LMT LAB DAY West 2018

May 18-19, 2018 · Garden Grove, CA

Educators
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  • Frankie Acosta

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

    Owner of AA Dental Design Inc.

  • Adriane Alfonso

    President at Esthetic Dental Designs Inc · Honolulu, HI

    Adriane Alfonso is the Owner of Esthetic Dental Designs in Honolulu.

  • Daniel Alter

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

    I enjoy being a constant learner and pass a wealth of knowledge along to the future leaders of our profession.

  • Jed Archibald

    Owner/Educator/Technician/CMO at Archibald & Associate/Archibald Esthetics LLC/Christensen Prosthodontics · Orem, UT

    Jed Archibald, CDT, is the owner of Archibald Esthetics LLC and the lead technician and educator for Archibald Associates. He has 20 years of experience and has pioneered ways to blend classic techniques with new technology. 

  • Jorge Arguello

    Manager at El clan del Diente · Ciudad de México, Mexico

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  • William (Bill) Barton

    Senior Technical Consultant at Ivoclar · Williamsburg, MI

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

  • Dwight Blair

    Sales Manager at imes-icore · Las Vegas, NV

    Dwight Blair, Sales Manager – Americas at imes-icore USA has a diversity of dental industry experience in technical, training, support, production, marketing, product development, and business development roles. Prior to joining imes-icore, he served as a Global Product Manager for DGSHAPE/Roland...

  • Chris Bormes

    President at Preat · Santa Maria, CA

    Chris Bormes, MICOI, President of Preat Corp., graduated from Gonzaga University and attended the Dental Laboratory Technology program at City College of San Francisco. He has earned both ICOI Fellowship and Mastership in Dental Technology; is a candidate for CDT in Complete Dentures; designed multiple...

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  • Paul Cascone

    Senior Vice President Of Research & Development at Argen · San Diego, CA

    Paul Cascone is Senior Vice President of Research & Development at the Argen Corp. He’s developed numerous dental alloy products and applied dental metallurgy to the laser-selective-melting process, enabling alloys to be a part of the digital world. He holds patents on dental alloys, materials...

  • Tra' Chambers

    Manager at Express Dental Laboratory · Moore, OK

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

  • Jean Chiha

    Master Ceramist at North Star Dental Laboratories · Santa Ana, CA

    Master Ceramist trained in at the I'INSTITUT DONTO TECHNIQUE in France. I now own a Dental Lab in Santa Ana, Ca. I am also an AACD member and the 2013 President of the DLOAC.

  • Jon Copeland

    Dentist at Private Practice

    Dr. Jon Copeland is a 2009 graduate of UMKC School of Dentistry and completed a general practice residency at the University of Nebraska focusing on trauma, complex restorative and interdisciplinary cases, and has two offices in St. Louis County. He has Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry,...

  • Beto Corrales

    Technician at AA Dental Design

    Beto Corrales is a technician with a passion for digital dentistry and specializing in pressing. At AA Dental Design, he combines a digital workflow with analog by using the inLab system with pressing materials to speed up and increase production.

  • Lee Coursey

    Managing Partner at Russellville Dental Lab · Russellville, KY

    Dental Implant and Computer Geek

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  • Steaffani Dall

    Western Regional Sales Manager at Argen · Folsom, CA

    Steaffani Dall, RDH, is Western Regional Sales Manager for the Argen Corp. and speaks on a variety of topics throughout the U.S. She has 33 years of industry experience, including as a dental assistant, hygienist, owner of a consulting company that provided practice management services to dental...

  • Grady Dix

    CDT, Owner at Sunwalt Dental Works · Asheboro, NC

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

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  • Greg Everett

    Managing Director at Denteon LLC · Murrieta, CA

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

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  • Jared Fielding

    Owner at JF Dental Arts · American Fork, UT

    Jared Fielding, CDT, owns JF Dental Arts in Draper, UT. He has been a technician for 15 years and studied under Steve Hoofard and Juan Olivier. He works full time as a full contour waxing instructor at Ameritech College, is a Key Opinion Leader for GC America and is an official member of the Dental Technicians Guild. 

