LMT LAB DAY West 2021

Aug 27-28, 2021 · 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.

  • Benjamin Ahn

    CEO at Cyber Ceramics · Orange, CA

  • 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.

  • James Angelone

    Dental Technician at Denture Man USA · North Royalton, OH

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

  • Jed Archibald

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

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

  • Ruben Arebalo

    General Manager at Preat Corporation · Santa Maria, CA

    Ruben Arebalo has 14 years of dental laboratory experience with 10 years of digital design and edentulous, full-arch case planning skills. A graduate of the University of La Verne, he’s recognized as an expert in attachments and implantology. He joined Preat Corp. in 2008 and became General Manager in 2014.

  • David Avery

    President at David Avery Consulting LLC · Folly Beach, SC

    I am enjoying working successfully with Dental laboratory , Dentist and Manufacturing clients to improve all aspects of their businesses, with an emphasis on acquiring and developing talent.

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  • Dr. Nadim Baba, DMD

    Prosthodontist at Glendale Smile Specialty Center · Glendale, CA

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

  • Charles Banh

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

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

  • Cole Bishop

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

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

  • Larry Bodony

    Consultant at Larry Bodony · Lexington, MA

    40+ year high-tech veteran leader, previous President of exocad America, now immersed in dental-specific AI application space.   As a consultant, my goal is to connect quality labs and AI companies.

  • 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...

  • Phil Brisebois

    Founder at Gravidee · West Hollywood, CA

    Phil Brisebois is Founder of Gravidee Dental Studio in Beverly Hills. Previously, he was a digital dental specialist with DSG for almost eight years. He’s lectured extensively on the use of digital technology in labs and has written articles on the use of technology to create better esthetic outcomes.

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  • 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.

  • Michael Clark

    President at MBClark Companies, Inc. · San Diego, CA

    President & Founder of MBClark Companies, Inc located in San Diego. We specialize in helping lab owners mitigate rising healthcare costs, protect employees income, & improve employee retention

  • Dr. Miles Cone, DMD

    Prosthodontist at Nuance Dental Specialists · Yarmouth, ME

    Dr. Miles R. Cone is the owner of Nuance Dental Specialists, a boutique and exclusive Prosthodontic private practice in Portland, Maine.

  • Pat Coon

    Senior Field Digital Consultant at Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. · Perkinston, MS

    Pat has worked in the dental field sinc 1985.   Starting off in the US Air Force as a dental assistant in Jan 1985, he completed the U.S. Air Force’s dental laboratory training course at Shepherd Air Force Base (AFB) in Wichita Falls, TX in July 1988.  He has worked in all areas...

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  • Jose Echeverry

    Laboratory Director at Nuvia Dental Implant Center · Riverton, UT

    Jose Echeverry, CDT, is Owner of Implant Prosthetic Solutions and the Laboratory Director for Nuvia Dental Implant Center. He has 20 years of experience as a technician, earned his CDT in ceramics and implants, and has integrated digital workflows into labs and offices across the U.S. He’s a member...

  • 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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  • 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...

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  • Amir Gad

    CEO at Implant Depot · Houston, TX

  • Nick Glickman

    Product Marketing Manager, Milling & Software at Straumann Group Digital Solutions · Andover, MA

    Nick Glickman is a Product Manager for Straumann Group Digital Solutions, specializing in full-arch case planning. An expert in digital workflow and innovation strategy, he synthesizes technical expertise with market demands to bring new workflow solutions to digital dentistry.

  • Rich Green

    Zirconia Tech Support at BnD Dental Technologies · West Valley City, UT

    Rich Green is a Technical Sales Consultant for B&D Dental Technologies. He’s been in the industry for 30 years and has experience as a small lab owner, lead ceramist and line ceramist for production labs. With the advent of automation and the requirements as a result of the adoption of this...

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  • Bryce Hiller

    Digital Education Coordinator at Asiga · Louisville, KY

  • Carl Horrocks

    Manager, North America Lab Segment at 3Shape

    Carl Horrocks manages the North America lab segment for 3Shape. Continuing a family tradition of lab work, he’s worked in labs from a very early age and has seen the implementation of CAD/CAM technology in all its forms and facets.

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  • Crystal Kong

    Digital Specialist at HeyGears · Irvine, CA

    Dedicated to helping dental labs find solutions to stand up to current challenges and improve sustainability on digital production.

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  • Jesse Laizure

    CCO at FullContour · Glendale, AZ

  • Rob Laizure Jr.

    EVP, Value Creation & Strategy at Harvest Dental · Surprise, AZ

    EVP of Value Creation and Strategy at Harvest Dental.

  • Changhoon Lee

    Owner at Prestige Line Dental Studio · Flower Mound, TX

    ChangHoon Lee, CDT, owns and operates Prestige Line Dental Studio in Flower Mound, TX. In the industry since 2002, he became certified in 2016. He has an Associate’s Degree in Web-Design, studied at UCLA’s Master Ceramist Program and completed the Occlusion Residency Program at The Stewart Center in 2019.

  • Jeff Lowthorp

    VP Of Business Development at Argen · San Diego, CA

    Jeff Lowthorp is VP of Business Development at the Argen Corp. He joined Argen in 2011 and has since spearheaded the development of Argen’s digital and ceramic portfolio, successfully launching a wide array of products including ArgenIS Custom Abutments, ArgenMill and ArgenZ Zirconia. He’s...

