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Tim Andrus
Tim Andrus, MBA, is the co-founder and CEO of the Esthetica Dental Exchange, a web-based platform that connects labs to dentists. He has previous sales experience in software as well as dental equipment, and was previously the director of sales and marketing for Superior Home Care and Hospice.
Tim is presenting the following clinics:
David Avery
David Avery, CDT, is the director of training and education at Drake Precision Dental Laboratory in Charlotte, NC; serves as program chairman for the Forum for Dental Esthetics; and holds positions on editorial boards for Contemporary Esthetics in Restorative Practice and Contemporary Dental Assisting. He actively teaches undergraduate and post-graduate dental students at UNC, MUSC and VCU dental schools, and is a visiting lecturer at the GPR.
David is presenting the following clinics:
Daniela Behringer
Daniela Behringer, CDT, is a customer support ceramics technician with Dentaurum Germany. She has also been a ceramist in Germany since 1992 and has been lecturing since 1998 in Germany and abroad.
Daniela is presenting the following clinics:
Michael Bellerino
Michael Bellerino, CDT, is an accredited member of the AACD and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. A lecturer and author, he currently serves on the advisory board of QDT and is an active member and past president of the Louisiana Dental Laboratory Association. He owns and operates Trinident Dental Laboratory in Metairie, LA, where he specializes in full mouth reconstruction and esthetic cases.
Michael is presenting the following clinics:
Robert Berger
Robert Berger, CDT, FNBC, graduated from the UCLA School of Dental Technology, is a fellow of the NBC, served as president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry from 1992-93 and is the recipient of the NADL’s Harry C. Hagman, CDT “Inventors Award” and the “Excellence in Education Award.” Founder and past president of Belle de St. Claire, Berger has designed and produced over 300 products used by technicians and dentists, and holds 20 registered U.S. and foreign patents. He lectures internationally and works as an independent consultant to commercial dental laboratories and dental product manufacturers.
Robert is presenting the following clinics:
Michael Bergler
Michael Bergler, MDT, was trained in Germany. Since June 2008, he has served as director of CAD/CAM Ceramic Center, School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He is also a member of the editorial board for Quintessence Publishing Co. in Germany.
Michael is presenting the following clinics:
Mary Borg
Mary Borg, president and co-founder of SafeLink Consulting Inc., is a presenter and onsite instructor to technicians, dentists, hygienists and dental assistants; an authorized trainer under OSHA's Outreach Program; a consultant/external auditor for quality assurance programs, including DAMAS; and a columnist on the topic of risk management and advisory board member for JDT Unbound.
Mary is presenting the following clinics:
Thomas Bormes
Thomas Bormes, MBA, has over 30 years of experience in the dental industry. An expert in dental prosthetics, implants and precision attachments, Bormes is the founding president of APM-Sterngold and the founder of Preat Corp. He holds an honorary DDS degree from the American Academy of Implant Prosthetics (AAIP) and is also an AAIP Fellow and Master.
Thomas is presenting the following clinics:
Ruth Bourke
With over 25 years of experience, Ruth Bourke has worked as an instructor for several schools, including the Eastman Postgraduate Dental Institute, the Royal London Hospital Medical College, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Washington. Prior to opening her own laboratory, RE Bourke, LLC, she established and managed the removables department at Protea Dental Studio in Redmond, WA. Bourke regularly lectures and teaches courses in the US and abroad, and collaborated with Davis Schottlander & Davis Ltd. to produce the Enigma Denture System, which won the Queens Award for Industry in 2004.
Ruth is presenting the following clinics:
Nannette Boyd
Nannette Boyd is presenting on behalf of Zahn Dental.
Nannette is presenting the following clinics:
Ricki Braswell
Ricki Braswell, CAE, is the co-executive director of the NADL, NBC and the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology. She serves as the liaison to 44 state and regional dental laboratory associations, publishes JDT and authors a monthly column in the Academy of General Dentistry's Impact magazine.
Ricki is presenting the following clinics:
Fausto Catena
Fausto Catena, CDT, was trained at the School of Dental Technology in Pesaro, Italy. He's worked at the internationally known dental offices of Goldstein, Goldstein and Garber in Atlanta; has studied with Master Ceramist Claude Sieber in Switzerland; and now owns Ceramic Art in Sarasota, FL, specializing in all phases of esthetic dentistry.
Fausto is presenting the following clinics:
Ken Chizick
Ken Chizick, CDT, RDT, is an instructor in both the undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Manitoba, School of Dental Medicine. An accredited member of the International Society of Dental Ceramics, he is a graduate of George Brown College in Toronto. He is a contributing editor to the Canadian Journal of Dental Technology and a technical reviewer for the American Journal of Prosthodontics.
Ken is presenting the following clinics:
Gordon Christensen
A practicing prosthodontist in Provo, UT, Dr. Gordon Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD, is founder and director of Practical Clinical Courses in Utah, an international continuing education organization for all dental professionals. Christensen has presented courses worldwide; authored articles and books; and, together with his wife, Dr. Rella Christensen, co-founded the non-profit Gordon J. Christensen Clinicians Report.
