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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:
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:
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:
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:
Alessandro Cucchiaro
Alessandro Cucchiaro, CDT, is a European technician with more than 25 years of experience; for 20 years he owned his own laboratory. Originally trained by Enrico Steger, owner of Zirkonzahn and the inventor of the company's manual milling system, Cucchiaro is the instructor for this system at the Zirkonzahn training facility in Atlanta, and lectures worldwide.
Alessandro is presenting the following clinics:
Roger Dawson
Roger Dawson, CDT, a senior technical specialist for 3M, has experience in implant dentistry and is involved in the development of the Lava™ implant abutment, Lava DVS (Digital Veneering System) and other digital oral care innovations. He has trained and provided technical input for 3M on Lava zirconia and digital CAD/CAM dentistry since 2006 and lectures internationally. He has owned two laboratories and earned his certification in 1981.
Roger is presenting the following clinics:
William Devine
William Devine, CDT, is a senior technical representative at Whip Mix Corp. responsible for evaluating new products, facilitating the use of current products and presenting technical clinics. Previously, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and retired as a Master Sergeant; his assignments took him all over the globe, honing his skills in laboratory technology. NBC-certified in ceramics, Devine also completed a dental humanitarian mission to the Kingdom of Thailand while stationed in Okinawa.
William is presenting the following clinics:
Barry Diener
Barry Diener is presenting on behalf of Sirona Dental Systems, LLC.
Barry is presenting the following clinics:
Norbert Duepner
Norbert Duepner, CDT, Argen's technical director for 22 years, lectures extensively in the U.S. and overseas. He owned Duepner Dental Lab in Mexico City for 11 years, received his certification from Northwestern University and is a 35-year CDT honoree.
Norbert is presenting the following clinics:
Lars Hansson
Lars Hansson, CDT, FICOI, is the head of the Bay View Dental Laboratory implant department in Chesapeake, VA. A board-certified master dental technician from Malmö, Sweden, Hansson is an active committee member for the Academy of Osseointegration, fellow member in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, an assistant lecturer for the Mid-Atlantic Center for Advanced Dental Studies and Dawson Academy, and a consultant to several manufacturers. Experienced with all major implant systems, Hansson lectures extensively and has published articles on implant dentistry and communication.
Lars is presenting the following clinics:
Frank Higginbottom
Frank Higginbottom, DDS, has practiced general and restorative dentistry at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX, since 1973 and maintains a private practice in Dallas focusing on crown and bridge and implant prosthetics. He lectures internationally on implant prosthetics, with special focus on a team treatment planning approach and his pre-surgical stent preparation technique. Dr. Higginbottom is involved in basic research and participating in two animal research studies involving the Straumann Dental Implant System, and has contributed to several textbooks.
Frank is presenting the following clinics:
Roger Johansen
Roger Johansen, CDT, operates a business consulting company and works for 3M as an instructor and on new product development for its Lava Precision Solutions. Trained in the U.S. Navy and with more than 20 years of experience, he opened a laboratory in Colorado in 1997, specializing in CAD/CAM technology. He served as president of the Colorado Dental Laboratory Association and on the board of trustees from 2003 to 2005, during which time he worked with the state legislature and local government agencies to write the Colorado Dental Practice legislation and develop tax strategy to benefit dental prosthetic manufacturing businesses.
Roger is presenting the following clinics:
Amir Juzbasic
Amir Juzbasic, MDT, CEO, is a senior instructor at the American Institute of Esthetic and Implant Dentistry. He lectures in the U.S., Canada and Europe on implants and the esthetic requirements related to challenging cases. His innovative techniques and skills have helped companies in their product development processes. Juzbasic received his Master of Dental Technology degree from the school of Dental Laboratory Technology in Neumeunster, Germany.
Amir 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:
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:
Terry McQuiston
Terry McQuiston, CDT, is the Authentic® and Pulse™ technical manager at Jensen Dental. Previously, he operated a dental laboratory in Georgia that focused on advanced esthetics. He received his technical training at Lindsey-Hopkins in Miami, FL, maintains an active role in dental education and consulting.
Terry is presenting the following clinics:
Adam Mieleszko
Adam Mieleszko, CDT, graduated from New York City Technical College with a degree in dental technology. In 2000, he received certification in ceramics and since then works closely with Dr. Stephen Chu. He recently joined Specialized Dentistry of New York and coauthored Fundamentals of Color, Shade Matching and Communication in Esthetic Dentistry(Quintessence, 2004) and other journal articles.
Adam 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:
Frank Munzenmayer
Frank Munzenmayer, CDT, has 35 years of technical, clinical, and research and development experience in dental technology. A graduate of the New York City College of Technology, he has worked as a technician for three laboratories in the New York/Connecticut area, managed technical/education departments and been a technical advisor for six dental manufacturers. Munzenmayer is a member of the Technical Advisory Commission at New York City College of Technology and has been published in several trade journals.
Frank 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:
Thomas Nieting
Thomas Nieting, CDT, is the technical marketing manager for CAD/CAM Lab Applications at Sirona Dental Systems, LLC. Prior to joining Sirona, he was the general manager of a 50-person, full service laboratory. He focuses on laboratory management and marketing, as well as CAD/CAM systems and has been instrumental in the beta testing of Sirona inLab. Nieting is a speaker at dental meetings across the U.S., has contributed to and authored articles in various dental publications, and acts as a business consultant on product development.
Thomas is presenting the following clinics:
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:
Richard Pavlak
Richard Pavlak, CDT, MDT, TFNGS, has been a dental technician almost all of his life. In 1977, he established Porcelain-Plus Dental Systems, Inc. He has trained with some of the most famous clinicians and has taught dental technology since 1981. He is the president of MDT Seminars, Inc., which provides advanced training for dental technicians across the U.S.
Richard is presenting the following clinics:
Peter Pizzi
Peter Pizzi, MDT, is the owner and manager of Pizzi Dental Studio Inc. in Staten Island, NY, a board member of the ASMDT and a member of ICIO and AACD. He is an educator in the Master Dental Technician Program of New York University, Technical Fellow and board member of the Northeastern Gnathalogical Society, on the National Advisory Board of Spectrum Dialogue and a frequent lecturer.
Peter is presenting the following clinics:
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:
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:
Gene Rosa
Gene Rosa, MDT, is a partner of Oral Logic Dental Studio in Long Island, NY. With more than 35 years of dental technology experience, Rosa holds a technical fellowship in the NGS and is currently a board member of that society. He has taken hands-on courses with many of the masters in the industry, given ceramic courses to both dentists and technicians and has been using Creation porcelain for 20 years.
Gene is presenting the following clinics:
Kimiyo Sawyer
Kimiyo Sawyer, RDT, is the president of Cusp Dental Laboratory and its Boston CAD/CAM division. She received her accreditation from College of Dental Technology at Aichi Gakuin University School of Dental Medicine in Japan and a degree in healthcare management from Southern Illinois University. She has lectured on communication and responsibility and founded the "Cusp Study Club," an educational platform for technicians.
Kimiyo 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:
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:
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.
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