PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HANDS ON EXPOS WILL BE AT THE CLINICIANS BOOTH. ONCE ALL OF THE EXHIBITORS HAVE BEEN PLACED, THEIR RESPECTIVE BOOTH NUMBER WILL APPEAR BELOW ***Presentations will be in 30 minute increments during Friday & Saturday's schedules presentation times. 1/2 hour of CE credits will be available for each presentation. Clinicians will distribute credit vouchers at the conclusion of each presentation. Any presentations that are added since the printing will be listed, along with the booth numbers, in your registration package when you pick up your name badge.*** NOTE: - Expos with a White Name Banner have been added to the program AFTER printing was completed. |
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AMANN GIRRBACH |
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Ramon Flores |
"CAD/CAM Ceramil"1/2 hr Professional Development Credit per Presentation |
Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00 |
ARGEN CORPORATION |
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Al Fillastre, CDT |
"Argen Hi-Tech Solutions"From digitally designed and manufactured copings to advanced lower gold alloys, Argen has solutions for the modern dental lab that are cost effective and fit either in traditional or digital workflow patterns. Learn from the alloy leader about digitally delivered copings, New and Improved Captek, Advanced Alloys (Y +, and Noblebond) as well as cost effective standard castable alloys. Al Fillastre CDT has been working in the field of dental technology since 1975. In 1979 he opened his own laboratory inside his father’s dental practice, gaining valuable first hand clinical experience. Since that time, Al has become an accomplished technician in all disciplines within the Crown & Bridge laboratory and has presented numerous lectures, hands-on clinics and seminars in Occlusion, Ceramics, Composite Resins, Waxing & Metal Design, and Captek. He has lectured extensively to dentists and technicians alike on quality, communication and
technical skills. Al teaches authorized Captek training courses, works closely with the Argen Company and provides technical support for Captek laboratories nationwide. Al presently owns and operates Ceram-O-Arts, Dental Laboratory in Lakeland, Florida. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 4:00 Saturday: 11:00, 2:00 |
Al Fillastre, CDT |
"Updates in Captek Technology"The Captek technology for crowns and bridges offers esthetics, resistance from plaque and bacteria and strength matched to the needs of implant restorations and posterior bridge work. Learn the new and improved Nano-based materials and updated techniques that make Captek cost effective, as well as attractive for labs, dentists and patients. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:00 Saturday: 11:30 |
Al Fillastre, CDT |
"Argen's Updated Alloys"A huge percentage of dental laboratory restorations are still manufactured with traditional casting technology. Mr. Fillastre, CDT will present various options that will help lab owners make the best decisions on cost effective alloy selections. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:30, 4:30 Saturday: 12:00 |
Al Fillastre, CDT
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"Make More Money with Argen Refining"The best refining returns come from the best technology. Argen uses state-of-the-art equipment and a unique refining process where every step is specifically designed to maximize returns. Learn how this honest and accurate service will actually make you more money. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 3:30 Saturday: 1:30 |
ASTRA TECH |
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Frank Manfre |
"Benefits of Atlantis™ Patient-Specific Abutments"Atlantis is the leading CAD/CAM solution for patient-specific, cement-retained abutments. Platform and material independent, Atlantis™ Abutments provide you with the ultimate flexibility. Dental laboratories have found that with Atlantis, they can increase their profitability be eliminating the time spent on making and/or modifying stock abutments. By using Atlantis Abutments you can provide implant restorations of the highest quality without added personnel, training or inventory. Frank Manfre is the Laboratory Channel District Sales Manager for Astra Tech based in Atlanta, GA. He has worked in the dental market with both clinicians and laboratories for the past ten years and holds a bachelors degree from Fredonia (NY) State University. ½ hr Professional Development Credit per presentation |
Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00 |
B&D DENTAL |
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Ryan Gillespie |
