LMT LAB DAY West 2025

May 16-17 · Garden Grove, CA

Join us for LMT LAB DAY West 2025, May 16-17, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County!

Friday, May 16

  • 8:00 am
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    All-on-X Sintering in 2 Hours--Proven Performance, Trusted by Labs

    Join B&D Dental for an insightful seminar showcasing the latest advancements in fast sintering cycles for All-on-X restorations. Discover how labs can achieve results in two hours without compromising strength, esthetics or durability. Hear about success stories, proven techniques, and equipment...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 8:00 amto 10:00 am
    Dental Plus USA Seminars

    Details to come.

    Granada Room
    South Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    Optimizing Material Selection: Balancing Strength and Aesthetics in Digital Dentistry

    New materials are reshaping dentistry, blending esthetics with strength while streamlining inventory. Alexander Wuensche, CDT, shares insights on selecting the right zirconia and 3D resins for optimal results. Learn fabrication techniques, case-planning essentials and material applications to balance...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 4
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 8:30 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.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 9:00 am
  • 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 dental laboratories. Carl Horrocks delves into the latest advancements and trends shaping the industry, offering a comprehensive understanding of how technology is revolutionizing dental lab practices.

    Garden 2
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 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 nano (colloidally manufactured) zirconia. Understand how pre-sinter prep can streamline the finishing process and achieve high shine post sinter in seconds. Add zirconia polishing to your skill...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 9:00 amto 11:00 am
    Imagine Academy Foundations: Maximize Efficiency with Medit Scans and AI Design in exocad

    Andrew Nova covers the essential techniques of designing in exocad and harnessing its AI-assisted tools. Gain hands-on experience in creating single-unit posterior and anterior crowns, as well as three-unit bridges using both cement- and screw-retained workflows. Learn the fundamentals of scanning models...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    Mastering Full-Arch, All-on-X & Advanced Screw-Channel Cases with MillBox

    Yago Leal provides a comprehensive overview of nesting All-on-X cases, including TiBase and direct-to-MUA restorations with specialized screw options such as Rosen and Powerball screws, flat screw seats and angled screw channels. Gain expert insights into optimizing complex workflows and achieving high-quality...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 9:30 amto 11:30 am
    Understand the Science--Create the Illusion
    • Yuki Momma · Master Ceramist at Ceramic Artisan · Weston, MA

    • Aiham Farah · Ivoclar speaker & KOL, Dental Consultant And Trainer at AurumGroup · Calgary, AB

    Achieving beautiful, lifelike restorations requires both scientific understanding and artistic execution. Yuki Momma, MDT, and Aiham Farah, CDT, MDT, explore essential principles for maximizing the esthetic potential of IPS e.max and IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime, diving into both handpiece and brush techniques....

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 3
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:00 amto 10:50 am
    Advanced Design Solutions: All-on-X, LUCID Crowns, Splints and Nightguards

    Discover how 3Shape Design Service can elevate your lab with advanced support for All-on-X cases, LUCID crowns, and splint and nightguard designs. Cole Bishop, CDT, offers practical tips for integrating these services to enhance esthetics, precision and efficiency in complex cases. Perfect for labs looking...

    Garden 2
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Real Talk--Failures Over the Past 1,000 Arches

    Charles Banh reviews the top reasons for failures over the past 1,000 arches he’s completed, as well as the solutions to those failures and the decision-making process. Topics include photogrammetry, grammetry, bar design and restorative space in regards to prosthetic failure. He also covers business...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 4
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Eliminate Your Ceramic Oven Using Harvest Nano Zirconia and EasyGum with All-on-X Cases

    After sintering, finish your All-on-X cases in under two hours. Shaana Gripp and Rob Laizure walk you through the process of green-state polishing, speed sintering, using EasyGum bond, applying EasyGum strips with modifiers and your polishing workflow with SpeedPolish.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Are You Using the Right Custom Abutment Workflow?
    • Nick Grassel · Manager of Product Development at Preat Corporation · Port Washington, WI

    Learn about your options to navigate the complicated landscape of custom abutments—from outsourcing to milling in your lab. Nick Grassel discusses new, exciting offerings from Preat that will help you unlock more growth, while maintaining compliance with the FDA.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:00 pm
    Advancing Digital Implant Solutions: From Components to Compliance

    Join Travis Iverson and Tim Torbenson to explore how advancements in digital dental implant components are transforming workflows and patient outcomes. Discover the latest trends, from precision manufacturing to regulatory compliance, and gain insights into innovative solutions meeting strict industry...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VI
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Rapidshape Seminars

    Details to come.

