LAB DAY West 2013

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Marlin Gohn, CDT, explains how the DigitalPFM™ is easily integrated into your lab's current landscape through Argen's new Digital Center. He also reviews material offerings--including the only noble digital offering on the market--and the simple step-by-step process for working with Argen Digital.

Pre-registration by April 8 was required but a few walk-in spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Nelson Rego, CDT, provides techniques on how to become a service to your clients and not a commodity. He explains why lowering price is not the answer and why selling your clients on value and service is the way to gain market share in this economy.

Joe Perillo, CDT, provides an introduction to designing implant bars using the NobelProcera software. This hands-on program features live demonstrations in which participants virtually design the bar superstructures.

Light-cured appliances are gaining in popularity due to time saved in processing and other advantages. These two lectures/hands-on courses give you the opportunity to interact with resins that can be cured in the Enterra® VLC unit: 9:00am-11:00am, Eclipse® Resin: In the hands-on portion of this class, attendees fabricate an Eclipse flipper and an Eclipse stabilized baseplate. 1:00pm-3:00pm, Eclipse® and Radica® Resins: In the hands-on portion of this class, attendees fabricate a Radica temporary bridge and an Eclipse night guard.

Details to come.

Preat Corp., BEGO USA and Whip Mix Corp. bring you a full day of CE-approved educational programs and continuous product and technical demonstrations. This year's featured presenters include Mark Jackson, CDT; Rob Kreyer, CDT; and Bill Oremus.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Marlin Gohn, CDT, explains how the DigitalPFM™ is easily integrated into your lab's current landscape through Argen's new Digital Center. He also reviews material offerings--including the only noble digital offering on the market--and the simple step-by-step process for working with Argen Digital.

Lucas Walter highlights the features of 3Shape's 2013 Dental System CAD software in the following sessions. Each includes a Q&A session and is approved for 1 scientific credit: 10:00am-10:45am, 4:00pm-4:45pm: New Dental System 2013 12:00pm-12:45pm: Customized Abutments and Implant Bars and Bridges 2:00pm-2:45pm: Digital Temporaries 3:00pm-3:45pm: TRIOS® Integration and Model Builder

Ron Baggott, CDT, covers essential technical, business and marketing aspects of the implant overdenture market. He addresses the biomechanical and clinical aspects of implant-supported overdentures; immediate-load, implant-retained overdentures; increasing profits; attachments; and bar vs. free-standing abutments. Baggott also demonstrates several techniques.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Steve Campbell discusses how the DigitalPrep Guide eliminates possible errors due to temporaries, prep design, impressions and stone models, and allows you to provide optimal restorative outcomes.

Pre-registration by April 8 was required but a few walk-in spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

How many times have you been told "work smart not hard"? Whether you are a one-man lab or a medium-sized lab, the digital influence will change your laboratory forever. If you are on the edge of the CAD world and ready to jump in, Bill Oremus shows you how BEGO's formula of technical support and a complete range of products--milled implant abutments and bars, SLM Noble and NP copings and bridges, and full contour zirconia restorations--create a partnership for success. Learn how to control the power of scanning and outsourcing and increase production and profitability.

Ann Schmitt, CDT, explains when to do all flexible or flexible/cast frame combination and discusses flexible production techniques. Both novice and experienced technicians will benefit from this interactive presentation.

In part one of this two-part clinic, Sean Cosme, CDT, demonstrates how to cure your heat-cured full dentures in three minutes. In part two, John Hunzicker custom stains the same denture with GC's Gradia Gum.

Nelson Rego, CDT, discusses multi-disciplinary cases, from no-prep to complex full mouth restorative cases, using combinations of Empress Esthetic and e.max. Learn the new exciting application of e.max implant abutments and what it means to your lab's bottom line.

Marlin Gohn, CDT, explains how the DigitalPFM™ is easily integrated into your lab's current landscape through Argen's new Digital Center. He also reviews material offerings--including the only noble digital offering on the market--and the simple step-by-step process for working with Argen Digital.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Thomas Wade, CDT, discusses the diagnostic considerations for adequate restorative space, the number of implants and implant locators used, and the pro's and con's of various implant bar and attachment options. He also shares current computer scanning and design techniques using CAD software and reviews the protocol for predictable success.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Steve Campbell discusses how the DigitalPrep Guide eliminates possible errors due to temporaries, prep design, impressions and stone models, and allows you to provide optimal restorative outcomes.