"Dr. Tanaka's Full Contour Zirconia Custom Coloring & ZEP™ Crown Techniques" Ryan Gillespie has been a adental technician for thirteen years working in both large production and In-Hourse laboratory settings. As a technical consultant on products and materials for B&D Dental, Ryan will be giving insight, instruction and hands on training. Developed over many years of professional experience, Dr. Tanaka's coloring technique provides patients the most life like zirconia corwns. utilizing more than just a standard dipping method, fluorescence and incisal translucency is achieved by custom brush coloring before and after sintering. Dr. Tanaka and B&D Dental have teamed up to provide hands-on courses for creating ZEP™ crowns as established by Dr. Tanaka utilizing translucent zirconia, coloring techniques and a thin layer of enamel as necessary. These techniques can be applied to all C&B applications inlcuding Veneers, Inlays, Onlays, and Full Contour with Knife-edge margins. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00 |
DENTAL SCIENCE |
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Kamil Karroum |
"Implant Supported Bar Design"½ hr Professional Development Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:00, 2:30, 3:30 Saturday: 11:30, 12:00, 1:30 |
DENTSPLY PROSTHETICS |
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Kathleen Catanzaro, CDT |
"CAD/CAM Systems - Agility by Design"With the addition of the Cercon® Eye scanner rapid manufacturing of zirconia or resin frameworks is now easier than ever. The Cercon Eye scans dies and models for crowns and bridges using a three camera system as well as a laser, for extremely precise measurements and a scan time of less than 20 seconds per unit. Design in the Cercon® Art module is also quick and easy with its Wizard technology which allows for push-button simplicity and increased machining accuracy. The presentation will demonstrate the CAD/CAM technology that allows anyone to quickly fabricate zirconia or resin substructures. Kathleen Catanzaro CDT is currently employed with DENTSPLY Prosthetics as a Technical Specialist with over 15 years experience in the dental laboratory field. Kathy joined the Ceramco team in 2002, and has become an integral part of our Technical Center in Burlington, NJ helping to train our customers in our various Fixed Crown and Bridge product lines, handling the day-to-day technical phone support, and also working closely with our sales reps in the field. Kathy started at DENTSPLY Prosthetics in the Research and Development Department. She assisted with the development of our product Ceramco® PFZ and Ceramco® Press. She has become proficient with all of our Ceramco and Degudent products lines. Her main focus as of late has been the Compartis product lines; Cercon and ISUS. Prior to working for DENTSPLY Kathy worked in the Pressable department at a mid-size lab, and prior to that as a in-house lab technician for a General Dentist fabricating all crown and bridge work. She also handled chair side responsibilities. Kathy is a Certified Dental Technician with a specialty in ceramics. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 12:00, 1:30 |
GC AMERICA |
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Nancy Franceschi, CDT
Greg Martin, CDT
Rick Sonntag, RDT |
"Maximum Production: Maximum Esthetics" Learn how GC America's new Initial IQ One Body Layer over Metal system can increase your production without sacrificing esthetics. The new Initial IQ Luster Paste NF will also be at center stage to show how this new Universal formula can be used to achieve the highest standards in esthetics whether using ZR, Ti, MC porcelains or PC (pressables). Nancy S. Franceschi, BA, CDT was born in Verdun, France and raised in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico where she graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a double major in Arts and Biology. Over her 22 years of experience as a technician, Nancy has worked in both the large laboratory, as well as the small in-house clinical setting and studied with several world-class clinicians and master ceramists in Germany and the US to include: Dr. Peter Dawson, Willi Geller, Naoki Aiba, Taki Nishihata, Aki Yoshida, Oliver Brix, Vanik Jinoain, and Don Cornell. From 2002-2008, she was a ceramist at the International Center for Complete Dentistry, gaining experience in preplanning complex cases by working side by side with the clinicians and faculty members of The Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, FL. She is currently the District Manager for South-Eastern US and the Caribbean with GC America Laboratory Technologies. A ceramist and former laboratory owner, Mr. Greg Martin has been a District Manager for GC America, Inc.’s Laboratory Division since 2007. He holds a Biology degree from the University of NC at Chapel Hill, and is an Honor graduate of the Dental Technology program at Durham Technical Community College. Greg has been a technician for over 10 years and has studied at such places as the Institute for Oral Art and Design, including completion of the Anterior Smile