    Salon V
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:00 amto 11:50 am
    What's New with Dental System 2024

    Experience the next generation of digital design with 3Shape Dental System 2024. Ron Shaw covers the enhanced capabilities of its additional scans tool, advanced distance map tool and new virtual articulator features. This is a groundbreaking update that will revolutionize your design workflow.

    Garden 2
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Scientific Evidence Validating the Sintering of All-on-X in 2 Hours and Up to 50 Units in 1 Hour

    Daniel Jung explains important principles of ultra-fast zirconia sintering using Origin Nano Zirconia. Learn the science and practical application of sintering up to four All-on-X cases in a two-hour cycle and up to 50 units, including up to six-unit bridges with thick pontics, in a one-hour cycle (patent pending).

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    G-CAM: Best of Both Worlds
    • Yaron Gabel · Sr Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations · Redondo Beach, CA

    Dr. Yaron Gabel explores the world of graphene nano-reinforced biopolymers and covers why they are slowly becoming a great alternative to PMMA and zirconium restorations in Europe and North America.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    From Green-Stage Zirconia to Final Glaze: Shape, Contour and Texture Before and After Sintering

    Edgar Martinez, MDC, covers essential steps in the zirconia restoration process, including nesting the puck in the nesting software for optimal results, cutting the sprue after milling, contouring restorations in the green stage, sintering and applying the final glaze using Realism stains. He highlights...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Elevate with exocad's All-on X Workflow

    Beth Lundstrom explores the All-on-X workflow using exocad, covering case setup, design functions and 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 exceptional...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 4
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:00 pmto 12:50 pm
    Future-Ready Dental Labs: How AI Enhances Efficiency and Expands Possibilities
    • Sara Bryant · Sr. Sales Manager, Design Services & 3shape Automate at 3Shape Design Services · Glendale, AZ

    Sara Bryant gets you 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.

    Garden 2
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 12:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Imagine Academy Masterclass: Full-Arch Bar Scan and Design with Medit and exocad

    Andy Huynh guides you through every step of digital dentistry in this fully hands-on workshop. Learn the essential techniques for scanning models using the Medit T710 and gain the skills to design your first implant bar and full-arch hybrid restoration in exocad. Twenty workstations are offered on a...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:00 pmto 1:50 pm
    Simplify Your RPD Design Workflow for In-House Manufacturing

    Ron Shaw covers the workflow needed to successfully complete an RPD in 3Shape Dental System. Learn all the tools, tips and tricks necessary for making a perfect digital design every time.

    Garden 2
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Origin Binder-Free Nano Zirconia: Faster Sintering, Easier Polishing, Natural Aesthetics

    Not all zirconia is the same; the proof is in the binder-free nano powder. Rich Green shares scientific evidence of why binder-free nano zirconia allows two-hour All-on-X sintering, one-hour 50-unit sintering, and faster and easier polishing, all while providing natural esthetics.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Streamlining Digital Workflows in Implant Restoration

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

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Milling Perfection with MillBox and XTCERA

    Michael Webb, Level UP CADCAM, shares production-proven strategies for maximizing XTCERA performance with MillBox CAM. Discover how this powerful marriage of software and hardware improves milling efficiency, surface-finish quality and consistency of outcomes—powered by Level UP Milling Strategies.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Granada Room
    South Tower
    Second Floor 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. He discusses the scanner’s key features, including Intraoral Photogrammetry (IPG) and its role in streamlining workflows for dental professionals.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VIII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    The Power of Partnership: The Drive to Digital

    Learn how partnering with Align Technology helps drive the transition from analog to digital restorative workflows. Joe Destino and Jacky Berry cover Align’s programs to aid lab efforts to digitize practices and how they can help grow your business via seamless communication and collaboration between the doctor and lab.

    Salon VI
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Easy, Predictable and Accurate All-On-4 Workflows

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

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:00 pmto 5:30 pm
    Axsys Dental Solutions/Full Arch Masters Seminars

    Details to come.

