Friday, May 15
- 8:00 am
Full-Arch Characterization: From Green State to Final Esthetics--How to Contour Full-Arch Zirconia to Look Natural
Wade Davenport · Full Arch Technician at Alans Dental Lab · Austin, TX
Learn Wade Davenport’s practical approach to natural full-arch zirconia esthetics. He teaches green-state contouring, presinter characterization and gingival finishing techniques, elevating realism and workflow efficiency. Leave knowing how to contour and characterize zirconia to achieve predictable, patient-focused esthetics.
Pre-Registration RequiredThe Real-Deal Economic Impact of Capital Equipment
Max Thomas · Vice President at Crown Creations Inc · McMinnville, OR
Charles Banh · Owner/Technician at Ceramics West Dental Lab · Tigard, OR
Learn how to evaluate whether equipment is a strategic growth tool, a defensive necessity or simply an expensive liability. Using practical examples from implant and digital workflows, Charles Banh and Max Thomas provide a framework to make disciplined, data-driven purchasing decisions that strengthen long-term profitability.
- 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 laboratories. Carol Horrocks delves into the latest advancements and trends shaping the industry, offering a comprehensive understanding of how technology is revolutionizing lab practices.
Pre-Registration RequiredGrow Your Lab with Same-Day Zirconia Crowns, Without the Ceramic Oven
Rob Laizure Jr. · EVP, Value Creation & Strategy at Harvest Dental · Surprise, AZ
Shaana Gripp · Manager of Product Experience at Harvest Dental · Chesapeake, VA
Imagine shipping a polished zirconia crown right from the sintering oven. Rob Laizure and Shaana Gripp cover the Harvest Nano Zirconia workflow that eliminates the need for glaze or a ceramic oven. The green-state polish process uses three rotary tools in sequence for a three-minute workflow. Sinter...
Pre-Registration RequiredGet WILD with ArgenZ™ GT
Jed Archibald · Director or Development at Utah Valley Dental Lab · Lindon, UT
Join Jed Archibald as he explores why ArgenZ GT may be the best—and possibly only—zirconia your laboratory needs. Learn what makes it truly revolutionary, how it simplifies workflows while improving quality and consistency, and practical techniques to help your laboratory maximize results.
Pre-Registration RequiredBuild Capacity in Your Lab with BEGO's RPD Workflow
Christopher Hernandez · Owner at Aztec Dental Lab LLC · Saint Charles, MO
Learn how digitizing the design and production of partial denture frameworks doesn't mean you lose the artistry. Chris Hernandez shares his experience partnering with BEGO to design and manufacture his frameworks and the benefits it brings to his lab.
Elevating Esthetics with Amber and MiLai: Press, Layer and Mill Workflows
Jean Chiha · Master Ceramist at North Star Dental Laboratories · Santa Ana, CA
Discover how to maximize esthetics and efficiency using Amber Press, Amber Press Master, Amber Mill and Cerabien MiLai. Master ceramist Jean Chiha shares practical workflows for achieving predictable shape, contour and color while balancing strength, layering flexibility and natural esthetics.
Pre-Registration RequiredPocket-Size Photogrammetry: Full-Arch Precision in the Palm of Your Hand with T-Marker™ on iPad
Jay Kim · Vice President of Business Development and Education at TruAbutment · Irvine, CA
Photogrammetry sets the standard for full-arch implant accuracy. Jay Kim demonstrates how T-Marker uses the iPad camera and TruAbutment’s digital ecosystem to simplify full-arch workflows, reduce complexity, shorten appointment times and improve patient comfort while maintaining high accuracy.
Pre-Registration RequiredSintering Without Compromise--Tools, Techniques and Precision
Nils Graw · MDT Senior Manager Application & Service at DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen GmbH · Freilassing, Germany
Learn key furnace parameters, how to optimize workflows and how to avoid common mistakes to achieve consistent, high-quality results. Nils Graw offers a practical overview of how temperature precision, calibration and accessory choice affect zirconia sintering quality.
Pre-Registration RequiredLearn the Rules Like a Pro... So You Can Break Them Like an Artist
Jessica Love · Owner at Capture Dental Arts · Draper, UT
Join Jessica Love, CDT, as she highlights the versatility of the new IPS e.max Zirconia and IPS e.max Ceram Art. She reveals simplified methods for color, texture and glaze application. Learn to enhance subtle details and productivity, creating natural, realistic restorations with artistry and confidence.
Pre-Registration Required- 10:00 am
Advanced Design Solutions: All-on-X, LUCID Crowns, Splints and Nightguards
Cole Bishop · Global Head Of Operations & 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 offers practical tips for integrating these services to enhance esthetics, precision and efficiency in complex cases. Perfect for labs looking...
