Have you been curious about including outsourcing as a segment of your laboratory business, or just reluctant due to the negative publicity? Jim Erb, CDT, offers facts to make laboratories more comfortable about incorporating this financial growth opportunity.

Eliminate frustration and traditional mistakes in shade matching with this communication breakthrough: Esthetic Guide. Translucency and value determine material choice and layering more than color. Gerald Cruz, CDT, discusses language that logically directs the restoration process. Used with Vita tabs, it's simple, practical and outperforms photography and scanners.

John Maguire talks about the history of the gold and precious metal markets, the gold standard, the dollar and trends influencing the price of gold. He offers tips on how to maximize precious metal refining scrap return.

Digital dentistry, in particular CAD/CAM systems, continues to grow in use for fabricating a wide variety of dental restorations. Although the machining system is the primary facilitator in this scheme, the milled materials themselves ultimately determine the long-term success or failure of the system. Dr. Russell Giordano, DMD, DMSc, FADM, reviews current block materials for full contour and frameworks. He discusses how to handle zirconia, which has become the primary all-ceramic framework material, properties of a variety of zirconia blocks and veneer materials.

Ann Schmitt, CDT, and Elvis Rosado show how to easily incorporate flexible partials into your business. See an overview of the technique and join in an interactive discussion about flexible partial dentures.

Through lecture and demonstration, Matt Tait shows how to use the SensAble Dental Lab System to digitally design flexible and metal partials, as well as full contour crown and bridge. See the latest design enhancements and workflows to increase your productivity and address a broader range of restorations including metal occlusion, metal dummies and open facings. Learn how built-in automated features and best practices, presets and libraries save time and deliver consistent results. Tait also covers selected combination cases using the C&B feature set in conjunction with partial framework design. This course is appropriate for technicians of all levels, with or without experience in digital design.

The Dynamic Function of Denture Fabrication: One definition of “dynamic” is active and changing; characterized by vigorous activity and producing or undergoing change and development. Alice Sager, CDT, and Dennis Urban, CDT, discuss how movement of the mandible and all its dynamics play an essential function in accurately restoring the mastication process for patients with implant-retained prosthetics or conventional removable prosthetics.

The Art of Esthetics and the Science of Compatibility: In this Korean language demonstration, Jung Chun Park explains advanced porcelain techniques using Vita's metal ceramic VITAVM^®13. He emphasizes the easy creation of natural-looking restorations, individual characterization, matching color and translucency, individualizing tooth form and finishing techniques.

An Esthetic Approach to Layering Zirconia Oxide Substructures: Bob Williams, CDT, demonstrates how to create restorations that combine the strength of zirconia with the esthetic properties and accurate shade matching of VITAVM^®9 porcelain. He discusses the use of effect powders, layering for natural appearance, translucency, surface texturing and contouring.

Excellent Esthetics with Porcelain Veneers Using a Foil Technique: Fausto Catena, CDT, demonstrates a simplified and effective method of fabricating laminate veneers using a modern foil technique. Explore the natural-looking beauty of VITAVM^®13 porcelain combined with a cost-effective method of creating laminate veneers that reflect high-end value and enable the ceramist to achieve consistent shade matches with internal characterization, shaping and texturing.

High Strength and Extraordinary Beauty with CAD/CAM: The Sirona Inlab and VITA Substructures Made Easy: Join Jim McGuire, CDT, to learn how to create fast and economical CAD/CAM frameworks and restorations using the Sirona MC XL milling system to mill a variety of materials, including CAD-Waxx, a wax substitute; Vita YZ, a zirconia oxide material that provides both strength and translucency; and VITABLOCKS Mark II and TriLuxe forte, feldspar ceramics for veneers, inlays, onlays and full-contour restorations that can be marketed as a premium same-day service product.

Pressing & Layering: A Functional Approach to All Ceramics: Pressed porcelains have made their mark over the years as a viable esthetic restoration that offers clinical longevity, dense margins and a natural appearance. Newer systems offer materials that can be pressed to substructures. Join Bill Mrazek, BS, CDT, as he discusses material properties, advantages and step-by-step techniques of VITAPM^®9 and the new low-fusing VITAVM^®9, a new technology combination of press-to-milled zirconia.

VMK Porcelain's 3rd Generation - Master the Art: Felix Pages, CDT, demonstrates the buildup process on restorations using VITA's new third-generation VMK porcelain, which features super fine particle size, comfortable handling and natural esthetics. Modifiers of VMK porcelains are reintroduced to modify the general shade and create natural anomalies that appear in dentition. Pages also discusses the place of VITA VMK porcelains in today's ceramics.

3Shape Scan & Design Training: Daniela Behringer, CDT, covers everything from case creation and scanning to single unit and bridge designs using the 3Shape scan/design system, and explores new features, including the impression scanning module and latest software upgrades.