    Garden 4
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    The Digital AOX Workflow with OPTISPLINT

    Let OPTISPLINT by Digital Arches be your bridge to digital AOX success, making these procedures faster, more efficient and easier than ever. Charles Banh introduces the Digital Workflow using OPTISPLINT, the first and only scannable verification jig. Learn how to become the go-to lab for digital full arch.

    Barcelona Room
    South Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Capture Your Doctors' Attention with Messaging and Monolithic Denture Tryins Going Hands On with EasyGum®

    Join Harvest for this two-part lecture on marketing messaging and monolithic denture tryins. In Part I, Rob Laizure shares insights for effective communication to capture your doctors' attention. In Part II, go hands on with Shaana Grip to learn how to apply EasyGum in minutes and elevate your pink esthetics.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Valencia Room
    South Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:30 pmto 3:00 pm
    Printed Flexible Partials with dx denture flex--Jimmy Stegall Discovers Detax's New 3D Resin

    Jimmy Stegall and Stefan Schüller unveil Detax’s breakthrough 3D resin. The market has long awaited a flexible denture material—now available with dx denture flex and dx crown, transforming 3D-printed partial dentures.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon V
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:30 pmto 3:00 pm
    Mastering the Single Central
    • Aiham Farah · Ivoclar speaker & KOL, Dental Consultant And Trainer at AurumGroup · Calgary, AB

    • Yuki Momma · Master Ceramist at Ceramic Artisan · Weston, MA

    Yuki Momma, MDT, and Aiham Farah, CDT, MDT, take you through a real-time case simulation using IPS e.max® ZirCAD® Prime. After capturing the essential shade and color information, Momma demonstrates layering the restoration step by step, showing pre-prepared firing stages to illustrate each phase...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 3
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:00 pmto 2:50 pm
    Crown Your Dental Career with Abutment Success in Dental System 2024

    Ron Shaw shows how to enhance your restorative workflow and 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 exceptional results.

    Garden 2
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Stop Racing to the Bottom: How Origin Nano Zirconia Adds Value to Your Lab

    A seminar for small to medium labs who feel significant pressure to lower prices to retain accounts. Rich Green covers proven strategies and tactics to remain competitive and free things to do today to begin the process.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Real-World Full-Arch Workflows with MillBox and XTCERA

    Austin Heath reveals his proven workflow using XTCERA and MillBox. From advanced nesting to zirconia-safe post-processing, see how he achieves consistent, scalable results across 25+ machines. No theory here—just practical, lab-tested strategies you can apply immediately in your high-load production environment.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Granada Room
    South Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone: Implementing the Missing Piece in Automation Panel Discussion

    Join Travis Iverson, Jay Collins, Luis Bignone and Philip Kim 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,...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VIII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:30 pm
    Implant Prosthetics with the Patient in Mind

    Robert Hicks, CDT, MICOI, covers prosthetic options, both fixed and removable, for unique patient situations. Hybrids, attachment choices and configurations, and prosthesis serviceability are discussed.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Cementation Protocols--What Your Dentists Need to 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. Ivoclar's Dr. Diana Brigham covers various cementation...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 3
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
    Scaling Success: High-Volume Dental Production with Form 4BL

    Join Zahn Dental and Formlabs to see how the Form 4BL ecosystem can transform your lab’s production—enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and streamlining workflows. Milos Markovic offers insights into the materials you can leverage, from Precision Model Resin to Fast Model Resin, and how...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VIII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 3:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    Imagine Academy Deep Dive: Immediate Loading with exoplan and SIC Implants

    Andy Huynh covers the digital implant workflow using exoplan and SIC Implants. Design diagnostic provisionals in exocad, allowing you to treatment plan around the desired restoration. Experience a seamless workflow, including restoration design, implant planning, surgical guide design and immediate provisional...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 3:30 pmto 4:30 pm
    Split-File Design and Considerations with Preat Choice Library
    • Yaron Gabel · Sr Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations · Redondo Beach, CA

    Dr. Yaron Gabel examines 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.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:00 pmto 5:00 pm
    Elevating Your All-on-X Design Skills with exocad

    Join Lucas Ciardullo for an in-depth exploration of the advanced tools and workflows essential for creating a successful All-on-X design using the latest exocad software. Also discover how exocad's AI services can enhance your lab's design outcomes.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VIII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level

Saturday, May 17

  • 8:00 am
  • 8:00 amto 8:50 am
    Elevating Dental Excellence: Unlocking the Power of Aidite's Innovative Solutions

    Michael Suris, CDT, explores Aidite's complete product line, including advanced materials and cutting-edge equipment. From zirconia to milling machines and CAD/CAM systems, learn how Aidite's comprehensive solutions enhance restoration workflow. Gain expert insights on optimizing your business with Aidite's...