Design workshop. Mr. Martin has also attended numerous seminars by such speakers as Olivier Tric, Pinhas Adar, Michael Brusch, Lee Culp, Peter Pizzi, and others in his studies and continuing education during his career. Rick Sonntag, RDT is the owner of 4Points Dental Designs (St. Petersburg, FL) , and previously worked as an in-house ceramist at The International Center for Complete Dentistry, the clinical practice of The Dawson Center. With 20 years experience in Canada, Germany, and The U.S., Rick has studied under many world-class clinicians including Dr. Peter Dawson, Shigeo Kataoka, Ernst Hegenbarth, Willi Geller, Oliver Brix, Aki Yoshida, and Dieter Schultz. He is an Adjunct Faculty Member at The Dawson Academy whose lectures have focused on Shade Selection and Dentist - Laboratory Communication with an emphasis on the importance of teamwork for predictability and success. Affiliations include The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry as a Sustaining Member, and the NADL with a certificate in Dental Laboratory Management. With his experience as an in-house Dental Technologist and lab owner, he is always looking for new ways to bridge the gap between dentist and technician, and create a synergy not usually found in traditional settings. ½ Hour Scientific credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00 |
HERAEUS |
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Craig Nelson AAS, CDT |
"Model Evaluation for Dentures and Implants" CANCELLED
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GEORGE TAUB PRODUCTS |
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Lawrence Taub |
"How to Save Time and Money with Pressables Using a Single Die for Wax up and Staining" 1/2 hr Professional Development per presentation
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Saturday: 12:00 |
IVOCLAR VIVADENT, INC. |
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Robert Walther |
"Lean Manufacturing of Metal Ceramics"Robert Walther has been involved in the dental laboratory industry for over 40 years. His career as a dental laboratory technician included dentures before concentrating on fixed prosthetics. He spent 2 years in the Army, as a dental laboratory technician. Bob worked in commercial laboratories and managed an in-house laboratory for a dental group before joining a major dental company as a Technical Territory Sales Manager then, went to work for Williams Gold Refining Company, now Ivoclar Vivadent Inc., where he has worked over the past 29 years. Bob has lectured and trained technicians and laboratories throughout the United States, Guam and Central America. He is currently the East Region Field Technical Specialist for Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30 Saturday: 1:30 |
Robert Walther |
"Lean Manufacturing of All-Ceramics"½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:00 Saturday: 11:00 |
Donald J. Yancey, CDT |
"Utilizing Esthetic Tools to Increase Perfection and Production: Papillameter Transfer from Patient to the Cast"Donald Yancey, CDT has been involved in the dental profession since 1973. He has gained a broad background in dentistry by working as a chairside assistant in the U.S. Navy, as a laboratory technician, and as the owner/operator of a highly specialized removable laboratory. He actively lectures at universities, dental study groups and Laboratory functions. Don is certified in Full Dentures and is presently the Prosthetic Specialist for Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. in the Southeastern part of the United States. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation |
Friday: 2:00 |
Donald J. Yancey, CDT |
"Utilizing Esthetic Tools to Increase Perfection and Production: Denture Guage Transfer from Doctor to the Cast"½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation |
Friday: 3:00 |
Donald J. Yancey, CDT |
"Utilizing Esthetic Tools to Increase Perfection and Production: Anterior Set Up to Patients Esthetic Zone"½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Saturday: 12:00 |
Donald J. Yancey, CDT
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"Utilizing Esthetic Tools to Increase Perfection and Production: Anatomical Wax Up"½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Saturday: 2:00 |
JENSEN DENTAL |
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Terry McQuiston, CDT |
