Scan to Smile: A Complete Guide to TrueDent Workflow for Immediate and Duplicate Dentures

    Explore the complete TrueDent process using 3Shape and exocad to design and fabricate removable appliances. Learn about the intraoral scans required for immediate dentures, fabricating upper and lower dentures, and creating duplicates. Whether you're new to digital workflows or experienced, join Ken...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    Business Decisions: When You Know it's Time to Commit to Growth

    Mike Farago guides you in recognizing when your lab is ready to scale, assessing risk and committing to growth. Make strategic choices aligned with your goals and market opportunities for more prolonged success. Whether you're expanding your team or services, this course offers insights to make the right move at the right time.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:30 amto 10:00 am
    Maxillary Expansion Today: What Works and Why?

    Gabriele Scommegna analyzes various contemporary protocols and appliances to determine advantages and disadvantages for achieving palatal expansion with both fixed and removable appliances in growing and adult patients. The "No Home Activation" Leone Leaf Expander and the enhanced Mini-implant Assisted...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Soldier Field
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:30 amto 10:30 am
    Full-Arch Concepts: Integrating Photography, CBCTs, Face Scans & Photogrammetry for More Predictable Results

    When it comes to full-arch restoration, predictability is key. Joseph Apap, CDT, and Brian Connors discuss how to use the most advanced technologies your clients are employing. Topics include conventional and digital VDO techniques, digital facebow, data integration, scan analysis and more.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 am
  • 9:00 amto 9:45 am
    Beyond 90° Milling: Unleashing Restraints - Cicero

    Explore the advantages of open-edge adapter milling versus traditional 90° milling with a c-clamp-like fixture. Christopher Cicero covers how open-edge 90° milling enhances precision, reduces milling times and provides for more material versatility. Gain practical strategies for optimizing machining...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 9:50 am
    Engage in Comprehensive Expert Discussions

    Connect with experts in CAD, CAM and staining and glazing to enhance your skills and achieve exceptional results. Jack Jeong, Charles Park and Bruce Choi are here to answer your questions and provide valuable insights.

    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 9:50 am
    3Shape's Latest Innovations and the Future of Dental Labs

    Explore 3Shape's cutting-edge innovations and gain insights into the future of laboratories. Rune Fisker delves into the latest advancements and trends shaping the industry, offering a comprehensive understanding of how technology is revolutionizing dental lab practices.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Achieving Lifelike Restorations with AiZir and AI Stain: Techniques and Applications

    Discover how to create lifelike restorations with Aidite’s AiZir and AI Stain. Learn techniques for achieving natural translucency, color depth and surface texture that enhance esthetic outcomes. Quint Whipple, CDT, covers application tips, layering methods and expert insights to help you elevate...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    State of the Industry

    Stay ahead in the dental industry! Join Bennett Napier, CAE, Jeff Lowthorp and Juston Gates for a discussion on growth opportunities, high-growth segments and key economic drivers. Learn how leveraging manufacturing partnerships can boost efficiency and profitability, ensuring your lab thrives in a competitive market.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    What's New from Asiga

    All things Asiga! Cory Lamberston discusses where Asiga has been, but more importantly, where it’s going. Gain insights into the cutting-edge advancements that Asiga has in store for the coming year. See the latest Asiga 3D printing solutions and how to stay ahead of the technological curve.

    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Social Media Success: Building Your Lab's Brand for the Long Game; Expert Tips, Tools and Free Resources to Get Started Today!

    Grow your lab with social media and learn how to take the steps to get your lab in front of your followers. Aaron Hoffman covers how to grow your fan base and show people the work you’re proud of doing. He built his social media from nothing and now has 2.3k followers.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    3Shape Removable Partial Denture Design Training

    Join Ron Shaw and Cole Bishop, CDT, for a live, interactive training session from 3Shape Design Services featuring tips and best practices for successfully designing removable partial dentures for 3D-printed production with the latest 3Shape Dental System software. Time is alloted for audience discussion and Q&A.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Toronto Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Leveraging exocad's AI Design and TruSmile Video to Improve Productivity

    Dan Elchinger and Lucas Ciardullo demonstrate how to use Smile Creator’s cutting-edge patient acceptance tools and explore how the newest features can simplify your workflow. Understand how tooth segmentation can streamline bite splint design and how to leverage AI Design to automate fast, accurate...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Materials and Hardware to Empower Restorative Applications (Live Demo)

    Bill Slocum, CDT, and Bernhard von Oppeln, MDT, discuss the Form 4B with Low Force Display Technology and advanced materials for creating precise restorative models and temporary and permanent restorations. Discover techniques for efficient 3D printing workflows to elevate your restorative applications.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 1B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Esthetic Breakthrough! Achieving New Levels of Zirconia Esthetics Through Advanced Technology and Proven Process

    Kite Saito, CDT, MDC, addresses the challenges every laboratory faces when producing implant-retained hybrid zirconia restorations. He shares his personal experiences of combining proven laboratory processes like CAD design, zirconia infiltration and green-state finishing with new shade matching technologies...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    KATANA Translucent Multi Layered Zirconia: How to Achieve a Superior Natural Look

    Sung Bin Im explains how to prepare and achieve natural-looking layered/monolithic KATANA Zirconia crowns and create different surface effects on various post-operative treatments using CZR Porcelain Powder and FC Paste Stain. Attendees learn to contour, stain, glaze and polish based on attributes of target teeth.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall G
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Innovations in Katana YML Zirconia: Precision, Aesthetics and Workflow Optimization

    Join Sean Han and the Nowak Team and learn about the advancements in Katana YML Zirconia.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    G-Cam: Best of Both Worlds
    • Yaron Gabel · Sr Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations · Redondo Beach, CA

    Yaron Gabel explores the world of graphene nanoreinforced biopolymers and why they are slowly becoming a great alternative to PMMA and Zirconium restorations in Europe and North America.

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Full-Arch Stackable Guides: Collaboration = Predictability

    Over the last 15 years, advancements in digital technologies have enabled collaboration across all disciplines in the dental field. Marisa Notturno provides an overview of all protocols and data needed for surgical planning, designing and manufacturing a full-arch final prosthesis to minimize surgical...

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    A Practical Overview on Choosing the Best Zirconia for Each Indication
    • Dennis Urban · Director Of Operations And Clinical Education at MicroDental New York · Stony Brook, NY

    Dennis Urban, CDT, explores the full potential of zirconia as a restorative solution, from monolithic to layered applications, designed to meet patient needs and achieve clinical success. Gain an in-depth understanding of patient case analysis and material selection, ensuring predictable, high-quality...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    RealGUIDE: AI-Powered Precision for Immediate Provisionals
    • Andy Mori · Business Development Specialist - West at ZimVie · San Antonio, TX

    Andy Mori covers how to use RealGUIDE’s AI and extensive implant libraries to create a comprehensive, restoratively driven implant treatment plan. Learn treatment planning for partially edentulous and fully edentulous cases, including using AI for CBCT and IOS data, nerve mapping and curved panoramic...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:30 am
    3Shape Dentures: Your Perfect Smile, Digitally Delivered (Hands-on Training)

    Learn to create stunning digital dentures from start to finish using the latest 3Shape technology. Glenn Espinoza guides you through every step of the design process, from creating accurate models to finalizing your denture design. Gain hands-on experience and master the powerful tools of 3Shape Dental System 2024.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:30 am
    Aesthetic Mastery: A Personal Journey Through Full Digital Workflow

    This comprehensive course is designed for technicians and clinicians looking to enhance their skills in full-arch digital workflows. Aleksandra Polczynski covers the techniques required to achieve beautiful, patient-ready restorations.

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:30 am
    Redefining Precision and Performance in Prosthetic Dentistry with Graphy Resins

    With Dr. Daniel Jaeger.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:30 am
    Innovations in Nanoceramic Materials: An Introduction to Hyramic/Anaxgum

    Jose Luis Banos covers the structure, characteristics and advantages of nanoceramics, as well as the features and benefits of Upcera Hyramic nanoceramics and Anaxgum products for restorations. He also Identifies clinical cases where Hyramic/Anaxgum can enhance restorative outcomes, including durability and esthetic qualities.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Suite 3
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 11:00 am
    Imagine Academy Masterclass: exocad Digital Partial Dentures with Trumpf

    Learn the essential techniques of designing in exocad and partialCAD. Andrew Nova and Ben LaRoche cover how to go fully digital with the QuickSnap feature that allows you to seamlessly print all partial denture components. Plus, see the latest in metal 3D printing technology with Trumpf 3D printers....

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall J
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 11:00 am
    Get to Know the Ins and Outs of the Newest MUA-Detecting Technology and Photogrammetry [Hands-on Included]

    Learn how to scan and design your full-arch restorations through workflows using photogrammetry with iPad and TruAbutment’s ioConnect. Workstations are available to cater to attendees with different levels of experience. Sit down with Sungmin Kim and Joshua Lee to ask questions regarding surgical-guide...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1C
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:00 am
    What's New at 3D Systems
    • Mark Murray · Global Sales Director - Dental at 3D Systems

    • Neil McCaffrey · VP & GM, Dental at 3D Systems · Elizabethtown, PA

    • Stijn Hanssen · Director Dental Applications And Business Development at 3D Systems Dental · Zonhoven, Belgium

    Learn all the new and exciting things 3D Systems has been up to lately; presented by the 3D Systems Dental team leaders: Neil McCaffrey, Stijn Hanssen and Mark Murray.

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    Zirconia has a Rival and It's Here to Stay! The Power of G-CAM!

    G-CAM is a new FDA-cleared material for final restorations and lab techs and clinicians are seeing the results. Hyrum Anderson covers why G-CAM is a substitute for zirconia, the lab process compared to zirconia and financial upsides of using G-CAM.

    Atlanta Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    Digital Modifications to Removable Prosthodontics Analog Workflow

    Everyday denture practice requires many clinical and laboratory aspects. Making them run smoothly is not an easy task. Eugene Royzengurt, LD, BTSc, talks about making things easier in your removable prosthetics practice by using simple digital techniques that will help you in the long run achieve a much smoother workflow.

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:45 amto 10:30 am
    Mastering Denture Skills for Complex Implant Cases

    Join Nina Frketin for a lecture tailored to dental professionals aiming to excel in complex implant cases. Learn traditional denture techniques applied to advanced procedures, covering topics like Gothic arch tracing, articulator setup, model analysis, precise tooth setting and lifelike gingival characterization for natural esthetics.

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:45 amto 10:45 am
    Beyond the Basics: Advanced Tips and Tricks for 3Shape Denture Design

    Designing dentures in 3Shape but can use a little help? Join Alex DeVos for pro-tips, shortcuts and special features. Take the anxiety away from designing dentures in-house and make denture designing effortless.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:00 amto 10:45 am
    Explore the Cutting-Edge Advantages of New Roughing Tools with hyperDENT

    Join Evan Kemper to explore the new, innovative roughing tooling options for DGSHAPE DWX-53 series milling solutions and hyperDENT. Learn to optimize part finishes, reduce milling time and enhance full-arch zirconia and PMMA cases for improved efficiency and precision. Elevate your expertise, tailor...

    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 10:45 am
    The New CORiTEC 250i PRO+ Series: The Best Price-Performance Ratio on the Market

    Dwight Blair discusses why the CORiTEC 250i PRO+ is the solution for good-quality milling at the best price-performance ratio. Set to become the middle-class performer for laboratories worldwide, it’s engineered to mill all materials commonly used in dental technology, with additional optimization...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 10:50 am
    Back to Fundamentals

    Although materials for prosthesis have changed rather significantly, fundamentals of use of materials have not changed much. Sang Jun emphasizes fundamentals of techniques that can be used for stain or layering on any materials.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 10:50 am
    All-on-X Demo Design
    • Daniel Alter · Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY

    Implant-supported prosthetics are among the most rapidly growing trends in dentistry today. Join Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, to explore your options when offering All-on-X designs (including a live demonstration). Learn the tips and tricks to become successful and tap into the full potential of All-on-X zirconia solutions.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Jetted Dentures
    • Mark Murray · Global Sales Director - Dental at 3D Systems

    • Neil McCaffrey · VP & GM, Dental at 3D Systems · Elizabethtown, PA

    • Stijn Hanssen · Director Dental Applications And Business Development at 3D Systems Dental · Zonhoven, Belgium

    First introduced at LAB DAY in 2023, 3D Systems has exciting updates on its monolithic, multi-material Jetted Denture solution, including the first look at the NextDent 300 MultiJet Printer. Neil McCaffrey, Stijn Hanssen and Mark Murray show how this solution will help your lab revolutionize your digital workflow.