Dependability & Aesthetics—Success with Porcelain Fused to Titanium: Daniela Behringer, CDT, provides instruction and hands-on training on the Triceram porcelain system and shows how to create lifelike restorations using the benefits of a titanium substructure coupled with the esthetics of this porcelain.

ORIGIN CAD/CAM System Demonstration—Efficient Production, Diverse Material Selection, Precise Milling: See how ORIGIN solutions—including zirconia, wax, cobalt-chromium (NP), full contour ceramics, castable PMMA, Vita CAD Temp, and NobleTitan Titanium—can be milled efficiently and accurately all from one milling system. Become part of the ORIGIN digital solution with features including 4- and 5-axis ORIGIN mill options, 3Shape scan/design and DuoTron fast zirconia sintering.

The decision to invest in CAD/CAM technology can be challenging. Owning digital equipment isn't always required to expand your product and service offerings. Steve Shimota and Rick Sabo show you how to can access CAD/CAM technology on the Lava Precision solution network.

Joe Weisz, BS, CDT, lectures on laboratory skills, techniques and applications. Visit product learning stations and spend one-on-one time with Shofu technical consultants as they demonstrate new solutions for zirconia press ceramics, staining, investment and esthetic restorative materials to enhance your business.

Craig Pickett, CDT, covers the fundamentals of gypsum science and gypsum manufacture and product applications, as well as new equipment for the model department. Changing chemistry in the laboratory causes variances in the working nature of these materials which in turn, cause problems in finished restorations and appliances. Knowing the fundamentals allows you to make correct decisions when choosing and using foundation materials. This course is a must for new technicians and a great review for seasoned technicians and managers.

Martin Schmid, CDT, offers a scientific approach to successful and predictable results with C&B investments. He covers controllable expansion rates, precise and consistent fits, mixing times, and helpful hints to increase productivity and minimize finishing time. Learn how to avoid porosities and short castings, and review the area of rapid-firing investments. Special attention is given to spruing: direct vs. indirect techniques, the proper use of a runner bar (reservoir) and how to position copings on them.

See iC for yourself! In this hands-on workshop, Nelson Ochoa shows you how the Ceramco iC Integrated Ceramics system enables you to create PFM, press-to-metal and all-ceramic restorations of exquisite beauty from one porcelain and one ingot. Ceramco iC streamlines production, reduces duplicate inventories and increases throughput an average of 25% (calculation based on manufacturer’s directions for use firing and processing times).

Join Mitch Jula, RDT, for this lecture and demonstration using the 3Shape D700 scanner and software to digitally design precision-milled restorations. He highlights the essential features you can use to design copings and frameworks, one-piece crowns and anatomic patterns.

Michael Kessenich demonstrates a technique for the anatomical waxing of a full cast crown which includes a waxup for an onlay and a full cast crown using the latest in waxup technology. This new concept saves time and money; helps you avoid some of the most common mistakes, and involves little or no carving, no grinding and just a few touchups.

Eddie Corrales presents this practical inLab demonstration, transforming attendees from observer to operator. Learn and explore successful, proven techniques firsthand, discover how Sirona’s use of a wide variety of materials and computer assistance combine to produce a superior product, and see how Sirona InLab’s technology can work for you.

Chad Rogers showcases his practical approach for teaching laboratories and dentists how CAD/CAM technology works. Learn how Rogers has distinguished his laboratory by using the latest in CAD/CAM technology to provide clients with fast turnaround and consistent quality for all applications. Discover step-by-step approaches for effectively using inLab technology and materials to achieve excellent esthetics. This course is designed for all levels of technicians.

Tom Bormes covers how to properly assess and assist in treatment planning and case design. He reviews milled bars and hybrid fixed removables; when and how to segment fixed bridges; and when an overdenture should be retained by a bar, stud attachment or magnet. Also covered: how to design combination cases.

Jim Ellison, CDT, presents the biomechanical considerations of the precision-retained partial denture. He covers the proper use of intra- and extra-coronal attachments and includes an informative slide series documenting several of the more popular attachment systems. He also covers the overdenture from biomechanical and clinical aspects, including stud and bar systems, and new innovations and techniques in the fabrication of implant overdentures.

Researchers at New York University have shown that IPS e.max lithium disilicate is more durable and esthetic than veneered zirconia restorations. Join Dr. Van Thompson, one of the study's lead researchers, for his 8:00am-9:00am lecture, Durability of Contemporary Ceramics, to learn how e.max can change everything for you and your clients' patients. Other lectures include: The New Standard of Clinical Excellence with Matt Roberts from 9:15am-10:15am; Hollywood vs. Nature with Brad Jones from 10:30am-11:30am; IPS e.max: When, Where and How with Mike Bellerino from 11:45am-12:45pm; and Monolithic IPS e.max is the Real Deal! with Dr. Ken Malament from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

Visit Jensen Dental for product displays and demonstrations at its LAB DAY tables, and top-quality education in the Missouri room where world-class clinicians provide tips, techniques and solutions to everyday problems. CDT credits are available to all NBC card-carrying members.

