Instructors

Daniel Alter

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

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

Lucas Walter

Digital Experience Manager at Desktop Labs · Bethlehem, PA

Lucas Walter been in the dental industry since 1994, been working on digital side since 2009

Kent Kohli

Director of Education at Natural Aesthetics D/L · Lindon, UT

Renata Budny

Professor at NYC College of Technology · West Islip, NY

Renata Budny is an Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry in New York City College of Technology (City Tech), the City University of New York. She earned A.A.S. in Dental Laboratory Technology, B.B.A. in Management, and M.B.A. in Banking and Finance. Being in the dental laboratory...

Bill Mrazek

Owner at Mrazek Consulting · Naperville, IL

Bill Mrazek, BS, CDT, holds a BS degree in Biology from the University of Illinois and an AS degree in Dental Technology. In addition to his 30 years of experience in the field, Mrazek is a regular contributor to LMT, and is on the editorial boards of PPAD and Collaborative Techniques.

Daniel Portal

Lab Owner at Portal Digital Dentistry · Eagle Mountain, UT

Daniel Portal is founder and director of Portal Digital Dentistry a company that has trained hundreds of dental professionals around the world. As former Senior Trainer for exocad North America, he w

Marlin Gohn

Director Of Technical Services at Argen · San Diego, CA

Marlin Gohn, CDT, is Argen’s Director of Technical Services. He graduated from Larayco Dental Arts College with a degree in dental technology and worked as a technician in California for 25 years, running his own lab for 17 years. He received his CDT in Ceramics in 1979, joined the Argen team in...

Dan O'Rourke

Owner/President at Dentistry’s Optimal Model · Cameron, MT

CEO Dentistry’s Optimal Model

Maurice Whitlock

Product Specialist/Technical Trainer at Amann Girrbach · Valrico, FL

Maurice "Mo" Whitlock, CDT, has over 30 years experience as a lab technician. He received his training in the U.S. Air Force. He is a Global Product Expert for Amanngirrbach North America.

Dana B. Cohen

Professor Emeritus at LACC/Los Angeles City College · Studio City, CA

Charles McClemens

CTO at Apex Dental Lab Group · Apache Junction, AZ

Daniel Swamy PhD

Director Of Technology at Aidite · Phoenix, AZ

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

Henning Visser

Fellow at SKDLA at Spectrum Killian Dental Lab Alliance · Santo Ana, CA

Specialists in Implant supported Zirconium bridges & Reconstruction cases, and full mouth reconstruction.

William (Bill) Barton

Senior Technical Consultant at Ivoclar · Williamsburg, MI

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

Mark Baker

Senior Technical Consultant at VITA North America · Brea, CA

Mr. Baker CDT received his Dental Technicians Diploma in London, England graduating in 1977. He gained further extensive experience in fixed and removable prosthetics within two of southern Germany’s prestigious laboratories from 1979-83. After moving to Sydney Australia in 1985, he opened his...

Jonathan Jakson

Digital Designer/ Evolve Exocad Instructor at Evolve Dentistry · Buffalo, NY

Jonny Jakson, Exocad Designer & Trainer from Evolve Dentistry, has been instrumental in training and guiding dental teams on leveraging the power of modern tools like Ivotion and Exocad. His insights into digital design have paved the way for many to transition seamlessly into the digital age of dentistry.

Dan Elchinger

Application Support Engineer at exocad · Hillsboro, MO

Dan Elchinger started in Dental CAD/CAM production over 18 years ago. He worked within a dental laboratory for 15 years and now is an Application Support Engineer at exocad America inc.

Nicole Jackson

Lead Faculty/Program Chair - Dental Technician at MATC · Brookfield, WI

Dedicated educator, mentor, and thought leader, with over 20 years of leadership in dental technology and education.