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Live Designing--Pick Your Topic!

    Join Mo Whitlock, CDT, for a live designing experience where you get to choose what you want to see. Attendance is limited.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    New Fundamentals of Sintering Featuring Ultra-Fast Sintering for All Cases

    Daniel Jung covers important principles of zirconia sintering using Origin Nano Zirconia. Learn how to sinter up to 50 units in a one-hour cycle (patent pending). Participate in a live demo of one-hour sintering and receive hands-on training of new polishing techniques.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Make&Mill & Pyramis: Powerful Solutions to Elevate Your Lab

    Join Scott Darling and Luca Trevisan for an inside look at Make&Mill and Pyramis. Discover how the Make&Mill hybrid CAM solution refines 3D-printed metal parts using dental CNC mills, while Pyramis offers users a powerful 3D printing slicing software designed for labs. Learn how these tools work...

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Why I Use IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime

    Join Yuki Momma as he showcases his staining and layering technique on a full upper arch reconstruction. Using his cut-back technique, he demonstrates how to achieve beautiful results for each crown. In addition, he discusses the importance of the communication between the technician and the patient.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Unlocking the Full Potential of the Ivotion System in exocad

    Join Jonny "exocad" Jakson as he demonstrates how to unlock the full potential of the Ivotion system using exocad. He shares practical strategies for optimizing Ivotion workflows to deliver precise, high-quality, esthetic digital dentures, empowering you to create confident, transformative smiles that exceed patient expectations.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom B
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    It's Time to Rethink Your Denture Workflow!

    Join Jimmy Stegall, CDT, and the Nowak team as he reviews digital denture processes and materials, comparing them with traditional workflow processes and costs. He also offers an analysis on how to convert your lab to digital to maximize profits and efficiency.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Full-Arch Retention Strategies: From Studs to Bars

    Ruben Arebalo covers how, where, when and why different treatment options are chosen for the edentulous patient, including overdenture studs such as LOCATOR, Clix, R-Tx and O-rings as well as overdenture bars such as Hader, Plunger Loc and LOCATOR.

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Pioneering the Future: 2025 Innovations in Straumann Digital Workflows and Advancements
    • Jack Marrano · Director Of Signature Prosthetics Division at Absolute Dental Services · Cary, NC

    Jack Marrano covers the latest digital technologies and workflows, analyzes the impact of these innovations on practice efficiency and patient satisfaction, and evaluates the challenges and solutions in implementing digital advancements. Learn how to develop strategies to integrate new technologies for improved clinical outcomes.

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Transforming Digital Full-Arch Solutions with RealGUIDE

    Darren Emert covers how to use RealGUIDE Full Suite functionality to maximize efficiencies in your full-arch workflow. Flow from full-arch digital wax-up to immediate-load provisionals with or without substructure. RealGUIDE CAD can increase productivity by streamlining your full-arch restorative techniques...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 12:00 pm
    From Traditional Dentures to Innovative All-on-X Solutions: Partnering with Dental Labs for Success

    Dr. Steven Glassman and Joshua Jakson focus on transitioning patients from removable dentures to All-on-X hybrid solutions using the iTero Element™ scanner. Learn about case evaluation, treatment planning and lab collaboration to enhance workflow and patient satisfaction. Gain practical skills...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:15 amto 12:15 pm
    Crown & Bridge Temporary Fabrication: Practical Approaches for Exceptional Results--A Hands-on Perspective "From Temporary Restorations to Denture Solutions"
    • Dennis Urban · Director Of Operations And Clinical Education at MicroDental New York · Stony Brook, NY

    Dennis Urban, CDT, presents a hands-on, information-packed lecture about fabricating crown and bridge temporaries on prepped teeth and implant-borne cases. In addition, all attendees participate in repairing printed dentures and relining implant full-arch cases with proven effective materials for predictable...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Mastering Zirconia Veneer Bonding: Enhancing Strength and Longevity with Nano Technology

    Zirconia has revolutionized dental applications, yet bonding challenges persist due to its polycrystalline nature. Chien-Ming Kang covers recent advancements in zirconia bonding, including the use of ceramic primers and lithium disilicate coatings. Learn techniques to improve bonding strength and enhance...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    The Art of Precision: Integrating Advanced Digital Workflows, 3D Printing and Occlusal Concepts for Predictable, Comprehensive Dentistry

    Dr. Mike Defee covers how advanced digital workflows, 3D printing and occlusal principles transform dentistry. Learn to leverage digital twins and jaw motion data for enhanced diagnosis, planning and precision. Explore real-world cases that streamline complex care and optimize patient outcomes through...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Mastering Precision: Achieving High Esthetics with Digital Workflows and 3D Printing
    • Sean Park · Ceramist at Goldstein Garber & Salama · Atlanta, GA

    • David Park · Dental Ceramist at Goldstein Garber & Salama · Marietta, GA

    Digital workflows are transforming how cases are processed. Sean Park, MDC, and David Park share their unique approach to digital workflows, from 3D printing to achieving high esthetics using 3D-printed models. They share techniques to ensure that digital workflows achieve results as precise and reliable as traditional methods.

    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Digital Dentures Workflows with 3D Printing

    Bill Slocum, CDT, and Bernhard von Oppeln, MDT, explore digital dentures, featuring CAD workflows and the Form 4B hardware for producing a range of dentures—from definitive full-arch to copy dentures. Attendees gain insights into the materials and techniques essential for efficient, high-quality denture production.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 1B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    MiYO® in Focus: Shifting Perceptions in Modern Dentistry

    James Choi, MDT, explores the transformative role of MiYO liquid ceramics in modern esthetics and restorative techniques. Gain insights into MiYO's unique properties and how it blends monolithic and traditional ways together, creating lifelike restorations for every unique patient situation.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    The Quality of Esthetic Using KATANA Zirconia

    Jean Chiha offers comprehensive tips for KATANA Zirconia YML restorations, focusing on Esthetic Colorant and CZR FC Paste Stain. Attendees learn essential techniques, including material choice, sintering and finishing to achieve lifelike esthetics across diverse cases. The session highlights step-by-step...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall G
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Servicing Aging Implant Prosthetics

    This course serves as an introduction to implants and attachments for the modern-day denturist. What are the common implant connections that most clinicians encounter in the real world? Mark Chan, DD, covers the basics of implant abutments: what are they and where, when and why they are used.

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Digital Dentures at Heartland Dental Supported Offices: Stories From Our Journey

    3D-printed dentures are now! Learn from Drs. Todd Davis and Robert Mongrain how to transition your doctors successfully to a digital workflow using monolithic, polychromatic TrueDent dentures from Stratasys.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Why exocad is Essential for Any Clinic-Lab Collaboration

    Join Dr. Miguel Stanley for an inspiring lecture on the transformative power of exocad software in clinic-lab collaborations. This session is a must for dental professionals who are eager to embrace cutting-edge technology and workflows to deliver the superior care their patients deserve.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Talking to Dentists and Patients About 3D-Printed Sports Guards

    This presentation covers the latest innovations in 3D-printed sports guards and how lab owners and technicians can discuss this modality with clinical practice customers. Hear from Bill Busch, DDS, the Kansas City Chiefs' team dentist, and Vijay Dhaka, Owner of CADflow, about workflow and design considerations,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 1A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:45 amto 11:45 am
    Staying Guided by Nature: Full-Arch Zirconia Esthetics

    Marina Caponigro goes over a full-arch esthetic checklist, monolithic zirconia customization objectives and techniques, and gum tissue segment and shade characterization.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Suite 3
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:45 amto 12:15 pm
    Dental System 2024: Better, Faster, Stronger (Hands-on Training) - Friday

    Experience the next generation of digital design with 3Shape Dental System 2024. Glenn Espinoza dives deep into the latest innovations that end users have been demanding. Explore the enhanced capabilities of the additional scans tool, master the advanced distance map tool and unlock the power of the...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:00 amto 11:45 am
    Unlocking Success: Nesting All-on-X Hybrid and Specialized Screw Channel Cases

    Yago Leal offers a step-by-step demonstration on nesting All-on-X and implant specialized screw-channel cases, such as multi-unit abutments, Rosen screws and more with MillBox CAM software. This session is designed to empower dental professionals to enhance their DGSHAPE DWX milling production and achieve...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 11:45 am
    Versatile Esthetic Solutions from pritidenta® with Multitranslucent Zirconia

    David Figge discusses the many and efficient new ways to achieve highly esthetic results with pre-colored multitranslucent zirconia using coloring liquids, microlayering and incisal veneering techniques.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 11:45 am
    Micro-Layering for Macro Results

    When a cut-back zirconia case arrives, what's your approach? Dani Farago covers how color, texture and depth create esthetic crowns. Learn micro-layering and internal stain techniques to achieve natural, lifelike results.

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 11:50 am
    The Aesthetic Harmony in White & Pink (in Korean)
    • Beom-jin Choi · Principal Researcher at R&D Center, Doctus Global · Goyang-Si, Gyeoggi-do, South Korea

    Esthetics are essential in zirconia prosthetics, especially for implant-supported crowns and gingival tissue color matching. Presented in Korean, Bruce Choi covers how to create esthetic prosthetics with the Easy On Universal stain technique, eliminating porcelain layering, along with key zirconia material...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 11:50 am
    3Shape Jedi Master Class

    Learn how to use the tools you need to become a Jedi Master of 3Shape. Tackling large cases just got easier. Sevan Pulurian shows how you can take your 3Shape Designer skills to the next level and deepen your understanding of 3Shape.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    New Workflow New Power

    Join Dimitri Tsichilis as he guides you through the latest workflow innovation with the Panthera Fusion Bar™ and Zolid BION zirconia.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Full Arch Full Speed: Workflow Integration

    Improve your understanding and knowledge of All-on-X Workflow regarding equipment and material selection. Chad Crispin shares his extensive knowledge of materials and equipment to help everyday working technicians. He covers key aspects of workflow, including scanning/photogrammetry, material selection, milling and sintering.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    It's Here! Carbon's 3D-Printed Flexible Removable Partial Denture Resin

    Join Brice Harkey and Jamie Stover, CDT, for an information-packed session all about Carbon’s new 3D print flexible RPD resin. Learn about Carbon’s game-changing dual cure resin technology, the important material strength and associated properties, a complete workflow demonstration, production...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Toronto Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Full-Arch Design: Immediate-Load and Final All-on-X in exocad

    Watch a live demonstration of how to convert a wax-up design to an immediate-load, All-on-X temp. Joseph Apap, CDT, and Brian Connors cover key points of consideration for the final restoration, including what records to request and which materials are appropriate in different situations.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Zirconia has a Rival and It's Here to Stay! The Power of G-CAM!

    G-CAM is a new FDA-cleared material for final restorations and lab techs and clinicians are seeing the results. Hyrum Anderson covers why G-CAM is a substitute for zirconia, the lab process compared to zirconia and financial upsides of using G-CAM.

    Atlanta Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Optimizing Clear Aligner Results with Direct Printing--A Comprehensive Look at the Graphy Workflow

    Dr. Gabriel Miranda offers a comprehensive look at the Graphy clear aligner workflow.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Unseen Costs: How Air Quality Affects Equipment, Employee Health and Budget in Dental Labs

    Mark Castanheiro addresses the health risks lab workers face with airborne contaminants, particularly from toxic 3D printing resins. He emphasizes the importance of selecting the right equipment to mitigate these risks. Learn best practices for improving air quality and ensuring a safer and more cost-effective workplace.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Streamlining Digital Workflows in Implant Restoration - Friday

    Explore the solutions available in digital dentistry. Ruben Arebalo covers the possibilities for single and multiple-unit restorations within the Preat Choice Library and shows how to master the techniques to tackle all types of restorations, from simple to complex.

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Full-Arch Digital Workflow: Changing the Game with Smile Design & iCAM

    Kimberly Schlam and Charles Banh cover how pre-treatment planning using cloud-based sharing and smile design prepares the team for success. They also compare full-arch therapy protocols for FP1 and FP3 and review case examples of fully digital workflows.

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    GuidedSMILE Plug-In: Fast Stackable Full-Arch Precision

    Are you interested in taking control of full-arch, stackable guides? GuidedSMILE’s patented stackable system allows you full access to plan, design and fabricate your cases, on your schedule, in minutes rather than hours. Join Alan Banks for this lecture demonstrating the game-changing DIY software...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:30 pm
    Finding Your Voices Together

    Learn how to speak the same language between lab and clinician. Dane Barlow and Dr. Parihan Tamkin discuss their journey and how they came together to deliver better cases with better protocol while managing expectations in a joint process for success in dentistry.

