Fiber is Good For You

Preat Corporation

Tom Bormes covers the science of glass fiber reinforcement and strengthening and how to offer additional services and products like temporaries or provisionals for single-tooth implants. He also offers hands on demonstrations of eFiber and Perma Mesh.

Approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit
For more information, call 800-232-7732.

Thomas Bormes

Bar Survival Guide

Whip Mix Corp.

Joe Jennings, CDT, covers the uses of implant-supported milled titanium superstructures, both hybrids and overdentures. Discussion includes the proper information needed to correctly design and fabricate the superstructure, such as matrixes and diagnostic casts; minimal dimensions for design and manufacturing; and equipment used in the fabrication process in conjunction with degrees of accuracy in the final product.

For more information, call 800-232-7732.

Joe Jennings

Implant Bar Overdentures

Preat Corporation

Bruce Keeling, CDT, offers a PowerPoint presentation that covers basic model preparation for implant-supported overdentures, implant verification jig, jaw relations, articulating and setting teeth, fabricating matrices and processing the overdenture, and overdenture case presentations.

Approved for 1 Scientifc CDT credit
For more information, call 800-232-7732

Bruce Keeling

Applied Concepts of Lean Manufacturing in the Dental Laboratory—Starting with Your Model Room

Whip Mix Corp.

Lean Manufacturing is a vital step in improving and re-energizing your laboratory as it competes in the global economy. Stuart Steinbock and Craig Pickett, CDT, present the principles of Lean, relate them to current and common issues in the lab, and help both the large and small lab owner identify areas of improvement. They address how Lean principles can be applied in the model room to improve workflow and ultimately the entire laboratory. Come prepared to re-think how you’ve worked in the past and how you’ll organize for the future.

For more information, call 800-232-7732.

Craig Pickett

Stuart Steinbock

Creativity and Dental Technology, Staying Excited About What We Do!

GC America Inc.

Join John Hunzicker as he explores the creative process and how to reconnect with the excitement of dental technology. He also discusses how the GC Initial line can be used to enhance daily work satisfaction and productivity.

Approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit
Pre-registration recommended; for more information, call Lisa Gray at 800-323-7063, ext. 4031

John Hunzicker

Digital Design Featuring 3Shape

Diadem Precision Technology

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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Pre-registration recommended; call Jessica Degroat at 248-275-2535, ext. 405

The Enigma System: Form and Function in Complete Denture Prosthodontics

American Dental Supply, Inc.

Join Ruth Bourke, BSc, 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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call Erica at 800-558-5925, ext. 22

Ruth Bourke

Alloys for Today’s Economy & Maximizing Your Refining Results

Argen Corp.

Norbert Duepner, CDT, covers the benefits of using Argen’s new economical alloys as well as new assay and refining technology.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Contact Keely Hollingsworth at 800-375-9077, ext. 461

Norbert Duepner

Become An Expert in Crown and Bridge

BEGO USA, Inc.

Bill Oremus covers waxing, spruing, investing and casting. Get predictable and consistent results with phosphate, gypsum and rapid-firing investments, and see how to solder bridgework with predictable, strong joints. Have you ever cast a four-unit bridge with one sprue?

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Pre-registration required; call 800-342-2346

Bill Oremus

Next-gen CAD/CAM for Removables and Fixed— Now, that’s SensAble!

SensAble Technologies, Inc.

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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Pre-registration required; register online at www.sensabledental.com or call Laura Wallace at 781-939-7437

Matt Tait

Flexible Frenzy

Nobilium/Ticonium

Elmer Rose shows 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.

Approved for Approved for 2 Scientific credits
For more information, call 800-833-2343.

Elmer Rose

Digital Restorations and How They Affect You

Preat Corporation

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; when an overdenture should be retained by a bar, stud attachment or magnet; and how to design combination cases.

Approved for 4 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call 800-232-7732

Thomas Bormes

Digital Dentistry: The Partnership Between the Dentist and the Lab

Straumann USA LLC

Predictable treatment success in the esthetic zone for patients with advanced and complex needs depends on comprehensive assessment and planning with the entire dental team. It also depends on the quality of the implant site, tissue response, and selection of appropriate implants and components. Dr. Steven Fuqua reviews recent advances and the future of digital technology, the importance of partnership between the dentist and the lab, differences between various metals used for copings and abutments, and how each may be beneficial depending on a particular patient’s case.

Approved for 4 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call 978-747-2702

Steven Fuqua

“Scientific Solutions” Workshops (These one-hour courses are held simultaneously and repeated every hour.)

Vident

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 advanced finishing techniques.