Zahn Dental features ceramic buildups created by Axel Seeger, MDT, using Noritake Cerabien CZR. Learn how Zahn's One Solution for laboratories increases growth and productivity through technology featuring D4D's E4D Labworks^™ CAD/CAM system. Join the Digital Highway with DDX and The Dental Wings DW-IS, DW-3S and DW-5S scanners and EnvisionTEC DDP and XEDE for wax and model printing. Also: ceramic demonstrations by Pentron Ceramics.

Have you been curious about including outsourcing as a segment of your laboratory business, or just reluctant due to the negative publicity? Jim Erb, CDT, offers facts to make laboratories more comfortable about incorporating this financial growth opportunity.

John Maguire talks about the history of the gold and precious metal markets, the gold standard, the dollar and trends influencing the price of gold. He offers tips on how to maximize precious metal refining scrap return.

Achieving high-level esthetics for implant cases can be challenging, and lasting results are essential. See how the Lava Precision Solution for custom abutments can help you deliver the results your clients demand. Sang Jun, CDT, discusses treatment planning and proper implant placement, design and soft tissue management, and how to effectively communicate shades from patient to clinician to technician. He emphasizes handling techniques and proper use of materials to achieve maximum esthetics when using a metal interface and zirconia abutments and restorations.

Rhys Spoor, DDS, and Daniel Sorenson, CDT, cover how communication and collaboration between the dentist and technician is critical to success. Only when both understand all elements of the desired outcome, can the design and esthetic considerations of the prosthetics be properly managed by the technician during fabrication.

Eliminate frustration and traditional mistakes in shade matching with this communication breakthrough: Esthetic Guide. Translucency and value determine material choice and layering more than color. Gerald Cruz, CDT, discusses language that logically directs the restoration process. Used with Vita tabs, it's simple, practical and outperforms photography and scanners.

Crown buildup with only one powder allows full attention to shaping and function. The Initial IQ One Body Layering-Over-Metal ceramic system offers fast reproduction of standard VITA® shades by painting by number with Lustre Pastes, and total compatibility within the existing MC/Initial range and with many alloys. Masayuki Hoshi, RDT, covers how the system saves time and increases productivity, and can be used as an excellent starter module for new ceramists.

Discover Dental Wings newest state-of-the-art impression scanning technology, and learn about its complete DWOS platform integration and benefits. Vincent Munoz outlines the prosthetic applications for designing crown & bridge, implants and partial dentures.

During the first half hour, Aki Yoshida, RDT, presents Material Selection in which he discusses the features and benefits of all the latest ceramic materials such as zirconia and lithium disilicate. For the second hour, Ariel Raigrodski, DMD, MS, presents The Impact of Zirconia and CAD/CAM Technology on the Contemporary Dental Practice in which he talks about the effect of zirconia’s mechanical and optical properties on clinical handling, indications and limitations of zirconia-based restorations and advances in CAD/CAM technology and veneering porcelain application techniques. There are system demonstrations between each session.

Dennis Urban, CDT, covers both basic and advanced applications of cosmetic denture fabrication from preliminary impressions to finishing and polishing. He also covers successful setup techniques for various occlusal schemes including lingualized occlusion, science and material application, combination cases with implants and attachments, bars and various waxing techniques. With the rapidly changing world of cosmetic dentistry, this lecture gives technicians and dentists the opportunity to be knowledgeable and competitive.

As the demand for removable implant dentistry increases, capture the opportunity with Phonares Implant Esthetics, developed specifically for highly demanding indications including implant, partial and complete removable prosthetics. Robert Kreyer, CDT, and Don Yancey, CDT, cover the material science and physical properties of Phonares; selecting teeth logically based on size, gender and age; and how to achieve highly esthetic anterior setups. A hands-on demonstration follows the lecture.

Stop by the NobelProcera lounge for a unique interactive experience highlighting new materials and solutions designed for your laboratory. While enjoying complimentary refreshments, take time to peruse our hands-on NobelProcera product stations and share your ideas and challenges directly with a Nobel Biocare representative who specializes in laboratory solutions.

Straumann^® Scanbody—New Techniques for Custom Abutments: : The Straumann Scanbody is a positioning component that saves time and enhances precision by eliminating the waxup procedure for Straumann CAD/CAM abutment restorations. Maximize CAD technology to deliver a customized, computer-designed abutment.