Pre-Registration RequiredUnderstanding All-on-X Success Through 4 Real-World Case Studies
Rich Green · Zirconia Tech Support at BnD Dental Technologies · West Valley City, UT
Rich Green takes you through four different case studies involving Ivoclar, Shenpaz and porcelain furnaces. Gain an understanding of sintering cycles, sintering supports, fit accuracy and how to achieve better outcomes from these real-world examples.
Pre-Registration RequiredComplete 3D Printing Integration: Applications, Workflows and Quality Control
Fernando Catania · Director of Business Units, Lab Sales at Argen Corp. · Bonsall, CA
Evan Katz · Director Of Product Development at Argen Canada · Toronto, ON
Evan Katz and Fernando Catania examine how 3D printing is revolutionizing lab workflows, focusing on resin properties for laboratory applications, how to streamline production and calculate accurate parts costs to make production scalable while aligning to profitable growth. Tailored for owners, managers...
Pre-Registration RequiredPre-Milled Abutment Blank Workflow
Max Thomas · Vice President at Crown Creations Inc · McMinnville, OR
Charles Banh · Owner/Technician at Ceramics West Dental Lab · Tigard, OR
Charles Banh and Max Thomas walk you step by step through the digital workflow for designing custom abutments using FDA-cleared, pre-milled abutment blanks while examining the Medentika workflow. Learn how to move from scan data to a manufacturable design while maintaining proper emergence profile, margin...
Photogrammetry to AOX Full-Arch Design--Seamless Integration
Sue Song · Business Development at TruAbutment Inc · Irvine, CA
Learn the full-arch workflow using TruAbutment’s newest All-on-X design software, Dentru 3.0. Sue Song covers design features and tips for saving time to increase productivity from scanning to prosthetics manufacturing. Take advantage of Dentru 3.0 hands-on learning with the Tru experts.
Pre-Registration RequiredBuilding Confidence with Artouch: Stain and Structure Techniques
Edgar Martinez · Owner at Simpatico Dental Studio · Plantation, FL
Edgar Martinez, MDC, leads this lecture and hands-on session introducing the Artouch stain and structure system and how it can be used to create natural, consistent and esthetic results. Learn practical techniques for manipulating both materials, controlling characterization and achieving predictable outcomes.
Pre-Registration RequiredExperience the ID Lightcure Composite: Immediate, Versatile & Aesthetic Finishing Composite Solution for Modern Labs
Shin Ashina · Lab Owner at NanoArts Dental Studio · Schaumburg, IL
Salomon Kim · Director at ID AMERICA LLC · BUK GU, GWANG JU, South Korea
Unlock the full potential of the ID Lightcure System. Salomon Yong Kim and Shinsuke Ashina introduce the concept and portfolio of ID including ID Gum, ID Crown, ID Nano Stain and ID Bond System for durable and esthetic restorations. Learn applications for implant crown, denture fabrication, repair and characterization.
- 11:00 am
3Shape AI: Generative Design and Real-Time Optimization
Michelle Rosas · Head of Sales, 3Shape Design Services at 3Shape · Glendale, AZ
Explore cutting-edge AI advancements shaping tomorrow’s dental industry. From generative design to fully integrated digital ecosystems, Michelle Rosas shows how labs can leverage AI for higher throughput and still be in full control.
Pre-Registration RequiredSimplify Your Surface: Zirconia Finishing Made Easy
Jay Emirzian · Galaxy Dental Lab at Galaxy Dental Lab · Anderson, SC
Jay Emirzian, CDT, covers principles behind surface control and finish quality. Learn why surface management matters, how it affects efficiency and esthetics, and what steps can simplify your workflow from start to finish. This foundational seminar gives you clarity and confidence before moving into practical application.
Pre-Registration RequiredThe Digital RPD Ecosystem: From Designing RPDs in 3Shape to COMPLETE Digital Partials
John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
John Madden, Master CDT, covers basic digital framework design essentials in 3Shape. Digital partials and model-less workflows can create efficiencies that lead to profit and faster turnarounds. Additionally, Madden walks you through the upload process for the BEGO portals and fills you in on new workflows...
Mastering Full-Mouth Implant Prosthetic Options
Luke Kahng · Owner at LSK 121 Dental Prosthetics · Naperville, IL
Join master technician Luke Kahng from LSK121 as he demonstrates advanced finishing techniques and case presentations. Learn how digital design integrates with artistic finishing to achieve lifelike, esthetic restorations.
Pre-Registration RequiredDesigning for What Happens Next: Material, Machine and the Modern Full Arch
John Wilson · Owner at Sunrise Dental Lab · Yucaipa, CA
Full-arch outcomes are determined in the design phase. John Wilson explores how the PrograMill 7, new IPS e.max Zirconia and IPS e.max Ceram Art integrate into a disciplined workflow where architecture, material science and manufacturing alignment drive strength, esthetics and long-term predictability.