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 11:15 amto 12:15 pm
    MillBox 101: Crown & Bridge, Hybrid Abutment & Screw-Retained Workflow

    Perfect for newcomers and experienced MillBox users alike, Ryan Micou offers an efficient yet thorough breakdown of the Crown & Bridge, Hybrid Abutment and Screw-Retained nesting workflows. Learn how to improve your production on these frequently milled part types.

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:15 amto 12:15 pm
    A Technician's Guide to Relining Digital Dentures with Rodin Soft Reline Kit

    Join Paolo Lubrano, MDT, for insights into 3D printing advancements. He discusses innovative materials like Pac-Dent’s Rodin® Titan, Denture Base 2.0 and Soft Reline. Learn how Rodin N2-Free Glaze enhances restoration strength and esthetics while streamlining workflow for efficient, outstanding results.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    How to Transition from Analog Dentures to Digital Dentures
    • Javier Ubeda · Area Sales Manager, Application Engineer. Dental at 3Dsystems · Soesterberg, Netherlands

    Modern patients call for modern solutions, like an integrated digital workflow, to help your lab work smarter and faster. Learn how to transition from analog to digital dentures during this seminar with Javier Ubeda Ortola, 3D Systems’ Senior Sales Manager and in-house denture expert.

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Battle of the Titans

    For the past 20 years, Lee Culp has been intimately involved with Ivoclar on the development of the IPS e.max family of products. He provides an overview of these materials and shares a business case study on where he's landed.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:45 amto 12:45 pm
    Panel Discussion: Lab Owners Discuss the Real ROI of Implementing the AutoFinish Into Their Digital Workflow

    Join lab owners and managers as they share insights on integrating AutoFinish™ into their digital workflows. Discover how it boosts efficiency, reduces labor costs and enhances consistency and quality. This panel highlights the measurable ROI and real-world benefits, showing how AutoFinish streamlines...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:00 pmto 12:30 pm
    Boost Productivity and Design Capacity with exocad's New AI Tools and Services

    Explore how exocad’s newest tools and services, including TruDesign™, can elevate your lab’s productivity and design capacity. TruDesign, exocad’s design service, provides a reliable outsourcing option. Alireza Tavassoli covers how this service frees up valuable time, expands...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 12:50 pm
    Engage in Comprehensive Expert Discussions

    Connect with experts in CAD, CAM and staining and glazing to enhance your skills and achieve exceptional results. Jack Jeong, Charles Park and Bruce Choi are here to answer your questions and provide valuable insights.

    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 12:50 pm
    Keep Calm and Denture Design On with 3Shape

    Let’s talk about real-world denture cases and see how 3Shape has helped Tanya Little’s clinic and in-house lab mainstream complete denture workflows. Cases presented show work arounds for an array of treatment modalities and how to tackle them with confidence—step by step in the clinic and in the lab.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    Digital Scanning Evolution: Current Innovations and Future Directions with 3Shape

    Explore the future of digital workflows with Rune Fisker, 3Shape’s SVP of Product Strategy. Discover IOS advancements, desktop scanning innovations and 3Shape's 2025 vision. Stay ahead with essential insights into the evolving world of digital scanning.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    Producing Digital Dentures--Characterization Masterclass
    • Jimmy Stegall · Founder & Chief Service Officer at Here to Serve Dental · Rock Hill, SC

    Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of digital dentures? Jimmy Stegall, CDT, reviews the software tools and techniques he uses to make digital denture designs stand out, translating analog skills to the digital space. He also presents a live demonstration of the materials he uses to customize printed...

    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    PrograMill CAM 2024--Efficiency is the Key
    • Pat Coon · Senior Field Digital Consultant at Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. · Perkinston, MS

    Patrick Coon, CDT, TE, discusses the latest updates, including a new user interface and new tools and strategies for CoCr and Titanium, along with tips/tricks that help overcome obstacles when milling different types of prostheses, including dentures, crowns and bridges and implant screw access holes.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom B
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    Elevating Esthetics: The Role of MiYO Liquid Ceramics in Digital Aesthetics and Efficiency

    Jack Marrano, CDT, reviews how MiYO materials have enabled dentists and technicians to use more predictable and consistent outcomes through the use of digital technology. He also discusses the impact that MiYO has had not only on esthetic end results, but also on workflow efficiencies and the skill sets required to achieve them.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    Ladies of the Mill: Meet & Greet Hosted by Nowak

    Connect, share experiences and build community. Stop by for meaningful conversations, networking and camaraderie with fellow professionals shaping the future of the industry. A group picture is planned for 12:45pm.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Imagine Academy Masterclass: exocad Digital Denture Designs with Ivotion

    Andy Huynh covers the essential techniques of designing digital dentures with exocad’s Denture module, including how to copy dentures, single arches and full mouth dentures. See the seamless production method with the Ivotion-dedicated manufacturing process. Limit of 40 participants with overflow available.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall J
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:15 pmto 1:00 pm
    Evolution of a Digital Workflow for All of Your Removable and Fixed Denture Needs

    Amid widespread digital denture printing and milling, how can your work stand out? Jennifer Dibben covers starting points and final touches using premium, cost-effective materials that enhance function, esthetics and shade, tailored to patient needs.

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    Achieving the Perfect Match: 3D pro-zir and Biomic Stain for Ultimate Aesthetics

    Learn how to create the perfect match in dental esthetics with a step-by-step guide featuring detailed photos for clarity. Mitsutaka Fukushima explores the key differences between Aidite’s 3D pro-zir and AiZir materials, helping you understand their unique characteristics and applications to achieve...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    Expert Panel: The Future of Digital Dental--Automation, AI and More!

    As digital dentistry evolves, automation, AI and advanced workflows are reshaping labs. Join host Eric Hall and industry leaders Saro Hatzakortzian, Fernando Catania, Rob Laizure and Luigi Fanin for a panel discussion about current trends, emerging solutions and the future of digital workflows in labs and clinics.

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    Troubleshooting Common Removable Dentistry Challenges with Your Clinician
    • Yaron Gabel · Sr Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations · Redondo Beach, CA

    Yaron Gabel tackles common issues associated with removable restorations that involve the laboratory and clinician, such as locator insert selection, chairside pickup mistakes and simple solutions to otherwise complex situations.

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    Hands-On Techniques for Producing Digital Dentures Featuring Lucitone Digital Print

    Digital dentures are an untapped market. With rising clinical and lab demands, seize this opportunity to save time for clinicians and patients. Lead in technology with Lucitone acrylics and Portrait IPN teeth, boosting productivity and client base. Jonathon Johnson, CDT, covers fundamentals, workflows and advanced applications.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    Mastering Restorative Workflows with RealGUIDE CAD

    Casey Khan covers the RealGUIDE CAD module and how to process your case from start to finish in one software platform. New features allow you to progress from decoding the Encode to abutment design, design a three-unit bridge over a natural tooth, design a four-unit bridge using scan-body libraries and...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:45 pmto 2:15 pm
    Crown Your Dental Career with Abutment Success in Dental System 2024 (Hands-on Training)

    Enhance your restorative workflow with this hands-on course. Ron Shaw covers how to efficiently design custom abutments and crowns simultaneously using the latest version of 3Shape Dental System 2024. By streamlining the design process, you can reduce turnaround time and deliver excellent results to your patients.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:00 pmto 1:45 pm
    Más allá del fresado de 90°: liberando restricciones

    Explore las ventajas del fresado con el adaptador Open-Edge vs. el C-Clamp tradicional. Mejora la precisión, reduce los tiempos de fresado y proporciona una mayor versatilidad de materiales. Los participantes aprenderán estrategias prácticas para optimizar el rendimiento del mecanizado,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 1:50 pm
    Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Communication Between the Dental Office and Laboratory for Optimal Patient Outcomes

    Through real-world examples and best practices, Sean Siegel explores how aligning on expectations, sharing diagnostic insights and discussing technical considerations directly impacts clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Discover how open communication can empower both the clinician and technician,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 1:50 pm
    Future-Ready Dental Labs: How AI Enhances Efficiency and Expands Possibilities
    • Michelle Rosas · Head of Sales, 3Shape Design Services at 3Shape · Glendale, AZ

    • Sara Bryant · Sr. Sales Manager, Design Services & 3shape Automate at 3Shape Design Services · Glendale, AZ

    • Jack Marrano · Director Of Signature Prosthetics Division at Absolute Dental Services · Cary, NC

    Get up to speed on the newest features in 3Shape Automate, the AI-powered dental design platform that streamlines lab workflows and helps labs work faster and more efficiently. Sara Bryant and Michelle Rosas cover the newest indications available on the platform, and hear from Jack Marrano how Automate...

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    From Printing to Placing with Crowntec

    Are you looking for a premium composite resin that can be used to additively manufacture biocompatible permanent restorations, including crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers and artificial teeth for dentures? Look no further. Celin Arce, DDS, MS, FACP, covers printing with and placing applications using Crowntec composite resin.

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    From Chaos to Control: Streamlining Your Dental Laboratory with Smart Tools

    Danielle Wuensche explores how leveraging dynamic software solutions can transform the way you manage your laboratory and how integrations with QuickBooks and other tools can simplify bookkeeping, giving you better control over your financial data and freeing time to focus on growth.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Zirconia Mastery: Innovations and Expert Insights

    Embark on a journey with Richard Green, a zirconia expert, revealing recent breakthroughs in zirconia applications. Explore APEX high-performance zirconia from the Origin zirconia product family and find solutions to your toughest zirconia questions.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Designing for 3D Metal Printing (SLA)

    As the world has embraced digital dentistry in full force, Creodent is at the forefront of learning and sharing workflows and solutions. Calvin Song and JunSuk Park cover how to design a partial denture framework for 3D metal printing on exocad and other solutions that Creodent can offer to grow your business.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Versatile Solutions for High Volume Production Dental Labs: From Hardware, Software and Post-Processing

    Bill Slocum, CDT, and Bernhard von Oppeln, MDT, cover new tools that address production challenges in larger labs. From new hardware such as Form 4BL, to API integrations, the Print Settings Editor, Open Materials Mode and the new wash solution from Formlabs, all these are designed to optimize efficiency in lab operations.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 1B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Simplifying Fully Digital Full-Arch Workflows

    Dr. Lincoln Fantaski and Brian Lindke, CDT, reveal how planning, advanced workflows and cutting-edge technology deliver superior full-arch restorations. Discover 3D facial analysis, virtual implant planning and material selection techniques that enhance efficiency, accuracy and predictability, raising...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall G
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Leading Ladies: Empowering Women in Business

    Join this dynamic panel discussion featuring Brandi Nowak Dalton, Tay Harvey, Randi James and Carrie Ling. These successful women business owners share their journeys, challenges and strategies for success. Hear honest stories about work-life balance, overcoming failures and navigating the unique obstacles...

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:30 pm
    Aesthetics on Teeth and Gums

    Join Mariano Maurizi as he showcases techniques for individualizing highly esthetic prostheses, focusing on ceramics applied to zirconium structures. Participants expand their knowledge of metal-free restorations and construction strategies while gaining insights into analyzing light and color for enhanced outcomes.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:30 pm
    The New Way to Make Removable Partial Dentures

    Representatives from exocad, Trumpf and Stratasys demonstrate how to design an RPD using the quicksnap workflow for a fully digital, repeatable, easy-to-learn complete workflow to make consistent and functional removable partial dentures.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    360-Degree Technology and Everyday Workflows

    Dr. Matthew Burton highlights digital dentistry's advantages over traditional methods. Learn intraoral scanning and digital design to enhance treatment planning and patient education, achieving better restorative outcomes and fostering a positive work environment and patient experience.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    EMA 3D Sleep Device and 4D Aligner--Market-Changing, 3D-Printed Medical Devices and Their Impact on Your Business Growth

    Sonnie Bocala and Michael Strohecker present the first-ever, direct-print EMA 3D Sleep Appliance, as well as LuxCreo's market-changing 4D Aligner direct-print aligner system featuring advanced digital workflows ensuring efficacy, accuracy, simplicity and productivity. They also discuss how these FDA-cleared,...