IPS e.Max^® Full Contour and More!: Discover the new etkon visual software that features Ivoclar's tooth library and IPS e.max^® products for your full contour, inlay, onlay and veneering needs. Additional new features include cut-back techniques, optimization of existing tools for greater technician flexibility and more.

Sending Out an SOS: Troubleshooting Techniques:: This intensive, interactive program with a Straumann CAD/CAM solutions expert focuses on system enhancements, new tools, troubleshooting techniques and more that technicians can use daily to increase efficiency in the laboratory. Come prepared with case samples and try to stump the experts!

Increase your understanding of the digital workflow, from the digital impression to the final seated restoration. Join Dennis Ouye, CDT, as he reviews the Lava COS margin marking software and the proper techniques for working with resin models.

IVS—Digital Dentistry for Cutting-Edge Technicians: Make Scanning and Surgical Templates in Your Laboratory Using Straumann’s Surgical Planning Software: Today's dental technician needs to leverage all available digital solutions to gain a competitive advantage. Participate in a demonstration of Straumann's new IVS software that allows technicians to fabricate surgical and radiographic templates in the laboratory.

Marketing in Today's Economy: Activities for Continued Success: Today's laboratory owner needs to leverage all available avenues to gain a competitive advantage. Identify marketing activities that increase your visibility to potential customers, and strengthen your relationship and loyalty with existing GPs. Head back to the laboratory with a 2010 marketing plan for success!

Eliminate frustration and traditional mistakes in shade matching with this communication breakthrough: Esthetic Guide. Translucency and value determine material choice and layering more than color. Gerald Cruz, CDT, discusses language that logically directs the restoration process. Used with Vita tabs, it's simple, practical and outperforms photography and scanners.

Keith Henry and Tay Gavin Harvey discuss two powerful techniques for removable prosthetics: mini dental implants, a minimally invasive, economical system dentists are offering as a solution to loose dentures; and the Celara denture technique, a quick, proven and effective method that eliminates custom trays and wax rims, making denture cases more predictable and profitable.

Learn more about the hot topics in esthetics, ceramics and digital dentistry. Edward McLaren, DDS, MDC, and Stanley Okon, CDT, review a broad range of ceramic systems and their application in veneers, crowns and implants. They detail zirconia-based ceramic systems along with laboratory guidelines in proper zirconia design.

See iC for yourself! In this hands-on workshop, Nelson Ochoa shows you how the Ceramco iC Integrated Ceramics system enables you to create PFM, press-to-metal and all-ceramic restorations of exquisite beauty from one porcelain and one ingot. Ceramco iC streamlines production, reduces duplicate inventories and increases throughput an average of 25% (calculation based on manufacturer’s directions for use firing and processing times).

In this advanced removable prosthodontics course, Jim Collis, CDT, covers all aspects of fabricating removable appliances, including the tooth selection process as it relates to providing the best appliance functionality, the wide variety of factors that dictate the selection of a particular occlusal scheme and identifying which line of VITA teeth best satisfy those requirements. He also covers techniques for creating full and partial denture bases; different acrylic materials; specific circumstances for different processing techniques, including injection, pour, microwave and press-pack; and cutting-edge techniques for naturalizing the denture base and teeth using modern light-cure products.

Joe Weisz, BS, CDT, lectures on laboratory skills, techniques and applications. Visit product learning stations and spend one-on-one time with Shofu technical consultants as they demonstrate new solutions for zirconia press ceramics, staining, investment and esthetic restorative materials to enhance your business.

Mary Valentine, CDT, demonstrates tips and techniques to finishing IPS e.max CAD. She course covers basic staining and glazing, layering and cutback techniques, and crystallization.

Lee Culp, CDT, discusses the evolution from hand design to digital design and the application of diagnostic 3-D previews along with provisional restorations and their digital replicas to guide in the creation of CAD/CAM restorations. He also discusses the latest developments in intraoral laser scanning, materials and computer milling/printing.

Robert Henson, CDT, discusses the uses of implant-supported milled titanium superstructures, both hybrids and overdentures. He covers the information needed to correctly design and fabricate the superstructure, such as matrixes and diagnostic casts, as well as dimensions for design and manufacturing. Henson also addresses equipment used in the fabrication process and how it relates to the accuracy in the final product.

In today's economic climate it's more important than ever to adhere to sound business principles not only to succeed, but to survive. Join Tim Andrus, MBA, as he explores principles such as positioning your business, lean operations, process management and planting your seeds on fertile ground (marketing to the right potential clients).

Join Ruth Bourke, B.Sc., as she explains the technical aspects of Dr. Earl Pound's techniques for creating natural-looking dentures, including tooth selection, anatomical waxing and custom coloring of denture flanges using Enigma Colour Tones. Learn principles of creating an esthetic denture, the Enigma philosophy, how to communicate value and expert knowledge to the doctor, and prosthodontic privacy and personal prosthodontics. Be inspired to provide high quality dentures at a great price with a successful business model.