Pre-Registration RequiredDemo: Dentogingival Characterization with ID Gum Pink & Nano Stain System
Shin Ashina · Lab Owner at NanoArts Dental Studio · Schaumburg, IL
In this demonstration, Shinsuke Ashina, RDT, focuses on laying and characterizing the immediate, high-impact, full-arch, All-on-X denture with ID Lightcure Gum Pink & Nano Stain composites. Learn step-by-step workflow for creating vibrant, natural smiles through expert characterization and surface texturing.
- 12:00 pm
Designing Anterior Abutments and Crowns in 3Shape
Ron Shaw · Technician at 3Shape
Ron Shaw covers how to design anterior custom abutments and crowns with ease in Dental System.
Pre-Registration RequiredAll-on-X Grammetry Workflow
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
Andrew Nova · Senior Technical Support Specialist at Imagine
Andy Huynh and Andrew Nova cover exocad full-arch full contour waxup design using Medit and ArcB files and how to implement a grammetry workflow for predictable implant precision. 20 follow-along workstations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional attendees may view the presentation without a workstation.
Pre-Registration Required- 1:00 pm
Mastering Flexible Partial Design in 3Shape: Live Design Demonstration and Scalable Outsource Solutions Through 3Shape Design Services
Brandon Smith · Owner at Brandon's Design & Consulting · Bellbrook, OH
Cole Bishop · Global Head Of Operations & Design Quality at 3Shape Design Services · Peoria, AZ
Join Brandon Smith, CDT, and Cole Bishop, CDT, for a live design demonstration on flexible partial workflows using 3Shape, including techniques for predictable digital results and how laboratories can scale production and improve turnaround times by leveraging 3Shape Design Services.
Pre-Registration RequiredZirconia Done Right: From Single to Full-Mouth Restorations
Luke Kahng · Owner at LSK 121 Dental Prosthetics · Naperville, IL
In today’s AI‑driven dental landscape, true esthetics still depend on human artistry and precision. Luke Kahng explores advanced shade matching, value control and natural translucency techniques for anterior and full‑mouth zirconia restorations. Learn how to integrate B&D's sintering system...
Pre-Registration RequiredPocket-Size Photogrammetry: Full-Arch Precision in the Palm of Your Hand with T-Marker™ on iPad
Jay Kim · Vice President of Business Development and Education at TruAbutment · Irvine, CA
Photogrammetry sets the standard for full-arch implant accuracy. Jay Kim demonstrates how T-Marker uses the iPad camera and TruAbutment’s digital ecosystem to simplify full-arch workflows, reduce complexity, shorten appointment times and improve patient comfort while maintaining high accuracy.
Pre-Registration RequiredAdvanced Problem Solving with Dental Zirconia
Daniel Swamy, PhD, CDT · Materials Specialist at Upcera · Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Daniel Swamy, CDT, presents practical, evidence-based strategies to overcome challenges in modern zirconia workflows. Learn reliable protocols, troubleshooting methods and material selection techniques to improve design, sintering, fit and coloration, ensuring consistent, high-quality zirconia restorations, including full-arch cases.
Pre-Registration RequiredIn-House Workflows with Medentika and Axsys Milling
Anton Aliatim · Application Engineer at Axsys Dental Solutions · Linden, MI
Tony Aliatim covers the workflow and product partnership Medentika has with Axsys Milling.
From Scan to Solution: Elevating Lab and Clinical Results with the iTero Lumina™️ Scanner
Frankie Acosta · Dental Technician at AA Dental Design, Inc. · Murrieta, CA
Frankie Acosta covers how to apply digital technologies in clinical workflows. Gain hands-on experience with the iTero Lumina scanner, digital lab processes and applications including implants, crowns and bridges, splints, surgical guides, printed veneers, digital dentures, photogrammetry and full-arch All-on-X rehabilitation.
Pre-Registration RequiredA New Era for Denture 3D Printing: HeyGears One-Piece Denture Solution
Explore One-Piece Dentures printed by HeyGears' Multi-Material Fusion DLP 3D printer: complete, dual-material, one-piece dentures with superior fit, strength and esthetics in a single 3D-printing process. Experience the streamlined workflow that makes highly efficient, intelligent, large-scale production...
Pre-Registration RequiredPrecision Matters: How IPD is Redefining the Standard
Rafael A Saucedo · Technician/Product Specialist at IPD Dental USA · Gilberts, IL
Adam Budeselich · Head of Sales US at IPD Dental Group · Dyer, IN
The bar has been raised and IPD built it. Rafael Saucedo and Adam Budeselich present the solutions and precision that are disrupting the industry, setting a new standard and proving that in the world of lab excellence, details don’t just matter—they are everything.
