Friday, May 16
- 8:00 am
Zirconia Has a Rival and It's Here to Stay! The Power of G-CAM!
Hyrum Anderson · Director of Sales at Dental Plus USA · South Jordan, UT
G-CAM is a new FDA-cleared material for final restorations and 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 the financial upsides of using it.
Full Arch Workflow
Alan Davenport · Lab Manager at Smile Harbour Dental Lab · Austin, TX
Discover how Alan and Wade Davenport have built a reputation for excellence in full-arch zirconia restorations using a thoughtful patient-focused approach. They share practical workflow insights that enhance consistency, esthetics and lab efficiency, while boosting market appeal. Wade also demonstrates...
Pre-Registration RequiredOptimizing Material Selection: Balancing Strength and Aesthetics in Digital Dentistry
Alexander Wünsche · President at Zahntechnique, Inc. · Miami, FL
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 RequiredFull-Arch Retention Strategies: From Studs to Bars
Ruben Arebalo · General Manager at Preat Corporation · Santa Maria, CA
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.
- 9:00 am
3Shape's Latest Innovations and the Future of Dental Labs
Carl Horrocks · Manager, North America Lab Segment at 3Shape
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.
New Technology Makes Bonding Composite and Zirconia Beautiful and Durable
Daniel Haymore · Technician at Dental Plus USA
Daniel Haymore showcases the benefits and success of using pink composite on All-on-X cases over zirconia, and offers an on-site demonstration.
Simplify Your Surface: Complete Control of Zirconia Surface Finishing Made Easy
Jay Emirzian · Galaxy Dental Lab at Galaxy Dental Lab · Anderson, SC
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 RequiredImagine Academy Foundations: Maximize Efficiency with Medit Scans and AI Design in exocad
Andrew Nova · Senior Technical Support Specialist at Imagine
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 RequiredGet to Know the Ins and Outs of the Newest MUA-Detecting Technology and Photogrammetry [Hands-On Included]
Jay Kim · Vice President of Business Development and Education at TruAbutment · Irvine, CA
Learn how to scan and design your full-arch restorations using photogrammetry with an iPad and TruAbutment’s ioConnect. Workstations are available for attendees with different levels of experience. Sit down with Jay Kim to ask questions regarding surgical guide planning, custom abutment and crown designs on TruSuite.
Pre-Registration RequiredMastering Full-Arch, All-on-X & Advanced Screw-Channel Cases with MillBox
Yago Leal · Chief Technical Engineer at CIMsystem Americas · Louisville, KY
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 RequiredUnderstand the Science--Create the Illusion
Aiham Farah · Ivoclar speaker & KOL, Dental Consultant And Trainer at AurumGroup · Calgary, AB
Yuki Momma · Master Ceramist at Ceramic Artisan · Weston, MA
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- 10:00 am
Advanced Design Solutions: All-on-X, LUCID Crowns, Splints and Nightguards
Cole Bishop · Global Head Of Design Quality at 3Shape Design Services · Peoria, AZ
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...
Real Talk--Failures Over the Past 1,000 Arches
Charles Banh · Owner/Technician at Ceramics West Dental Lab · Tigard, OR
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 RequiredEliminate Your Ceramic Oven Using Harvest Nano Zirconia and EasyGum with All-on-X Cases
Shaana Gripp · Manager of Product Experience at Harvest Dental · Virginia Beach, VA
Rob Laizure Jr. · EVP, Value Creation & Strategy at Harvest Dental · Surprise, AZ
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 RequiredAre 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.
Advancing Digital Implant Solutions: From Components to Compliance
Tim Torbenson · President at evo820 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
Travis Iverson · Director Of Operations at Iverson Dental Labs Inc. · March ARB, CA
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 RequiredAmber Lithium Disilicate: Unlocking the Digital Artistry of Opalescent Restorations
Sal Rodas · President at HASS BIO America, Inc. · Newport Beach, CA
Paulo Battistella · MDT at Code White Boutique Lab by Paulo Battistella · Manhattan Beach, CA
Join Paulo Battistella, MDC, and Sal Rodas, MBA, President of HASSBio, as they explore the pressable and millable Amber blocks, offering insights into design, milling and finishing protocols. Learn how to streamline production, reduce bench time and achieve results that rival traditional hand-layered...