"Metal Casting Troubleshooting"Terry McQuiston CDT is the Authentic® and Pulse™ Technical Manager at Jensen Premium Dental Products. He received his technical training at Lindsey-Hopkins in Miami, Florida after first having studied chemistry at the University of the South in Tennessee, and Guilford College in North Carolina after serving in the U. S. Army. His past experiences as a private technician and his associations with leading prosthodontists have formed the foundation of his restorative philosophy. Additional formal training at the Tanaka Institute, as well as his continued dialogue and advanced ceramic application training provide him with the unique ability to relate to multiple dental disciplines and instruct for every level of experience. Terry maintains an active role in dental education through his lectures, presentations, and associations with many of the world’s most recognized leaders in both technical and clinical dentistry. His participation in state, regional, national and international dental technology associations, publications, and forums are processed into his everyday communications and provide the backboard for his lectures and courses. Currently, he sits on the advisory board for Dental Dialogue and Dental Dialogue International magazines. He has consulted for a variety of international manufacturing concerns on a wide variety of technically related issues. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation |
Saturday: 11:00, 11:30 |
Terry McQuiston, CDT |
"Newest Pressing Technologies: TrixPress Capabilities Explored"½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation |
Friday: 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 1:00, 1:30 |
Terry McQuiston, CDT
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"Pressable Ceramic Troubleshooting"½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:00 |
LANG DENTAL |
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Gerry Mariacher, CDT |
"NOVUS™ - Enhancing Your Denture Revenues"Build your removable department by offering the “Definitive Soft Denture Liner” to your clients, which will lower your client’s chairtime with their patients and enhance your removable business. Gerry Mariacher CDT served as the Vice President of Technical Services for National Dentex for 45 years. Gerry also served as Chair of the Cal-Lab Group for 15 years and holds various positions with allied dental organizations nationwide. He is a Life Member of American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In 2007, Gerry received the coveted Robert N. Cross award from the Southeastern Conference of Dental Laboratories. He is well known for his broad knowledge and expertise relative to products and services for dental laboratories. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00 |
MARATHON SOLUTIONS |
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Deb Bruns |
“The Cost of Receiving Money” Marathon Solutions is a credit card processing company founded in 2002 with one philosophy: Taking care of our customers so they never want to leave. Based on our core philosophy of legendary customer service, we have set up strategic alliances with associations, banks, and customers nationwide. We specialize in credit card programs designed specifically to reduce credit card processing fees and enhance processing efficiency for laboratories. Deb Bruns, V.P. of Business Development will focus on reducing surcharges
for the non-qualifying credit card fees that many dental laboratories have had
to put up with in the past. Bruns discusses the correct processing solution necessary to reduce and re-qualify the higher-priced corporate, business and reward cards that dentists prefer to use. With this, Marathon has been realistically able to save laboratories an average of 20 -40%. Deb Bruns is V.P. of Business Development at Marathon Solutions Inc. where she has been employed since 2006 (she is better known as the credit card lady in the dental lab world). Deb resides in Overland Park, KS with her husband. They are empty nesters with two recently married children and their youngest a Senior at the University of Missouri. ½ hr Professional Development Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00 |
NOWAK DENTAL |
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David M. Zielinski, CDT, FNBC |
"Creating Biomimetic Restorations in Premise Indirect"The master technician/speaker will demonstrate the process of using Premise Indirect, and will discuss the benefits to the patient, lab and doctor. Will include layering, shading, and polishing to achieve stunning final restorations. David M. Zielinski CDT, FNBC is a bench working technician and owner of David’s Dental Laboratory in West Seneca, NY. He is a certified dental technician in ceramics, and crown & bridge and full dentures by the NBC. David is one of only 10 certified technicians to achieve Fellowship with the National Board of Certification. David’s 46 years as a Certified Dental Technician include consulting and product development. He is the recipient of the NADL’s “Excellence in Education” award. He is an accomplished lecturer and author, both nationally and internationally. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00 |
Jason Lynn, CDT |