Brooke Harris

Professor at Indiana University Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN

Mona Montazer

Lead Dental Lab Technician at DNT · Los Angeles, CA

Liz Lake

CDT, Instructor/Technician at Midwestern University - AZ · Portage, MI

I'm a nut, in a shell.

Christopher Bell

Technical Director at Dental Arts Laboratory · Springfield, IL

Corinne Chan

Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Pasadena City College · Montrose, CA

Adam So

Aspen, CO

25+ years......!

Mark Hunt, Sr

Director/Instructor at Vinmar Solutions Pre-Dental Courses · Moreno Valley, CA

Education LACC Dental Technical Training. Certified Dental Technician Hastings Plastics Mold Making Workshop Career Accomplishments 31 Years at UCLA School of Dentistry Founded the UCLA Pre-dental Club, presently known as the UCLA Pre-dental Student Outreach Program. Bench Instructor in Removable Prosthodontics department at UCLA School of Dentistry. Expanded the UCLA Pre-dental Volunteer Undergrad Program. Managed the UCLA School of Dentistry 3-Dimensional Department. Bench instructor for UCLA School of Dentistry Tooth Waxing Course. Managed the UCLA Professional Laboratories. Professional Experience Director for Vinmar Solutions, Inc. Pre-dental Technique Courses. Also the Instructor for the Tooth Waxing Course, Quadrant Denture Course, Complete Denture Course, Dental Impression and Cast Making Course, hosted at the following schools.  UCLA School of Dentistry  Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health.  California State University East Bay.  University of California, San Diego.  Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine.

Spyros Anninos

Technical Trainer EMEA at Medit Corporation · Athens, Greece

I have learned and Im keep learning many things.........

Wilmarie Nieves

Dental Lab Technician & Instructor at Wilmarie Nieves · Vega Alta, PR

Susan Brown

in house CDT at XL Dent Labs , Pure Dental · Lancaster, NY

Robert Adams

Technical/Sales Manager at Aspen Dental/Snow Rock Denture Systems · W. Jordan, UT

Certified in Ceramics 1994 to Present

Hanil Kim

Director, Professor at Columbia College · Fairfax, VA

Vienna in Virginia

Jae-Hyouk Choi

Clinical Assistant Professor at Boston University · Boston, MA

Robin L. Robinson

Director of Training at Friendship Dental Lab · Rosedale, MD

Outgoing

Fernando Polanco

CTO at InstaRisa · Clovis, CA

Erin Popov

Program Director at Durham Technical Community College · Durham, NC

An art major that found her way into dental laboratory technology and now shares her knowledge to the newest generations.

Jules Balla CDT

Dental Technologist / Instructor at New York City College of Technology / Nu Crown Dental Laboratory · Bayonne, NJ

Dental Technologist since 1987, Instructor at New York City Technical College since 2004.

Sandra Goergen

Dental Technician at Karlin Distributor · Brantford, ON

Sandra Goergen CDT is a German trained dental technician who worked for 13 years in commercial laboratories in Hamburg, Germany before she moved to Liechtenstein as the main removable prosthesis trainer on the Biofunctional Prosthetic System (BPS) at Ivoclar Vivadent. Sandra has trained technicians,...

Roberto Alexander

Prothsodontist at Alexander Dental Studio · San Antonio, TX

Dik Van Meegen

Denturist/Coordinating Dental Technician at University Medical Center Groningen · Groningen, Netherlands

I am teaching at the Dental School at the university of Groningen, at the present most in the field of implantology in combination with removable prostheses. I work here for 13 years and prior to my work here i was a dental technician with a focus on fixed prostheses

Hussein Basma

Professor at University of Alabama School of Dentistry

Dr. Hussein Basma is a full-time professor at the University of Alabama (UAB) School of Dentistry, focusing his teaching on interdisciplinary care and technology integration. He received his dental degree from Damascus University, a graduate degree in Prosthodontics from the Lebanese University and a...