    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Overdenture Attachments: Understanding the Options and Easy Chairside Pick-up Techniques (Hands-on)

    Gene Peterson, MS, CDT, focuses not only on various overdenture attachment options but also explores the key factors in deciding which attachment/implant-attachment combination may be best for your treatment plan. Learn chairside and laboratory techniques to make your lab work more predictable. Learn...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Exploring Your Crown Material Options--Pros/Cons and Procedures

    Scott Ward presents the different material selections for crowns and bridges, including PFM, lithium disilicate, zirconia and cast gold. Learn about strength characteristics, esthetic properties and different fabrication techniques.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 1A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Get to Know the Ins and Outs of the Newest MUA-Detecting Technology and Photogrammetry [Hands-on Included]

    Learn how to scan and design your full-arch restorations through workflows using photogrammetry with iPad and TruAbutment’s ioConnect. Workstations are available to cater to attendees with different levels of experience. Sit down with Sungmin Kim and Joshua Lee to ask questions regarding surgical-guide...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1C
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:15 pmto 2:45 pm
    Labtrac Cloud Hands On

    At LAB DAY 2023, we announced our road map. Then we showed you the architecture and foundations at LAB DAY 2024. Now the finished product: the reimagined, newly developed, cloud version of Labtrac lab management software. Damian Otway shows how you can manage your lab conveniently and effectively from anywhere in the world.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Atlanta Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:15 pm
    A Master's Touch for Creating a Beautiful Smile Using Zirconia and Micro-Laying Techniques

    With advances in zirconia strength and translucency, monolithic and micro-layered designs are transforming single-unit and bridge restorations. Proper zirconia selection is crucial for achieving strength, translucency and shade, especially in anterior cases. Peter Pizzi shows you how to enhance your...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    All-on-X Precise and Efficient

    Alexander Wuensche covers his workflows for implant-supported, full-arch restorations from treatment planning to final execution using 3D printing in multiple stages of the workflow. This session equips you with the knowledge to improve your approach to full-arch restorations, enhancing patient satisfaction...

    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Game-Changing Partial Denture Production using PartialCAD's QuickSnap

    Ben Laroche covers the flask-free QuickSnap workflow that enables users to design the first completely digital partial dentures. The innovative workflow divides the partial denture into pieces to enable a simple and accurate assembly out of printed or milled parts that easily bond together―saving valuable...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Zirconia Staining and Layering Technique

    Yuki Momma takes an in-depth look at his staining and layering technique on a full upper arch reconstruction. Using his cut-back technique, he gives an inside look on how to achieve beautiful results for each crown.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom B
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Illusions in Aesthetics: MiYO®, All-on-X and the Future of Digital Shade Matching
    • Alina Ceclan · Master Ceramist , lecturer, published author , Miyo instructor at Q lab , London · Richmond, United Kingdom

    Join Alina Ceclan as she reveals the secrets to crafting realism in dental restorations using optical techniques. Discover her step-by-step MiYO® application for cases from single units to All-on-X restorations and learn strategies for efficient workflows and perfected shade matching with cutting-edge...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    G-Cam Explained

    The dental sector has been searching for the ideal material for prosthetics, a material that combines strength, esthetics, biomechanical comfort and biological properties that improve dental health. Jose Echeverry, CDT, discusses G-Cam, a completely disruptive material that has arrived in our sector...

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Monitoring and Measuring the Effectiveness of Your OSHA and FDA Compliance

    Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, provides essential tools and techniques to monitor and measure the effectiveness of your OSHA and FDA compliance programs. Learn how assessing key performance indicators, conducting audits and using data-driven strategies can ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and how to...

    Soldier Field
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Boosting Your Bottom Line: How DESS Prosthetic Components Can Transform Your Full-Arch Workflow

    Jimmy Stegall, CDT, covers DESS implant components, a simple workflow for major implant systems and cost-benefit analysis. He reviews DESS components for predictable, cost-effective full-arch implant restoration. Attendees learn about FDA-validated scan posts, screws and MUAs, which offer tissue health...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Tools to Offer Guided Surgery Solutions

    Learn how to leverage guided surgery to increase your laboratory offerings. Paolo Lubrano covers how to read a CBCT and reviews how labs that may not be offering guided surgical solutions today can offer them tomorrow.

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 3:00 pm
    Full Arch Evolved: Modern Digital Tools and Business Skills for a Seamless Workflow

    Join Charles Banh to explore how to achieve high esthetics and precision using photogrammetry, design and manufacturing technologies. He covers the full workflow from pre-surgical records to final restoration, with insights on business strategies, pricing, scalability and outsourcing to drive success in your lab.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 5:00 pm
    Mastering Precision: Color Management in Staining and Glazing

    Explore the technical intricacies of color management for staining and glazing, and discover how to harness its transformative power to replicate depth, incisal effects and the beauty of natural smiles. Through hands-on experience, Jim Collis, CDT, shows how to craft anterior restorations that are not...

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:00 pmto 2:45 pm
    Desbloquea el éxito: Anidado de casos de All-On-X y Protesis sobre implantes

    Únase a nosotros para una demostración paso a paso sobre la anidacdo de casos especializados en All-on-X y protesis sobre implantes, tanto unitarias y de varias unidades, tornillos Rosen y más con el software MillBox CAM. Esta sesión está diseñada para capacitar...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 2:50 pm
    Engage in Comprehensive Expert Discussions

    Connect with experts in CAD, CAM and staining and glazing to enhance your skills and achieve exceptional results. Jack Jeong, Charles Park and Bruce Choi are here to answer your questions and provide valuable insights.

    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 2:50 pm
    Digital Dentistry Innovations: Strategies for Success in Complex Workflows

    Minh Tran covers the latest innovations in digital dentistry, focusing on effective strategies that lead to successful outcomes in complex workflows. Gain insights into the evolving tools and technologies shaping the industry, along with proven methods for optimizing workflows, enhancing accuracy and...

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Milling Custom Abutments and More with Ceramill Matron

    Join Patrick Bell as he describes his journey with Ceramill Matron and all the possibilities he has uncovered.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Understanding Graphy Laboratory Workflow and Financial Advantages of Direct Printing

    With Dr. Melissa Shotell.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    20X More, 10X Cheaper: Go Large on Thermoforming

    Tom Yates, Head of Commercial at Mayku, runs through its new, disruptive, large-format pressure former providing labs a solution that can save time with 20X single pull down production capacity, 10X cheaper material costs and the ability to create repeatable, precision fits.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Maximizing Production with the Trusana Digital Denture System

    Join Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, for an in-depth session on Myerson's award-winning 3D printing resin, Trusana. Learn to handle it in the lab, from start to finish, and discover its patented chemistry for esthetic, translucent denture teeth. Explore its fracture toughness, wear resistance and water durability,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:30 pm
    Advanced Solutions for Implant-Supported Restorations in Challenging Cases

    Eugene Royzengurt, LD, BTSc, presents authentic case studies highlighting the pragmatic application of problem-solving techniques and corrective measures used in the daily challenges encompassing divergent implant orientations, limitations in restorative space due to inadequate bone reduction, and the...

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Aidite Dentures: Revolutionizing the Process from Scan to Design to Delivery

    Join Duff Wilson, CDT, as he demonstrates the complete process of creating digital dentures using Aidite materials and equipment. Learn how to accurately scan for dentures, manipulate designs in exocad, and efficiently mill and assemble the final product. With expert guidance, you can enhance your skills...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Milling Open House: 2nd Annual Milling Machine Showcase Presented by CIMsystem

    Enjoy a cup of Italian espresso and explore a room full of dental CNC milling machines. Join CIMsystem and top industry machine manufacturers (see full list of participating partners below) for the 2nd Annual Milling Open House. Learn the unique capabilities of each mill, gather with other industry professionals...

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Easy, Predictable and Accurate All-on-4 Workflows

    Whether you spend time chairside on these cases or are mostly at the bench, understanding these workflows is key to simplifying this very complex treatment. Learn the procedure Dr. Nate Farley has used for over a decade that makes All-on-4 cases easy, predictable and accurate—both in the clinic and in-house lab.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Suite 3
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:15 pmto 3:15 pm
    IT Security for Dental Lab

    Modern laboratories depend on efficient storage and access to case files across multiple departments, often in different locations. A robust IT infrastructure, including secure servers, proper access permissions and reliable backups, is essential for seamless operations. Calvin Shim discusses how, with...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    In-House RPD Production Using Direct Metal Printing

    No more broken blades, porosity or unreliable machines. Josh Williams and Francois Louis cover how to keep your lab's profit in house and produce better-fitting frameworks on equipment trusted worldwide. Learn about the workflow from start to finish directly from one of the labs supplying frameworks...

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    Overcoming Lab Challenges with Automation
    • Jamie Stover · Senior Manager of Application Strategy and Integration at Carbon 3D · Olympia, WA

    • Daniele Bonafiglia · President & CEO at BonaDent Dental Laboratories · Seneca Falls, NY

    • Luis Bignone · Lab Director at Puche Dental Lab · Torrance, CA

    • James Caruso · President at Ottawa Dental Laboratory · Ottawa, IL

    High labor costs rank among the top challenges for labs today. Join Jamie Stover, CDT, for a panel discussion with Luis Bignone, Daniele Bonafiglia Wirth and Jim Caruso, and learn how they use automation to reduce hands-on labor, streamline production, increase profit and grow their businesses. Time...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Toronto Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    Secrets Revealed: Lifelike Zirconia Restorations

    Are your zirconia restorations achieving their full potential? While zirconia is prevalent in modern dentistry, attaining lifelike results requires more than just the material. David Park unveils four key factors to transform zirconia into stunning, natural-looking restorations.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall G
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:45 pmto 3:30 pm
    Characterizing 3D-Printed Dentures for Tissue Color & Architecture

    As digital denture printing grows for cost-effective fabrication, achieving personalized pigmentation remains challenging. Mark Chan teaches easy techniques to add texture and color, enhancing soft-tissue resemblance. Learn to use pinks, reds, blues, whites and more for artful denture base customization...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:45 pmto 4:15 pm
    Creating Custom Nightguards with Splint Studio (Hands-on Training)

    Steve Nobles covers the scanning workflow and how to capture therapeutic bite position for splint design. Using Splint Studio, learn to design multiple types of splints, including anterior deprogrammer and flat plane with canine guidance.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:00 pmto 3:45 pm
    CORiTEC 350i XPRO: Production of High-End, Implant-Supported Indications with the Perfect Machine!

    The CORiTEC 350i XPRO features an advanced control and drive system for fast wet and dry milling with excellent surface quality. Michael Frohnapfel covers how it enhances productivity, reduces costs and supports all indications, including high-end implant cases, and allows precise processing of all CAD/CAM...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 3:50 pm
    Back to Fundamentals

    Although materials for prosthesis have changed rather significantly, fundamentals of use of materials have not changed much. Sang Jun emphasizes fundamentals of techniques that can be used for stain or layering on any materials.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 3:50 pm
    3Shape Study Group Event: Digital Dentistry Unplugged--Networking, Innovation and Insights

    Don’t miss this special session hosted by the 3Shape Study Group, a community of over 45,000 digital dental professionals. This unique event combines the best of social networking with expert-led discussions on the latest digital techniques and trends. Connect with peers, share insights and explore...

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    The Power of Partnership: The Drive to Digital

    Partner with Align Technology to transition from analog to digital restorative workflows. Jacky Berry and Joe Destino cover the programs Align offers to help labs digitize practices, grow businesses and ensure seamless communication and collaboration between doctors and labs, with ongoing support.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Enhancing Technician and Clinician Collaboration for Ideal Restorative Outcomes: Insights from a Cosmetic Dentist

    Carolyn Kittell, DDS, dives into communication strategies and streamlined workflows designed to minimize common breakdowns between clinicians and technicians. Whether you’re a clinician starting to bring milling in-house or a technician aiming to elevate case communication, this presentation provides actionable insights.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    The Perfectly Characterized AOX

    In this hands-on seminar, Paolo Lubrano, MDT, demonstrates his expert technique for 3D printing and characterizing fixed hybrid provisionals using the Asiga 3D printer along with Rodin Sculpture resin and coloring kit from Pac-Dent.