Technique Advantage: Alice Sager, CDT, discusses the philosophy and technique of a neuromuscular-guided denture, and introduces the only denture teeth on the market that support this concept. She addresses the impression technique, occlusal bite records, articulation, occlusion and set-up technique, and selective laboratory and clinical grinding procedures to maintain “bio-logical” movement.

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: VITAVM13: In this English- and Spanish-language program, Victor Castro, CDT, demonstrates a simple and effective method of fabricating laminate veneers using a modern foil technique. Explore the natural-looking beauty of porcelain combined with a cost-effective method of creating laminate veneers that reflect a 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 Ken Zaker, 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.

VMK Porcelain’s 3rd Generation—Master the Art: Amos Harting, 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. Harting also discusses the place of VITA VMK porcelains among today’s ceramics.

Approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit per workshop
For more information, call 714-961-6226

Victor Castro

Jung Chun Park

Amos Harting

Alice Sager

Bob Williams

Ken Zaker

B&D Dental Technologies’ Programs

B&D Dental Technologies

3Shape Scan & Design Training:Jesse Madsen 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: Ryan Gillespie, 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 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.

Approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit per course
For more information, call 800-255-2839 or 801-281-4012

Esthetic Excellence with Lava™ DVS Full Contour and Lava Implant Abutments (Korean language)

3M ESPE

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. In this Korean-language program, Jun Mok Lee, 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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more details, contact Cindy Hofstad at chofstad@mmm.com or contact Customer Care at 800-634-2249

A Winning Partnership: Collaborative Techniques Between Dentists and Technicians

3M ESPE

Dr. Jack Ringer, DDS, discusses 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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more details, contact Cindy Hofstad at chofstad@mmm.com or contact Customer Care at 800-634-2249

Jack Ringer

Essential Keys to Success on Cosmetic Cases

GC America Inc.

Join Mike Archibald, CDT, as he discusses what is involved in making cosmetic work predictable and successful. He discusses the “must” on different cases and how this works no matter what size lab you are in. He also covers the esthetics offered by GC’s Initial full line of ceramics and what to consider in choosing a material that offers long-term success.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Pre-registration recommended; for more information, call Lisa Gray at 800-323-7063, ext. 4031

Mike Archibald

Laboratory Marketing in the Digital Age

Sirona Dental Systems LLC

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.

Call 800-659-5977, ext. 104

Norbert Ulmer

Scan True With inEos® Blue

Sirona Dental Systems LLC

Chad Rogers introduces the latest development in scanning technology, Sirona’s new inEos® Blue desktop scanner that offers unique Bluecam technology, upgraded scan software and new user-friendly features. Learn how inEos Blue can add flexibility and economic scope to your lab, etiher as a stand-alone module or a key component of your inLab® CAD/CAM system.

Call 800-659-5977, ext. 104

Chad Rogers

NobelProcera™ System: Experience the New World of CAD/CAM Dentistry

Nobel Biocare

Join Nobel Biocare to see the next generation of scanner technology—the NobelProcera optical scanner—and powerful CAD software and other new products, including custom-milled titanium implant overdenture bars, custom abutments for popular competitive platforms and more. Peter Murphy, NobelProcera marketing manager for North America, offers hands-on experience with the advanced NobelGuide (prosthetic-driven implant case planning) and intuitive NobelProcera software at product stations.

Approved for 1 Professional Development CDT credit
Pre-registration recommended; call 800-579-6515 by April 1st

Peter Murphy

Ceramco® iC Integrated Ceramics

Dentsply Prosthetics

Casey Miller, CDT, shows how to use one porcelain system to fabricate PFMs and all-ceramic veneers; one ingot for press-to-metal and all-ceramic restorations; and one integrated ceramic system to reduce confusion, processing time and inventory.

Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
Pre-registration required; contact Toni Testa at 800-877-0020, ext. 56040

Casey Miller

e.max: A Material for All Seasons!

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Nelson Rego, CDT, shares the multiple applications of e.max lithium disilicate, from single posterior bread-and-butter restorations to complex full mouth rehabilitations.

Approved for 3 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call Sandy Wheeler at 800-533-6825, ext. 4334

Nelson Rego

Introducing the Zahn Dental Company Hi-Tech Forum

Zahn Dental

The evolution of digital dentistry allows laboratories to operate more productively and profitably—find out how you can do the same! The Zahn Dental High Technology Forum features the latest in digital technologies exclusively from Zahn Dental. Don’t miss this opportunity to test drive the latest innovations from DDX, Dental Wings, D4D Technologies, EnvisionTEC, Custom Milling Center, Wieland and more!