  • Al Fillastre

    Owner at CERAM-O-ARTS, INC · Lakeland, FL

    Al Fillastre, CDT, owns Ceram-O-Arts Dental Laboratory in Lakeland, FL, which has been fully digital for over two years. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Stetson University in 1975 and opened his own laboratory alongside his father, Alvin J. Fillastre, DDS, in 1979. He’s lectured extensively...

  • Joshua Fitzgerald

    Owner of Fitzgerald Dental Studio - Charlotte, NC at Fitzgerald Dental Studio · Matthews, NC

    Owner of Fitzgerald Dental Studio - Charlotte, NC.

  • Chris Frye

    Sales Manager at Whip Mix Corp. · Cincinnati, OH

    Chris Frye, Digital Sales Manager, 3D printing is like nachos......I'll make more!

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  • Uwe Greitens

    CEO at Dental Direkt · Spenge, Germany

    Uwe Greitens is the CEO of Dental Direkt, GmbH. He’s been with the company since 2001 and is head of production management, materials research and development, and quality management. 

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  • Barbara Hodges

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

  • Mitch Hurst

    Ceramist at Mitch Hurst Dental Studio · Eagle, ID

    Mitch Hurst, CDT, has owned and operated Mitch Hurst Dental Studio, in Boise, ID, since 2007. He began his career working in his father’s laboratory. In 2006, he became a Certified Dental Technician, specializing in Ceramics. Hurst attends many industry seminars and courses, demonstrating his commitment to new and upcoming techniques and materials.

  • Bart Hyde

    Lab Owner at Hyde Dental Prosthetics · Fallon, NV

    Bart Hyde, CDT, DTG, is the Owner of Hyde Dental Prosthetics, a two-person lab specializing in natural personalized restorations and implant prosthetics. In the industry since he was 17, he is a published author and has trained with German technician Frank Poerschke, MDT, and attended seminars by Frank...

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  • Yuriy Ivanov

    Instructor at 3Shape Academy

    Yuriy Ivanov has over 24 years of dental experience. A technician and dentist, he's been with 3Shape since 2012 and is currently an Academy Trainer, providing assistance to 3Shape partners/resellers and customers. He has extensive experience on 3Shape software, including fixed, conventionally removable,...

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  • Carrie Johnson

    Trainer, Clinical Integration Specialist and Advocate at CEREC

    Carrie Johnson is a trainer, clinical integration specialist and advocate for CEREC technology.  She has over 16 years of experience in the dental field in various roles, including chairside assisting, functioning as a clinical director and placing metallic and non-metallic restorations. She also...

  • Andy Johnston

    Director, Business Development at Kulzer · Spokane, WA

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

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  • Luke Kahng

    Owner at LSK 121 Dental Prosthetics · Naperville, IL

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

  • Bruce Keeling

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    Bruce Keeling, CDT, is the Removable Prostherics Trainer for Wiand Dental Laboratory in Scottsdale, Arizona. Previously, he was a corporate trainer for Dental Services Group,  Prior to that he owned and operated Progressive Prosthetics for 20 years and has served in leadership roles in several laboratories,...

  • Kyle Kuhns

    Ceramist at Ceramica Dental Design · Portland, OR

    Kyle Kuhns is the Owner of Ceramica Dental Design in Portland, OR, specializing in the digital design of implant-supported, full-arch restorations. In the industry for over 18 years, he’s consistently pushed the envelope with digital technology to provide better, more flexible patient-care options...

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  • Carol Lamb

    Trainer, Clinical Integration Specialist And Advocate at CEREC · Westerville, OH

    Carol Lamb started her dental career in 1997 through a dental assisting program in southern Ohio.  In 2002, she completed the Expanded Function for the Dental Auxiliary continuing education program at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She is the State Secretary for the Ohio Dental...

  • Cory Lambertson

    GM Americas at Asiga · Clinton, MI

  • Steve Lee

    Master Dental Technician at Zahnwerkstatt USA · Los Angeles, CA

    Until November 2012, Professional instructor / Co-director of the UCLA Master Dental Ceramist program. Now, working as a Master dental technician in Beverly Hills, Zahnwerkstatt, LLC U.S.A on North Camden Drive.