    Barcelona Room
    South Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    Scientific Evidence Validating the Sintering of All-on-X in 2 Hours and Up to 50 Units in 1 Hour

    Daniel Jung explains important principles of ultra-fast zirconia sintering using Origin Nano Zirconia. Learn the science and practical application of sintering up to four All-on-X cases in a two-hour cycle and up to 50 units, including up to six-unit bridges with thick pontics, in a one-hour cycle (patent pending).

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    It's Here! Carbon's 3D-Printed Flexible Removable Partial Denture Resin

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

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon II
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 8:00 amto 9:00 am
    Imagine Academy: exocad Digital Dentures

    In this hands-on course, Andy Huynh covers the essential techniques of designing digital dentures using exocad’s Denture module. Learn how to create precise and functional dentures, from copying existing dentures to designing single arches and full-mouth restorations, and how to streamline your...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    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 and how to effectively communicate digital benefits and provide hands-on support. She focuses on training, troubleshooting and showcasing mutual advantages to ensure...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 4
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 8:30 amto 9:30 am
    Revolutionizing Partial Denture Production with exocad PartialCAD's QuickSnap and BEGO's Wironium RP Service

    Mischa Jurkiewicz covers how exocad's flask-free QuickSnap workflow saves time and enables users to design the first completely digital partial dentures. This innovative approach segments the partial denture into separate components that can be easily assembled. For metal frameworks, BEGO’s advanced...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VIII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 8:30 amto 10:00 am
    Thoughts From a Denturist--Creating Dentures with Ivoclar for 20 Years!

    Tanya Little covers the range of technologies Ivoclar offers, highlighting the benefits and challenges. She talks about the strengths and limitations of Ivoclar's systems, then and now, providing practical insights for optimizing their use in clinical and lab settings. Plus, a live demonstration of bonding...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 3
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 8:30 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.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 9:00 am
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    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.

    Barcelona Room
    South Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 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 nano (colloidally manufactured) zirconia. Understand how pre-sinter prep can streamline the finishing process and achieve high shine post sinter in seconds. Add zirconia polishing to your skill...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    Imagine Academy: exocad Custom Abutment Designs

    Master the art of designing custom abutments and their corresponding crowns and bridges in this hands-on course. Whether for single-unit restorations or multi-unit bridges, Andrew Nova equips you with the skills to enhance treatment outcomes using advanced CAD/CAM technology. Twenty workstations are...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:00 am
    MiYO® in Focus: Shifting Perceptions in Modern Dentistry

    James Choi, MDT, explores the transformative role of MiYO liquid ceramics in modern dental 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
    Garden 2
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 9:00 amto 10:30 am
    Advanced Milling Solutions with Amann Girrbach

    Mo Whitlock, CDT, explains the simplicity of Amann Girrbach’s CAD/CAM strategies, including denture workflows, milling partials, milling veneers and creating nightguards.

    Salon I
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 9:05 amto 9:20 am
    See It in Action: Carbon's Automatic Print Prep is Game Changing

    Join Carbon for a quick 15-minute walkthrough to see how its Automatic Print Preparation can change the way you think about nesting, sorting and queuing prints.

