LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2025
Feb 20-22 · Chicago, IL
- LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2025
A Master's Touch for Creating a Beautiful Smile Using Zirconia and Micro-Laying Techniques
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Peter Pizzi · Owner/Manager at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY
1 Scientific credit · With advances in zirconia strength and translucency, monolithic and micro-layered designs are transforming single-unit and bridge restorations. Proper zirconia selection is crucial for achieving strength,...
Friday, Feb 21 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelBasic Building Blocks of a Denture Set-Up
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Eugene Royzengurt LD, BTSc · Denturist at Apple Dental Laboratory, LLC · Sandy, UT
1 Scientific credit · Whether using a digital or traditional workflow, mastering denture fabrication starts with understanding tooth placement. Eugene Royzengurt introduces model analysis and mold selection for custom-fitting...
Friday, Feb 21 8:30am - 9:15am
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelCanvas to Appearance: A Dynamic Relationship
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Peter Pizzi · Owner/Manager at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY
1.5 Scientific credits · Today’s lab combines traditional and digital processes, requiring skillful material selection for lifelike esthetic cases. Peter Pizzi covers key restorative options—metal, zirconia, lithium...
Thursday, Feb 20 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelCharacterizing 3D-Printed Dentures for Tissue Color & Architecture
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Mark Chan · Denturist at Private Practice
1 Scientific credit · As digital denture printing grows for cost-effective fabrication, achieving personalized pigmentation remains challenging. Mark Chan teaches easy techniques to add texture and color, enhancing soft-tissue...
Friday, Feb 21 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelDiscovering an All-on-X Digital Concept for Function and Esthetics
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Lukas Wichnalek · Dental Technician at SOUL Dental Arch · Puebla, Mexico
1 Scientific credit · The All-on-X prosthetics concept offers various approaches, making it hard to choose the best one. Lukas Wichnalek discusses a digital fabrication path using advanced design options and premium materials....
Friday, Feb 21 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelEvolution of a Digital Workflow for All of Your Removable and Fixed Denture Needs
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Jennifer Dibben · Technician at Rising Tide Dental Lab · Burlington, ON
1 Scientific credit · Amid widespread digital denture printing and milling, how can your work stand out? Jennifer Dibben covers starting points and final touches using premium, cost-effective materials that enhance function,...
Friday, Feb 21 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelHappy Hour!
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
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Thursday, Feb 20 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelIntroducing Denture Materials and Workflow into Your Skillset
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Jennifer Dibben · Technician at Rising Tide Dental Lab · Burlington, ON
1 Scientific credit · As laboratory competition intensifies, mastering denture fabrication is essential. Understand occlusion and various theories to create beautiful, customized smiles. Combine new technology with traditional...
Saturday, Feb 22 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelMastering Denture Skills for Complex Implant Cases
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Nina Frketin · Technician at Mango dental technologies · sedgefield, United Kingdom
1 Scientific credit · Join Nina Frketin for a lecture tailored to dental professionals aiming to excel in complex implant cases. Learn traditional denture techniques applied to advanced procedures, covering topics like Gothic...
Friday, Feb 21 9:45am - 10:30am
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelMatching Nature: Shade, Texture and Esthetics in Ceramics
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Peter Pizzi · Owner/Manager at Pizzi Dental Studio · Staten Island, NY
1 Scientific credit · Texture significantly influences patient satisfaction with anterior restorations. Even with a perfect shade match, light reflection differences can affect visual acceptance. Peter Pizzi covers subtle gloss...
Saturday, Feb 22 11:00am - 11:45am
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelMicro-Layering for Macro Results
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Danielle Farago · Ceramist at Ashkal Dent Inc · Toronto, ON
1 Scientific credit · When a cut-back zirconia case arrives, what's your approach? Dani Farago covers how color, texture and depth create esthetic crowns. Learn micro-layering and internal stain techniques to achieve natural, lifelike results.
Friday, Feb 21 11:00am - 11:45am
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelOptimum Esthetics and Function for the Digital Workflow
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Mark Chan · Denturist at Private Practice
1 Scientific credit · Explore a digitally optimized, open-source library for printing materials and tooth options. This library offers flexibility for individual printed teeth and both partial and full dentures, and simplifies...
Saturday, Feb 22 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelRemovable and Fixed Implant Dentures: The Need for Premium Performance
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Eugene Royzengurt LD, BTSc · Denturist at Apple Dental Laboratory, LLC · Sandy, UT
1 Scientific credit · Whether printed, milled or traditionally fabricated, the ideal denture tooth meets patient and clinical needs for all setup arrangements while ensuring long-term performance. Discover how to create dentures...
Saturday, Feb 22 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelThe Do's and Don'ts of Monolithic Staining
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Danielle Farago · Ceramist at Ashkal Dent Inc · Toronto, ON
1 Scientific credit · Not all cases are equal. What distinguishes an average monolithic crown from an exceptional one? Dani Farago analyzes real cases, highlights common mistakes and offers simple solutions to enhance your...
Saturday, Feb 22 8:30am - 9:15am
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelTransforming Your Denture to Gingiva Sculpturing
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Nina Frketin · Technician at Mango dental technologies · sedgefield, United Kingdom
1 Scientific credit · Transform your monotone denture base into a dynamic, vibrant gingiva canvas. Nina Frketin demonstrates how light-cured colors can quickly enhance bland pink dentures. Learn techniques for replicating soft...
Saturday, Feb 22 9:45am - 10:30am
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelWorkflow of a Digital Denture with Shade Expectations
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Mark Chan · Denturist at Private Practice
1.5 Scientific credits · Mark Chan demonstrates a practical digital denture workflow from design to finish, covering tips on design, occlusal setup and parameter settings for accurate prints. Explore unique denture resins and...
Thursday, Feb 20 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelZirconia Design with a Flare of Premium Cosmetics
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Lukas Wichnalek · Dental Technician at SOUL Dental Arch · Puebla, Mexico
1 Scientific credit · Fixed bridgework designs necessitate varied occlusal materials to ensure long-term patient satisfaction. Lukas Wichnalek showcases alternative fixed implant designs that integrate materials seamlessly...
Saturday, Feb 22 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Grand Hall K · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level