LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2026
Feb 19-21, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Rely on Us to Help Your Lab Thrive!
Zahn Dental is the total solution provider for dental laboratories, including CAD/CAM equipment, digital materials, and lab merchandise. The Zahn team is committed to providing our customers with best-in class technical service, training, and continuing education to help dental labs of all sizes thrive.
Learn more at zahndental.com
Lori McIsaac
Tele-Managed Rep at Zahn Dental, a Div. of Henry Schein Co. · Taunton, MA
Suzi Uraco
Telesales Rep at Zahn Dental · Wallingford, CT
Laurie Fisher
Sales Rep at Zahn Dental, a Div. of Henry Schein, Inc. · Sparks, NV
Rose Ball
TSR at Zahn Dental, a Div. of Henry Schein Inc. · Sparks, NV
Paul Cotter
Zahn Key Account Manager at Zahn Dental, a Div. of Henry Schein Co. · Gainesville, FL
John Barsotti
Sales at Carestream Dental · Atlanta, GA
Anthony Aviles
Digital Equipment Specialist at Zahn Dental · Centerport, NY
Mike Fincher
Key Account Manager at Zahn Dental · Greenwich, CT
Cameron Lambertson
Digital Equipment Specialist at Henry Schein Inc · East Northport, NY
3Shape Efficiency Essentials: Tips, Tricks & Hidden Shortcuts Every Lab Should Use
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Mandy Arena · Tooth Cobbler at D3 Solutions · St. Louis, MO
Unlock the time-saving tools and overlooked features within 3Shape that can dramatically speed up your daily design workflows. Mandy Arena highlights practical shortcuts, smart strategies and software...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 9:30am - 10:30am
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelAirflow Essentials: What Every Digital Lab Needs to Know
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Mark Castanheiro · Business Development Manager at Quatro Air · Saint Laurent, QC
Learn how proper airflow and ventilation can protect your team by reducing or eliminating odors, hazardous fumes and airborne risks associated with printing and milling. Mark Castanheiro explains the key...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelBeyond Models: Applications You Should Be Printing Now
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Beth Keely · CAD/CAM Manager at Gnathodontics Ltd. · Lakewood, CO
Many labs are only one step away from turning their printers into true revenue drivers, moving from basic model printing to high-value applications like nightguards. Beth Keely, CDT, walks through the...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 10:30am - 11:30am
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelBeyond Printing: A Synergy of Technology and Business Application
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Milos Markovic · Director Of Cad-Cam And Implantology at Aurora DTC · Wappingers Falls, NY
Enrico Romano · CEO at Synergy 3D Inc · Wappingers Falls, NY
A deep dive into the technological advancements and business applications of new Formlabs printers. Learn everything about how to succeed financially and technologically with perspectives from Enrico Romano...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelDesigning Partials With Confidence: A Live exocad Workflow Demo for Faster, More Reliable Results
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Daniel Alter · Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY
Join Daniel Alter, MsC, MDT, CDT, for a live exocad partial design demonstration that showcases the exact steps needed to create predictable, repeatable results with ease. He highlights time-saving tools,...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 10:15am - 11:15am
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelDurable by Design: Creating High-Strength Acetal Partials with Digital Precision
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
Explore how digital design and manufacturing can unlock stronger, more precise acetal partials that elevate both durability and patient comfort. John Madden, CDT, breaks down the materials, workflows and...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelElevating Rodin Titan Restorations: Live Characterization Techniques for Next-Level Esthetics
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Paolo Lubrano · Implants at Implant Concierge · East Haven, CT
See how a Master Dental Technician does it. Watch as Paolo Lubrano, MDT, does a live demonstration of advanced characterization methods that bring Rodin Titan restorations to life. He focuses on simple,...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Levelexocad for All-on-X: A Live Full-Arch Workflow Demo
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Dora Rodrigues · Owner/dental Technician at ID Dental Studio · Kenilworth, NJ
Watch a complete All-on-X digital workflow come to life in exocad, from initial setup to final design strategies that ensure accuracy and predictability. Dora Rodrigues showcases the tools, tips and techniques...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 10:45am - 11:45am
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelFrom Block to Beauty: Milling Hass Bio Amber Mill on Amann Girrbach for Predictable Esthetics
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Learn how to unlock the full potential of Hass Bio’s Amber Mill with a walkthrough of the milling workflows on the Amann Girrbach wet system. Andreas Chatzimpatzakis, DT, covers design considerations,...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 11:30am - 12:30pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelHelping Your Doctors Transition to IOS for Smoother, More Predictable Workflows
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Michael Solomon · Owner at Aesthetic Digital Solutions · Watchung, NJ
Learn how Michael Solomon’s lab successfully guided dentists through the transition to intraoral scanning, resulting in more predictable cases and smoother communication. He covers the conversations,...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 8:00am - 9:00am
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelI Sold My Lab: What I Learned, What I'd Do Differently & What You Should Know
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Don Albensi · Retired Owner at Albensi Dental Lab
Join Don Albensi as he shares the behind-the-scenes story of selling one of the industry’s most respected labs, including the lessons, surprises and hard-won insights gained along the way. He breaks...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 11:30am - 12:30pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelInside the 3Shape Denture Workflow: Live Demonstration of Efficient, Repeatable Digital Design
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Alex DeVos · CAD/CAM Trainer at Zahn Dental
See the complete 3Shape digital denture workflow in action as Alex DeVos walks through a live design that showcases efficient, repeatable steps for consistent results. He highlights powerful tools, smart...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelInside the Digital Denture Workflow: A Lab Panel on Workflow Wins, Setbacks and Real Outcomes
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Mandy Arena · Tooth Cobbler at D3 Solutions · St. Louis, MO
Daniel Alter · Professor Of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology · Plainview, NY
Brandon Smith · Technical Advisor at Dental Associates Lab · Dayton, OH
John Madden · Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2 at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
Hear directly from experienced labs what truly works in digital denture production, what doesn’t and how they’ve refined their processes along the way. John Madden, CDT; Mandy Arena; Brandon...