  • Jessica Love

    Owner at Capture Dental Arts · Draper, UT

    Proud Mama of 3, CDT and laboratory owner.

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  • Chris May

    Owner at May Dental Arts · Fenton, MO

    Chris May, CDT, is the President and Owner of May Dental Arts, a full service lab with an education center in St. Louis, MO. He has extensive knowledge in implants and CAD/CAM manufacturing and understands the importance of developing business models, analyzing and researching materials and optimizing...

  • Kevin McAuley

    Digital Dentistry Product Manager, North America at Nobel Biocare

    Kevin McAuley, RDT, is Digital Dentistry Product Manager, North America for Nobel Biocare. He has 34 years of experience in the dental field as a dental technologist, product specialist and trainer. He has spent the last sixteen years focusing on product development, product launches and training of...

  • James McGuire

    Director at VITA North America · Yorba Linda, CA

  • Mike McIntee

    Technical Instructor at VITA North America

    Mike McIntee, CDT, is a Technical Instructor for VITA North America, with more than 40 years’ experience as a ceramics technician. He's operated his own laboratory as well as managed both small and medium-sized labs. He's also worked for Nobel Biocare as a Technical Consultant specializing in CAD/CAM and implant dentistry.

  • Ed McLaren

    CEO at Artoral America · Park City, UT

    Dr. Edward McLaren is the CEO of Artoral America in Park City, UT. He was a professor at the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Dentistry, where he was Founder and Director of the Advanced Dental Esthetics, Restorative & Biomaterials Program; the Master Ceramist and Digital Dentistry Continuing...

  • Gary Morgan

    Vice President & Senior Consultant at SafeLink Consulting, Inc. · Cumming, GA

    Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, is the Co-Owner of SafeLink Consulting, Inc. He is an Authorized Trainer under OSHA’s Outreach Program, a certified DAMAS consultant and auditor, and a Certified Quality Auditor.

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  • Bennett Napier

    Executive Director at Journal of Dental Technology · Tallahassee, FL

    Bennett Napier, MS, CAE, is a Certified Association Executive and serves as Executive Director of the NADL and the NBC. Napier has been involved in the dental industry since 1994 having served as a Chief Staff Executive for state and national organizations in both dental hygiene and the dental laboratory...

  • Craig Nelson

    Senior Technical Manager Of Scientific And Clinical Affairs at Kulzer · Mesa, AZ

    Craig Nelson, CDT, is the Senior Technical Manager of Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Kulzer. He's owned a full service laboratory for 38 years, studied with many of the world’s renowned technicians and dentists, and offers perspective on modern dentistry from a laboratory/provider point of view. 

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  • Zane Olivares

    Cad/cam Specialist at Digital Dental Leaders LLC · Menifee, CA

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  • Peter Pizzi

    Owner/Manager at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY

    Peter Pizzi, CDT, MDT, has been a technician since 1984 and operates Pizzi Dental Studio in New York. He lectures internationally to both technicians and dentists on communication and collaboration for more predictable and successful outcomes. He is a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry...

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  • Al Ranger

    Owner at Ranger IND · Raymond, NH

  • Nelson Rego

    Owner at Smile Designs by Rego · Santa Fe Springs, CA

    Nelson Rego, CDT, co-owns Smile Designs by Rego in Santa Fe Springs, CA. An Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Rego has published over 65 articles on dental materials and techniques for leading dental journals.

  • Eugene Royzengurt LD, BTSc

    Denturist at Apple Dental Laboratory, LLC · Sandy, UT

    Owner Apple Dental Lab in Salt Lake City

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  • Kris Schermerhorn

    Owner at Northern Virginia Dental Lab · Triangle, VA

    Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, is the Co-Inventor of the Myerson HotShotElite injection gun, and Co-Developer of Myerson DuraCetal, DuraFlex and VisiClear materials and the Myerson FlexPress digital injection system. Owner of a full service dental lab in Virginia, Schermerhorn first began working with acetal...

  • Adrienne Slevin

    Global Dental Enablement Lead And Dental Technician at Stratasys · Peoria, IL

    Dental tech of 19 years, digital enthusiast. Love innovative, quality technology, sharing, and learning with fellow dental people.