Pre-Registration RequiredSip & Stain: Aesthetic Finishing with ArgenZ GT Zirconia & INK3D Liquid Ceramics
Alexander Wünsche · President at Zahntechnique, Inc. · Miami Lakes, FL
Watch Alexander Wünsche, CDT, finish a full-arch zirconia hybrid restoration live—achieving lifelike tooth and gingival esthetics using ArgenZ GT and INK3D Liquid Ceramics. It’s three hours of close-up demonstration and open discussion covering characterization, fluorescence and surface texture. Drinks included.
Pre-Registration RequiredDigital Removable Prosthetics: A Hands-On Workshop with Rodin BioArch & Denture Base 2.0
Minh Tran · Dental Technician at DentalTechLab · Windsor, ON
This half-day course offers a hands-on exploration of modern removable workflows, focusing on flexible and digital dentures using Pac-Dent’s latest Rodin materials. Minh Tran, RDT, covers key steps from production through finishing and characterization and practical protocols to improve efficiency,...
Zirconia Reimagined and Final Touch 2.0
Dr. Edward McLaren, DDS · CEO at Artoral America · Park City, UT
Dr. Ed McLaren showcases Ivoclar's newest product offerings: IPS e.max Zirconia and IPS e.max Ceram Art. Learn about this unique new zirconia, its optimized physical and optical properties and see how he creates the final touches of contour, texture and luster to take average looking restorations to the next level.
Pre-Registration Required- 2:00 pm
Dental System All-on-X Made Easy
Ron Shaw · Technician at 3Shape
Ron Shaw presents a simple approach to designing All-on-X in Dental System.
Pre-Registration RequiredSimplify Your Surface: Zirconia Finishing Made Easy--Hands-on Workshop
Jay Emirzian · Galaxy Dental Lab at Galaxy Dental Lab · Anderson, SC
In this interactive workshop, work directly on zirconia in the green state to learn effective polishing and surface control techniques. Jay Emirzian, CDT, offers guided instruction, real-time feedback and practical skills you can implement immediately to streamline your workflow and achieve consistent,...
Pre-Registration RequiredDigital Full-Arch and Removable Workflows: My Present Workflow and the Future with AI
John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
Every day brings new tools and workflows claiming to save time, but full arch success requires proven methods. With extensive experience in digital dentures and design, John Madden, CDT, helps labs identify common workflow flaws, master the fundamentals and combine materials, technology and reliable...
Pre-Registration RequiredPhotogrammetry to AOX Full-Arch Design--Seamless Integration
Sue Song · Business Development at TruAbutment Inc · Irvine, CA
Learn the full-arch workflow using TruAbutment’s newest All-on-X design software, Dentru 3.0. Sue Song covers design features and tips for saving time to increase productivity from scanning to prosthetics manufacturing. Take advantage of Dentru 3.0 hands-on learning with the Tru experts.
Pre-Registration Required- 3:00 pm
Scaling the Veneer Market with Lithium Disilicate: Digital & Pressable Workflow Strategies for Modern Labs
Phil Brisebois · Founder at Gravidee · West Hollywood, CA
The demand for minimally invasive veneers continues to grow. Phil Brisebois, CDT, explores how to properly deploy digital and pressable lithium disilicate workflows using Amber Lithium Disilicate. Learn practical strategies to improve efficiency, expand case acceptance and deliver highly esthetic outcomes...
Pre-Registration RequiredWelcome to Medentika
Tobias Ludwig · Head of Innovation and Prosthetic Solutions at Medentika GmbH
Ben Thompson · Business Development Manager, Lab Services West at Straumann Group · Meridian, ID
Ben Thompson and Tobias Ludwig offer a prosthetic component overview and cover product innovations for 2026 and those coming soon/later this year for Medentika.
From Invisible to In-Demand: Marketing Strategies for Dental Labs--A Practical Introduction to Marketing for Small and Mid-Sized Labs
Lora Buckley · Marketing Manager at Upcera Dental America · Hampstead, NC
This session is a practical introduction to marketing designed for small and mid-sized laboratories. Lora Buckley explores how dentists discover and choose labs today and provides simple, actionable marketing fundamentals—covering visibility, credibility, content and emerging trends like AI and search.
Pre-Registration Required
Saturday, May 16
- 8:00 am
Simplify Your Surface: Zirconia Finishing Made Easy
Jay Emirzian · Galaxy Dental Lab at Galaxy Dental Lab · Anderson, SC
Jay Emirzian, CDT, covers principles behind surface control and finish quality. Learn why surface management matters, how it affects efficiency and esthetics, and what steps can simplify your workflow from start to finish. This foundational seminar gives you clarity and confidence before moving into practical application.
Pre-Registration RequiredThe Fully Connected Lab: Scaling with Aidite
Frankie Acosta · Dental Technician at AA Dental Design, Inc. · Murrieta, CA
Explore how a fully connected digital lab scales efficiently using Aidite’s ecosystem of scanners, CAD/CAM design, mills and 3D printing. Frankie Acosta covers strategies for scan-to-design workflows, file prep, nesting, CAM, printing and sintering, quality control, and leveraging design services...