    Salon II
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 9:15 amto 10:15 am
    Discover Hyramic: A Game-Changing Material for All-on-X Restorations

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

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 9:30 amto 10:30 am
    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
    Salon II
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Precision Bar Design and Segmentation in Blender for Dental: Optimizing Outsourced Milling Success

    Join John Wilson, CDT, to master bar design and segmentation using the Blender for Dental (B4D) I-Bar module. Learn strategies to improve design predictability, optimize file segmentation and enhance milling accuracy. Gain insights to streamline workflows and refine CAM-ready designs for seamless integration...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 4
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Eliminate Your Ceramic Oven Using Harvest Nano Zirconia and EasyGum with All-on-X Cases

    After sintering, finish your All-on-X cases in under two hours. Shaana Gripp and Rob Laizure walk you through the process of green-state polishing, speed sintering, using EasyGum bond, applying EasyGum strips with modifiers and your polishing workflow with SpeedPolish.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Exploring exocad's Newest DentalCAD AI Tools and Cloud Services

    exocad’s industry-leading DentalCAD software enhances design precision, speed and efficiency while unlocking new possibilities with AI-powered solutions. Lucas Ciardullo covers TruSmile Video, TruSmile Photo, AI Design and Automatic Tooth Segmentation to elevate patient engagement, optimize treatment...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VIII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:00 am
    Imagine Academy: How to Scan with Medit

    This fully hands-on workshop takes you through every step of digital dentistry, providing practical experience in scanning and design. Andrew Nova covers essential techniques for accurately scanning models using the Medit T710 and foundational skills needed to streamline your digital workflow. Twenty...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 10:00 amto 11:30 am
    Implant Prosthetics with the Patient in Mind

    Robert Hicks, CDT, MICOI, covers prosthetic options, both fixed and removable, for unique patient situations. Hybrids, attachment choices and configurations, and prosthesis serviceability are discussed.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 10:30 amto 11:30 am
    Mastering Marketing: Simple Strategies for Dental Lab Growth

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

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:00 pm
    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
    Garden 3
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Dental Plus USA Seminars

    Details to come.

    Barcelona Room
    South Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Getting the Most Out of Sintering KATANA Zirconia

    Jean Chiha explores new insights into the process of sintering, offering strategies for selecting the right KATANA Zirconia for each case.

    Salon V
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 10:30 amto 12:30 pm
    The Evolution of Analogue and Digital Working Techniques and Protocols: A Contemporary Dental Technician's Point of View

    Federico Presicci illustrates the potential of the latest available software innovations, explaining how digital solutions can provide tangible support to the technician's workflow. Through a step-by-step demonstration of complex real cases, he showcases the ultimate techniques for patient acquisition,...

    Salon VI
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 10:35 amto 10:50 am
    See It in Action: Carbon's Automatic Print Prep is Game Changing

    Join Carbon for a quick 15-minute walkthrough to see how its Automatic Print Preparation can change the way you think about nesting, sorting and queuing prints.

    Salon II
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    All-on-X Sintering in 2 Hours--Proven Performance, Trusted by Labs

    Join B&D Dental for an insightful seminar showcasing the latest advancements in fast sintering cycles for All-on-X restorations. Discover how labs can achieve results in two hours without compromising strength, esthetics or durability. Hear about success stories, proven techniques, and equipment...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    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
    Salon II
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    Imagine Academy: Comprehensive CAM with imill and hyperDENT

    Master the fundamentals of nesting crowns, bridges, abutments and full arches using hyperDENT. Mark Fisher covers efficient nesting techniques tailored for Imagine’s imill milling machines. This hands-on course provides the essential skills to streamline your digital manufacturing process with...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:00 pm
    MiYO® Through the Eyes of the Wolf

    David Cabeza, DTG, demonstrates what it takes to simply and consistently achieve highly esthetic dento-gingival restorations using MiYO®. He explains where, why and when to use it in real-life situations. Responsible for creating part of or complete monolithic zirconia restorations but aren’t...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 2
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 11:00 amto 12:30 pm
    Amann Girrbach Solutions for All-on-X Restorations

    Join Mo Whitlock, CDT, as he explores how to use digital articulation to shorten chairtime and provide predictable All-on-X/full-arch restorations.