A successful implant case starts with proper centric relation, implant position planning, the right scanning, implant surgical guides, verification indexes and insertion keys. Joachim Mosch, CDT, explains how to fabricate economical splints, guides and keys with Primosplint, a light-cured composite splint material. He shows how to easily fabricate single-unit to full-arch implant cases using Metacon light-cured wax which polymerizes into acrylic. This allows a precise check of the fit, even intraorally, before casting. He also explains various approaches to welding implant-borne structures--either when the parts are cast, assembled with pre-fabricated implant abutments and bars, or CAD/CAM milled.

Enrico Steger discusses the characteristics of zirconia and his experiences with it, including the technical and physical features of the milling axis and milling strategies and their impact on results. He also presents his latest invention, the Prettau Bridge, a 100% zirconia restoration with the esthetics of a natural tooth without the use of ceramic. In addition, he shows a wide range of challenging cases from around the world, and discusses tricks that technicians can use to overcome problems.

Because of the individualized nature of dental prosthetics, technicians are challenged on a daily basis to fabricate esthetic and functional products in a consistent and accurate manner. Practical approaches in these areas are essential to sustain, grow or set your business apart in today’s laboratory environment. Thomas Zaleske, AS, covers topics including further techniques and applications for Versacryl, a thermal-adjustable acrylic; products and techniques for rehabbing older delivered prosthetics; immediate denture fabrication tips; practical flange and base contour to enhance comfort, fit and function; finishing techniques, tips and products; and more.

Thirty years after the introduction of the Ultra-Waxer line of products, the inventor, Robert Berger, CDT, FNBC, myStandards™ Teaching and Learning Dental Technology, introduces and demonstrates the new generation of the ultimate electronic waxing equipment. Through lecture and video demonstrations, he covers important concepts in electronic waxing, featuring Kerr’s Second Generation of Waxing equipment. All attendees receive a free wall poster: myStandards: Ditch and Line the Margin.

Ken Jones, CDT, covers GC's One Body Layering-Over-Metal System, including how only one powder for your PFM buildup is needed, increasing productivity and reducing inventory. From simple shade guide matching to more complex color mapping, your crown becomes a palette for the Lustre Paste set which gives the ceramist complete control, chroma and value.

One definition of "dynamic" is active and changing; characterized by vigorous activity and producing or undergoing change and development. Alice Sager, CDT, discusses how movement of the mandible and all its dynamics play an essential function in accurately restoring the mastication process for patients with implant-retained prosthetics or conventional removable prosthetics.

Martin Schmid, CDT, guides attendees through the fundamentals of European case design. Learn helpful details about the fulcrum line, chewing forces and clasp designs. Bring your own cases for review; Martin assists RPD technicians who are using or considering using CAD/CAM systems to better understand design principles.

For the first half hour, Michael Bergler, CDT, presents The Latest in CAD/CAM Technology and discusses the Katana Milling System and the capabilities of modern scanners and software. For the second half hour, Naoki Hayashi, RDT, presents Advantages of Katana in Daily Clinical Cases and introduces esthetic clinical cases fabricated using Katana and CZR, focusing on the examination, diagnosis and communication between dentists and technicians. Session 4 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm is a repeat of Session 2; there are system demonstrations between each session.

In today's economic climate it's more important than ever to adhere to sound business principles not only to succeed, but to survive. Join Tim Andrus, MBA, as he explores principles such as positioning your business, lean operations, process management and planting your seeds on fertile ground (marketing to the right potential clients).

Eliminate frustration and traditional mistakes in shade matching with this communication breakthrough: Esthetic Guide. Translucency and value determine material choice and layering more than color. Gerald Cruz, CDT, discusses language that logically directs the restoration process. Used with Vita tabs, it's simple, practical and outperforms photography and scanners.

Take a break with Amanda Hatfield, RDH, BS, MS, and spend an hour reviewing the latest techniques and materials for infection control.

A lot of time is spent on custom shade matching, resulting in a loss of capital--what can be done to solve this problem? Luke Kahng, CDT, guides you, step by step, through the custom shade process between doctor and technician, using a new-and-improved method of communication. He also demonstrates a porcelain technique described in his book, Anatomy from Nature.

The materials used in laboratories are changing rapidly. Learn what to offer your clients and how to handle certain types of materials when there is conflicting information about their use. Join Mark Murphy, DDS, FAGD, for lunch as he moderates this scientific discussion panel that addresses the future of materials and their place in laboratory technology. Additionally, panelists Dr. Russell Giordano, DMD, DMSc, FADM; Ken Chizick, RDT, CDT; Dr. Bob Kelly, DDS; Felix Pages, CDT, MDT; and Dr. Ed McLaren take questions from the audience and address specific concerns and questions. Register early as attendance is limited and there is no on-site registration.