Beyond Models: Applications You Can Be Printing with Zirlux 3D Print Resins
Paolo Lubrano · Implants at Implant Concierge · East Haven, CT
Paolo Lubrano, MDT, walks through the practical steps to expand indications using the technology labs already own, making the transition both achievable and more profitable with Zirlux print resins. Learn how to build smarter workflows, increase ROI and get more production power out of your equipment.
Pre-Registration RequiredLOCATOR Digital Partials--Design & Framework Production
Dr. Michael Scherer, DMD · Prosthodontist at Michael D Scherer DMD · Las Vegas, NV
John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
John Madden, CDT, and Michael Scherer, DMD, cover how to best work with the new Zest digital workflows for design and production of partials. In this workshop, the focus is removable partial dentures together with Locators including clinical scanning techniques followed by laboratory digital design and...
Pre-Registration Requiredexocad ART: A Vision of the Future for Comprehensive Care
Dan Elchinger · Application Support Engineer at exocad · Hillsboro, MO
Join Dan Elchinger for a forward-looking seminar on exocad ART (Advanced Restorative Treatment), an innovative solution to streamline ortho-restorative workflows. Discover how ART will empower labs to deliver minimally invasive, esthetic treatments with greater efficiency, predictability and collaboration...
Pre-Registration RequiredZirconia Reimagined and Final Touch 2.0
Dr. Edward McLaren, DDS · CEO at Artoral America · Park City, UT
Dr. Ed McLaren showcases Ivoclar's newest product offerings: IPS e.max Zirconia and IPS e.max Ceram Art. Learn about this unique new zirconia, its optimized physical and optical properties and see how he creates the final touches of contour, texture and luster to take average looking restorations to the next level.
Pre-Registration Required- 9:00 am
Full-Arch Characterization: From Green State to Final Esthetics--How to Contour Full-Arch Zirconia to Look Natural
Wade Davenport · Full Arch Technician at Alans Dental Lab · Austin, TX
Learn Wade Davenport’s practical approach to natural full-arch zirconia esthetics. He teaches green-state contouring, presinter characterization and gingival finishing techniques, elevating realism and workflow efficiency. Leave knowing how to contour and characterize zirconia to achieve predictable, patient-focused esthetics.
Pre-Registration RequiredBadass Your Lab's Growth
Norbert Ulmer · CEO at Gro3X, Inc · Charlotte, NC
Join Norbert Ulmer of Bad•ass•ipity™ by Gro3X to explore bold growth strategies that help founder-spirited labs scale with clarity, automation and soul.
Beyond Multilayer--Choosing Zirconia for Modern Full-Arch Dentistry
John Wilson · Owner at Sunrise Dental Lab · Yucaipa, CA
Zirconia has evolved from strength-driven frameworks to complex, multilayer, esthetic systems, often forcing technicians to compromise between strength, esthetics and workflow efficiency. John Wilson, CDT, covers the next phase of zirconia materials and how emerging one-disk solutions like ArgenZ GT...
Pre-Registration RequiredThink Like Nature: Designing Shape, Contour and Color for Highly Esthetic Cosmetic Restorations
Luke Kahng · Owner at LSK 121 Dental Prosthetics · Naperville, IL
Learn how to design cosmetic restorations that replicate nature. Master ceramist Luke Kahng shares practical principles for evaluating shape, contour and color to achieve lifelike esthetics. Through real-world examples, attendees gain predictable techniques to improve outcomes, efficiency and communication with clinicians.
Pre-Registration RequiredProfit Through Predictability with New MiYO® Materials
Terry McQuiston · Tech Support & Marketing at Jensen Dental · North Haven, CT
Terry McQuiston, CDT, introduces time-saving laboratory techniques using new Jensen MiYO materials. Through step-by-step instruction, learn simplified methods for applying MiYO High Performance Glaze and MiYO 3D, and correcting shade/value with MiYO liquid ceramic. These practical techniques improve...
Pre-Registration RequiredPrinting Flexible Partials Made Easy: A DETAX Hands-On Workshop
Brandon Smith · Owner at Brandon's Design & Consulting · Bellbrook, OH
Learn how to print flexible partials using DETAX materials and streamlined digital workflows. Brandon Smith covers design essentials, material handling and the printing techniques that produce strong, consistent results.
Pre-Registration RequiredWhy Lucitone Digital Print® Stands Strong in a Laboratory World Filled with Resins--BAM!
Balaji Prabhu · Head of R&D at Dentsply Sirona · Charlotte, NC
Balaji Prabhu, Director of R&D for 3D Printing, presents a scientific review of LDPD materials and other 3DP materials. He shares behind-the-scenes DS R&D details that ensure beautiful, precise results built on a deep understanding of ISO-standards application and a long history of material science and in-market success.