    Salon I
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Argen's Lucitone Digital Dentures--3Shape

    Discover how to optimize Argen’s Lucitone Digital Denture workflow in this 3Shape-focused session. Learn order form setup, key design steps and manufacturing settings that enhance quality and efficiency. Tailored for 3Shape users, Beth Lundstrom provides essential insights to ensure successful...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Garden 4
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 11:30 amto 12:30 pm
    Discover the Latest Innovations in exoplan: Advancements in Guided Surgery and Implant Planning
    • Thanh Nguyen · Sr. Manager Product Requirements (USA) at exocad America · Wakefield, MA

    Thanh Nguyen unveils the latest cutting-edge features and tools in exoplan which enhance its capabilities for bone reduction and stackable guides. Discover exocad’s newest automated functionalities, seamlessly integrated with Smile Creator, to achieve predictable and precise implant planning.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VIII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    Imagine Academy: AI-Based Smile Creator in exocad

    Enhance your restorative designs with exocad’s Smile Creator module in this hands-on course. Andy Huynh covers how to maximize esthetics by designing diagnostic wax-ups using patient photos and 3D face scans to create the perfect “Trial Smile,” ensuring predictable and patient-approved...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 12:00 pmto 1:00 pm
    Hyramic: un Material para Descubrir en el Mundo del All-on-X--El Protocolo

    Jose Luis Banos cubre la estructura, características y ventajas de las nanocerámicas, así como las propiedades y beneficios de las nanocerámicas Upcera Hyramic para restauraciones. También identifica casos clínicos en los que Hyramic puede mejorar los resultados...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 12:30 pmto 1:30 pm
    Split-File Design and Considerations with Preat Choice Library
    • Yaron Gabel · Sr Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations · Redondo Beach, CA

    Dr. Yaron Gabel examines 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.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Mastering Ceramic Stain & Glaze with Easy ON

    Get quick, easy, high-quality results with the finest particle-sized materials. Ray Yon shares his own tips and tricks on how to achieve enhanced ceramic restorative workflows.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Reduce Labor with Carbon's Automated Print Prep Software

    Lab employees earn $10,000 more per year on average compared to only four years ago and labor costs rank as a top challenge for labs. Join Nick DeNardo for an interactive demonstration of Carbon’s Automated Print Prep (APP) software and learn how you can reduce CAM labor with automation.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon II
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:00 pm
    Imagine Academy: exocad Partial Denture Design

    Andy Huynh covers the essential techniques of designing in exocad's partialCAD in this hands-on course. Learn how to go fully digital with QuickSnap, a feature that enables seamless 3D printing of all partial denture components; streamline your workflow; and enhance efficiency. Twenty workstations are...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 1:00 pmto 2:30 pm
    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
    Garden 3
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 1:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    IPD USA Seminars

    Details to come.

    Barcelona Room
    South Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Are You Using the Right Custom Abutment Workflow?
    • Nick Grassel · Manager of Product Development at Preat Corporation · Port Washington, WI

    Learn about your options to navigate the complicated landscape of custom abutments—from outsourcing to milling in your lab. Nick Grassel discusses new, exciting offerings from Preat that will help you unlock more growth, while maintaining compliance with the FDA.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 1:30 pmto 2:30 pm
    Monitoring and Measuring the Effectiveness of Your OSHA and FDA Compliance

    Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, covers 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.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VIII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Origin Binder-Free Nano Zirconia: Faster Sintering, Easier Polishing, Natural Aesthetics

    Not all zirconia is the same; the proof is in the binder-free nano powder. Rich Green shares scientific evidence of why binder-free nano zirconia allows two-hour All-on-X sintering, one-hour 50-unit sintering, and faster and easier polishing, all while providing natural esthetics.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Harbor Room
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level
  • 2:00 pmto 3:00 pm
    Imagine Academy: exocad Night Guard Design

    Learn how to design profitable and efficient bite splints and nightguards using advanced digital techniques. Andrew Nova covers virtual articulator integration to ensure proper occlusion, enhancing both fit and function. Gain the skills to streamline your workflow and optimize patient outcomes. Twenty...

    Pre-Registration Required
    Imperial Room
    South Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 2:30 pmto 3:30 pm
    G-CAM: Best of Both Worlds
    • Yaron Gabel · Sr Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations · Redondo Beach, CA

    Dr. Yaron Gabel explores the world of graphene nano-reinforced biopolymers and covers why they are slowly becoming a great alternative to PMMA and zirconium restorations in Europe and North America.

    Garden 1
    North Tower
    Lobby Level
  • 3:30 pm
  • 3:30 pmto 4:30 pm
    Monitoring and Measuring the Effectiveness of Your OSHA and FDA Compliance

    Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, covers 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.

    Pre-Registration Required
    Salon VIII
    North Tower
    Second Floor Level

Most educational seminars will be approved by the NBC for CE credits. Check back often for updates.