Pre-Registration RequiredThe Transition from Analog to Digital: Mastering Precision & Communication in Model Workflows
Jimmy Fincher · Owner at Cosmetic Advantage · Lewisville, TX
Kelly Fincher · Co-owner at Cosmetic Advantage Dental Lab · Lewisville, TX
As digital workflows become standard in labs, consistent 3D-print precision remains challenging. Join Jimmy and Kelly Fincher of Cosmetic Advantage Dental Laboratories as they share proven strategies to optimize accuracy, improve lab-to-dentist communication, choose the right printer and streamline collaboration...
Pre-Registration Required- 11:00 am
What's New with Dental System 2024
Ron Shaw · Technician at 3Shape
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.
Scientific Evidence Validating the Sintering of All-on-X in 2 Hours and Up to 50 Units in 1 Hour
Daniel Jung · VP at B&D Dental Technologies · West Valley City, UT
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 RequiredG-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.
From Green-Stage Zirconia to Final Glaze: Shape, Contour and Texture Before and After Sintering
Edgar Martinez · Owner at Simpatico Dental Studio · Plantation, FL
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 RequiredElevate with exocad's All-on X Workflow
Beth Lundstrom · Technical Support Specialist at Argen
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- 12:00 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.
Imagine Academy Masterclass: Full-Arch Bar Scan and Design with Medit and exocad
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
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- 1:00 pm
Simplify Your RPD Design Workflow for In-House Manufacturing
Ron Shaw · Technician at 3Shape
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.
Origin Binder-Free Nano Zirconia: Faster Sintering, Easier Polishing, Natural Aesthetics
Rich Green · Zirconia Tech Support at BnD Dental Technologies · West Valley City, UT
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 RequiredStreamlining Digital Workflows in Implant Restoration
Ruben Arebalo · General Manager at Preat Corporation · Santa Maria, CA
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.
Real-World Full-Arch Workflows with MillBox and XTCERA
Austin Heath · Digital Designer / Lab Technician at Bullard Dental · Augusta, GA
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 RequiredThe ELITE Era of Digital Implant Dentistry
Emmitt Miller · Application Engineer at Shining 3D
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 RequiredThe Power of Partnership: The Drive to Digital
Jacky Berry · Restorative Business Specialist at Align Technology · Rosemount, MN
Joseph Destino · Business Development Specialist at Align Technology
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.
Get to Know the Ins and Outs of the Newest MUA-Detecting Technology and Photogrammetry [Hands-On Included]
Jay Kim · Vice President of Business Development and Education at TruAbutment · Irvine, CA
Learn how to scan and design your full-arch restorations using photogrammetry with an iPad and TruAbutment’s ioConnect. Workstations are available for attendees with different levels of experience. Sit down with Jay Kim to ask questions regarding surgical guide planning, custom abutment and crown designs on TruSuite.
Pre-Registration RequiredEasy, Predictable and Accurate All-On-4 Workflows
Dr. Nate Farley, DDS · Prosthodontist at Revive Dental Implant Center · Mesa, AZ
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 RequiredIntroducing the Industry's First-Ever Bulletproof Final: A Revolutionary Workflow for Delivering Long-Term Final Restorations Within 24 Hours
Dr. Ryan Dunlop, DMD · Dr at Full Arch Masters · Fresno, CA
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 RequiredThe Digital AOX Workflow with OPTISPLINT
Charles Banh · Owner/Technician at Ceramics West Dental Lab · Tigard, OR
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.
Capture Your Doctors' Attention with Messaging and Monolithic Denture Tryins Going Hands On with EasyGum®
Rob Laizure Jr. · EVP, Value Creation & Strategy at Harvest Dental · Surprise, AZ
Shaana Gripp · Manager of Product Experience at Harvest Dental · Virginia Beach, VA
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 RequiredPrinted Flexible Partials with dx denture flex--Jimmy Stegall Discovers Detax's New 3D Resin
Jimmy Stegall · Founder & Chief Service Officer at Here to Serve Dental · Rock Hill, SC
Stefan Schüller · Senior Application Expert – 3D Printing Materials & Silicones at Detax GmbH · Ettlingen, Germany
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 RequiredMastering 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- 2:00 pm
Crown Your Dental Career with Abutment Success in Dental System 2024
Ron Shaw · Technician at 3Shape
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.