Building Confidence with Artouch: Stain and Structure Techniques
Edgar Martinez · Owner at Simpatico Dental Studio · Plantation, FL
Edgar Martinez, MDC, leads this lecture and hands-on session introducing the Artouch stain and structure system and how it can be used to create natural, consistent and esthetic results. Learn practical techniques for manipulating both materials, controlling characterization and achieving predictable outcomes.
Pre-Registration Required- 10:00 am
Grow Your Lab with Same-Day Zirconia Crowns, Without the Ceramic Oven
Rob Laizure Jr. · EVP, Value Creation & Strategy at Harvest Dental · Surprise, AZ
Shaana Gripp · Manager of Product Experience at Harvest Dental · Chesapeake, VA
Imagine shipping a polished zirconia crown right from the sintering oven. Rob Laizure and Shaana Gripp cover the Harvest Nano Zirconia workflow that eliminates the need for glaze or a ceramic oven. The green-state polish process uses three rotary tools in sequence for a three-minute workflow. Sinter...
Pre-Registration RequiredInside DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz: The AI Advantage for Modern Labs
Lucas Ciardullo · Application Support Engineer at exocad America, Inc. · Wakefield, MA
Discover the latest innovations in DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz. Join Lucas Ciardullo as he showcases powerful new features designed to streamline workflows, boost efficiency and productivity, and enhance design precision. A must‑attend seminar for technicians looking to get the most from their exocad Credits...
Pre-Registration RequiredA Faster Milling Workflow: Transforming Bio-Ceramics with edelweiss CAD/CAM Blocks
Stephan Lampl · CEO & Founder at edelweiss dentistry
Stephan Lampl shows how edelweiss's bio-ceramic glass blocks can streamline the CAD/CAM workflow for labs. edelweiss blocks are fully sintered and ready to use directly off the mill, eliminating post-milling firing, extensive polishing and reducing turnaround time. Learn a faster, predictable process...
Pre-Registration RequiredPrecision Split Bar Design
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
Andrew Nova · Senior Technical Support Specialist at Imagine
Andy Huynh and Andrew Nova lead this hands-on exocad design session focused on single-arch waxups and split bar framework design for enhanced passive fit and implant stability. 20 follow-along workstations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional attendees may view the presentation without a workstation.
Pre-Registration RequiredBridging RPDs in Today's Digital World: Theory, Live Design and SLM Production
Pam Rehm · National Product Manager at Argen Canada · Kelowna, AB
Beth Lundstrom · Technical Support Specialist at Argen
Join Argen for a dynamic two-speaker session where clinical theory meets technical execution. Pam Rehm, RDT, breaks down the foundational principles behind partial denture design, including biomechanics, surveying, support, retention and patient-driven considerations. Beth Lundstrom brings those concepts...
Pre-Registration Requiredexocad Denture Design for Monolithic Polychromatic 3D-Printed Dentures
Daniel Portal · Lab Owner at Portal Digital Dentistry · Eagle Mountain, UT
Adrienne Slevin · Global Dental Enablement Lead And Dental Technician at Stratasys · Peoria, IL
Master the workflow for delivering lifelike dentures straight from the printer with no finishing, and no assembly required. Daniel Portal and Adrienne Slevin reveal techniques to maximize esthetics and function while saving hours per case, giving you a repeatable process that improves lab efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Pre-Registration RequiredNext-Gen, Full-Arch Zirconia: Digital Workflows, Material Selection and Pink Aesthetic Mastery with MiYO®
Kite Saito · Ceramist at Ozark Prosthodontics · Fayetteville, AR
Kite Saito, CDT, MDC, presents a complete full-arch workflow—from impression verification and framework decision-making to choosing between Ti-bases and direct-to-MUA designs. Explore Jensen's newest MiYO materials, compare glaze systems and gain practical guidance on pink color matching and solutions...
Pre-Registration RequiredDesigning for What Happens Next: Material, Machine and the Modern Full Arch
John Wilson · Owner at Sunrise Dental Lab · Yucaipa, CA
Full-arch outcomes are determined in the design phase. John Wilson explores how the PrograMill 7, new IPS e.max Zirconia and IPS e.max Ceram Art integrate into a disciplined workflow where architecture, material science and manufacturing alignment drive strength, esthetics and long-term predictability.
Pre-Registration RequiredThe Ultimate Anterior Strategy 2026: Simplicity, Control and Esthetic Excellence
Sean Park · Ceramist at Goldstein Garber & Salama · Atlanta, GA
This two-hour program features a 1.5-hour lecture from Sean Park presenting practical strategies for efficient, highly esthetic anterior restorations using simplified layering and modern all-ceramic materials. Then a 30-minute live demonstration with MiLai porcelain highlights internal incisal characterization,...