  • Dr. Brandon Stapleton, DMD

    Prosthodontist at iDENTity Dental Studio · Lexington, KY

    Dr. Brandon Stapleton is a graduate of Alice Lloyd College and of the prestigious University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He is one of the first to graduate from UofL’s reinvigorated Prosthodontics Residency Program, celebrated for producing some of the finest specialists in the United States. The program at UofL is one of 57 accredited programs in the country and the only program of its kind in the state of Kentucky. While at UofL Dr. Stapleton completed his Doctorate in Dental Medicine, a certificate in General Practice Residency, a certificate in Prosthodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry. This extra training makes Dr. Stapleton the consummate dentist, ensuring your satisfaction from single tooth restoration to total mouth reconstruction.

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  • Tad Thompson

    Digital Technologies Operations Specialist at DTL · Pittsburgh, PA

    Tad Thompson, CDT, is a Sr. Product Specialist in NobelProcera for Nobel Biocare North America where he provides training and technical support for dental CADCAM systems and related products.

  • Tim Torbenson

    President at evo820 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

    Tim Torbenson is President of evo820 and has over 43 years’ experience in the industry. Tim understands dental lab operations and brings his regulatory experiences to help labs with FDA requirements

  • Olivier Tric

    Ceramist at Olivier Tric Dental Laboratory · Chicago, IL

    Olivier is a French dental ceramist who devoted his career to thoroughly mastering dental aesthetics and specialized techniques. He is internationally renowned in his field and is passionate about sharing his philosophy through lectures and publications.

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  • Robert Vasile

    Director of the Technical & Educational Dept at Sterngold · Westbouro, MA

    Robert Vasile is Director of Technical and Education Services for Sterngold. In 1985, he opened a laboratory specializing in crown and bridge work and became certified as an implantology lab. He previously worked for Atlantis and then Sirona as the Infident Lab Manager. He then joined Bicon LLC as the...

  • Dr. Javier Vasquez, DMD

    Doctor at Miami Natural Smiles by Oral Design Miami · Miami, FL

    Javier Vasquez, DMD, is a researcher and developer of the concept Biofunctional Dynamic Occlusion, a different perspective of occlusion. He has been trained in all areas related to physiology and occlusion in academies of occlusion around the world. 

  • Vincent Verderosa

    Lab Manager at Denture University · Deer Park, NY

    Vincent Verderosa, CDT, holds a senior position at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine in the Removable Prosthetics Department. A former lab owner and published author, he is a recognized speaker in the removable field and his teaching affiliations include the Dale Carnegie program; Columbia...

  • Gil Villavecer

    Vice President Of Professional Development at Frontier Dental Lab · Fullerton, CA

    Gil Villavecer is the Vice President of Professional Development at Frontier Dental Laboratories. With over 15 years of experience in dentistry, he travels across the country educating dentists and labs on everything from shade determination to optimizing lab communication.

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  • Marc Wagenseil

    Owner at Heritage Denture Centre · Edmonton, AB

    Marc Wagenseil, CDT, DD, is a licensed denturist and technician with more than 30 years of experience. As the Owner of Heritage Denture Centre and Heritage Dental Lab in Edmonton, AB, Canada, he has spent his career focusing on how dentures integrate in the mouth and body, and inspires a unique awareness...

  • Mike Webb

    President at Level Up CAD/CAM · Jeffersonville, IN

    A digital CAM workflow expert with 15+ years of experience teaching, supporting & pushing the boundaries of CAM. Mike recently founded Level Up CAD/CAM to help users maximize their MillBox experiences

  • Marlin Woomer

    Dental Training Manager at Argen · San Diego, CA

    Logan Woomer is the Product Manager of Technical at The Argen Corp. He joined Argen in July 2013 and manages the Technical Support and Scan/Design departments.

  • Alexander Wünsche

    President at Zahntechnique, Inc. · Miami, FL

    Dental Technician, Surfer, Stand Up Paddle Surfer, Snowboarder, Waterman, Educator, Speaker, Husband, Father

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