Gordon is presenting the following clinics:
Jung Chun Park
Jung Chun Park has worked in the field since 1968. He operated Jun's Dental Lab in Busan, Korea, and managed the Vita Dental Institute. He currently operates John Dental Science Art Lab in Utah and California.
Jung is presenting the following clinics:
Tais Clausen
Tais Clausen, CTO, is the co-founder of 3Shape and a key driver in the development of technology at the company. He is directly involved with the development of 3Shape´s Dental System and is in daily contact with labs using 3Shape.
Tais is presenting the following clinics:
Todd Cochran
Todd Cochran, CDT, is presenting on behalf of 3M ESPE.
Todd is presenting the following clinics:
Jim Collis
Jim Collis, CDT, has owned and operated Collis Prosthodontic Laboratory since 1980, which specializes in high quality removable prosthodontics and laser welding and primarily serves a select clientele of dental offices in Chicago. He previously served on the faculty of Northwestern University Dental School for 10 years.
Jim is presenting the following clinics:
Eddie Corrales
Eddie Corrales is a graduate of the Dental Technology Institute and opened his state-of-the-art lab, Downtown Dental Designs, in San Diego in 1997. Unique in his approach, Corrales seeks the perfect smile by creating a completely natural restoration, precisely tailored to each smile he designs. He is an LVI and PAC-Live graduate, and is currently working with the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in Arizona, sharing his knowledge in CAD/CAM technology. His lab is part of the CEREC Connect Network.
Eddie is presenting the following clinics:
Gerald Cruz
Gerald Cruz, CDT, has served as a dental consultant and NBC educator over the last 15 years. He has been instrumental in launching several systems including OPC, Sculpture FibreCore and others and, in 1997, developed and licensed techniques for pressable ceramics. Specializing in anterior, restorative and implant-supported dentistry, he serves as an advisor to Dental Labor International magazine and technical consultant for GlobaLink Solutions Dental.
Gerald is presenting the following clinics:
Lee Culp
Lee Culp, CDT, holds numerous patents, writes over 25 articles per year, and is the editor-in-chief for Spectrum. He is also on the editorial board of Signature, Signature International, Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry, Compendium and Inside Dentistry. Professional memberships include the American College of Prosthodontics, the American Equilibrium Society and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is the founder of Mosaic Studios and the Institute for Oral Art and Design (IOAD) and maintains an active teaching schedule at IOAD, Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study and other teaching centers.
Lee is presenting the following clinics:
Jack Danilov
Jack Danilov, GMDT, worked with Dr. John Frush at the Swissedent Foundation where he was involved in research and development of Swissedent technology for removable prosthetics. For the past 30 years, he has owned and operated a laboratory specializing in autocentric and lingualized occlusion, full mouth restoration and implants--all using the Swiss (Geneva) esthetic concepts.
Jack is presenting the following clinics:
Barry Diener
Barry Diener is presenting on behalf of Sirona Dental Systems, LLC.
Barry is presenting the following clinics:
Jim Ellison
Jim Ellison, CDT, has 20 years of at-the-bench experience and is currently Sterngold's director of technical and educational services. He has authored numerous articles, as well as the Sterngold Procedure Manual; is a contributing author to Dr. Hamid Shafie's book, Clinical & Laboratory Manual of Implant Overdentures; has designed several attachments, including the ERA, for which he holds the patent; and presents to technicians and dentists worldwide.
Jim is presenting the following clinics:
Jungo Endo
Jungo Endo, RDT, graduated from the Osaka Ceramic Training Center in Japan. Currently he is a master ceramist at the UCLA School of Dentistry, Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Implant Dentistry and instructor for UCLA's Advanced Prosthodontics Laboratory Program.
Jungo is presenting the following clinics:
Jim Erb
Jim Erb, CDT, a consultant for ProLab Solutions, Inc., has worked at the bench and as a technical training director, territory sales representative, and sales and marketing manager overseeing U.S. and international business development. His career includes over 40 years in the dental industry, including 11 years with Johnson & Johnson Dental Products Co. and 14 years with Dentsply International.
Jim is presenting the following clinics:
Hans Geiselhoringer
Hans Geiselhöringer, CDT, was trained in Germany; received his CDT in Chicago in 1991; and also trained in anaplastology/epithetics as well as technical business administration. He founded Dental X GmbH, a laboratory in Munich specializing in implantology, anaplastology, and functional and esthetic reconstructions and has worked with the lab on an independent basis since 1998. He is a member of the DGÄZ, DGOI, ICOI, IPS and I.W.C.
Hans is presenting the following clinics:
Russell Giordano
Dr. Russell Giordano, DMD, DMSc, FADM, is an associate professor and director of biomaterials in the Department of Restorative Dentistry/Biomaterials at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He is a fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials and has been actively involved in ceramic materials development and CAD/CAM systems at MIT, Harvard and Boston University. He currently serves on the editorial board of the Massachusetts Dental Society, JDT, Spectrum and Journal of Dentistry.