Martin Schmid, CDT, guides participants through a predictable, step-by-step process of fabricating an implant overdenture. Learn in detail how to design and cast the metal components, and observe an easy and accurate way of processing the acrylic to esthetically finish the case.

What do you see when you picture the future? Some see promise, some see risk and some see opportunity. It’s the select few who can look forward, seize the ideas of tomorrow and shape them into the solutions of today. Join Dr. John Jameson, DDS, Jameson Group, and Troy Gasser, president of PDA Dental Laboratory, to learn how Dentsply Prosthetics’ state-of-the-art products and services can help to provide profitable solutions.

Bob Posey, CDT, covers GC's New One Powder Build Ceramic and a One Firing Pressable System. He demonstrates the possibilities of using a new production family of ceramics, Initial IQ. Learn how these new materials can cut up to 50% of your lab's production time in just one firing.

Learn about the CAD solution from 3Shape, a world leader of 3D digitalization of laboratories. Tais Clausen, CTO, demonstrates the advanced and highly productive capabilities of the 3Shape solution, including impression scanning, full anatomy modeling and customized abutments.

Avanté Press.tige pellets from Pentron Ceramics are pre-blended high strength (165 MPa) ceramic pellets with special body and color modifiers for ultra-thin (0.3mm) ceramic veneers. Angela Vista describes how to fabricate esthetic, minimal-prep pressed veneers, and discusses the importance of opacity and how to control hue, chroma, value and opacity.

John Weston, DDS, FAACD, and Todd Cochran, CDT, discuss how to optimize digital technologies between dentists and technicians to enhance patient outcomes. Learn how to work with accounts through digital technologies to create a winning partnership.

Brad Slominski, CDT, covers what you need to know to educate the dentist on proper techniques for tooth preparation and tissue retraction, and the advantages of digital impressions over traditional methods.

Tom Bormes presents a brief history and explanation of the science of reinforcement and strengthening of polymers, offering the rationale of why some designs work and others don't as well as a hands-on demonstration of Perma Fiber and Perma Mesh. All attendees have the opportunity to grind and polish the materials.

The landscape of the laboratory profession continues to change with the evolution of materials, techniques, restorative designs and business practices. When considering the acquisition of a CAD/CAM system, making sound purchasing decisions requires careful research, especially for the small- to medium-sized laboratory. Bill Mrazek, BS, CDT, examines the factors necessary to justify an investment in a complete in-house milling system, including restoration design options; material selection; turnaround time; accuracy; consistency of product; learning curve; software versatility; reputation and history of the milling system manufacturer; customer support; future developments within the system; and initial cost of the system and return on investment.

Join Eddie Corrales as he shares the synergies of the dentist and the laboratory through CEREC and inLab technology via CEREC Connect. As Corrales shares his experience as a digital technician, you learn about the latest developments in doctor/laboratory communication and how to communicate directly and efficiently with your professional partners to achieve new levels of success.

Learn how to avoid annoying technical situations and expand your problem-solving knowledge. Marlin Gohn, CDT, covers the importance of selecting the correct alloys for use in implants, including strength, durability, castability and ease of handling.

Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, describes the many options now available to laboratories to replace metal and acrylic with state-of-the-art thermoplastics, whether making clasps, removable partial dentures, provisionals or anti-snoring appliances. He provides step-by-step processing instructions and reviews actual cases.

Craig Nelson, AAS, CDT, discusses implant-retained dentures, the pros and cons of using implant devices to support dentures, and offers an independent overview of several manufacturers' systems and various options for success.

Jungo Edno, RDT, presents clinical cases from UCLA that illustrate implant treatments for edentulous patients; communication between doctor, patient and technician using a wax prototype try-in technique; problems and solutions with casting; the use and benefits of KDF Neo Super Cascom; and how to create a natural look using gingival porcelain oral stratified build-up technique.

Gianni Storni, CDT, introduces the new OT Equator, the lowest-profile attachment from Rhein83 USA, and illustrates the technical advantages of the system's reduced width and 2.1 vertical dimension. He demonstrates how the attachment offers multi-functional capability for direct implant abutments or castable overdenture bar connections while addressing comparisons with spherical or straight line attachment systems. Storni also introduces the new Unilaterial castable attachment, specifically designed for unilateral, bilateral or cast bar applications without additional support from milled bracing arms. He offers a comprehensive look into correcting multiple-unit implant divergence up to 43o between implants in order to achieve a passive path of insertion using Sphero Flex and Sphero Block attachments.

As labs look to expand their services and develop profitable removables departments, many are choosing Valplast Flexible Partials. Peter Nagy offers new and existing Valplast labs an overview of flexible partial history, theory, function and design, and fabrication techniques.