Stop Racing to the Bottom: How Origin Nano Zirconia Adds Value to Your Lab
Rich Green · Zirconia Tech Support at BnD Dental Technologies · West Valley City, UT
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 RequiredXTCERA Innovation Summit
Dive into XTCERA’s cutting-edge ecosystem. Explore its AI Automation Production Line for workflow precision and 3D Fast Zirconia Block for fast, durable restorations. A roadmap to future-proof labs—unlock efficiency, scalability and intelligence for smarter solutions. Attendees score a surprise...
Pre-Registration RequiredLife Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone: Implementing the Missing Piece in Automation Panel Discussion
Jay Collins · Owner at The Dental Lab · Bristol, PA
Philip Kim · CEO at Paramount Dental Studio · Huntington Beach, CA
Luis Bignone · Lab Director at Puche Dental Lab · Torrance, CA
Travis Iverson · Director Of Operations at Iverson Dental Labs Inc. · March ARB, CA
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 RequiredImplant Prosthetics with the Patient in Mind
Robert Hicks · President at Hicks Dental Laboratory · Port Huron, MI
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.
- 3:00 pm
Cementation Protocols--What Your Dentists Need to Know
Diana Brigham · Clinical Manager of Education and Professional Services at Ivoclar
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 RequiredScaling Success: High-Volume Dental Production with Form 4BL
Milos Markovic · Director Of Cad-Cam And Implantology at Aurora DTC · Wappingers Falls, NY
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 RequiredImagine Academy Deep Dive: Immediate Loading with exoplan and SIC Implants
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
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 RequiredSplit-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.
- 4:00 pm
Elevating Your All-on-X Design Skills with exocad
Lucas Ciardullo · Application Support Engineer at exocad America, Inc. · Wakefield, MA
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
Saturday, May 17
- 8:00 am
Elevating Dental Excellence: Unlocking the Power of Aidite's Innovative Solutions
Michael Suris · Technical Director at Aidite · Merrillville, CA
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...
Scientific Evidence Validating the Sintering of All-on-X in 2 Hours and Up to 50 Units in 1 Hour
Daniel Jung · VP at B&D Dental Technologies · West Valley City, UT
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 RequiredIt's Here! Carbon's 3D-Printed Flexible Removable Partial Denture Resin
Jamie Stover · Senior Manager of Application Strategy and Integration at Carbon 3D · Olympia, WA
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 RequiredImagine Academy: exocad Digital Dentures
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
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 Requiredexocad Denture Design Monolithic, Full-Color, 3D Printed Dentures
Adrienne Slevin · Global Dental Enablement Lead And Dental Technician at Stratasys · Peoria, IL
Daniel Portal · Lab Owner at Portal Digital Dentistry · Eagle Mountain, UT
Daniel Portal shows how to maximize esthetics and function for a truly lifelike output, requiring no finishing or assembly after 3D printing for a functional, repeatable and beautiful result. Adrienne Slevin covers how the 3D-printing technology is used and how it’s unique to the dental industry.
Pre-Registration RequiredEasing the Transition: Helping Dentists Embrace Digital Dentures
Pam Rehm · Technical Sales Specialist- Removables at Argen Canada · Kelowna, AB
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 RequiredRevolutionizing Partial Denture Production with exocad PartialCAD's QuickSnap and BEGO's Wironium RP Service
Mischa Jurkiewicz · Snr Director of Growth at BEGO USA · Lincoln, RI
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 RequiredThoughts From a Denturist--Creating Dentures with Ivoclar for 20 Years!
Tanya Little · Denturist at Envision Denture & Implant Centre · Surrey, BC
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 RequiredFull-Arch Retention Strategies: From Studs to Bars
Ruben Arebalo · General Manager at Preat Corporation · Santa Maria, CA
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.
- 9:00 am
Pre-Sintered Contouring From Singles to Hybrids
Todd Fong · Master Ceramist at Dr. Diana Fat, DDS · Sacramento, CA
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.