Russell is presenting the following clinics:
Mike Girard
Mike Girard, RDT, has more than 30 years of experience. A registered dental technologist since 1975, he spent 20 years working with the Shaw Group of Laboratories before transitioning to manufacturing, including eight years with Nobel Biocare. In 2005, he and two graduates of Harvard Business school started Brontes Technologies, which was eventually sold to 3M. His new company, Diadem Digital Solutions, is located in Windsor, ON and Troy, MI, and focuses on the design and processing of advanced digital restorations.
Mike is presenting the following clinics:
Marlin Gohn
Marlin Gohn, CDT, graduated from Larayco Dental Arts College and then worked as a technician for 25 years, while running his own lab for 17 years. He received his CDT in ceramics in 1979 and, in 1997, he joined Micro Dental and now serves as general manager of the western division.
Marlin is presenting the following clinics:
Amos Harting
Amos Harting, CDT, graduated from the University of Missouri at St. Louis and received his A.S. in dental technology in 1980. He owns Harting Dental Arts Lab Inc. in St. Louis, MO, and teaches practical esthetics and advanced porcelain courses at his lab’s education center and throughout the country.
Amos is presenting the following clinics:
Tay Gavin Harvey
Tay Gavin Harvey is the global implant business manager for IMTEC, a 3M company. She specializes in the development and technical management of all implant products, and is currently overseeing IMTEC's implant certification of dental laboratories, enabling them to become actively involved in small diameter implants.
Tay Gavin is presenting the following clinics:
Amanda Hatfield
Amanda Hatfield, RDH, BS, MS, has practiced as a clinical hygienist for four years, and has presented to large dental groups on topics ranging from patient case presentation to building a profitable hygiene department. She has presented for the North Carolina Hygiene Association and participates in the OMNI Study Club.
Amanda is presenting the following clinics:
Naoki Hayashi
Naoki Hayashi, RDT, was trained in Japan. In 2001, he was appointed authorized international instructor by Noritake Dental Supply Co. and, in 2003, became vice president of Ultimate Styles Dental Laboratory. In 2005, Hayashi became a Gold Member of the AACD, and was invited to be a guest lecturer at Europe Esthetic EDAD.
Naoki is presenting the following clinics:
Keith Henry
Keith Henry is the global laboratory and digital business manager for IMTEC, a 3M company. He has trained over 1,000 clinicians and technicians throughout North America on the Celara denture technique, and is currently overseeing the development and implementation of IMTEC's Partner Laboratory program.
Keith is presenting the following clinics:
Robert Henson
Robert Henson, CDT, is a senior technical representative for Whip Mix Corp., where he offers technical support, presents continuing education programs and conducts product testing. Previously, he served in the Air Force as a laboratory technician and instructor and earned Air Force degrees in dental laboratory technology, instructor of technology and military science. He receive his certification CDT in crown and bridge in 1997, and achieved the Master Instructor Certificate in 1998.
Robert is presenting the following clinics:
Stefan Holst
Dr. Stefan Holst specializes in esthetic dentistry with an emphasis on implantology, perio-prosthetics and complex interdisciplinary treatments. He research work focuses primarily on digital dentistry, all-ceramic restorations, and material sciences and biomechanics. In 2006, he was appointed clinical associate professor and senior lecturer at the Dental Clinic, University Erlange and also heads its interdisciplinary histology section. He has authored several papers on implant prosthodontics, esthetics and prosthodontics and has been an associate editor of the Quintessence International Journal since 2009.
Stefan is presenting the following clinics:
Masayuki Hoshi
Masayuki Hoshi, RDT, was an instructor at the Asami Tanaka Dental Institute in Skokie, IL; studied with Awegs-Dentallabor in Munich, Germany and Ernst Hegenbarth Dentallabor in Frankfurt, Germany; and has worked at the Oral Rehabilitation Institute. He now owns Hoshi Dental Arts, in Morton Grove, IL. Hoshi has published articles in the U.S. and Japan and has lectured all around the world.
Masayuki is presenting the following clinics:
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson, CDT, opened Precision Ceramics--now DAMAS-certified--in Montclair, CA in 1981, and his export laboratory, The Hollywood Smile, in Odense, Denmark, in 1991. He served on the editorial board of LMT for 10 years, and is currently a director for the NADL and a technical reviewer for JDT. His laboratory has been featured on MTV and in two issues of The Wall Street Journal.
Mark is presenting the following clinics:
Sven Jesse
Sven Jesse, DLT, has been a dental technician for over 28 years. After training in Bremen, Germany, he managed multiple departments at labs across the globe. He has been published in Contemporary Esthetics, LMT, Dental Lab Products, Doctor of Dentistry, General Dentistry and a study by UPS. In 1992, he opened Jesse & Frichtel Inc. in Pittsburgh along with partner Mark Frichtel. Jesse is a member of the ICOI and AACD and lectures for Nobel Biocare, Zimmer Dental, Astra Tech and Keystone.