  • John Luangrath

    Assoc. Director Product Management at Straumann Group Overdenture Solutions and MPS · Andover, MA

    John Luangrath received a Certificate of Achievement from the Diablo Valley College Dental Laboratory Technology program in 2006 and worked at Arrowhead Dental Lab in Utah where he helped grow the implant department and established many implant protocols still used today. In 2015, he was hired at Instradent,...

  • Beth Lundstrom

    Technical Support Specialist at Argen

    Beth Lundstrom joined the Argen team in 2020 as a Technical Support Specialist. She hosts Argen’s 3Shape design webinars, teaching users how to navigate through various 3Shape workflows along with tips-n-tricks for successful and effortless designing. She has over 20 years' of dental laboratory...

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  • Jack Marrano

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

    Jack Marrano, CDT, is the Director of Absolute Dental Services Signature Prosthetics Division in North Carolina. Starting his ceramics career in 2002, he's managed the Implant, All Ceramic and PFM Divisions of MicroDental DTI and was Director of Technical Artistry for Lee Culp at Sculpture Studios before...

  • Jack Mazloumian

    President at Level 3 Dental Studio · Glendale, CA

    30 years in the business, Lab owner, Master Ceramist, CDT...

  • 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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  • Kristi Neff

    Technician at Dentsply Sirona Prosthetics · Red Lion, PA

    Kristi (Gregory) Neff, CDT, is a Technical Specialist with over 15 years experience in the dental laboratory field. She is currently the Prosthetics Expert on overdenture bars from ES Healthcare and lectures extensively worldwide.

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  • Gene Peterson

    Director Of Technical Development And Learning at Sterngold · Chandler, AZ

    Gene Peterson, CDT, oversees all aspects of Sterngold’s technical department, leading digital development efforts, product offerings and educational methods. With over 30 years of experience, he has an extensive and diverse background in the dental industry, covering R&D, clinical and dental...

  • Sevan Pulurian

    Director Of CAD/CAM at Pacific Dental Lab · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Sevan Pulurian is the Director of CAD/CAM at Pacific Dental, where he has been for 17 years. Active in the industry since 2001, he's influenced and improved the CAD/CAM technology industry, working with Cerec inlab, Nobel Biocare Mod40 and Forte systems. Since 2012 he's been a 3Shape Specialist, specializing...

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  • Tommy Rogers

    Implant Specialist at Iverson Dental Laboratories · Riverside, CA

    Tommy Rogers, CDT, General Manager of the Implant and Removable Department at Iverson Dental Laboratories in Riverside, CA. In the industry since 2000, he’s spent half of this time as an implant specialist, working in the lab and chairside. Over the past 10 years, he’s focused his efforts...

  • Eugene Royzengurt LD, BTSc

    Denturist at Apple Dental Laboratory, LLC · Sandy, UT

    Owner Apple Dental Lab in Salt Lake City

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  • Robert Slominski

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    Bob Slominski, CDT, is the Co-Owner of Dental Crafters, Inc. and Implant Solutions in central Wisconsin. With more than 20 years of industry experience, including countless hours assisting chairside, he is fully versed in every aspect of creating the perfect dental restorations.

  • Brandon Smith

    Technical Advisor at Dental Associates Lab · Dayton, OH

    Brandon Smith, CDT is a certified dental technician in implants with 15 years of experience. He worked as the Implementation and Education Manager for 3Shape for 4 years. There he created training plans for customers and internal 3Shape emplyees, helped implement software for new customers and was the...

  • Jimmy Stegall

    Founder & Chief Service Officer at Here to Serve Dental · Rock Hill, SC

    Lab guy. Lecturer, Trainer. Consultant. Blessed to have over 40 years with dental lab friends!

  • Michael Strohecker

    Co-Founder, Chief Revenue Officer at LuxCreo Inc · Chicago, IL

  • Daniel Swamy PhD

    Director Of Technology at Aidite · Phoenix, AZ

    Daniel Swamy has many years of experience in the industry as a lab owner and with material science. He currently works in the research and development of materials like zirconia and nano-ceramics. As an educator, he's worked with leading prosthodontists, technicians and clinicians around the world.

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  • Michael Tanaka

    Owner at Tanaka Digital · Las Vegas, NV

    Michael Tanaka is the Owner of Tanaka Digital. Traditionally trained but digitally advanced, he's been a technician for over 20 years and has 16 years' experience as a CAD/CAM digital technician.

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  • Dr. Daniel Vasquez, DDS

    Owner at Dastevan Lab · Oceanside, CA

    Daniel Vasquez, DDS, has been in private practice since 1999. Since acquiring his CEREC® Redcam system in 2008, he has focused on esthetics and digital dentistry. He’s a trainer for Patterson Dental and Dentsply Sirona, and has lectured for DS on the CEREC restorative process, integration of...

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  • 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

  • Kevin Westrich

    VP Of Product Development And Production at D3 Solutions · Maryland Heights, MO

    Kevin Westrich is the VP of Production and Product Development for D3 Solutions and Functional Esthetics Dental Lab.  I am Involved in all aspects of this family-owned lab, over the past 25 years I have  helped move the lab into digital dentistry market.  We started are guided surgery...

  • Anton Woolf

    CEO at Argen · San Diego, CA

    Anton Woolf is CEO of the Argen Corp. He joined Argen over 16 years ago as an International Sales Executive, then transferred to the corporate office where he assumed the role of Vice President focusing on business development and acquisitions. He was promoted to CEO in January 2008. He holds a Bachelor...

  • 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.

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  • Joy Zhong

    Sales Manager at HeyGears Inc. · Irvine, CA

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