Pre-Registration RequiredThe Full Power of Zirkonzahn.Modifier--Digital Full Dentures and Beyond
Jürgen Feierabend · Technician at Zirkonzahn
Redefine what’s possible in prosthetic design. Join Jürgen Feierabend for inspiring insights into digital workflows and CAD strategies. What begins with full dentures unfolds into a complete world of advanced tools and solutions, where Zirkonzahn.Modifier combines efficiency, flexibility and...
- 11:00 am
Amber Mastery: Unlocking the Full Potential of Lithium Disilicate in Press & CAD/CAM Workflows
James Choi · CEO at Maven Dental Studios · Elmhurst, IL
Master Dental Ceramist James Choi explores the unique material science and clinical advantages of Amber lithium disilicate in both pressable and CAD/CAM workflows. Gain practical insights into optimizing strength, translucency, shade control and efficiency for predictable, high-level esthetic results.
Pre-Registration RequiredPerfect All-on-X Fit--No Guesswork, No "Good Enough" (Lecture in Korean)
Insang Park · Director of CAD/CAM at TeamU Dental Lab · Whittier, CA
Stop settling for a “good enough” fit. Learn how to achieve a perfectly seated All-on-X restoration every time. Insang Park covers the design settings, workflow and sintering process needed to produce a precise, passive fit, with a special focus on I-Bar design and techniques that help achieve...
Pre-Registration RequiredIntroduction to Atlantis® Abutment Milling Service (AMS)!
John Luangrath · Sr. Global Product Manager, Atlantis at Dentsply Sirona · Salem, NH
Join John Luangrath, CDT, as he introduces the new Atlantis Abutment Milling Service (AMS) from Dentsply Sirona. Learn how to design your ideal abutment using 3Shape and clinically sound parameters. Atlantis Abutment Milling Service is the latest innovation from Atlantis. You design, Atlantis mills.
The New Way to Make Removable Partial Dentures
Daniel Portal · Lab Owner at Portal Digital Dentistry · Eagle Mountain, UT
Adrienne Slevin · Global Dental Enablement Lead And Dental Technician at Stratasys · Peoria, IL
Learn how the QuickSnap workflow reduces RPD production time and cuts equipment and labor requirements by two-thirds. Daniel Portal (exocad) and Adrienne Slevin (Stratasys) demonstrate the complete digital process—from design to assembly—for creating consistent, functional RPDs. This streamlined...
Pre-Registration RequiredExploring the New Split Denture Workflow in PartialCAD 3.3 Chemnitz
Ben Laroche · Sales Manager Canada / Application Support Engineer at exocad · Stoneham, MA
Discover how exocad’s newest PartialCAD 3.3 Chemnitz release streamlines hybrid denture design with its highly automated split denture workflow, enabling technicians to easily generate a precisely fitting underlying bar. Ben Laroche explores new features such as automatic split denture, bar‑top...
Pre-Registration RequiredThe Smart Way to Scale Your Lab without Tying Up Cash
Zuriel Lopez · Senior Finance Manager at RidgeStone Capital
Zuriel Lopez breaks down how labs can scale efficiently without draining cash or putting pressure on day-to-day operations. Walk through real-world scenarios, common pitfalls and proven strategies used by high-performing labs. The focus is on making smarter financial decisions that allow you to grow...
Pre-Registration Required- 12:00 pm
Zirlux Independence: A New Extension to the Zirlux Zirconia Product Line
Steven Klein · Product Specialist at Zahn Dental · Carpinteria, CA
Discover Zirlux Independence ML, a new 4Y zirconia from the long-trusted Zirlux Zirconia product line. Steven Klein shows how this zirconia, which is made in the U.S. using imported materials, performs on strength, esthetics, versatility and cost efficiency, and where it fits into your current milling workflow
Pre-Registration RequiredFull Arch Thimble Bar & Crown Design
Andrew Nova · Senior Technical Support Specialist at Imagine
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
Andy Huynh and Andrew Nova cover full-arch exocad design workflows including thimble substructures and implant-supported bridge restorations from framework to production planning. 20 follow-along workstations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional attendees may view the presentation without a workstation.
Pre-Registration Required- 1:00 pm
Simplify Your Surface: Zirconia Finishing Made Easy--Hands-on Workshop
Jay Emirzian · Galaxy Dental Lab at Galaxy Dental Lab · Anderson, SC
In this interactive workshop, work directly on zirconia in the green state to learn effective polishing and surface control techniques. Jay Emirzian, CDT, offers guided instruction, real-time feedback and practical skills you can implement immediately to streamline your workflow and achieve consistent,...
Pre-Registration RequiredLevel Up Your 3Shape Denture Designs: Advanced Techniques, Smarter Workflows and Outsourcing Strategies
Pam Rehm · National Product Manager at Argen Canada · Kelowna, AB
Ready to elevate your denture designs? Pam Rehm, RDT, covers 3Shape tools, design shortcuts and clinical workflows that improve fit and function. Learn when outsourcing printed dentures boosts consistency and efficiency. Leave with actionable upgrades and a clear plan for blending in-house design with outsourced manufacturing.
