LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2026

Feb 19-21, 2026 · Chicago, IL
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  • Friday9:30am - 10:30am
    3Shape Efficiency Essentials: Tips, Tricks & Hidden Shortcuts Every Lab Should Use

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Unlock the time-saving tools and overlooked features within 3Shape that can dramatically speed up your daily design workflows. Mandy Arena highlights practical shortcuts, smart strategies and software...

  • Friday3:45pm - 4:45pm
    A Faster Milling Workflow: Transforming Bio-Ceramics with edelweiss CAD/CAM Blocks

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    Dr. Stephan Lampl, Dr. Desi Moodley and Thomas Lampl, MDT, cover edelweiss' bio-ceramic glass blocks, which are fully sintered and ready to use directly off the mill, eliminating post-milling firing and...

  • Thursday3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Airflow Essentials: What Every Digital Lab Needs to Know

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Learn how proper airflow and ventilation can protect your team by reducing or eliminating odors, hazardous fumes and airborne risks associated with printing and milling. Mark Castanheiro explains the key...

  • Saturday10:30am - 11:30am
    Beyond Models: Applications You Should Be Printing Now

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Many labs are only one step away from turning their printers into true revenue drivers, moving from basic model printing to high-value applications like nightguards. Beth Keely, CDT, walks through the...

  • Friday1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Beyond Printing: A Synergy of Technology and Business Application

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · A deep dive into the technological advancements and business applications of new Formlabs printers. Learn everything about how to succeed financially and technologically with perspectives from Enrico Romano...

  • Thursday11:30am - 12:30pm
    Bio Arch in Action: Designing & Printing Flexible Partials

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Explore Pac-Dent’s new Rodin Bio Arch material and see how this next-generation resin opens the door to printing flexible partials with exceptional strength, comfort and esthetics. Jimmy Stegall,...

  • Thursday10:15am - 11:15am
    Designing Partials With Confidence: A Live exocad Workflow Demo for Faster, More Reliable Results

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

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

    1 Scientific credit · Join Daniel Alter, MsC, MDT, CDT, for a live exocad partial design demonstration that showcases the exact steps needed to create predictable, repeatable results with ease. He highlights time-saving tools,...

  • Thursday2:15pm - 3:15pm
    Durable by Design: Creating High-Strength Acetal Partials with Digital Precision

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

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    • John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN

    1 Scientific credit · Explore how digital design and manufacturing can unlock stronger, more precise acetal partials that elevate both durability and patient comfort. John Madden, CDT, breaks down the materials, workflows and...

  • Thursday3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Elevating Rodin Titan Restorations: Live Characterization Techniques for Next-Level Esthetics

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · See how a Master Dental Technician does it. Watch as Paolo Lubrano, MDT, does a live demonstration of advanced characterization methods that bring Rodin Titan restorations to life. He focuses on simple,...

  • Friday10:45am - 11:45am
    exocad for All-on-X: A Live Full-Arch Workflow Demo

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Watch a complete All-on-X digital workflow come to life in exocad, from initial setup to final design strategies that ensure accuracy and predictability. Dora Rodrigues showcases the tools, tips and techniques...

  • Saturday11:30am - 12:30pm
    From Block to Beauty: Milling Hass Bio Amber Mill on Amann Girrbach for Predictable Esthetics

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Learn how to unlock the full potential of Hass Bio’s Amber Mill with a walkthrough of the milling workflows on the Amann Girrbach wet system. Andreas Chatzimpatzakis, DT, covers design considerations,...

  • Saturday10:15am - 11:15am
    From Print to Perfect Fit: How Whip Mix's New Thermo-Adaptive VeriFIT™ Splint 3D Print Resin Delivers Chairside Precision That Adapts to Every Patient

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Ben Guilford and Chris Frye cover proven tips for properly nesting splints to ensure consistent, successful 3D prints and offer a hands-on demonstration of Whip Mix’s smart thermo-adaptive resin...

  • Saturday8:00am - 9:00am
    Helping Your Doctors Transition to IOS for Smoother, More Predictable Workflows

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Learn how Michael Solomon’s lab successfully guided dentists through the transition to intraoral scanning, resulting in more predictable cases and smoother communication. He covers the conversations,...

  • Friday11:30am - 12:30pm
    I Sold My Lab: What I Learned, What I'd Do Differently & What You Should Know

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Professional Development credit · Join Don Albensi as he shares the behind-the-scenes story of selling one of the industry’s most respected labs, including the lessons, surprises and hard-won insights gained along the way. He breaks...