Joe Nigro

Director of Training and Education at BonaDent Dental Laboratories · Seneca Falls, NY

Jack Jeong

Digital Trainer at 3DBioCAD

Jack began his dental career in 2004 at dental clinic in M.N.D, South Korea. In 2012, he joined B&B Dental Ceramic Arts and 3DBioCAD, where he manages cases at the lab and provides digital training for dental clinicians and laboratory professionals. Jack helps educational programs for dental...

Chris Chahrestan

Certified Trainer at Evident

With decades of digital dentistry experience, Chris is uniquely positioned to guide you in transforming your workflows from analog to digital. As a certified trainer in Roland, 3shape, and Exocad, he shares practical tips and tricks for dentures and partial designs.

Jose Diego Restrepo

Ceramist at Texas Dental Lab Consultants Inc · Houston, TX

David De La Rosa

Madrid, Spain

Expert Ceramist. Dental Ceramic Teacher at Madrid Dental Technicians College. Ivoclar Advisor many years, expert in e-max, and more than 16 years teaching. Cad-Cam good knowledge. More than 22 experience years as a Dental Technician in diferents companys. Dentsply instructor for Spain and Portugal. BPS Degree in Schaan Liechstenstein ICDE.

Jerry Kinderknecht

Advanced Technician at Naval Postgraduate Dental School · Frederick, MD

Pamela Pierce

Implants/Cad Design/Ceramist/Training Specialist at Dandy · Pleasant Grove, UT

Shozo Nishi

Manager at Sirona Dental System · 8-21-1 Ginza,Chuo-ku,E, Tokyo, Japan

Kellie Thimmes

Compliance Advisor at SafeLink Consulting, Inc. · Castle Rock, CO

Kellie Thimmes, aka “Kellie T” is a Compliance Advisor for SafeLink Consulting, Inc.

Phil Russo

Professor at NYC College of Technology · Brooklyn, NY

Philip Russo is a Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn, NY; he is the Chair of the Equipment Committee, which is responsible for ensuring the equipment is operating efficiently and providing a safe working environment. With more than...

Shannon Brinker

Speaker/Trainer at Academy of Chairside Assisting · Virginia Beach, VA

Biography Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA a National and International Speaker and published author for dental assistants and their role in Laborary Communication

Kim Doyle

Instructor at Oregon Health and Science University · Portland, OR

Zac Lorenz

Dental Technician at Evolve · Buffalo, NY

Brendan Pratt

Vp Of Technical Development at ODL Orthodontic Lab · Buffalo, NY

Kindra O'Rielley

Director/Owner at Oak Leaf Dental Lab School · Lewis Center, OH

Patrick Kedziora

Founder & CEO at KedzohDental · San Francisco, CA

We believe in making learning easy and giving you the opportunity to learn anytime/anywhere, get certified and earn more. It's tough enough doing what you do, learning shouldn't make it tougher.

Amy Helayel

RDH at Zest Dental Solutions · Carlsbad, CT

Derek Pawlak

Dental Instructor at McFatter Technical College · Davie, FL

Ravindra Nandra

Professor Emeritus at Department of Orthodontics University of Connecticut

Professor EmeritusDepartment of Orthodontics University of ConnecticutAdjunct Professor The Forsyth InstituteEditor-in-Chief Progress in Orthodontics

Beom-jin Choi

Principal Researcher at R&D Center, Doctus Global · Goyang-Si, Gyeoggi-do, South Korea

- 신한대학교 치과 기공 과 졸업(치과공학과) - 서울시치과의사회 회원 - KDTassociations에서 여러 세미나에서 강의 - 경동대학교 겸임교수(치과공학과) - 단과대학 치과보건과학석사- 국대학교 - 단국대학교 보건과학 박사과정(치과재료)...

Bobby Alonso

Technical Trainer / Product Specialist / Senior Account Representative at Esthetic Professionals · Tampa, FL

Bobby has been a part of the EP Distribution team since 2021. He is a seasoned sales representative, and has been in the dental space for over three decades.