    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Open Forum

    Come join Tillmann Steinbrecher, Michael Kohnen, Thanh Nguyen and Beth Collington for an open forum. This highly anticipated annual session unites the exocad community and fosters mutual learning and collaboration. The lively discussions often spark innovative ideas, introduce alternative workflows and...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Shape Memory Aligner Applications in Pediatric and Adult Patients

    Dr. Svitlana Koval covers shape-memory aligner applications in pediatric and adult patients.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Panel Discussion: Celebrating 20 Years of IPS e.max

    Since 2005, the IPS e.max family has been a clinically proven system of materials. Moderated by Dr. George Tysowsky, panelists Dr. Ken Malament, Stephenie Goddard, Jessica Birrell, Jed Archibald, Barb Warner and Mike Roberts discuss workflows, techniques, research and material options of IPS e.max products.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Monolithic Behind the Scenes

    Javier Pimienta explains how light interacts with modern monolithic materials as compared to natural teeth and why it matters to technicians. Learn how and why MiYO is the ideal material to match the esthetics and characteristics of natural teeth and how the latest shade-taking technology can help.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Streamlined Smiles: How 3D Printing Simplifies Denture Production

    Learn how 3D printing simplifies denture production with Asiga’s user-friendly solutions. Ken Wang covers the complete workflow, showing how labs can achieve precision, faster turnaround and cost savings while confidently meeting growing patient demand.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Full-Color 3D Printing: Bringing the Artistry Back to 3D Printing in Dental

    Join Joshua Jakson as he takes a closer look at the TrueDent monolithic polychromatic denture system. He reviews design techniques and full-color, 3D-printing dentures as well as their success with clinicians and patients and their impact on business. He also reviews the material properties and how they...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Panel Discussion: Full Arch Digital Pathways

    Join a panel discussion with Charles Banh, Marisa Notturno and Brandon Dickerman.

    Grand Suite 5
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Why Print so you can Jet? My Review of Monolithic Denture Printing and trusana1

    Join a discussion on Myerson’s trusana1 Jet Printer and trusana1 low viscosity resins, which deliver strong denture arches and improve case flow. Keith Dixon and Dr. Daniel Vogl cover ease of use, workflow tips and doctors' feedback on smooth delivery, excellent fit and minimal adjustments at delivery and follow-up.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Smart Denture Conversions: Grow Your Lab Business

    Wayne Szara, CDT, reviews the Smart Denture Conversion technique with a live demonstration. A single-arch conversion can be accomplished in 30 minutes by duplicating the provisional prosthesis for the final. It's stronger, better and smarter. Learn how to save time.

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    Imagine Academy Masterclass: exocad Digital Implantology--Plan, Design, Deliver with SIC Implants

    Learn how to plan every type of implant case with exoplan and SIC Implants. Andy Huynh covers how to design diagnostic provisionals to treatment plan around the desired restoration and goes through the entire digital implant workflow from restoration design, implant planning, surgical guide design to...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall J
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:15 pmto 5:15 pm
    Crown & Bridge Temporary Fabrication: Practical Approaches for Exceptional Results--A Hands-on Perspective "From Temporary Restorations to Denture Solutions"
    • Dennis Urban · Director Of Operations And Clinical Education at MicroDental New York · Stony Brook, NY

    Dennis Urban, CDT, presents a hands-on, information-packed lecture about fabricating crown and bridge temporaries on prepped teeth and implant-borne cases. In addition, all attendees participate in repairing printed dentures and relining implant full-arch cases with proven effective materials for predictable...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 3
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:30 pmto 4:30 pm
    Digital Denture Workflow Program

    Discover how digital dentures revolutionize patient care with fewer, more accurate appointments. Kurtis Helm, CDT, highlights a three-visit workflow, the latest 3D printing technologies and enhanced esthetics. Learn to provide superior prosthetics, streamline processes and easily replace lost or broken...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:30 pmto 4:30 pm
    New Technologies in the Digital Dental World

    Join Calvin Song to explore a fully digital workflow for modern labs, from virtual impressions to final restorations. Discover how Creodent’s expertise as a lab and milling center can enhance your processes. See how cutting-edge technology and software advancements can elevate your skills and future in digital dentistry.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:30 pmto 4:30 pm
    Monitoring and Measuring the Effectiveness of Your OSHA and FDA Compliance

    Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, provides essential tools and techniques to monitor and measure the effectiveness of your OSHA and FDA compliance programs. Learn how assessing key performance indicators, conducting audits and using data-driven strategies can ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and how to...

    Soldier Field
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:30 pmto 4:30 pm
    Better Air Quality Makes Dollars and Sense--What You Really Need to Know

    Maintaining high air quality in labs is crucial for employee health, equipment protection and cost control. Mark Castanheiro covers challenges from air contaminants, especially toxic 3D printing resins, and the importance of effective filtration systems. Learn best practices for improving air quality...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:45 pmto 4:05 pm
    Prosthetic Guidelines for LOCATOR Cases Based Upon Evidence (Review of White Paper)

    With Eric Kukucka, DD.

    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:00 pmto 4:45 pm
    All-In Digital Workflow for Total Prosthesis

    Stay at the forefront of 3D-printed solutions with the imes-icore Prosthesis Workflow. Mark Laws covers CAD/CAM software, the CORiTEC AM30’s innovative technology for complete denture production in a single-print job using different resins, and how to effectively use post-processing units for unparalleled...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 4:00 pmto 4:45 pm
    Discovering an All-on-X Digital Concept for Function and Esthetics

    The All-on-X prosthetics concept offers various approaches, making it hard to choose the best one. Lukas Wichnalek discusses a digital fabrication path using advanced design options and premium materials. Discover simple techniques for esthetic pink tissue replication, along with strategies for contouring...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 4:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    DAD Software for Starters

    Youran Koo covers Graphy's aligner set up software, DAD. DAD enables support making for 3D printing, shell making and even treatment plan setup. Learn to use basic tools for DAD. 

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    Mastering EasyGum: Transformative Techniques for Aesthetic Gingival Artistry

    Join Shaana Gripp as she demonstrates EasyGum techniques alongside the full modifier system. Your hands are your most powerful tool; discover how to transform your productivity through advanced, highly esthetic gingiva techniques. Gripp reveals how simple, quick and trainable gingival esthetics can truly be.

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:10 pmto 4:30 pm
    Complete Digital LOCATOR FIXED with InstaRisa

    With Fernando Polanco and Dave Carballeyra.

    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 4:15 pmto 5:15 pm
    Capture Your Doctors' Attention with Messaging and Monolithic Denture Try-Ins Going Hands On with EasyGum®
    • Jimmy Stegall · Founder & Chief Service Officer at Here to Serve Dental · Rock Hill, SC

    • Rob Laizure Jr. · EVP, Value Creation & Strategy at Harvest Dental · Surprise, AZ

    Rob Laizure shares insights for effective communication with your doctors. Follow these three simple steps to get your doctors’ attention and build loyalty to your lab. Then go hands on with Jimmy Stegall, CDT, to learn how to apply EasyGum to your printed denture try-in with five minutes of application time.

    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:15 pmto 5:15 pm
    Dental Direkt CUBE Y HL--Hybrid Zirconia in Practice: Aesthetics & Strength in Harmony

    Marius Wagner, DMD, MDT, introduces the innovative Dental Direkt hybrid zirconia cubeY HL, highlighting its outstanding material properties—the optimized combination of strength and translucency—and showcases its versatile applications in prosthetic restorations through real patient cases....

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 4:30 pmto 5:30 pm
    PolyJet and Prosecco: A 3D Printing Educational Course--With a Little Extra Fun!

    Judith Thomas teaches attendees how Polyjet 3D printing is able to print in multiple materials and countless colors all by using software. She also reviews the practical uses for all laboratories and why it is increasing the accuracy and consistency and reducing overhead costs for all types of laboratory offerings and sizes.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:30 pmto 6:30 pm
    Become a Magician with Magic Colors

    The trend for liquid ceramics is here. Dr. Javier Vasquez, CDT, covers the advantages of micro layering and simplicity as well as the challenges of managing the density and viscosity of the materials for beginner ceramists.

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 5:00 pm
  • 5:00 pmto 5:10 pm
    Introducing LOCATOR Angled

    With Sundeep Rawal, DMD.

    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 5:10 pmto 5:30 pm
    Clinical Cases with LOCATOR Angled

    With Nassif Youssef, BDS, CAGS.

    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 5:30 pmto 5:45 pm
    Roundtable LOCATOR Angled Discussion

    Join a roundtable discussion with Sundeep Rawal, DMD; Mithila Sharma, DDS; Nassif Youssef, BDS, CAGS; and Eric Kukucka, DD. Moderated by Michael Scherer, DMD, MS.

    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level

Saturday, February 22

  • 8:00 am
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    Zirconia Mastery: Innovations and Expert Insights

    Embark on a journey with Richard Green, a zirconia expert, revealing recent breakthroughs in zirconia applications. Explore APEX high-performance zirconia from the Origin zirconia product family and find solutions to your toughest zirconia questions.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    New Technology Makes Bonding Composite and Zirconia Beautiful and Durable

    Daniel Haymore showcases the benefits and success of using pink composite on All-on-X cases over zirconia. Session includes a live demonstration.

    Atlanta Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    Thoughts From a Denturist, Creating Dentures with Ivoclar for 20 Years!

    Tanya Little discusses the latest advancements in denture manufacturing with Ivoclar’s innovative solutions. She covers Ivoclar’s technologies, focusing on Ivotion print material and PM7 milling strategies and provides practical insights into optimizing these systems for better patient outcomes...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    Transforming Digital Full-Arch Solutions with RealGUIDE

    Darren Emert covers how to use RealGUIDE Full Suite functionality to maximize efficiencies in your full-arch workflow. Flow from full-arch digital wax-up to immediate-load provisionals with or without substructure. RealGUIDE CAD can increase productivity by streamlining your full-arch restorative techniques...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 10:00 am
    Digital Pathways to Fully Treatment Plan Fixed and Removable Cases Utilizing iTero and exocad

    Alexander Wuensche explores integrating digital technology into treatment planning for fixed and removable cases, with and without implants. Emphasizing iTero and exocad, he offers practical insights into using advanced scanning and design software for predictable, efficient outcomes.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 10:00 am
    Facially Driven Full Arch Treatment Utilizing Fully Digital Workflows and Next Generation Zirconia

    With Phil Brisebois.

    Michigan 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 10:00 am
    Elevating Full-Arch Restorations: Removable and Fixed Solutions with Apex and OnX Tough 2

    Sean Han offers an in-depth exploration of advanced full-arch workflows tailored for labs. He highlights the synergy of Apex denture base and teeth for removable prosthetics, alongside OnX Tough 2 for creating durable and esthetic fixed hybrid dentures. Gain insights into material properties, design...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 1A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 10:00 am
    Ultra-thin Prettau Skin: Minimally Invasive Veneering Concept

    Kaveh Shams, DT, reviews clinical and technical steps in providing minimally invasive veneers with an overview of the Zirkonzahn digital workflow.

    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:00 amto 4:00 pm
    Straumann Digital Equipment Showcase

    Whether you are just starting your digital journey or looking for a solution to enhance existing workflows, Straumann Digital Solutions provides access to a total ecosystem of trusted, validated, plug-and-play solutions. See the latest Straumann Digital Solutions' extensive portfolio has to offer.

    Grand Hall L
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:15 am
    Beyond 90° Milling: Unleashing Restraints - Kinard

    Explore the advantages of open-edge adapter milling versus traditional 90° milling with a c-clamp-like fixture. Brian Kinard covers how open-edge 90° milling enhances precision, reduces milling times and provides for more material versatility. Gain practical strategies for optimizing machining...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall MN
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:15 am
    The Do's and Don'ts of Monolithic Staining

    Not all cases are equal. What distinguishes an average monolithic crown from an exceptional one? Dani Farago analyzes real cases, highlights common mistakes and offers simple solutions to enhance your fixed restorations. Learn how color, contrast, morphology and texture impact outcomes, with quick tips...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    Precision and Progress: Rethinking Ti Bases in Modern Full-Arch Restorations

    Join Minh Tran to explore the latest trends in full-arch implant restorations, focusing on screw-only systems for passivity, stability and durability. He covers when to incorporate MUA titanium-reinforced substructures, providing essential insights that empower labs and clinicians to optimize choices...

    Randolph 1B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    The Digital Elephant in the Room: Will AI Replace Us?

    Join Dr. Bassem ElSahhar for an enlightening seminar on artificial intelligence's emerging role in digital dentistry. As AI technologies continue to reshape healthcare, many dental professionals are asking the crucial question: "Will AI replace us?" This session cuts through the hype and explores the...

    Soldier Field
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    Using Photogrammetry Data in exocad

    Blake Roney covers importing photogrammetry data into exocad, handling different file formats and geometries, and exploring photogrammetry libraries for efficient digital design in dentistry. Learn how to streamline your workflow and enhance accuracy in restorations.

    Haymarket Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 8:45 amto 9:45 am
    Dreve's New 3D Printing Workflow

    Learn more about Dreve's new 3D-printing workflow. Robert Nickoloff and David Bockhorn introduce several new innovative products that increase your lab’s print speed and efficiency.