For information, visit www.zahndental.com

Digital Design Featuring 3Shape

Diadem Precision Technology

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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Pre-registration recommended; call Jessica Degroat at 248-275-2535, ext. 405

Understanding the Phenomenon of Light--A Must For All Applications of Restorative Dentistry

Jensen Dental

In recent years, there have been many materials developed for restorative dentistry. Porcelain-fused-to-metal has proven to be the choice material for many decades. Then pressable ceramics and Procera were introduced for cosmetic applications, and now Zirconia. Although some materials have inherent advantages over others, the right techniques and proper communication between clinician, patient and technician are the most important ingredients for esthetic excellence. Sang Jun, CDT, addresses fundamental understanding of light phenomena within materials and techniques that can be utilized for all different mediums. He addresses proper communication of case requirements; how to diffuse and reflect light, and how to trap the light; understanding the optical density of each powder; and how to create the illusion of depth.

For more information, call 800-243-2000.

Sang Jun

RPD Design Course

BEGO USA, Inc.

Bill Oremus guides participants through the fundamentals of “European” case design. Learn helpful details about the fulcrum line, chewing forces and clasp designs; focus on designing cases in an interactive setting; and bring your own cases for review! Oremus assists RPD technicians who are using or considering CAD/CAM systems to better understand design principles.

Approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit
Pre-registration required; call 800-342-2346

Bill Oremus

Virtual Abutment Design Drives Outcomes and Productivity

Astra Tech

Patient-specific abutments, available for all major implant systems, take a leadership role in digital implant dentistry. In his lecture and table clinic, Lars Hansson, CDT, FICOI, 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.

Approved for 2 Professional Development Credits
Contact Kelly Fay at 781-810-6128 or e-mail kelly.fay@astratech.com

Lars Hansson

The UCLA Style Successful Fixed Implant Reconstruction

KDF U.S., Inc.

Jungo Endo, 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 a gingival porcelain oral stratified buildup technique.

For more information, call 310-320-6633

Jungo Endo

Implants Made Easy

Primotec USA

A successful implant case starts with proper centric relation, implant position planning, the right scanning, implant surgical guides, verification indexes and insertion keys. Mark Stueck, 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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call 866-643-3129

Mark Stueck

Shofu Solutions for 2010

Shofu Dental Corp.

Joe Weisz, BS, CDT, covers the latest laboratory skills, techniques and applications, and the newest solutions for zirconia press ceramics, staining, investment and esthetic restorative materials to enhance your business.

Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
For more information, call 800-827-4638, ext. 222

Joe Weisz

The Digital Restoration Revolution: Lava Digital Veneering System

3M ESPE

Roger Dawson, CDT, covers 3M’s newest digital restoration, the Lava DVS (Digital Veneering System). Learn how full-contour design software and the Lava Scan ST design system enable splitting design files to mill a zirconia coping and an enamel feldspathic porcelain full-contour veneer, and find out how the Lava DVS system can increase productivity while delivering an esthetic restoration.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Contact Cindy Hofstad at chofstad@mmm.com or contact Customer Care at 800-634-2249

Roger Dawson

Systematic and Simplified Shape Selection Technique

GC America Inc.

Luke Kahng, CDT—the inventor of the new Chair Side Shade Selection Guide—covers how to improve the communication between clinicians and technicians with regard to color, modifications and characteristics; how to become a high-end technician; and the “AHA” effect.

Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
Pre-registration recommended; for more information, call Lisa Gray at 800-323-7063, ext. 4031

Luke Kahng

Regulatory Standards

3M ESPE

Review safety/asepsis procedures while meeting the NBC requirement for documented scientific credit under Regulatory Standards.

Approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit for Regulatory Standards
For more details, contact Cindy Hofstad at chofstad@mmm.com or contact Customer Care at 800-634-2249

Are You Ready to R-r-r-rumble Through Infection Control?!

LMT Communications Inc.

Join SafeLink’s Mary Borg for this informative safety and quality training program set in a game show format.

Approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit for Regulatory Standards
Pre-registration recommended; please call 203-459-2888

Mary Borg

Where, When, Why & How to Use Modifiers

GC America Inc.

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

Approved for 1 CDT credit
Pre-registration recommended; for more information, call Lisa Gray at 800-323-7063, ext. 4031

Mooki Kim

Fiber Is Good For You

Preat Corporation

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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call 800-232-7732

Thomas Bormes

Sirona inLab® Users Workshop

Sirona Dental Systems LLC

In this interactive Q&A session for inLab users only, Chad Rogers discusses the latest features and additions to Sirona inLab, including the new inEos Blue Dental Digitizer featuring Bluecam technology. Find out everything you’ve always wanted to know but never had the oportunity to ask.