Pre-Registration RequiredMaking Teeth for Film and Television
Gary Archer · Lab owner at AA Dental Lab · Woodland Hills, CA
Gary Archer, RDT, is a dental technician and considered by some to be The Godfather of FX teeth. Join him as he discusses a lighter side of dental technology and how it has found its way into the FX Industry, making teeth for film and television.
Using Atlantis® Bars Solutions and Photogrammetry as Your Trusted Full Arch Partner!
John Luangrath · Sr. Global Product Manager, Atlantis at Dentsply Sirona · Salem, NH
Labs and clinicians are looking for trusted and accurate full arch providers. Learn how Atlantis, Prime Scan and photogrammetry can elevate your fixed and removable full arch solutions. John Luangrath, CDT, presents new and innovative full arch workflows from Dentsply Sirona and Atlantis.
Learn the Rules Like a Pro... So You Can Break Them Like an Artist
Jessica Love · Owner at Capture Dental Arts · Draper, UT
Join Jessica Love, CDT, as she highlights the versatility of the new IPS e.max Zirconia and IPS e.max Ceram Art. She reveals simplified methods for color, texture and glaze application. Learn to enhance subtle details and productivity, creating natural, realistic restorations with artistry and confidence.
Pre-Registration RequiredDigital Dentistry Unlocked: From Simple Cases to Full-Arch Mastery
Sergio Florencio · Prosthodontist at Digital Dental Designs/Walnut Creek Prosthodontics · Walnut Creek, CA
Explore the full digital dentistry workflow, from single-unit restorations to complex full-arch cases. Dr. Sergio Florencio shares practical strategies to improve efficiency, accuracy and confidence, helping simplify daily procedures and successfully expand into advanced digital treatments. AGD credits will be provided.
LOCATOR/LOCATOR FIXED 3D Printing Workshop
Shaana Gripp · Manager of Product Experience at Harvest Dental · Chesapeake, VA
Dr. Michael Scherer, DMD · Prosthodontist at Michael D Scherer DMD · Las Vegas, NV
Michael Scherer, DMD, and Shaana Gripp cover technical workflows for Locators focused on 3D printing and esthetic finishing for removables and fixed cases. This workshop is designed for technicians and clinicians seeking to produce restorations using a complete digital and 3D print ecosystem—making...
Pre-Registration RequiredOSHA + FDA + HIPAA = The Equation for Trust & Compliance
Matt Rahman · Board Member at SafeLink Consulting · Cumming, GA
Gary D. Morgan · Sr. Vice President & Senior Consultant at SafeLink Consulting, Inc. · Cumming, GA
Discover how safety, quality and privacy work together to build client trust and strengthen your business. Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, and Matt Rahman, MBA, CISSP, CHPSE, reveal practical strategies to reduce risk, meet expectations and elevate your lab’s reputation—because smart compliance...
Pre-Registration Required- 2:00 pm
Digital Partial Denture Design
Andrew Nova · Senior Technical Support Specialist at Imagine
Andy Huynh · Academy Director and Technical Project Manager at Imagine
Andy Huynh and Andrew Nova focus on exocad removable workflows for upper partial denture design including frameworks, clasps, connectors and digital manufacturing preparation. 20 follow-along workstations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional attendees may view the presentation without a workstation.
Pre-Registration RequiredDesigning All-on-X in exocad: Featuring the New Split Bar Design
Beth Lundstrom · Technical Support Specialist at Argen
Beth Lundstrom shows how to master full-arch implant design in exocad—including an exclusive look at the innovative new split bar design feature. Walk away with practical skills and fresh techniques to elevate your All-on-X workflow.
Pre-Registration Required- 3:00 pm
Unlocking DS Core: Smarter Collaboration, Better Outcomes
Kent Wells · National Account Manager at Dentsply Sirona · Camas, WA
Learn how to use DS Core to elevate communication with your doctors. Kent Wells covers getting started with DS Core, transitioning from the Connect Case Center, maximizing the software with doctors and the latest upgrades including Application Programming Interface (API) integration of DS Core with your lab management software.
OSHA + FDA + HIPAA = The Equation for Trust & Compliance
Matt Rahman · Board Member at SafeLink Consulting · Cumming, GA
Gary D. Morgan · Sr. Vice President & Senior Consultant at SafeLink Consulting, Inc. · Cumming, GA
Discover how safety, quality and privacy work together to build client trust and strengthen your business. Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, and Matt Rahman, MBA, CISSP, CHPSE, reveal practical strategies to reduce risk, meet expectations and elevate your lab’s reputation—because smart compliance...
Pre-Registration Required
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