    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 am
  • 9:00 amto 9:45 am
    AI Design Success: Workflow Integration and Business Innovation

    CADflow's AI Design solution for contact models, splints, dental models, RPEs, sportsguards and bleaching trays is advanced technology at a lab-friendly price. Watch a live interactive demonstration of the application workflow and Q&A with Vijay Dhaka and Dr. John Dumas, who discuss their experiences.

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 9:50 am
    3D Printer Maintenance Processes: Are You Maintaining Your 3D Printer Properly?

    Bryce Hiller discusses proper protocols and procedures for maintaining your 3D printer.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 9:50 am
    3Shape's Latest Innovations and the Future of Dental Labs

    Explore 3Shape's cutting-edge innovations and gain insights into the future of laboratories. Rune Fisker delves into the latest advancements and trends shaping the industry, offering a comprehensive understanding of how technology is revolutionizing dental lab practices.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    AI Cloud: Transforming Digital Dentistry with Intelligent Design Solutions

    Frank Acosta introduces Aidite's AI Cloud Design Service, a cutting-edge solution revolutionizing digital dentistry. Discover how this innovative platform streamlines restorative design, helping dental professionals save time and enhance patient outcomes. Learn how to integrate AI Cloud into your workflows...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Build a Winning Social Media Presence

    Join Sue B. Zimmerman, Instagram expert, to discover how strategic social media use, especially Instagram, can elevate your dental business. Learn to boost ROI, craft an authentic online presence and engage with your community. Gain actionable insights to enhance your practice, connect with peers and...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    The Blueprint to Growing an All-on-X Lab: Unlocking 100+ Full-Arch Cases with Digital Workflows

    Learn how to scale your lab to handle 100+ full-arch cases with confidence and efficiency. Tarek Ragab shares strategies to streamline workflows, introduce cutting-edge technologies and tackle the surge of complex All-on-X surgeries. Start attracting lucrative cases and transform your lab into a high-performing business.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Social Media Success: Building Your Lab's Brand for the Long Game; Expert Tips, Tools and Free Resources to Get Started Today!

    Grow your lab with social media and learn how to take the steps to get your lab in front of your followers. Aaron Hoffman covers how to grow your fan base and show people the work you’re proud of doing. He built his social media from nothing and now has 2.3k followers.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Hybrid Denture Workflows and Materials with 3D Printing

    3D printing hybrid dentures can reduce production costs by 30% compared to milling. Jimmy Stegall, CDT, shows materials and workflows for 3D-printed hybrid dentures, from two-appointment digital overdentures to full-arch fixed digital dentures that eliminate the verification appointment. Time is allotted...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Toronto Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Shape Memory Aligner Applications in Pediatric and Adult Patients

    Dr. Svitlana Koval covers shape-memory aligner applications in pediatric and adult patients.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Secrets Revealed: Lifelike Zirconia Restorations

    Are your zirconia restorations achieving their full potential? While zirconia is prevalent in modern dentistry, attaining lifelike results requires more than just the material. David Park unveils four key factors to transform zirconia into stunning, natural-looking restorations.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall G
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Digital Transformations in Sintering, Pressing and Firing

    Marius Weist explores advancements in dental laboratory technology, highlighting how digital tools revolutionize traditional processes. From precise temperature control to automated workflows, he showcases innovations that enhance efficiency, accuracy and consistency, empowering technicians to achieve...

    Water Tower Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Full-Arch Retention Strategies: From Studs to Bars

    Ruben Arebalo covers how, where, when and why different treatment options are chosen for the edentulous patient, including overdenture studs such as LOCATOR, Clix, R-Tx and O-rings as well as overdenture bars such as Hader, Plunger Loc and LOCATOR.

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Optimizing Your Milling Workflow with HyperDent

    Join Dan Marrano, CDT, as he takes you through his journey of implementing hyperDENT into his lab. Discover new advancements in strategies and tooling and how they have transformed his lab through efficiency and effectiveness. Learn tips as he walks through setting up cases including complex AOX.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Mastering Restorative Workflows with RealGUIDE CAD

    Casey Khan covers the RealGUIDE CAD module and how to process your case from start to finish in one software platform. New features allow you to progress from decoding the Encode to abutment design, design a three-unit bridge over a natural tooth, design a four-unit bridge using scan-body libraries and...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:30 am
    Dental System 2024: Better, Faster, Stronger (Hands-on Training)

    Experience the next generation of digital design with 3Shape Dental System 2024. Ron Shaw dives deep into the latest innovations that end users have been demanding. Explore the enhanced capabilities of the additional scans tool, master the advanced distance map tool and unlock the power of the new virtual articulator features.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:30 am
    Advancing Aesthetic Boundaries: Merging Legacy Concepts with Tomorrow's Technology

    Lucas Lammott discusses the importance of systematizing workflow for esthetic excellence and overall endurance of the laboratory team. He shares some insights regarding the correlation between the empowerment of a team and the durability and predictability of the work.

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 9:00 amto 11:00 am
    Imagine Academy IMMERSIVE CADCAM: DRY Milling Solution for Crown and Bridge

    Andrew Nova and Charles Jung cover the full digital workflow, including techniques for scanning crown and bridge models with the Medit T710; designing anterior, premolar and molar crowns in exocad; techniques for nesting restorations in hyperDENT; and how to nest on Roland's DWX 53D. Limit of 20 participants with overflow available.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall J
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:15 amto 10:15 am
    An Integrated All-on-X Workflow for Streamlined Production

    Dimitri Tsichilis, MDT, covers how to create a fully digital case planning workflow for your full-arch hybrids. Understand the available material options for these types of cases by learning about their indications and contraindications, allowing you to achieve predictable and long-term successful results...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    New Technology Makes Bonding Composite and Zirconia Beautiful and Durable

    Daniel Haymore showcases the benefits and success of using pink composite on All-on-X cases over zirconia. Session includes a live demonstration.

    Atlanta Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    Techniques and Approaches for Digital Chairside Conversions

    Master the art of digital chairside conversions with Ahmad AK Khater, BDS, in this comprehensive session perfect for labs and clinicians looking to streamline their immediate-load implant procedures and enhance their digital workflow capabilities. Key topics include digital scanning and photogrammetry,...

    Soldier Field Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    Jed's Print to Press Experience with Ivoclar e.max Press
    • Jed Archibald · Owner/Educator/Technician/CMO at Archibald & Associate/Archibald Esthetics LLC/Christensen Prosthodontics · Orem, UT

    Join Jed Archibald for probably the hottest topic in dental technology today. Through Print to Press, he bridges two worlds, the new High Tech and the Classical Arts, all while using the product that changed dentistry forever, IPS e.maxPress. Print to Press improves speed, esthetics and your bottom line.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom B
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    Ivotion Base Print--Innovative Opportunities for Customization and Efficiency

    The new prosthetic base material, Ivotion Base Print, offers enhanced properties and a broad application spectrum. Benjamin Gebhardt highlights the workflow on approved printing systems, demonstrating its advantages over alternative workflows, and provides a comparative analysis against current state-of-the-art...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 9:45 amto 10:30 am
    Transforming Your Denture to Gingiva Sculpturing

    Transform your monotone denture base into a dynamic, vibrant gingiva canvas. Nina Frketin demonstrates how light-cured colors can quickly enhance bland pink dentures. Learn techniques for replicating soft and hard tissue, achieving eminence and stippling, as well as denture tooth shading and occlusal...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:00 amto 10:45 am
    CORiTEC 350i XPRO: Production of High-End, Implant-Supported Indications with the Perfect Machine!

    The CORiTEC 350i XPRO features an advanced control and drive system for fast wet and dry milling with excellent surface quality. Michael Frohnapfel covers how it enhances productivity, reduces costs and supports all indications, including high-end implant cases, and allows precise processing of all CAD/CAM...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 10:50 am
    Porcelain Furnace Masterclass: Expert Tips on Usage and Maintenance for Dental Professionals

    Jason Oh covers essential techniques for maximizing the performance and lifespan of porcelain furnaces through effective usage and maintenance.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 10:50 am
    Streamline Your Case Data in Your Lab and Enhance Your Clinic Collaboration with 3Shape LMS

    Christian Rytter and Melissa McCullough cover 3Shape LMS and how to streamline all your case data using the new integration with Dental System 2024. Plus, with 3Shape LMS integrated with the new 3Shape Unite Cloud platform, you’ll equip dentists with a Mobile App for on-the-go case overview and collaboration with your lab.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    The Power of Partnership: The Drive to Digital

    Partner with Align Technology to transition from analog to digital restorative workflows. Jacky Berry and Joe Destino cover the programs Align offers to help labs digitize practices, grow businesses and ensure seamless communication and collaboration between doctors and labs, with ongoing support.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    All-on-X Design with Ceramill

    Steven Pimentel demonstrates an All-on-X Case using Amann Girrbach's Ceramill Mind Software.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Step-by-Step All-On-X Workflow for Stackable Guides with Atomica AI

    Sohair Aly covers how to master the full-arch, stackable guide workflow. Explore the complete process and discover how to leverage Atomica’s latest AI features to streamline design, boost efficiency and enhance your All-on-X services.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Full Arch Full Speed: Workflow Integration

    Improve your understanding and knowledge of All-on-X Workflow regarding equipment and material selection. Chad Crispin shares his extensive knowledge of materials and equipment to help everyday working technicians. He covers key aspects of workflow, including scanning/photogrammetry, material selection, milling and sintering.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    All-on-X, Replace, T-Tools & More: Navigating Advanced MillBox Techniques

    Yago Leal leads an in-depth session covering advanced MillBox techniques, including the Interface Replacement process, All-on-X workflow and T-tool setup/configuration for use on angled screw channels. Learn practical strategies for tackling complex cases and boost your MillBox expertise.

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Empowering Labs: Master the Digital Workflow Conversation

    Join Steve Campbell to discover how labs can thrive by mastering digital workflow conversations. Learn to position your lab as a vital partner, communicate the advantages of open workflows and unlock practical tips to enhance offerings.

    Randolph 1B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Transforming Smiles in a Day: Unlocking Efficiency with Same-Day Aligners Using Shape Memory Aligner

    This seminar has been cancelled.

    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Split-File Design and Considerations with Preat Choice Library
    • Yaron Gabel · Sr Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations · Redondo Beach, CA

    Yaron Gabel looks at best practices, ideal parameters and key concepts to keep in mind in order to successfully design split-file custom abutment cases with the Preat Choice Library.

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    AOX without IOS--Micronmapper Tissue Mapping

    Learn how to use photogrammetry for scanning post-op tissue in full-arch restorations, eliminating the need for an intraoral scanner. Blake Roney demonstrates the power of Micronmapper tissue mapping for same-day delivery of restorations, enhancing workflow efficiency and accuracy.

    Haymarket Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    From Print to Polished Perfection: Automating Processes for Increased Efficiency, Consistency and Cost Savings

    Learn how to significantly decrease labor-intensive tasks including nesting, post processing and polishing. Travis Iverson covers how to decrease overhead costs of consumables and increase consistency for a repeatable process and predictable outputs on dentures, models, crowns and bite splints. Introducing...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Mastering Marketing: Simple Strategies for Dental Lab Growth

    Kristen Paladino and Jen Boisseau explore the challenges labs face in growing their business and how they can address those challenges with marketing. They provide hands-on tips and advice for low- and medium-cost strategies that can have an impact on any business.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Suite 3
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    GuidedSMILE Plug-In: Fast Stackable Full-Arch Precision

    Are you interested in taking control of full-arch, stackable guides? GuidedSMILE’s patented stackable system allows you full access to plan, design and fabricate your cases, on your schedule, in minutes rather than hours. Join Alan Banks for this lecture demonstrating the game-changing DIY software...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:15 amto 11:15 am
    Beyond the Basics: Metal-Free Solutions for Flexible Partial Denture Frameworks Featuring Myerson

    Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, teaches this advanced course on designing and processing metal-free, millable removable flexible partial dentures (RPDs) using CAD/CAM technology. Explore Zirlux Acetal, VisiClear CAD and DuraFlex CAD, including their design parameters, processing techniques and repair methods....

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    3D Printing Success: Navigating Challenges and Optimizing Lab Outcomes

    Additive manufacturing is enhancing digital capabilities in the lab. Join Minh Tran, RDT, to discover how 3D printing technology, resin material performance and its integration with CAD design and other digital tools, contribute to successful outcomes. He addresses common 3D printing challenges and ways to overcome them.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Unveiling the New Options and Advantages of Digital Removable Restorations

    Henry Babichenko, LD, explores the latest advancements in digital technology for removable prosthetics. Learn how digital technology can improve your partial denture restorations as well as innovative materials and techniques revolutionizing the field.