Sven is presenting the following clinics:
Bradley Jones
Bradley Jones is an accredited member of the AACD and recently served four years on its Board of Directors. An international author, lecturer and instructor on advanced ceramics, he founded and co-directed Total Team Advantage (semi-annual live patient seminars) where dentists and technicians are taught hands-on smile design. He owns and operates a boutique laboratory, Professional Dental Arts, in Boise, ID, where he specializes in smile design including complex, full mouth reconstruction.
Bradley is presenting the following clinics:
Ken Jones
Ken Jones, CDT, has 27 years of experience as a technician and maintains certification in C&B, as well as ceramics from the NBC. He has worked in the commercial laboratory and private practice setting as well as the academic, as the technical support instructor for the Fixed Prosthodontic Programs at the University of Buffalo Dental School. Jones owns New Creation Dental Studio in the Buffalo, NY, area which focuses on fixed prosthodontics and cosmetic restorations. He is published in various clinical and technical journals and consults independently.
Ken is presenting the following clinics:
Sang Jun
Sang Jun, CDT, has over 28 years of experience and is the owner and master ceramist of Bay Dental Laboratory and the founder of the Monterey Academy of Science and Art in Monterey, CA. He has studied under world-renowned ceramist Willi Geller and presents workshops and lectures internationally to share his unique methodology. Jun has published numerous articles and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry and Collaborative Techniques.
Sang is presenting the following clinics:
Luke Kahng
Luke Kahng, CDT, has over 20 years of experience in the field of cosmetic restorations and is the founder and owner of LSK121 Oral Prosthetics, a dental laboratory in Naperville, IL. He has published articles nationally and internationally in magazines such as QDT, PPAD, Inside Dentistry and The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry; is a board member for Spectrum Dialogue, Teamwork and Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry magazines; and an international lecturer and teacher. Kahng is also the author of two books: Anatomy from Nature and Esthetic Guide Book.
Luke is presenting the following clinics:
Bruce Keeling
Bruce Keeling, CDT, is a removable quality trainer for Dental Services Group. Previously, he owned and operated Progressive Prosthetics in Scottsdale, Arizona for 20 years. During 50-plus-year career, he has served in leadership roles in several other laboratories, the Arizona Dental Laboratory Association and the NADL. He lectures to technician and dentist study groups and is an adjunct staff member at the Arizona School of Dental and Oral Health.
Bruce is presenting the following clinics:
Robert Kelly
Dr. Robert Kelly, DDS, is a professor at the Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry and the director of the Dental Clinical Research Center at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He's the recipient of the 2003 American College of Prosthodontists' Clinician/Researcher Award and the 1999 Carl Schlack Award for excellence in research and post-doctoral education from the Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. He lectures and consults on dental materials and evidence-based issues and leads groups responsible for the development of both national and international standards in dental ceramics.
Robert is presenting the following clinics:
Michael Kessenich
Michael Kessenich, CDT, has worked at the ceramic, C &B and implant laboratory at the University of Eppendorf in Hamburg, Germany; helped develop several labs in Germany; and worked in Hamburg's largest dental surgery facility. At Girrbach Dental GmbH, he served as the export manager in Europe for articulators and function and, in 2003, joined Renfert as the technician for product development and demonstration.
Michael is presenting the following clinics:
Mooki Kim
Mooki Kim, CDT, owns Smile By Design, Inc. in Portland, OR; consults and lectures for major dental manufacturers; and is a key opinion leader for GC America Inc.
Mooki is presenting the following clinics:
Robert Kreyer
Robert Kreyer, CDT, is a member of the American Prosthodontic Society, author of numerous articles on removable prosthetics, and a registered education provider for the Dental Board for California and the NBC. Kreyer owns and operates Kreyer Dental Prosthetics in Larkspur, CA, and teaches throughout the U.S.
Robert is presenting the following clinics:
Trevor Laingchild
Trevor Laingchild, RDT, received his formal education in London, managed a laboratory in Germany and served as chief dental technician for an American hospital in Saudi Arabia. He currently owns and operates The Burlington Dental Studio Inc. in Burlington, ON and Yorkville Dental Studio in Toronto. Laingchild is an accredited member of the AACD, certified LVI Master Aesthetic Technician, has authored numerous articles and is the editor-in-chief of Spectrum Dialogue. He lectures and teaches hands-on courses in all aspects of ceramics, metal ceramics and zirconium restorations with emphasis on individual anterior esthetics.
Trevor is presenting the following clinics:
Robert Long
Robert Long is the lab trade relations manager for the Whip Mix Corp. Prior to entering the laboratory business, Robert spent 30 years in the computer industry as a business analyst for NCR and as the vice president of sales for two computer companies. Previously trained in other process improvement programs, Robert has worked closely with the founders of the Lean Institute to develop the use of Lean Principles to provide common sense, low-cost improvements that add value and eliminate waste in the lab.