Call 800-659-5977, ext. 104

Chad Rogers

The Technical, Financial and Competitive Benefits of a Complete CAD/CAM System

Sirona Dental Systems LLC

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.

Call 800-659-5977, ext. 104

Bill Mrazek

Making Great Removables with State-of-the-Art Thermoplastics

CDM Dental

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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Pre-registration required; call Julianne Folin at 541-928-4444

Kris Schermerhorn

NobelProcera™ System: Experience the New World of CAD/CAM Dentistry

Nobel Biocare

Join Nobel Biocare to see the next generation of scanner technology—the NobelProcera optical scanner—and powerful CAD software and other new products, including custom-milled titanium implant overdenture bars, custom abutments for popular competitive platforms and more. Peter Murphy, NobelProcera marketing manager for North America, offers hands-on experience with the advanced NobelGuide (prosthetic-driven implant case planning) and intuitive NobelProcera software at product stations.

Approved for 1 Professional Development CDT credit
Pre-registration recommended; call 800-579-6515 by April 1st

Peter Murphy

Bar Survival Guide

Whip Mix Corp.

Joe Jennings, CDT, covers the uses of implant-supported milled titanium superstructures, both hybrids and overdentures. Discussion includes the proper information needed to correctly design and fabricate the superstructure such as matrixes and diagnostic casts, minimal dimensions for design and manufacturing, and equipment used in the fabrication process in conjunction with degrees of accuracy in the final product.

Approved for 1.5 Scientific CDT credits
Pre-registration required; please call Rita Davis at 800-626-5651, ext. 1213, or e-mail rdavis@whipmix.com

Joe Jennings

All About Zirconia

Zirkonzahn USA, Inc.

Zirconium dioxide has proven to be a very reliable and trendy material for all types of restorations. Mitch Unrath, MDT, covers the ABCs of zirconia, including where it comes from and how it’s obtained, and introduces the MAD/MAM milling system, briefly showing the original system developed in Europe in 2003. This easy-to-use and highly affordable method of producing zirconia copings can be used for single units to full bridges, as well as screw-retained bridges.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call Sandra at 800-989-8931

Mitch Unrath

Ceramco® iC Integrated Ceramics

Dentsply Prosthetics

Casey Miller, CDT, shows how to use one porcelain system to fabricate PFMs and all-ceramic veneers; one ingot for press-to-metal and all-ceramic restorations; and one integrated ceramic system to reduce confusion, processing time and inventory.

Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
Pre-registration required; contact Toni Testa at 800-877-0020, ext. 56040

Casey Miller

Advanced Concepts in Denture Design

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Eliminate the frustration, intimidation and unpredictability often associated with removable restorations. Richard Rought, CDT, covers the revolution of ideas, techniques and materials that can immediately improve the quality, enjoyment, productivity and profitability of removable prosthetic services in your laboratory or practice.

Approved for 3 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call Sandy Wheeler at 800-533-6825, ext. 4334

Richard Rought

Advanced Characterization for Removable Prosthetics

Candulor USA, Inc.

Robert Kreyer, CDT, teaches the art of producing a personalized and esthetically pleasing complete removable prosthetic. He provides an overview of characterized wax gingival modeling using the Aesthetic Color Wax Set and the Aesthetic Color Set Easy for gingival acrylic colorization, a rapid means of producing individually selected gingival color tones, and how to increase the value of your complete prosthetic.

Approved for 2 CE credits
For more information, call 800-436-3827, e-mail info@candulor.us or visiit www.candulor.com

Robert Kreyer

Digital Dentistry: Material Properties, Selection and Use

Vident

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, and properties of a variety of zirconia blocks and veneer materials.

Approved for 1.5 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call 714-961-6226

Russell Giordano

Oral Stratified Build-Up Technique

Jensen Dental

Jungo Endo, RDT, introduces the Creation CC system, new gingival porcelain kit and In-Nova system. He addresses substructure and superstructure design; how to create natural-looking implant restorations with gingival porcelain; how to control value and chroma for gingival porcelain; internal stain technique (In-Nova system); and advanced build-up technique/white and pink ceramics.

For more information, call 800-243-2000.