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Clinical Cases with Direct Printed Aligners + SMA Guide--Make it Possible

    With Dr. Daniel Jaeger.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    The Significance of Precision: Innovation Behind IPD's Digital Workflow
    • Daniel Alter · Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY

    Daniel Alter explains how IPD’s innovative digital workflow helps enhance precision on implant prosthetics.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Randolph 1A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Let's Match the Shade! Anterior Shade-Matching Strategy 2025

    Sean Park, MDC, shares practical strategies for anterior shade matching, including communication tips, minimal cut-backs, layering with New Esthetic Colorants, implant shade management and eLab digital tools. Attendees gain actionable methods to achieve precise, predictable and high-quality esthetic outcomes.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall G
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Scaling Success: High-Volume Dental Production with Form 4BL

    Join Milos Markovic, CDT, as he shares how the Form 4BL ecosystem has transformed his lab’s production—enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and streamlining workflows. Gain insights into the materials, from Precision Model Resin to Fast Model Resin, and how they impact speed, accuracy and lab performance.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:00 pm
    Digital Recipes for Successful, Prosthetically Driven Full Arch

    Dr. Lincoln Fantaski and Brian Lindke, CDT, present their digital recipes for successful full-arch procedures. They discuss how to get predictable, esthetic results with facially driven treatment planning; deliver same-day smiles to your patients using 3D printing; and eliminate acrylic from your workflow.

    Soldier Field Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Aidite Dentures: Revolutionizing the Process from Scan to Design to Delivery

    Join Duff Wilson, CDT, as he demonstrates the complete process of creating digital dentures using Aidite materials and equipment. Learn how to accurately scan for dentures, manipulate designs in exocad, and efficiently mill and assemble the final product. With expert guidance, you can enhance your skills...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    EMA 3D Sleep Device and 4D Aligner--Market-Changing, 3D-Printed Medical Devices and Their Impact on Your Business Growth

    Sonnie Bocala and Michael Strohecker present the first-ever, direct-print EMA 3D Sleep Appliance, as well as LuxCreo's market-changing 4D Aligner direct-print aligner system featuring advanced digital workflows ensuring efficacy, accuracy, simplicity and productivity. They also discuss how these FDA-cleared,...

    San Francisco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 10:45 amto 12:15 pm
    Master the Art of RPD Design with Dental System 2024 (Hands-on Training)

    Dive deep into the latest advancements in partial denture design with 3Shape Dental System 2024. Glenn Espinoza covers how to create precise, functional and esthetically pleasing partial dentures. Learn how to leverage innovative tools and techniques to streamline your workflow and achieve exceptional results.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:00 amto 11:45 am
    The New CORiTEC 250i PRO+ Series: The Best Price-Performance Ratio on the Market

    Dwight Blair discusses why the CORiTEC 250i PRO+ is the solution for good-quality milling at the best price-performance ratio. Set to become the middle-class performer for laboratories worldwide, it’s engineered to mill all materials commonly used in dental technology, with additional optimization...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 11:45 am
    Matching Nature: Shade, Texture and Esthetics in Ceramics

    Texture significantly influences patient satisfaction with anterior restorations. Even with a perfect shade match, light reflection differences can affect visual acceptance. Peter Pizzi covers subtle gloss variations and glaze texturing applications tailored to patient needs. Learn techniques to manipulate...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 11:50 am
    Engage in Comprehensive Expert Discussions

    Connect with experts in CAD, CAM and staining and glazing to enhance your skills and achieve exceptional results. Jack Jeong, Charles Park and Bruce Choi are here to answer your questions and provide valuable insights.

    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Mastering Dental Health Scanning: Efficient Practices and Integration

    This seminar is ideal for dental professionals aiming to optimize scanning processes and improve patient outcomes. Michelle Brockman covers the fundamentals of dental health scanning and how digital adoption specialists act as clinical liaisons between labs and customers, ensuring smooth communication...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Columbian Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    The Art of Progress: Growth and Success Strategies in Dental Laboratory Technology

    In the dynamic world of dental laboratory technology, progress requires more than technical skill—it demands a strategic approach to growth and success. Natalia Penate reviews the essential principles of innovation, efficiency and leadership that drive your business.

    Grand Ballroom CD South
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    All-on-X Secrets Revealed: How to Design Stackable Guides in 10 Minutes with Atomica AI

    Tired of tedious All-on-X stackable guide design? Atomica AI streamlines the process, allowing you to create precise stackable guides in under 10 minutes. May Hamed explores a faster, smarter workflow, showing you how to take your digital dentistry to the next level.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    New Fundamentals of Sintering Featuring Ultra-Fast Sintering for All Cases

    Daniel Jung covers important principles of zirconia sintering using Origin Nano Zirconia. Learn how to sinter up to 50 units in a one-hour cycle (patent pending). Participate in a live demo of one-hour sintering and receive hands-on training of new polishing techniques.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall H
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    3Shape Advanced Denture Design Training

    Join Ron Shaw and Cole Bishop, CDT, for an advanced denture design training session featuring tips and best practices for successfully designing try-ins and 3D-printed dentures. They also provide an overview of the copy and reference denture workflow with the latest 3Shape Dental System software. Time...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Toronto Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    New Technology Makes Bonding Composite and Zirconia Beautiful and Durable

    Daniel Haymore showcases the benefits and success of using pink composite on All-on-X cases over zirconia. Session includes a live demonstration.

    Atlanta Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Live Demo: Mastering Ivotion Print Material for Denture Base Fabrication

    Tanya Little demonstrates the new Ivotion print material, Ivotion BP, with a step-by-step approach to harnessing its potential. She covers its benefits, including precision, efficiency and patient-focused results; offers tips on performance to ensure seamless integration into workflows; and discusses...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom B
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    G-Cam Explained

    The dental sector has been searching for the ideal material for prosthetics, a material that combines strength, esthetics, biomechanical comfort and biological properties that improve dental health. Jose Echeverry, CDT, discusses G-Cam, a completely disruptive material that has arrived in our sector...

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    AI in Action: What's Next in Lab Innovation

    Discover the latest innovations in artificial intelligence and how they are applied to digital dentistry workflows. The latest RealGUIDE functions can support the patient’s rehabilitation by integrating implant planning and surgical/prothesis design. Alessandro Motroni covers how to make this process seamless.

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:30 pm
    You Have Been Promoted to Manager--Now What??

    Anthony Calonico, CDT, presents an educational, entertaining seminar to help new managers be successful. You’ve been promoted to manager, but do you have the tools and skills to excel? Most new managers have advanced because they’ve done well in their previous roles, not because they know...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Fee: $50 required to attend
    Randolph 2
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:30 pm
    Building Your Dream Lab In the Modern Dental Landscape

    Joshua Polansky focuses on the key strategies used to build a company, from servicing local dentists to hundreds of dentists throughout the U.S. and abroad. Using digital dentistry, marketing and communication, he shares what works, what doesn't and the strategy moving forward.

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 11:15 amto 11:45 am
    Using Photogrammetry to Verify Manufacturing Accuracy

    Blake Roney covers how to use the Micronmapper photogrammetry system to verify the manufacturing accuracy of milled or 3D-printed restorations. Discover how it helps troubleshoot issues, saving time and money on remakes and preventing wasted appointments from sintering or printing errors.

    Haymarket Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:15 amto 12:15 pm
    MillBox & exocad: iBar & Overstructure Cases from Start-to-Finish

    Austin Heath shows the full CAD/CAM process for designing and milling iBar and overstructure cases using MillBox, exocad and Blender4Dental. Learn practical lab insights and discover techniques for achieving precise, repeatable results on these cases.

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:15 amto 12:15 pm
    Shoot Like a Pro: Beyond Dental Photography

    This lecture, designed for technicians, dentists and assistants, explores dental photography, covering equipment, camera settings, photography types and creating content with Keynote. Miladinov Milos offers valuable insights on using dental photography for social media, marketing and case documentation,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Suite 3
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    3D Printing at the Dental Lab: What You Need to Know

    Whether you’re just starting your 3D printing journey and don’t know where to begin or are a seasoned expert looking for a refresher, join Lars Biel for this seminar on Additive Manufacturing 101. He helps you build a solid foundation to support your digital dentistry journey.

    Comiskey Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Post-Treatment for 3D-Printed Permanent Crowns

    Gain practical insights into the essential post-treatment steps for 3D-printed permanent crowns. Bastien Ruch, SAREMCO Dental’s Sales and Service Manager 3D, brings over a decade of lab experience from Switzerland and Australia. Learn simple, effective techniques to achieve reliable and long-lasting...

    Roosevelt 3A
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Unlocking Profitability: In-house Titanium Custom Abutment Solutions

    Learn from Phil Brisebois how producing titanium custom abutments in-house has reshaped his lab's profitability. Gain insights into optimizing production processes, reducing costs and improving efficiency to take your lab to the next level.

    Randolph 1B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Exclusive Innovations: Unveiling Game-Changing Product Launch Showcase

    Join Robert Kreyer, CDT, and Stratasys for the unveiling of new product features including advanced TrueDent esthetics and products only possible with the DentaJet 3D Full Color 3D printer technology. Stratasys also unveils a new way to eliminate all manual post-processing steps and chemicals.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 11:30 amto 1:00 pm
    Ivoclar Prime, Still Ahead of its Time
    • Jed Archibald · Owner/Educator/Technician/CMO at Archibald & Associate/Archibald Esthetics LLC/Christensen Prosthodontics · Orem, UT

    Over the past few years, you have been bombarded with new and promising ZrO2s from old and new companies. Unfortunately, you also have been bombarded with false claims, compromising your hard work and business. Jed Archibald shows you again that Ivoclar’s “Gradient Technology” is still...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom A
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:00 pmto 12:30 pm
    Digital Conversion Masterclass: A Comprehensive Guide to Immediate Loading & Chairside Workflows

    Join John Elia for an in-depth digital conversion masterclass, where he explore the latest advancements in chairside digital conversion and immediate loading protocols. He covers cutting-edge trends, techniques and workflows shaping the future of full-arch restorations.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Picasso Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 12:45 pm
    Versatile Esthetic Solutions from pritidenta® with Multitranslucent Zirconia

    David Figge discusses the many and efficient new ways to achieve highly esthetic results with pre-colored multitranslucent zirconia using coloring liquids, microlayering and incisal veneering techniques.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 12:50 pm
    The Aesthetic Harmony in White & Pink (in Korean)
    • Beom-jin Choi · Principal Researcher at R&D Center, Doctus Global · Goyang-Si, Gyeoggi-do, South Korea

    Esthetics are essential in zirconia prosthetics, especially for implant-supported crowns and gingival tissue color matching. Presented in Korean, Bruce Choi covers how to create esthetic prosthetics with the Easy On Universal stain technique, eliminating porcelain layering, along with key zirconia material...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 12:50 pm
    3Shape Live

    Join Sevan Pulurian for a live demonstration of the new features of 2024 and how they can be used in your favor. He offers some old tricks and some new ones, including control panel tricks and implant library tricks to get you on your way.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    User Panel: The Right Digital Denture Workflow for You
    • Daniel Alter · Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY

    • Steven Lombardi · Tech Manager at Absolute Dental Services · Durham, NC

    • Mandy Arena · Tooth cobbler at D3 Solutions · St Louis, MO

    • John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN

    • Jimmy Stegall · Founder & Chief Service Officer at Here to Serve Dental · Rock Hill, SC

    Thinking of incorporating digital dentures in your laboratory? Join this panel discussion as Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT; Jimmy Stegall, CDT; John Madden, CDT; Mandy Arena, CDT; and Steve Lombardi discuss their processes. Learn the right digital denture workflow for you, tips and tricks, and how to best...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    Smart Denture Conversions: Grow Your Lab Business

    Wayne Szara, CDT, reviews the Smart Denture Conversion technique with a live demonstration. A single-arch conversion can be accomplished in 30 minutes by duplicating the provisional prosthesis for the final. It's stronger, better and smarter. Learn how to save time.