Robert is presenting the following clinics:
John Maguire
John Maguire is president and owner of Maguire & Strickland Refining, Inc., which he purchased in 1993. He has been in the precious metal industry since 1972, and is a graduate of St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN and attendee of the University of Minnesota MBA program.
John is presenting the following clinics:
Ken Malament
Dr. Ken Malament, DDS, MScD, has a full time prosthodontic practice in Boston which includes an in-house laboratory. He is a clinical professor at Tufts University and a course director in postgraduate department of prosthodontics. President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Malament is also a fellow for the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Prosthodontics, the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics and the Northeastern Gnathological Society; an active member of many dental organizations; and the recipient of multiple awards in prosthodontics. He is a consultant to three journals, is a published author, has served on research and development teams and developed instrumentation used in clinical practice.
Ken is presenting the following clinics:
April McDowell
April McDowell joined SafeLink in 2006 as the director of training development, bringing a diverse background in safety, occupational health, worker's compensation and industrial hygiene. She holds a degree in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering with an area of concentration for industrial hygiene.
April is presenting the following clinics:
Jim McGuire
Jim McGuire, CDT, began his career over 30 years ago in his father's denture laboratory. In 1984 he received his AS in dental technology from the Dental Technology Institute in Orange, CA. He owned a laboratory for five years and, since 2004, has been the technical support manager for Vident. He has published articles on implants and lectured and conducted many hands-on clinical and laboratory implant prosthetic courses as well as training on the Sirona inLab CAD/CAM system.
Jim is presenting the following clinics:
Ed McLaren
A prosthodontist and master ceramist, Ed McLaren, DDS, MDC, has written over 30 articles on his techniques and research-related topics. He is currently the director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry, and the director of the UCLA School for Esthetic Design, which provides full-time and mini-residency programs for lab technicians. McLaren maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics and esthethic dentistry for which he does all of his own ceramics.
Ed is presenting the following clinics:
Joachim Mosch
Joachim Mosch, CDT, studied dental engineering and technology and managed the European headquarters of an American dental company for 18 years before starting Primotec/Primodent in 2000. Mosch has published articles on light-cured wax, functional bite splint therapy using light-cured splint materials, welding techniques with pulsed micro arc welding, laser welding and esthetic dentistry with veneers; he lectures on these subjects worldwide.
Joachim is presenting the following clinics:
Bill Mrazek
Bill Mrazek, BS, CDT, owns Mrazek Prosthodontics, Ltd., a small high-end laboratory in Naperville, IL. He holds a BS degree in Biology from the University of Illinois, and an AS degree in Dental Technology. In addition to his 30 years of experience in the field, he is a regular contributor to LMT, and is on the editorial boards of PPAD and Collaborative Techniques.
Bill is presenting the following clinics:
Vincent Munoz
Vincent Munoz is the director of international business development at Dental Wings, Inc. He has over 12 years of experience with CADAM Inc. and over nine years of experience in the rapid prototyping industry with 3D Systems, Inc. Munoz was also part of the research and development team at Glidewell Laboratories for four years.
Vincent is presenting the following clinics:
Mark Murphy
Mark Murphy, DDS, FAGD, serves on the visiting faculty of the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, and is on its Board of Directors and Trustees. Murphy is on the IdentAlloy Council, a board member of the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology and the Business Management Committee of the NADL. The former vice president of operations for DTI Dental Technologies, Inc., and a featured presenter for the National Lab Network, he is also the vice president of educational services for Mercer Advisors and the owner of Funktional Consulting.
Mark is presenting the following clinics:
Peter Nagy
Peter Nagy joined Valplast International Corp. in 1992 as the general manager and is now president and CEO. He is experienced in Valplast® appliance fabrication and theory as well as metal frame design and function and is recognized worldwide as an authority on flexible partial dentures, and presents to technicians and dentists. Nagy is also trained in Polymer Science and Injection Molding technology.
Peter is presenting the following clinics:
Craig Nelson
Craig Nelson, AAS, CDT, works with several manufacturers in product development, and has lectured and trained in North and South America as well as Asia. Nelson owned a laboratory for over 30 years and has had a dental practice in Arizona.
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Nelson Ochoa
Nelson Ochoa is the technical manager at Dentsply Prosthetics.
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Stanley Okon
Stanley Okon, CDT, is the principal of Stanley Okon Dental Laboratory, Inc., in southern California which opened in 1973, and now specializes in all-porcelain restorations, implants, custom implant abutments, implant restorations and precision attachments. In 2004, Okon established Stanley Okon Milling Center, Inc., which offers 3M ESPE Lava™ crown and bridge frameworks; custom zirconia abutments fabricated using Straumann etkon CAD/CAM technology; and NobelGuide planning for precision implant surgical guides. He has lectured on behalf of major dental manufacturers, and served on the board of directors of the DLOAC, acting as president in 1993 and 1994. Okon is currently a member and the preferred lab of the Orange County Chapter of the Seattle Study Club and is involved with several implant study clubs.