Thursday, Feb 19 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelInside the Trusana Workflow: A Technician's Guide to High-Strength Digital Dentures
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Kris Schermerhorn · Owner at Northern Virginia Dental Lab · Triangle, VA
Explore the complete two-piece Trusana digital denture workflow, including design, printing, bonding and final assembly for maximum strength and esthetics. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, walks you through the...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelMastering Removable Partials: Total Workflow Options & Solutions
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Kris Schermerhorn · Owner at Northern Virginia Dental Lab · Triangle, VA
Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, delivers a deep dive into fully digital removable partial workflows, covering everything from exocad design strategies to optimal material choices and production techniques. He...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 11:45am - 12:45pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelOne-Print Dentures: Reducing Labor & Bonding with Trusana
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Learn how single-print denture solutions can streamline production, reduce labor and minimize bonding steps while maintaining the esthetics and durability patients expect. This session highlights how the...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 11:15am - 12:15pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelPhotogrammetry for Full-Arch Success: A High-Precision Workflow for Faster, More Predictable Cases
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Jorge Hernandez · National sales manager at Shining 3D · Dallas, TX
Emmitt Miller · Application Engineer at Shining 3D
Learn how photogrammetry can transform full-arch dentistry by delivering ultra-accurate data capture, reduced chairtime and smoother collaboration between clinicians and labs. Emmitt Miller and Jorge Hernandez...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelPrinting Flexible Partials Made Easy: A DETAX Hands-On Workshop
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Brandon Smith · Technical Advisor at Dental Associates Lab · Dayton, OH
Join Brandon Smith for an overview session on how to print flexible partials using DETAX materials and streamlined digital workflows. He covers design essentials, material handling and the printing techniques...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelSmarter, Faster Milling: XTCERA AI Production Line
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Learn how XTCERA’s AI-powered milling solutions and equipment transform workflows and optimize daily production. This keynote explores intelligent workflow automation and streamlined milling strategies...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 10:15am - 11:15am
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelThe Digital Leap: How a Small Lab Made it Work and What They Would do Differently Next Time
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Mathew Ennocenti · Owner/Ceramist at Prestige Dental Studio LLC · Janesville, WI
Discover how a small lab successfully transitioned into digital workflows, including the obstacles, wins and practical insights you can apply immediately. Matt Ennocenti shares how he and Prestige Dental...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 10:00am - 11:00am
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelThe Formlabs Advantage: A Complete, Reliable 3D Printing Ecosystem with the Freedom of Open Material Mode
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
John Serino · Strategic Account Manager at Formlabs · Brooklyn, NY
Discover how Formlabs delivers a dependable, production-ready printing ecosystem while giving labs the flexibility to run third-party materials through Open Material Mode. John Serino highlights the workflow...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 12:45pm - 3:45pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelThe Growth Playbook: Lessons From a Lab Expanding Through Acquisition
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Jay Collins · Owner at The Dental Lab · Bristol, PA
Get an inside look at how Jay Collins has successfully grown his business by acquiring labs, including what worked, what didn’t and what he’d do differently today. He breaks down the operational,...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 9:00am - 10:00am
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelThe Lab Efficiency Playbook: Six Sigma Secrets for Fewer Remakes and More Profit
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Unlock proven Six Sigma principles that help dramatically reduce remakes, tighten quality control and eliminate costly inefficiencies. This session breaks down practical, lab-ready process improvements...
Pre-Registration RequiredFriday, Feb 20 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelWhy Choose One? How Labs Gain Workflow Advantages Using Both 3Shape and exocad
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Daniel Marrano · Lab Owner at Marrano Dental Arts · Pottstown, PA
Discover how leveraging both 3Shape and exocad can give your lab unmatched flexibility, speed and control across a wide range of indications. Dan Marrano, CDT, breaks down where each platform excels and...
Pre-Registration RequiredThursday, Feb 19 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) LevelZirconia Showdown: Which Material Wins in Strength, Esthetics & ROI
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Roberto Rossi · Owner at Synergy Dental Ceramics · New Hyde Park, NY
Join Roberto Rossi, MDT, for a head-to-head comparison of today’s leading zirconia materials to see how they truly perform in strength, esthetics, versatility and cost efficiency. He breaks down...
Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, Feb 21 9:15am - 10:15am
Grand Ballroom EF · East Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