Simplify Your Surface: Complete Control of Zirconia Surface Finishing Made Easy
Jay Emirzian · Galaxy Dental Lab at Galaxy Dental Lab · Anderson, SC
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 RequiredImagine Academy: exocad Custom Abutment Designs
Andrew Nova · Senior Technical Support Specialist at Imagine
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 RequiredMiYO® in Focus: Shifting Perceptions in Modern Dentistry
James Choi · CEO at Maven Dental Studios · Elmhurst, IL
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 RequiredDiscover Hyramic: A Game-Changing Material for All-on-X Restorations
Jose Luis Banos · Technician at Prosthetic · Weston, FL
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 RequiredAdvanced Milling Solutions with Amann Girrbach
Maurice Whitlock · Product Specialist/Technical Trainer at Amann Girrbach · Valrico, FL
Mo Whitlock, CDT, explains the simplicity of Amann Girrbach’s CAD/CAM strategies, including denture workflows, milling partials, milling veneers and creating nightguards.
See It in Action: Carbon's Automatic Print Prep is Game Changing
Nick DeNardo · Program Manager at Carbon · Denver, CO
Join Nick DeNardo for a quick 15-minute walkthrough to see how Carbon's Automatic Print Preparation can change the way you think about nesting, sorting and queuing prints.
The New Way to Make Removable Partial Dentures
Adrienne Slevin · Global Dental Enablement Lead And Dental Technician at Stratasys · Peoria, IL
Daniel Portal · Lab Owner at Portal Digital Dentistry · Eagle Mountain, UT
Daniel Portal and Adrienne Slevin demonstrate how to use the QuickSnap workflow, a fully digital, repeatable, easy-to-learn, complete workflow for designing consistent and functional removable partial dentures.
Pre-Registration RequiredHow I've Grown My Lab's Annual Revenue 100% in the Past Year
Trey Ford · Owner at Design Dental LLC · Lancaster, OH
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- 10:00 am
Precision Bar Design and Segmentation in Blender for Dental: Optimizing Outsourced Milling Success
John Wilson · Owner at Sunrise Dental Lab · Yucaipa, CA
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 RequiredEliminate Your Ceramic Oven Using Harvest Nano Zirconia and EasyGum with All-on-X Cases
Shaana Gripp · Manager of Product Experience at Harvest Dental · Virginia Beach, VA
Rob Laizure Jr. · EVP, Value Creation & Strategy at Harvest Dental · Surprise, AZ
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 RequiredExploring exocad's Newest DentalCAD AI Tools and Cloud Services
Lucas Ciardullo · Application Support Engineer at exocad America, Inc. · Wakefield, MA
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 RequiredImagine Academy: How to Scan with Medit
Andrew Nova · Senior Technical Support Specialist at Imagine
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 RequiredImplant Prosthetics with the Patient in Mind
Robert Hicks · President at Hicks Dental Laboratory · Port Huron, MI
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.
Zirconia Has a Rival and It's Here to Stay! The Power of G-CAM!
Hyrum Anderson · Director of Sales at Dental Plus USA · South Jordan, UT
G-CAM is a new FDA-cleared material for final restorations and 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 the financial upsides of using it.
Mastering Marketing: Simple Strategies for Dental Lab Growth
Kristen Paladino · VP of Strategy & Client Services at Umbrellas on the Beach Marketing Agency
Jen Boisseau · Group Account Director at Umbrellas on the Beach Marketing Agency
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 RequiredUnlocking the Full Potential of the Ivotion System in exocad
Jonathan Jakson · Digital Designer/ Evolve Exocad Instructor at Evolve Dentistry · Buffalo, NY
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 RequiredGetting the Most Out of Sintering KATANA Zirconia
Jean Chiha · Master Ceramist at North Star Dental Laboratories · Santa Ana, CA
Jean Chiha explores new insights into the process of sintering, offering strategies for selecting the right KATANA Zirconia for each case.
The Evolution of Analogue and Digital Working Techniques and Protocols: A Contemporary Dental Technician's Point of View
Federico Presicci · Dental Technician at Zirkonzahn
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,...
See It in Action: Carbon's Automatic Print Prep is Game Changing
Nick DeNardo · Program Manager at Carbon · Denver, CO
Join Nick DeNardo for a quick 15-minute walkthrough to see how Carbon's Automatic Print Preparation can change the way you think about nesting, sorting and queuing prints.