Jungo Endo

Esthetic Excellence with Lava™ DVS Full Contour and Lava™ Implant Abutments

3M ESPE

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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more details, contact Cindy Hofstad at chofstad@mmm.com or contact Customer Care at 800-634-2249

Sang Jun

Optimizing Your Lab’s Business Operations

3M ESPE

Roger Johansen, CDT, offers new and innovative ways to optimize your lab’s business and production processes to maximize your productivity and growth.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more details, contact Cindy Hofstad at chofstad@mmm.com or contact Customer Care at 800-634-2249

Roger Johansen

Digital Design Featuring 3Shape

Diadem Precision Technology

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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Pre-registration recommended; call Jessica Degroat at 248-275-2535, ext. 405

GC America Demonstrations

GC America Inc.

PFM Techniques for Everyday Solutions: Mike Archibald, CDT, demonstrates PFM techniques using Initial MC.

Recreate Pink Tissue for Implant and Removable Prosthetics: John Hunzicker demonstrates the art of recreating pink tissue using GC America’s Gradia Gum.

Simplify Your World With Initial One Body and Lustre Paste: Luke Kahng, CDT, demonstrates how to construct a quality restoration with only one powder and lustre paste using GC’s Initial One Body.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
Pre-registration recommended; for more information, call Lisa Gray at 800-323-7063, ext. 4031

Mike Archibald

John Hunzicker

Luke Kahng

Are You Ready to R-r-r-rumble Through Infection Control?!

LMT Communications Inc.

Join SafeLink’s Mary Borg for this informative safety and quality training program set in a game show format.

Approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit for Regulatory Standards
Pre-registration recommended; please call 203-459-2888

Mary Borg

Removable Partial Dentures: The Lost Art

Preat Corporation

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.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call 800-232-7732

Thomas Bormes

The Benefits of CAD/CAM to Small-Sized Labs (presented in Korean)

Sirona Dental Systems LLC

Speaking in Korean, Patrick Lee presents the benefits of using CAD/CAM technology for producing all-ceramic copings and frameworks. Lee draws on more than four years of his own first-hand CAD/CAM experiences to discuss how this technology surpasses traditional casting techniques and increases productivity for one- to five-person labs.

Call 800-659-5977, ext. 104

Patrick Lee

Sirona’s Vision for Digital Laboratory Solutions

Sirona Dental Systems LLC

In this comprehensive update, Jeff Youngerman, CDT, presents Sirona’s latest developments in products and services—including inEos® Blue desktop scanner which incorporates Sirona’s patented Bluecam technology, the new Biogeneric software module and 3D custom implant abutments—and offers a forecast for Sirona and its ongoing solutions for the laboratory industry.

Call 800-659-5977, ext. 104

Jeff Youngerman

Make HUGE Profits with Full Contour Solid Zirconia Restorations

Dental Laboratory Milling Supplies, Digital Dental Lab & Micro Sintering Solutions

Scott Atkin, RCDT, RMDT, presents market data, clinical results and scientific research regarding zirconia restorations; analysis of the material and labor costs associated with solid “translithic” zirconia; how to achieve maximum strength, esthetic translucency and excellent wear characteristics; and artistic tips for CAD/CAM design, color matching, staining and glazing.

Scott Atkin

Digital Dentistry: Material Properties, Selection and Use

Vident

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, and properties of a variety of zirconia blocks and veneer materials.

Approved for 1.5 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call 714-961-6226

Russell Giordano

Advanced Concepts & Trends for Fixed and Removable Implant-Supported Dentures

Candulor USA, Inc.

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

Approved for 2 CE credits
For more information, call 800-436-3827, e-mail info@candulor.us or visiit www.candulor.com

Victor Rodriguez

Biodenta North America: Your Solution for CAD/CAM Success and Profit!

Biodenta North America

Ed Flocken, CDT, demonstrates benefits and solutions unique to Biodenta North America and its CAD/CAM capabilities that can bring your laboratory to a new level of success with training, education and increased business.

Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
For more information, call Fay at 877-629-2463

Ed Flocken

Making Your Lab More Profitable—Practical Tools & Useful Takeaways

Pease & Curren Inc.

In times when you may be drowning in the rising cost of metal, insurance, salaries and supplies, it seems almost impossible to make your business profitable. This presentation gives you the tools to identify opportunities for improvement and methods to improve. Through examples of successful projects, you learn how to use these tools to improve efficiency and quality and reduce overall costs to immediately impact your laboratory’s bottom line.

Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
For more information, call 800-343-0906

Are You Ready to R-r-r-rumble Through Infection Control?!

LMT Communications Inc.

Join SafeLink’s Mary Borg for this informative safety and quality training program set in a game show format.

Approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit for Regulatory Standards
Pre-registration recommended; please call 203-459-2888

Mary Borg