Stanley is presenting the following clinics:
Benjamin Oppenheimer
Benjamin Oppenheimer, DDS, received his degree from the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. A fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Oppenheimer has lectured and authored scientific journal articles on minimally invasive implantology, and teaches courses on comprehensive implant techniques including bone grafting, sinus elevation and cone beam CT technology. He and his wife, Julia Oppenheimer, DDS, run a full-time private practice in Buffalo, NY.
Benjamin is presenting the following clinics:
Dennis Ouye
Dennis Ouye, CDT, president of LDL Designs, Inc. in Berkeley, CA, is a long-time clinician. He's held technician courses with Dr. Harry Albers at the University of California at San Francisco and University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, and has also taught ceramics at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA. For 15 years, he was an LMT technical columnist and, since 2005, he's been a consultant and clinician for 3M.
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Felix Pages
Felix Pages, CDT, has studied with some of the world's best known technicians such as Claude Sieber, Willi Geller and Mokoto Yamamoto. Over the past 25 years, he has acquired an international reputation as a superior instructor and lecturer. Pages currently owns Felix Pages Dental Studio in Miami, specializing in high-quality all-ceramic and metal-ceramic restorations.
Felix is presenting the following clinics:
Craig Pickett
Craig Pickett, RG, CDT, is a technical support manager for Whip Mix Corp., where he offers technical support, assists in developing and evaluating new products, and presents technical clinics in the US and internationally. A 25-year CDT with certification in C&B, Pickett has also managed two laboratories, owned Pickett Fabrication in Vacaville, CA, and worked for other manufacturers.
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Dick Pilsner
Richard Pilsner, CDT, is the owner and president of D&S Dental Laboratory, Inc., in Waunakee, WI, a certified laboratory founded in 1972.
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Robert Posey
Robert Posey has owned and operated Posey Dental Lab Inc., in Langhorne, PA, since 1987, and was the beta lab for the introduction of Finesse porcelain. Certified in numerous implant systems, Posey is an L.D. Pankey-Dawson graduate, and his laboratory is LVI certified. He is an author and lecturer/clinician on porcelain veneers and all ceramics in the U.S. and Canada.
Robert is presenting the following clinics:
Ariel Raigrodski
Ariel Raigrodski, DMD, MS, is an associate professor and director of graduate prosthodontics in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington, and is an adjunct associate professor for the Department of Prosthodontics at Louisiana State University. He lectures internationally while operating a private practice in Kenmore, WA.
Ariel is presenting the following clinics:
Matt Roberts
Matt Roberts, one of only 26 technicians accredited by the AACD, established CMR Dental Lab in 1978. He founded the Team Aesthetic Education program that provides hands-on training for dentists and technicians, works with manufacturers to develop/improve products and provides internet-based video education. A member of the L.D. Pankey Institute faculty, Roberts helps teach the Aesthetic Solutions Program for dentists and technicians. He speaks nationally and internationally, and is a member of the editorial team for many prominent dental journals.
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Victor Rodriguez
Victor Rodriguez, CDT, is the implant removable manager for Glidewell Dental Laboratories. He has over 20 years of experience as a denture and implant-supported prosthodontics specialist and, in 1994, was certified in the Swissedent technique. Rodriguez is active in local dental study groups, and a member of the Osseointegration Study Club of Southern California and the American Prosthodontic Society.
Victor is presenting the following clinics:
Chad Rogers
Chad Rogers, technical director at Professional Dental Lab Corp. in Elkhart, IN, has been involved with obstructive sleep apnea and trained laboratories throughout the country on fabrication, theory and design of the Oasys™ and TAP® appliances. Since 2005, he’s concentrated his technical knowledge and expertise on CAD/CAM, helping to make Professional Dental Lab the second producer of CEREC restorations in the state. He also offers CEREC training to local specialists.
Chad is presenting the following clinics:
Elvis Rosado
Elvis Rosado has been a technician since 1977, working at Master Touch Dental Lab, the birthplace of Valplast partials. In 1991, Valplast started its in-house training program, for which Rosado developed the curriculum. He owns and operates Matrix Dental Lab and is currently an advisor for CMP Industries' flexible partial development.
Elvis is presenting the following clinics:
Warren Rosaluk
Warren Rosaluk, The Brochure Guy™, creates direct mail marketing literature for laboratories worldwide. He is a former astronautical engineer, executive search consultant and registered investment advisor. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with advanced degrees in Engineering and Business from Stanford University and the University of Dayton, respectively. Warren was named "Best Marketing Individual" by Colorado Business Magazine and has won awards for his writing.
Warren is presenting the following clinics:
Rick Sabo
Rick Sabo is the CAD/CAM technician at Sabo Dental Lab in Oakdale, MN, and has worked with the Lava ST Lab Scanner since June 2008, when Sabo Dental Lab became a 3M authorized Lava Design Center. He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2007 with a degree in business management.