Join Mitch Jula, RDT, for this lecture and demonstration using the 3Shape D700 scanner and software to digitally design precision-milled restorations. He highlights the essential features you can use to design copings and frameworks, one-piece crowns and anatomic patterns.

Patient-specific abutments, available for all major implant systems, take a leadership role in digital implant dentistry that is beyond CAD/CAM technology. In his lecture and table clinic, Lee Culp, CDT, demonstrates lab-based scanning, proprietary Atlantis VAD™ (Virtual Abutment Design) software, Atlantis™ WebOrder and the unique Atlantis™ 3D viewer for case review and approval, and provides an overview of the features and benefits.

As the demand for removable implant dentistry increases, capture the opportunity with Phonares Implant Esthetics, developed specifically for highly demanding indications including implant, partial and complete removable prosthetics. Robert Kreyer, CDT, and Don Yancey, CDT, cover the material science and physical properties of Phonares; selecting teeth logically based on size, gender and age; and how to achieve highly esthetic anterior setups. A hands-on demonstration follows the lecture.

Warren and Debbie Rosaluk present a proven formula for profitable direct mail marketing, including the necessary research, wording, format and follow-up techniques. See samples of successful material, along with proof of results. Attendees receive complete do-it-yourself instructions titled "Your Essential Guide to Attracting New Accounts" by e-mail.

Thirty years after the introduction of the Ultra-Waxer line of products, the inventor, Robert Berger, CDT, FNBC, myStandards™ Teaching and Learning Dental Technology, introduces and demonstrates the new generation of the ultimate electronic waxing equipment. Through lecture and video demonstrations, he covers important concepts in electronic waxing, featuring Kerr’s Second Generation of Waxing equipment. All attendees receive a free wall poster: myStandards: Ditch and Line the Margin.

During the first half hour, Aki Yoshida, RDT, presents Material Selection and discusses the features and benefits of all the latest ceramic materials such as zirconia and lithium disilicate. For the second hour-long part of the program, Axel Seeger, MDT, presents Shape and Surface Texture in CZR Restorations and focuses on the essential components for esthetic dentistry, particularly shape and surface texture based on clinical cases in CZR restorations. There are system demonstrations between each session.

Jack Danilov, GMDT, shows how to create natural esthetics and improve function of removable prosthetics by using techniques developed at the Swissdent Foundation by Dr. John Frush. He also covers how to establish proper vertical and centric, ECB fabrication, autocentric and lingualized occlusion using premium Candulor teeth and tools.

Learn about the CAD solution from 3Shape, a world leader of 3D digitalization of laboratories. Tais Clausen, CTO, demonstrates the advanced and highly productive capabilities of the 3Shape solution, including impression scanning, full anatomy modeling and customized abutments.

Robert Kreyer, CDT, takes maxillary and mandibular implant-retained overdentures from tooth placement to colorized wax gingival contours and gives his personal tips for increasing productivity and proficiency. He presents a sequential approach to complete denture tooth arrangement and gingival wax contouring using electric waxing instruments.

Warren and Debbie Rosaluk present a proven formula for profitable direct mail marketing, including the necessary research, wording, format and follow-up techniques. See samples of successful material, along with proof of results. Attendees receive complete do-it-yourself instructions titled "Your Essential Guide to Attracting New Accounts" by e-mail.

Edward McLaren, DDS, MDC, and Stanley Okon, CDT, addresse myths about zirconia core ceramics and provides specific laboratory guidelines. Learn about essential elements of ceramic abutment design and ceramic layering techniques.

Digital impressions unlock the door to improved lab productivity. Dick Pilsner, CDT, shows CAD/wax options for pressables, PFM and full cast, as well as best practices for integrating CAD/wax into your workflow.

Mooki Kim, CDT, covers where, when, why and how to use porcelain modifiers and explains three-dimensional colors of natural dentition.

Nannette Boyd highlights the benefits of EnvisionTEC DDP printers, including wax printing for PFM and press over zirconia, full anatomical wax crowns, long-term provisionals and partials.

Traditionally, removable partial dentures are not easy to present to patients because, too often, they don't enhance the patient's esthetics. Tom Bormes covers a new patented technology where the first tooth in the removable partial denture becomes a veneered pontic that matches and blends with the veneered crown(s) on the retaining abutment--making it part of the removable partial, not a cantilever. He also discusses how to fabricate and market Preci-Vertix, castable spherical attachments, CEKA and I.C.