  • Thursday1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Inside the 3Shape Denture Workflow: Live Demonstration of Efficient, Repeatable Digital Design

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · See the complete 3Shape digital denture workflow in action as Alex DeVos walks through a live design that showcases efficient, repeatable steps for consistent results. He highlights powerful tools, smart...

  • Thursday12:30pm - 1:30pm
    Inside the Digital Denture Workflow: A Lab Panel on Workflow Wins, Setbacks and Real Outcomes

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

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    • John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN

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

    • Brandon Smith · Owner at Brandon's Design & Consulting · Bellbrook, OH

    • Mandy Arena · Tooth Cobbler at D3 Solutions · St. Louis, MO

    1 Scientific credit · Hear directly from experienced labs what truly works in digital denture production, what doesn’t and how they’ve refined their processes along the way. John Madden, CDT; Mandy Arena; Brandon...

  • Friday4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Inside the Trusana Workflow: A Technician's Guide to High-Strength Digital Dentures

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Explore the complete two-piece Trusana digital denture workflow, including design, printing, bonding and final assembly for maximum strength and esthetics. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, walks you through the...

  • Saturday11:45am - 12:45pm
    Mastering Removable Partials: Total Workflow Options & Solutions

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, delivers a deep dive into fully digital removable partial workflows, covering everything from exocad design strategies to optimal material choices and production techniques. He...

  • Thursday11:15am - 12:15pm
    One-Print Dentures: Reducing Labor & Bonding with Trusana

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Learn how single-print denture solutions can streamline production, reduce labor and minimize bonding steps while maintaining the esthetics and durability patients expect. Jessica Love, CDT, highlights...

  • Friday12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Photogrammetry for Full-Arch Success: A High-Precision Workflow for Faster, More Predictable Cases

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Learn how photogrammetry can transform full-arch dentistry by delivering ultra-accurate data capture, reduced chairtime and smoother collaboration between clinicians and labs. Emmitt Miller and Jorge Hernandez...

  • Saturday1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Printing Flexible Partials Made Easy: A DETAX Hands-On Workshop

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Join Brandon Smith for an overview session on how to print flexible partials using DETAX materials and streamlined digital workflows. He covers design essentials, material handling and the printing techniques...

  • Saturday9:00am - 10:00am
    Tecnologías de Odontología Digital que Mejoran los Flujos de Trabajo en Laboratorios y Clínicas

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Esta presentación muestra cómo Zahn Dental y el ecosistema de resinas Rodin optimizan los flujos de trabajo digitales en laboratorios y clínicas dentales, ofreciendo soluciones validadas...

  • Friday2:30pm - 3:30pm
    The Dentist Customer Shift: What Labs Must Know to Stay Competitive Panel Discussion

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    With doctors adopting new technologies and expecting greater digital collaboration, labs must adapt quicker than ever. In this dynamic panel discussion, influential dentists and key opinion leaders share...

  • Thursday10:00am - 11:00am
    The Digital Leap: How a Small Lab Made it Work and What They Would do Differently Next Time

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Discover how a small lab successfully transitioned into digital workflows, including the obstacles, wins and practical insights you can apply immediately. Matt Ennocenti shares how he and Prestige Dental...

  • Friday2:45pm - 3:45pm
    The Formlabs Advantage: A Complete, Reliable 3D Printing Ecosystem with the Freedom of Open Material Mode

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Discover how Formlabs delivers a dependable, production-ready printing ecosystem while giving labs the flexibility to run third-party materials through Open Material Mode. John Serino highlights the workflow...

  • Friday9:00am - 10:00am
    The Growth Playbook: Lessons From a Lab Expanding Through Acquisition

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Professional Development credit · Get an inside look at how Jay Collins has successfully grown his business by acquiring labs, including what worked, what didn’t and what he’d do differently today. He breaks down the operational,...

  • Thursday2:15pm - 3:15pm
    Why Choose One? How Labs Gain Workflow Advantages Using Both 3Shape and exocad

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Discover how leveraging both 3Shape and exocad can give your lab unmatched flexibility, speed and control across a wide range of indications. Dan Marrano, CDT, breaks down where each platform excels and...

  • Saturday9:15am - 10:15am
    Zirconia Showdown: Which Material Wins in Strength, Esthetics & ROI

    Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level

    1 Scientific credit · Join Roberto Rossi, MDT, for a head-to-head comparison of today’s leading zirconia materials to see how they truly perform in strength, esthetics, versatility and cost efficiency. He breaks down...

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