Rick is presenting the following clinics:
Alice Sager
Alice Sager, CDT, has managed and trained denture technicians in large and small dental laboratories, and has trained in Germany at VITA® Zahnfabrik in esthetic anterior tooth arrangement and proper posterior occlusal concepts. She is a member of the NADL and American College of Prosthodontics Technician Alliance and is an active member of the Idaho State Dental Lab Association, serving as president for 2008-2009. Sager lectures and instructs hands-on denture courses in North America, and owns and operates Excel Dental Techniques, LLC in Boise, ID.
Alice is presenting the following clinics:
Kris Schermerhorn
Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, has over 20 years of experience in the dental laboratory business and has worked with acetal resins and other thermoplastic dental materials since 1996. In 2000, he became a consultant to CDM Dental, performing R&D testing as well as training. Schermerhorn is a frequent lecturer; has developed new materials, instruments and techniques for removable prosthodontics; and holds several patents.
Kris is presenting the following clinics:
Martin Schmid
Martin Schmid, CDT, is from Germany and serves as a consultant for various dental companies in Europe and the U.S., including BEGO USA. He has lectured in North America, Europe and the Middle East, and is the owner of a full service laboratory in Massachusetts.
Martin is presenting the following clinics:
Ann Schmitt
Ann Schmitt, CDT, grew up in her family's dental laboratory, starting as an apprentice technician in 1981. She received her certification in partial dentures in 1991 and, in 2005, joined Ottawa Dental Laboratory as its partial department manager. She is now CMP Industries' manager of technical services.
Ann is presenting the following clinics:
Axel Seeger
Axel Seeger, MDT, specializes in esthetic restorations and veneers. Formally trained in Berlin, Germany, his experience has led him across the globe. As a Master Dental Technician, he has traveled extensively to lecture in Korea, China, Russia, Taiwan, Italy, South Africa and the United States, and has been published in numerous well-known trade journals.
Axel is presenting the following clinics:
Steve Shimota
Steve Shimota is the Midwest region laboratory and digital product specialist for 3M ESPE. A 23-year veteran with the company, he has lectured throughout the U.S. and internationally on a variety of dental-related topics and is enrolled in the Masters of Business Administration program at the University of St. Thomas.
Steve is presenting the following clinics:
Brad Slominski
Brad Slominski, CDT, is the co-owner of Dental Crafters, a full-service laboratory, and DC Milling, a 3M Authorized Lava Milling Center, located in Marshfield, WI. He has been a lead technician at his second-generation laboratory for more than 20 years, specializing in crown and bridge and advanced esthetics.
Brad is presenting the following clinics:
Rick Sonntag
Rick Sonntag, RDT, is the owner of 4Points Dental Designs in St. Petersburg, FL. He previously worked as an in-house ceramist at The International Center for Complete Dentistry, the clinical practice of The Dawson Center, and is now an adjunct faculty member at The Dawson Academy. Sonntag has studied under many world-class clinicians including Shigeo Kataoka, Ernst Hegenbarth, Willi Geller, Oliver Brix, Aki Yoshida and Dieter Schultz, and is a sustaining member of the AACD.
Rick is presenting the following clinics:
Daniel Sorenson
Daniel Sorenson, CDT, is presenting on behalf of 3M ESPE.
Daniel is presenting the following clinics:
Rhys Spoor
Rhys Spoor, DDS, graduated from the University of Washington in 1983. For 10 years he was an affiliate associate professor at the University of Washington Dental School. An editorial reviewer for the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Spoor is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Pierre Fauchard Scoiety, and an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has been published internationally, and teaches advanced clinical programs to practicing dentists in the U.S. and abroad in esthetics and occlusion.
Rhys is presenting the following clinics:
Enrico Steger
Enrico Steger is the inventor of the manual milling machine and the founder of Zirkonzahn. He studied in South Tyrol, Italy, and opened his laboratory in 1981. Today Zirkzonzahn is established in 15 countries and sells products in 60 states.
Enrico is presenting the following clinics:
Gianni Storni
Gianni Storni, CDT, technical director of Rhein83 USA, studied dental technology at Villaggio del Fanciullo of Bologna, Italy. He was a protégé of Ezio Nardi, founder of Rhein83 srl, where Storni began designing a new concept of castable attachements; today his attachment and implant systems are distributed in over 75 countries. Storni has authored numerous technical and scientific articles in collaboration with some of the most prestigious dentists in Europe, and clinics to technicians and dentists worldwide.
Gianni is presenting the following clinics:
Matt Tait
Matt Tait, RDT, is a dental applications engineer at SensAble. With over 35 years of experience in dental technology, he was an owner/partner of a high-end lab in England which specialized in attachments and maxillary facial technology; a senior technician in a lab that produced over 100 frames a day; and the general manager of a 20-person lab specializing in partial frameworks.