"HotShotElite: Make Clasps in Under 30 Minutes"This course will describe the many options now available to dental laboratories to replace metal and acrylic clasps with Myerson’s state-of-the-art thermoplastics. Jason Lynn will provide step-by-step processing instructions using Myerson’s Thermoplastic Materials and Myerson’s HotShotElite. Jason Lynn CDT has 18 years of experience as a dental technician and maintains certification in Partial Dentures from the National Board of Certification. Jason is presently Vice President of Adkins-Brown Dental Laboratory, +a removable laboratory focusing on removable prosthetics. Jason is passionate about rebuilding smiles and has come to realize the many benefits of incorporating flexible thermoplastics materials into his business. When he is not working in the lab, training others in dental technology, or lecturing, Jason is a musician. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation |
Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 |
PANADENT |
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Robert Sarabia |
"Product Consultant, Panadent Corporation"This expo will teach you how to take a facebow registration using the simplified KOIS Dento-facial Analyzer; including how to then transfer the registration to orient the maxillary model. Diagnostic procedures will also be reviewed. ½ hr Professional Development Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:00 Saturday: 11:30 |
PREAT CORPORATION |
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Thomas G. Bormes MBA
Christopher M. Bormes |
"eFiber & Mesh Repair of Full and Partial Dentures"Learn the science and understanding of fiber reinforcement and strengthening and its proper usage, including placement, force analysis, and bond ability. The step-by-step procedures will be taught, and the technician will be able to hands-on use or finish the material. Thomas G. Bormes MBA studied business administration at St. John’s University in Minnesota, physics at the University of Minnesota, and completed his graduate studies in the MBA program at Golden Gate University in San Francisco, CA. Tom has spent the past 40 years in the dental industry and is well known as a friend and supporter of both dentistry and the dental laboratory. Tom is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of PREAT Corporation. Christopher M. Bormes studied accounting at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington where he received his BA degree. He also studied dental technology at San ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 3:30 Saturday: 11:00, 1:30 |
Thomas G. Bormes MBA
Christopher M. Bormes |
"Reinforcement and Strengthening of Hybrid, Fixed Detachable, and Implant Supported Overdentures"The science and understanding of fiber reinforcement and strengthening and its correct application, including bond ability, position, and force analysis will be taught. The actual procedures will be taught in a step-by-step format. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:00, 4:00 Saturday: 11:30, 2:00 |
Thomas G. Bormes MBA
Christopher M. Bormes
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"Single Tooth Implant Provisional"The science and understanding of fiber application and bonding ability to denture teeth, composites, and tooth enamel will be taught. Step-by-step procedure for fabrication of a bondable, esthetic, strong, tissue preserving provisional in approximately 10 minutes lab time. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:30, 4:30 Saturday: 12:00 |
PRIMOTEC |
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Mark Stueck, CDT |
"Weld Easily without a Laser" Mark Stueck CDT began his career in Alabama in 1980 where he developed his crown and bridge skills. After completing his CDT in 1989, he moved to Charlotte, N.C. to team with Billy Drake at Drake Dental Lab. He is now manager of the crown and bridge area as well as the implant division; which he was instrumental in creating. Mark is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Charlotte Implant Study Club, Charlotte Chapter of the Seattle Study Club, NBC and the NADL. He facilitates BETA testing for several major implant companies and attends numerous implant programs each year. ½ Hour Scientific Credit per presentation |
Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00 |
SAFELINK CONSULTING, INC. |
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Gary Morgan, CDT |