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:30 pm
    Zirconia Unlocked: Mastering Quality and Innovation in Dental Restorations

    Join Paul Cascone and Alexander Wuensche to explore zirconia’s potential. Learn advancements in multi-layer zirconia, treatment planning and full-arch rehabilitations with titanium bars. Gain expert insights into achieving esthetic excellence, structural integrity and reliable results for complex...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Imagine Academy IMMERSIVE CADCAM: WET Milling Solution for Implant Bars
    • Mark Fisher · Engineering Manager at FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America

    • Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine

    Experience the full workflow with Andy Huynh and Mark Fisher, including techniques for scanning bar implant models with the Medit T710, designing a hybrid implant bar in exocad, techniques for nesting restorations in hyperDENT CAM software, and the ins and outs of nesting on imes-icore's 250i PRO+ milling...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall J
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:15 pmto 1:00 pm
    Zirconia Design with a Flare of Premium Cosmetics

    Fixed bridgework designs necessitate varied occlusal materials to ensure long-term patient satisfaction. Lukas Wichnalek showcases alternative fixed implant designs that integrate materials seamlessly within a digital workflow. Explore when premium denture tooth materials may be ideal for cases where...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    MillBox 2025: Key Features and the Latest Innovations in Dental CAM
    • Eric Hall · President at CIMsystem Americas · Louisville, KY

    • Yago Leal · Chief Technical Engineer at CIMsystem Americas · Louisville, KY

    Yago Leal and Eric Hall share the most powerful and useful features within MillBox, providing an overview of the latest updates and additions released in 2024 and 2025. Discover how you can leverage MillBox's powerful built-in automations and time-saving tools to maximize your milling center's ROI and increase productivity.

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    From Both Sides of the Bench: Insights on Removable Dentures

    Don Yancey and Jenelle Tabakovic cover essential techniques and skills for creating functional, esthetic dentures. Learn everything from tooth selection to set-up techniques and denture finishing. New and seasoned technicians looking to expand their knowledge in removable prosthetics will gain valuable...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom B
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 12:45 pmto 2:15 pm
    Create Outstanding Wax-Ups with Dental System (Hands-on Training)

    Elevate your restorative planning and patient communication with this hands-on course. Glenn Espinoza covers how to create precise and esthetically pleasing digital wax-ups using 3Shape Dental System 2024. Explore the Temp on Prepared Model workflow, leverage the power of the RealView Engine and use...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Michigan 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:00 pmto 1:45 pm
    All-In Digital Workflow for Total Prosthesis

    Stay at the forefront of 3D-printed solutions with the imes-icore Prosthesis Workflow. Mark Laws covers CAD/CAM software, the CORiTEC AM30’s innovative technology for complete denture production in a single-print job using different resins, and how to effectively use post-processing units for unparalleled...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Hong Kong Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 1:50 pm
    Engage in Comprehensive Expert Discussions

    Connect with experts in CAD, CAM and staining and glazing to enhance your skills and achieve exceptional results. Jack Jeong, Charles Park and Bruce Choi are here to answer your questions and provide valuable insights.

    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 1:50 pm
    Back to Denture Basics with 3Shape

    Let's get back to denture basics with 3Shape that will simplify lab life! This session is ideal for those who are starting off their journey into digital dentures. Tanya Little covers what works in a full service denture clinic/lab with clinical and technical perspectives.

    Grand Hall I
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Simplifying Fully Digital Full-Arch Workflows

    Dr. Lincoln Fantaski and Brian Lindke, CDT, reveal how planning, advanced workflows and cutting-edge technology deliver superior full-arch restorations. Discover 3D facial analysis, virtual implant planning and material selection techniques that enhance efficiency, accuracy and predictability, raising...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall G
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Comprehensive All-on-X Restorations & Procedures

    Knowing what options are available will help you choose the best restoration for your patient. Chandler Russell helps you make a plan and understand the procedure for multiple types of fixed and removable restorations. This streamlined process will help you save time and appointments as well as increase...

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Tools to Offer Guided Surgery Solutions

    Learn how to leverage guided surgery to increase your laboratory offerings. Paolo Lubrano covers how to read a CBCT and reviews how labs that may not be offering guided surgical solutions today can offer them tomorrow.

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:30 pm
    Shape Memory Direct-Printed Aligners: A New Paradigm in Orthodontics

    Dr. Ravindra Nanda covers shape-memory, direct-printed aligners.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:15 pmto 2:15 pm
    Redefine Your Zirconia Workflow: Customizing All-on-X Cases with Zolid Bion Zirconia and GC Initial IQ Squin

    Dimitri Tsichilis, MDT, covers advanced techniques for characterizing All-on-X restorations using GC Squin with AG Zolid Bion Zirconia. Participants gain practical experience in applying GC Squin for consistent outcomes. The course includes green-state finishing, tooth contouring, surface texture and...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:15 pm
    Optimum Esthetics and Function for the Digital Workflow

    Explore a digitally optimized, open-source library for printing materials and tooth options. This library offers flexibility for individual printed teeth and both partial and full dentures, and simplifies your workflow. Mark Chan shows how to design, print and finalize natural-looking smiles using light-cured...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Pre-Sintered Contouring From Singles to Hybrids

    Discover expert contouring techniques and insights for 3D Pro-Zir and AiZir in their pre-sintered stages. Todd Fong, CDT, provides practical tips and explains the rationale behind contouring choices to help you achieve optimal shape and precision, whether you're working on single units or hybrid restorations.

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    3D-Printed Full Dentures--How Premium Resins Enable Your Digital Workflow

    Master the digital denture workflow with detax premium 3D resins. Stefan Schüller and Veronika Perrone explore how premium resins enhance accuracy and efficiency, leading to superior patient outcomes. Learn about material selection, printing techniques and finishing for optimal results.

    Haymarket Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Monitoring and Measuring the Effectiveness of Your OSHA and FDA Compliance

    Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, provides essential tools and techniques to monitor and measure the effectiveness of your OSHA and FDA compliance programs. Learn how assessing key performance indicators, conducting audits and using data-driven strategies can ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and how to...

    Soldier Field
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Revolutionizing Lab Operations: Unlocking the Power of Multi-Material and Full-Color 3D Printing

    Frankie Acosta explores his lab AA Designs' streamlined digital workflows, maximizing efficiency and quality in removable and implant cases. He covers best practices in scanning, CAD and delivery, while also showcasing the impact of multi-material, full-color 3D printing. This technology allows labs...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:00 pmto 2:50 pm
    Achieving Functional Excellence in Implant Cases: Methods and Practical Tips

    Welcome to an all-level workshop designed to explore the advanced and effective use of virtual articulators and smart tools in achieving functional accuracy in full-arch design. Jack Jeong provides essential tips for optimizing the use of Ti custom abutments and Ti-Zr hybrid abutments in complex implant cases.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Make&Mill & Pyramis: Powerful Solutions to Elevate Your Lab

    Join Scott Darling and Luca Trevisan for an inside look at Make&Mill and Pyramis. Discover how the Make&Mill hybrid CAM solution refines 3D-printed metal parts using dental CNC mills, while Pyramis offers users a powerful 3D printing slicing software designed for labs. Learn how these tools work...

    New Orleans Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Living in a World of Blue

    Aaron Johnson demonstrates techniques for milled IPS e.max blue block. He covers the steps of the blue block process including design, milling and contouring, as well as incisal layering and effect development using IPS Ivocolor stains, glazes and ceram, creating dynamic depth in the restoration while...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom B
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Consistent & Efficient Workflows for Implant Cases

    Join Kyle Russell in exploring successful implant solutions. Today’s lab environment can be stressful with various implant manufacturers and creating ideal, individual restorations. Learn how to streamline your digital workflow in a complex implant environment. Preat’s Choice Library is all...

    Acapulco Room
    West Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    RealGUIDE: AI-Powered Precision for Immediate Provisionals
    • Andy Mori · Business Development Specialist - West at ZimVie · San Antonio, TX

    Andy Mori covers how to use RealGUIDE’s AI and extensive implant libraries to create a comprehensive, restoratively driven implant treatment plan. Learn treatment planning for partially edentulous and fully edentulous cases, including using AI for CBCT and IOS data, nerve mapping and curved panoramic...

    Roosevelt 1AB
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:30 pm
    Easing the Transition: Helping Dentists Embrace Digital Dentures

    Pam Rehm, RDT, covers how to guide dentists through digital denture transitions. Learn tailored workflows for various lab-dentist dynamics, effectively communicate digital benefits and provide hands-on support. She focuses on training, troubleshooting and showcasing mutual advantages to ensure a smooth,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom CD North
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:30 pm
    Removable Prosthetics: 3 Decades of Techniques, A Continuation

    Thomas Zaleske illustrates and explains how to attract and maintain accounts. Topics include finishing products and techniques used in the fabrication of partial and full dentures, simplified tooth arrangement tips, base colorization both internally and externally, acrylic colorization techniques and smile design.

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    Innovations in KATANA YML Zirconia: Precision, Esthetics and Workflow Optimization

    Sean Han covers full-arch sintering precision with KATANA YML Zirconia. Assess color accuracy, esthetics and cut-back vs. no-cut-back techniques. Delve into pink ceramic application and integration. Optimize workflows using advanced colorants. Analyze real-world outcomes through case studies and collaborate...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall G
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    Mastering Asiga's Smile Composer 2.0: Best Practices for 3D Printing Success

    In this table demo, attendees learn how to use Asiga’s Smile Composer 2.0 to design and nest high-quality appliances. Alex Yang covers key features, workflow tips and troubleshooting advice, giving you the tools to optimize your 3D-printing process and produce precise, reliable results every time.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Ballroom EF
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 2:45 pmto 3:30 pm
    Removable and Fixed Implant Dentures: The Need for Premium Performance

    Whether printed, milled or traditionally fabricated, the ideal denture tooth meets patient and clinical needs for all setup arrangements while ensuring long-term performance. Discover how to create dentures that offer stability, high wear resistance and a youthful appearance. Eugene Royzengurt presents...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:00 pmto 3:50 pm
    Integrating 4D Photogrammetry into Workflow to Grow Your Business

    Jason Oh covers how cutting-edge photogrammetry is revolutionizing the workflow for multi-implant restorations. iCam 4D technology enhances efficiency by reducing chairtime, minimizing patient visits and optimizing resource utilization—all while lowering production costs. This innovative approach...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Wrigley Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Achieving Lifelike Restorations with AiZir and AI Stain: Techniques and Applications

    Discover how to create lifelike restorations with Aidite’s AiZir and AI Stain. Learn techniques for achieving natural translucency, color depth and surface texture that enhance esthetic outcomes. Quint Whipple, CDT, covers application tips, layering methods and expert insights to help you elevate...

    Grand Suite 2
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Optimizing Clear Aligner Results with Direct Printing--A Comprehensive Look at the Graphy Workflow

    Dr. Gabriel Miranda offers a comprehensive look at the Graphy clear aligner workflow.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Introduction to PolyJet Full-Color and Multi-Material 3D Printing and Being a Stratasys Partner

    Adam Disanza and Adrienne Slevin explain how PolyJet 3D printing is revolutionizing dental part manufacturing with cleaner, safer and more repeatable methods. Disanza also discusses the Stratasys Dental Priority program, outlining what partners can expect from pre-installation to future support, ensuring...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Roosevelt 3B
    East Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 3:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    Imagine Academy IMMERSIVE CADCAM: Full Milling Solution for Abutments and Crowns
    • Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine

    • Charles Jung · Technical Support Specialist at ImagineUSA · Chantilly, VA

    Andy Huynh and Charles Jung cover essential techniques for scanning implant models with the Medit T710, designing custom abutments and their respective crowns and bridges, techniques for nesting crowns and abutments for split files in hyperDENT, and how to nest on the imes-icore CORiTEC 250i. Limit of...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Grand Hall J
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 3:30 pmto 4:30 pm
    Monitoring and Measuring the Effectiveness of Your OSHA and FDA Compliance

    Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, provides essential tools and techniques to monitor and measure the effectiveness of your OSHA and FDA compliance programs. Learn how assessing key performance indicators, conducting audits and using data-driven strategies can ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and how to...

    Soldier Field
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level
  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:00 pmto 4:45 pm
    Introducing Denture Materials and Workflow into Your Skillset

    As laboratory competition intensifies, mastering denture fabrication is essential. Understand occlusion and various theories to create beautiful, customized smiles. Combine new technology with traditional skills to expand your services. Learn from Jennifer Dibben who's on her digital path to success...

    Grand Hall K
    East Tower
    Ballroom (Gold) Level
  • 4:30 pmto 6:30 pm
    Make Up 3D vs Layer: How to Achieve Results In a Simple Way

    Paulo Battistella, MDT, covers how to achieve natural results using Creation Magic Color in a 3D concept compared to layered ceramics.

    Plaza Ballroom AB
    East Tower
    Lobby (Green) Level
  • 4:30 pmto 6:30 pm
    Hands-On Course or Troubleshooting

    This is a great chance to learn Graphy Shape Memory Aligner protocol, troubleshooting in each step and the insight of Dr. Daniel Jaeger.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Gold Coast Room
    West Tower
    Concourse (Bronze) Level

Most educational seminars will be approved by the NBC for CE credits. Check back often for updates.