Matt is presenting the following clinics:
Asami Tanaka
Asami Tanaka, CDT, NMD, is founder and president of the Tanaka Dental Technology Institute and Tanaka Dental Enterprises and is a world-renown ceramist and clinician. He has developed many techniques and products and operates several laboratories. Tanaka is also an associate professor of both restorative dentistry and dental laboratory technology at the University of Texas, and a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, American Academy of Equilibration Society and the American Naturopathic Medical Association.
Asami is presenting the following clinics:
Van Thompson
Dr. Van Thompson, chair of biomaterials and biomimetics at NYU College of Dentistry, is known for his work on adhesion and bonded bridges at the University of Maryland. He has published articles and lectured on dental biomaterials internationally. His current research areas include occlusal hidden caries, new ceramics for layer crowns, CAD/CAM machining effects on ceramics, polymer burs for selective dentin removal, tissue engineering for alveolar ridge augmentation and practice-based research (PEARL Network).
Van is presenting the following clinics:
Norbert Ulmer
Norbert Ulmer, MBA, is co-founder of Dentatrust, which specializes in digital dentistry and consulting services. Previously, he worked for Sirona Dental Systems for 10 years and was instrumental in the development, introduction and growth of CEREC inLab, infiniDent and CEREC Connect. Ulmer serves on the ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products, Ad Hoc Group on CAD/CAM Dentistry, as well as JDT’s Communications Advisory Board.
Norbert is presenting the following clinics:
Dennis Urban
Dennis Urban, CDT, has worked in the dental technology field for 30 years. He owns and operates a full service lab in Long Island; has lectured worldwide on denture setups, lingualized occlusion, denture processing, occlusion, soft liners, infection control and porcelain staining; and has published technical articles in the U.S. and Canada. He has served as vice president of both the Long Island Dental Laboratory Association and the Dental Laboratory Association of the State of New York, and was the 2007 recipient of the NADL Excellence in Education Award.
Dennis is presenting the following clinics:
Mary Valentine
Mary Valentine, CDT, has more than 32 years of experience in all phases of fixed prosthodontics, specializing in ceramics. She has owned a high quality lab for the past 22 years and, for the past 15, has been conducting clinics for bench technicians.
Mary is presenting the following clinics:
Angela Vista
Angela Vista, CDT, BA, earned her certification in 2004 and has over 10 years of experience. She has been with Pentron Ceramics since 2001 as a dental technician in its R&D department.
Angela is presenting the following clinics:
Joe Weisz
Joe Weisz, BS, CDT, is an instructor at the UCLA Master Dental Ceramist Program, directed by Dr. Ed McLaren, and established Esthetic Contour to offer contouring courses to ceramists and dentists looking to upgrade their skill levels. Esthetic Contour is also the name of his commercial dental laboratory.
Joe is presenting the following clinics:
John Weston
As a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, John Weston, DDS, FAACD, completed a Hospital General Practice residency in San Diego and served independent duty in support of Desert Storm. An accredited fellow with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Weston is a past chair of the AACD Professional Education Committee and served two terms as an elected member of its board of directors. An active accreditation examiner who serves on the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, he is an international lecturer; published author; and the owner and director of srcipps Center for Dental Care, a multi-specialty dental center located at srcipps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA.
John is presenting the following clinics:
Bob Williams
Bob Williams, CDT, attended the University of Oklahoma and dental laboratory school in Dallas. In November of 2000, Williams started Synergy Ceramics, a high-quality all-ceramic laboratory specializing in cosmetic restorations from single centrals to full mouth reconstruction. He is also a member of the Claude Sieber Art & Experience Group and has spoken internationally on behalf of Vident and 3M.
Bob is presenting the following clinics:
Donald Yancey
Donald Yancey, CDT, has been involved in the dental profession since 1973. He gained a broad background by working as a chairside assistant in the U.S. Navy, laboratory technician and owner/operator of a highly specialized removable laboratory. Yancey is certified in full dentures and is presently the prosthetic specialist for Ivoclar Vivadent in the Southeastern part of the U.S. He lectures extensively to universities, dentists and laboratories.
Donald is presenting the following clinics:
Aki Yoshida
Aki Yoshida, RDT, is a technical instructor at Tufts University for the Department of Post-Graduate Prosthodontics, an adjunct faculty member of UCLA Center for Esthetic Dental Design, instructor for Noritake Dental Supply and associate member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Aki is presenting the following clinics:
Bonnie Zaborny
Bonnie Zaborny, RDH , has worked for 3M since 2001, bringing more than 30 years of experience in dental hygiene. She has lectured across the country for laboratory, dental hygiene and dental assisting programs and various dental and dental hygiene associations and study clubs.
Bonnie is presenting the following clinics:
Thomas Zaleske
Thomas Zaleske, AS, has been involved in removable prosthetic technology for 24 years. As an in-house technician, consultant, author, product developer and laboratory owner, Zaleske has worn many hats, giving him a unique perspective and presentation style.
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