"Simplifying Document Control for your Quality System"Two of the most treaded parts of a quality system are record retention and numbering plus control of all those records. Come learn how to deal with these requirements through SafeLink’s NEW Cloud-based application. Join us for a demonstration of how easy document control can be with the right tools. Gary Morgan CDT is the Senior Consultant and Vice President with SafeLink Consulting and an Authorized Trainer under OSHA’s Outreach Program. Gary is a certified DAMAS consultant and auditor. He co-owned Morgan Dental Laboratory in Austin, Texas from 1975-2007 along with his wife, Claudia. Active in the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas, Gary served on the BOD for eight years and was President for 1994 and 1995. He was Legislative and Legal Affairs Chairman for DLAT 1987-2008. Gary was appointed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to serve on the Dental Laboratory Certification Council from 2007-2013 and was elected Chairman in 2008. In 2008, NADL presented Gary with a Merit Award in Recognition of Contributions and Outstanding Service to the Dental Laboratory Profession and in 2009 he was honored with the DLAT Hall of Fame Award. ½ hr Regulatory Standards Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:30 Saturday: 11:30 |
Gary Morgan, CDT
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"Infection Control Dos and Don'ts" How is your infection control system working to protect workers? Have you identified where the proper and safe handling of potentially infectious items is critical to the safety of workers? This brief look into how to identify risk areas and then develop systems to ½ hr Regulatory Standards Credit per presentation
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Friday: 4:00 Saturday: 2:00 |
SIRONA |
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Kris Cukar |
"CAD/CAM with Sirona InLab"The lecture will address several challenges dental labs face in today’s increasingly
Kris Cukar has been a dental technician since 1980. He managed a commercial dental laboratory in Kansas City, Missouri for 10 years before owing and operating Cutting Edge Dental Lab in Kansas City, Missouri. He has had training with the Dawson Center, in “The Concept of Complete Dentistry” series of programs and at Institute of Oral Art & Design with Lee Culp, along with numerous training courses in dental implantology. He trained at Ivolcar in pressable ceramics and CAD/CAM system ceramics. Cutting Edge Dental Lab has participated in an ongoing basis with local elementary school career day programs, High School vocational technical (Votec) programs and regional 4H Clubs to promote and educate the dental lab profession to the next generation. Cutting Edge Dental Lab also actively participates in Donated Dental Services, a philanthropic dental program serving the needy in Kansas and Missouri. Kris is an advocate for Sirona, speaking internationally doing lectures, presentations, and trouble shooting for the Sirona inLab cad cam system, and partnering companies. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00 |
VIDENT |
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Felix Pages, CDT |
"You Have Technical Questions; We Have Straight-Forward Answers!"Take the opportunity and stop by the Vident table to discuss what’s on your mind with one of the most interesting and knowledgeable technicians in the United States. Bring with you models of a complicated case, photos of your work-in-progress. Felix will also be Felix Pages CDT graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1976 with an Associate of Arts Degree in Applied Science. He immediately opened his own lab in southern Florida, specializing in cosmetic dentistry. Felix has studied with some of the premiere technicians in the world, such as Claude Sieber, Willi Geller, and Mokoto Yamamoto. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:30, 4:00 Saturday: 11:00, 12:00, 2:00 |
WHIP MIX CORPORATION |
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Robert Long |
"The Importance of Accurate Ratios in the Model and Investment Process"The AquaSpense eliminates the human error factor of manual measurement and guarantees consistent and predictable results. This simple mechanical device automates your process. You’ll achieve accurate working time, set times, hardness and expansion. See how you can achieve this in your model and/or investment processes. Robert Long is the Lab Trade Relations Manager at the Whip Mix Corporation. After 38 years developing process improvement systems for business, education, health care, and government organizations, Bob now consults with dental labs for production improvement. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:00 Saturday: 11:30 |
Robert Long |
"Confident Use of the Articulator Without a Facebow Record"Two new products make the technician’s job easier and provide better results when a facebow is not available. The Universal Occlusal Stand for Denar, Hanau, and Whip Mix articulators and the Whip Mix Esthetic CrossRef Centered Bite Record are two different products that allow your lab to accurately mount casts and create predictable restorations. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 4:00 |
Scott Stewart |
"The Advantages of Virtual Abutment Designs"CANCELLED
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Tim Tyndal, CDT |