You can have a precise marginal fit, perfect occlusion and a reliable, biocompatible material that wears better than natural enamel, but if the shade is off, even just a little, the patient will notice, and a remake will be in the works. Although most of us have a strong understanding of VITA 3D-Master Shades—including value, chroma, hue and the advantages they provide clinically and in differentiating laboratories—the challenge is getting dentists and their teams to use this superior, evidence-based approach to taking shades. Join Dr. Mark Murphy to learn how to create a lunch-and-learn for dentists and their teams that helps them understand and use the 3D-Master shade language so their shades become more predictable and their color language more scientific. Attendees receive a DVD of the lecture.

Norbert Ulmer, MBA, discusses the opportunities digital restorative technologies can offer laboratories in an increasingly competitive environment. He covers technology selection, integration and marketing, and presents suggestions and tools for successfully joining the digital age.

Do you still have questions about which material to use? Are you confused with all of the material options available for CAD/CAM milling? Dr. Russell Giordano clarifies confusion and addresses advantages behind the successes and failures of various material options, placing particular focus on the growing interest in fabricating restorations with milling systems and on new zirconia materials. He discusses everything from material composition to cementation, enabling you to always “choose wisely.”

Mike Girard and Matt Roberts review the current market dynamics and the quality and economics of CAD/CAM. They discuss the Roeders industrial milling system and benefits of precision milling, automation and lean manufacturing as well as the digital process flow and digital impression technology. They also present completed milled lithium disilicate cases.

Warren and Debbie Rosaluk present a proven formula for profitable direct mail marketing, including the necessary research, wording, format and follow-up techniques. See samples of successful material, along with proof of results. Attendees receive complete do-it-yourself instructions titled "Your Essential Guide to Attracting New Accounts" by e-mail.

Thirty years after the introduction of the Ultra-Waxer line of products, the inventor, Robert Berger, CDT, FNBC, myStandards™ Teaching and Learning Dental Technology, introduces and demonstrates the new generation of the ultimate electronic waxing equipment. Through lecture and video demonstrations, he covers important concepts in electronic waxing, featuring Kerr’s Second Generation of Waxing equipment. All attendees receive a free wall poster: myStandards: Ditch and Line the Margin.

For the first half hour, Michael Bergler, CDT, presents The Latest in CAD/CAM Technology and discusses the Katana Milling System and the capabilities of modern scanners and software. For the second half hour, Naoki Hayashi, RDT, presents Advantages of Katana in Daily Clinical Cases and introduces esthetic clinical cases fabricated using Katana and CZR, focusing on the examination, diagnosis and communication between dentists and technicians. Session 2 from 11:00am to 12:00pm is a repeat of Session 4; there are system demonstrations between each session.

Victor Rodriguez, CDT, introduces new materials for use with implant-supported dentures. He covers the science behind NanoFilledComposite material, why it's ideal for use with implant-retained prosthetics as well as case presentations showing the latest techniques in implant-supported prosthetics.

Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, describes the many options now available to laboratories to replace metal and acrylic with state-of-the-art thermoplastics, whether making clasps, removable partial dentures, provisionals or anti-snoring appliances. He provides step-by-step processing instructions and reviews actual cases.

With evolving CAD/CAM modeling programs, problematic zirconia applications are a thing of the past. Dr. Asami Tanaka, CDT, and Shin Ashina, RDT, discuss how tooth-colored zirconia (including incisal color) can contribute to less invasive dentistry and introduce revolutionary materials for pre- and post sintering of zirconia. Learn how to bond ceramic to zirconia, zirconia to zirconia, zirconia to titanium and zirconia to natural teeth using a newly developed ceramic bonding material.

In 2006, GC introduced the IQ One-Body System, a "Press-To" porcelain system that offers esthetics without time-consuming cutback and layering. In 2009, the company took the One-Body concept one step further with its One-Body Layering Over Metal porcelain system that allows users to create the same esthetic restorations as I.Q. Press-To but in powder form for conventional layering. It's designed for efficiency by eliminating the need for multiple powders to achieve lifelike results, speeding up production without sacrificing quality. Rick Sonntag, RDT, demonstrates the simplicity and esthetics of the One-Body system, which can be adapted to conventional layering techniques, micro-layering techniques or internal stain techniques.

Warren and Debbie Rosaluk present a proven formula for profitable direct mail marketing, including the necessary research, wording, format and follow-up techniques. See samples of successful material, along with proof of results. Attendees receive complete do-it-yourself instructions titled "Your Essential Guide to Attracting New Accounts" by e-mail.

Mary Valentine, CDT, demonstrates tips and techniques to finishing IPS e.max CAD. She course covers basic staining and glazing, layering and cutback techniques, and crystallization.

Warren and Debbie Rosaluk present a proven formula for profitable direct mail marketing, including the necessary research, wording, format and follow-up techniques. See samples of successful material, along with proof of results. Attendees receive complete do-it-yourself instructions titled "Your Essential Guide to Attracting New Accounts" by e-mail.