- 11:00 am
Full Arch Workflow
Alan Davenport · Lab Manager at Smile Harbour Dental Lab · Austin, TX
Discover how Alan and Wade Davenport have built a reputation for excellence in full-arch zirconia restorations using a thoughtful patient-focused approach. They share practical workflow insights that enhance consistency, esthetics and lab efficiency, while boosting market appeal. Wade also demonstrates...
Pre-Registration RequiredHybrid Denture Workflows and Materials with 3D Printing
Jimmy Stegall · Founder & Chief Service Officer at Here to Serve Dental · Rock Hill, SC
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 RequiredImagine Academy: Comprehensive CAM with imill and hyperDENT
Mark Fisher · Engineering Manager at FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America
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 RequiredMagic of MiYO
David Cabeza · Owner at Estudio dental griffon · Telde, Spain
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 RequiredAmann Girrbach Solutions for All-on-X Restorations
Maurice Whitlock · Product Specialist/Technical Trainer at Amann Girrbach · Valrico, FL
Join Mo Whitlock, CDT, as he explores how to use digital articulation to shorten chairtime and provide predictable All-on-X/full-arch restorations.
New Technology Makes Bonding Composite and Zirconia Beautiful and Durable
Daniel Haymore · Technician at Dental Plus USA
Daniel Haymore showcases the benefits and success of using pink composite on All-on-X cases over zirconia, and offers an on-site demonstration.
Argen's Lucitone Digital Dentures--3Shape
Beth Lundstrom · Technical Support Specialist at Argen
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 RequiredPolyJet and Prosecco: A 3D Printing Educational Session, with a Little Extra Fun!
Judith Thomas · N. America Dental Segment Leader at Stratasys · Reno, NV
Judith Thomas teaches attendees how polyjet 3D printing prints in multiple materials and countless colors all by using software. She also reviews the practical uses, why it is increasing the accuracy and consistency, and reducing overhead costs for all types of laboratory offerings and sizes.
Pre-Registration RequiredDiscover 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- 12:00 pm
Imagine Academy: AI-Based Smile Creator in exocad
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
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 RequiredHyramic: un Material para Descubrir en el Mundo del All-on-X--El Protocolo
Jose Luis Banos · Technician at Prosthetic · Weston, FL
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 RequiredSplit-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.
- 1:00 pm
Reduce Labor with Carbon's Automatic Print Prep Software
Nick DeNardo · Program Manager at Carbon · Denver, CO
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 Automatic Print Prep (APP) software and learn how you can reduce CAM labor with automation.
Pre-Registration RequiredImagine Academy: exocad Partial Denture Design
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
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 RequiredPurposeful Design: Precision in Multi-Layered Zirconia-to-Titanium Prosthetics
John Wilson · Owner at Sunrise Dental Lab · Yucaipa, CA
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 RequiredElevating Digital Workflows: Cutting-Edge Prosthetic Implant Solutions
Jose Luis Banos · Technician at Prosthetic · Weston, FL
Avo Eginyan · CTO at Prestige Dental Studio · Valley Village, CA
Avo Eginyan and Jose Luis Banos cover how IPD can help you enhance precision and accuracy for implant digital workflows.
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.
Monitoring and Measuring the Effectiveness of Your OSHA and FDA Compliance
Gary Morgan · Vice President & Senior Consultant at SafeLink Consulting, Inc. · Cumming, GA
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- 2:00 pm
Origin Binder-Free Nano Zirconia: Faster Sintering, Easier Polishing, Natural Aesthetics
Rich Green · Zirconia Tech Support at BnD Dental Technologies · West Valley City, UT
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 RequiredImagine Academy: exocad Night Guard Design
Andrew Nova · Senior Technical Support Specialist at Imagine
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 RequiredG-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.
- 3:30 pm
Streamlining Digital Workflows for Implant Restorations
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 how to master the techniques to tackle all types of restorations, from simple to complex.
Monitoring and Measuring the Effectiveness of Your OSHA and FDA Compliance
Gary Morgan · Vice President & Senior Consultant at SafeLink Consulting, Inc. · Cumming, GA
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
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