"Save As Much As $2.48 Per Ring By Using the Xcavator from Whip Mix"Free up your technician’s time and use that time for more profitable production. The Xcavator eliminates the long cool down cycle as well as the laborious task of manually divesting the ring. Never worry about chipping margins or damaging the ceramic copings. Tim Tyndal CDT has owned Creative Expressions Dental Lab since 1975. Today Tim embraces the ideas of Lean Technology to reduce waste to increase production in the lab. His Digital Crown & Bridge lab outsources wax printing, milling and laser sintering while designing all cases with the 3shape scanner. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30 Saturday: 11:00 |
Tim Tyndal, CDT |
"See A Preview of the Newest and Best Technology in Pressing Furnaces"See how you can prevent formation of a reaction layer, how you can press split or compromised rings after burnout, or upgrade your present Whip Mix pressing oven to this brand new versatile technology. All while saving 30% to 50% over competitive brands. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 2:30 Saturday: 12:00 |
Tim Tyndal, CDT
Robert Long |
"Make Your Lab Relevant to the Changing Industry"Lean in the Dental Lab is about identifying and eliminating process steps that slow your production, create bottle necks, cause rework or customer dissatisfaction, and impacts your profitability. Learn how you can simplify the steps from case arrival to case shipment. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation |
Friday: 4:30 Saturday: 2:00 |
ZAHN DENTAL |
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Charles McClemens, CDT |
"Zirlux™FC Full Contour Zirconia"Learn about the new full contour Zirconia system that was developed to offer dental technicians and efficient and reliable method for producing full-contour monolithic restorations. The demo will discuss how to build up a crown directly on Zirlux™ FC with Avante’Z™ by using traditional layering techniques. Pressed restorations will also be addressed by two alternative
techniques. Cutback and layer using dentin pellets and Press Incisal and stain and glaze using translucent pellets. These aesthetic pressed restorations can be used for both anterior and posterior teeth. Charles McClemens CDT is a clinician/lecturer/educator and president of McClemens Dental Laboratory, Inc. Charles began his career in the United States Air Force graduating from the School of Health Care Sciences, which provided a solid foundation in the dental laboratory profession. He has completed advanced dental studies at the Dawson Academy. He has been a sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry as well as a member of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Currently Charles is a CDT and working towards his Master CDT. He also holds the Technologist designation. Charles served the Florida Dental Laboratory Association as the President, is the chair of the Nominations Committee and the Government Affairs Committee. He has served on the Business Management Committee for the National Association of Dental Laboratories. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Saturday: 11:00, 11:30, 1:30, 2:00 |
Uri Yarovesky, CDT |
"Hilla™ Porcelain Transfer: Replicate the Internal and Structures of Natural Teeth"Make monolithic crowns pop with this highly aesthetic and natural looking digital ceramic transfer which makes the task of creating incisal characterization in a crown easier. The digital ceramic transfer material is extremely thin at 6 microns and creates 3D dimensionality in the restoration. Regardless if you have a thick or thin layer of porcelain it looks the same, Hilla™ Porcelain Transfers can be applied universally on all porcelains internally or externally. Learn how to use Hilla™ to simplify and improve the process of characterizing lab processed dental restorations and how to develop better communication between the laboratory, dentist and patient with the incisal characterization guide. Uri Yarovesky CDT, a ceramist, owner and President of Opus One Laboratories, Inc. in Agoura Hills, California is a graduate of LACC in Dental Technology. He has been a pioneer in the development of new applications for laboratory processed composite resins. Uri has helped to improve and refine the methods of layering color in ceramics and composites, and was one of the developers of the “Concept Inlay/Onlay” technique. He led an intensive research and development effort that successfully conceived the patented “Encore Bridge” and the “Mosaic” posterior characterization guide. He has also developed the Enamelette Porcelain Veneer technique and Musette composite gingival tissue replication. In 2008, Uri launched Hilla Technologies a dental products company that has created a revolutionary new product called Hilla Digital Transfers. Uri is a current member of the AACD, IADFE, ASDA, NADL, CDLA, and ACE. ½ hr Scientific Credit per presentation
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Friday: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 4:00, 4:30 |