In today's competitive environment, it's imperative that every lab owner critically examine his business and its future. To thrive, rather than just survive, requires investment. Mark Jackson, RDT, examines employee education/support costs, the workforce's acceptance of change and the determination of which system is right for your lab to help you decide if your business is ready to become a digital laboratory.

Les Hochhauser gives a comprehensive review of the chemicals used in the lab today, and how to know which ones to avoid and which are hazardous.

Marlin Gohn, CDT, explains how the DigitalPFM™ is easily integrated into your lab's current landscape through Argen's new Digital Center. He also reviews material offerings--including the only noble digital offering on the market--and the simple step-by-step process for working with Argen Digital.

Asami Tanaka, CDT, RDT, NDM, and Shin Ashina, RDT, discuss pre-sintered and post-sintered zirconia applications and issues as well as how to achieve a more natural appearance with minimal work. They also cover bonding zirconia to teeth, composite and titanium, expanded markets and demonstrate zirconia shading.

Les Hochhauser gives a comprehensive review of the chemicals used in the lab today, and how to know which ones to avoid and which are hazardous.

This course features the integration of digital technology and techniques for removable prosthetics. Bob Kreyer, CDT, covers a new manufacturing process for bars, bridges and partial denture frameworks that combines the accuracy of traditional 5-axis milling with the total design freedom of Additive Material/Selective Laser Melting technology, and "from the bench" information on new trends in implant overdentures, fixed detachables and partial dentures.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Sean Cosme, CDT, explains why high impact heat-cured acrylics like GC's new Super Hi Impact should be your choice for removable partial denture techniques.

Tom Bormes covers implant dentistry and how PRISM Design and Production Center combines the accuracy of 5-axis milling with the design freedom of additive selective laser melting; removable partial dentures and the Sagix, IC and Preci-52 attachments; overdenture systems and components including the new Locator mini implant and newly designed O ring system; and a new stippling mandrel for dentures and a permanent retention system for acrylic and composite teeth.

Develop your skills in manipulating intrinsic colors to match even the most difficult case. John Park discusses how to use Interno porcelain powders that help even the ordinary build-up technique stand out. Also, learn the purpose of various porcelain powders and how to incorporate their effect into your individual layering technique to make the restoration picture perfect.

Luke Kahng, CDT, explains how to maximize your milling system and illustrates how to make beautiful zirconia restorations.

Marlin Gohn, CDT, explains how the DigitalPFM™ is easily integrated into your lab's current landscape through Argen's new Digital Center. He also reviews material offerings--including the only noble digital offering on the market--and the simple step-by-step process for working with Argen Digital.

Frank Munzenmeyer, CDT, covers a variety of loading solutions for implant-supported overdentures. He also discusses recommendations for precision attachments and bars for complete dentures; the Stress Free Implant Bar; how to save money by eliminating casting, soldering and laser welding; and chairside and laboratory applications.

(Offered throughout the day) Jason Boyce, CDT, provides tips and tricks on full contour waxing. Find out how to achieve lifelike and predictable results in a production situation.

(Offered throughout the day) Jessica Birrell, CDT, covers ingot theory and explains when to use each specific ingot. She offers ongoing demonstrations of simple stain and glaze techniques as well as complex layering.

(Offered throughout the day) In this hands-on demo, attendees use the latest in denture processing equipment which enables the fabrication of denture bases with high accuracy of fit and precision in a self-contained system. Rick Rought, CDT, explains why the Phonares II denture teeth offer a unique opportunity for esthetics matched only by their natural counterparts.

(Offered throughout the day) Steve Seunghoon Lee, CDT, MDC, shows how using e.max makes life simpler for technicians and dentists.

In today's competitive environment, it's imperative that every lab owner critically examine his business and its future. To thrive, rather than just survive, requires investment. Mark Jackson, RDT, examines employee education/support costs, the workforce's acceptance of change and the determination of which system is right for your lab to help you decide if your business is ready to become a digital laboratory.

**Since this is a team-approach seminar, laboratory/doctor teams must attend together.** Dr. Andy Bock and Thomas Wade, CDT, discuss using a prosthetically driven plan for implant placement, the All-on-4® solution for surgery and immediate load provisionals and final restorations featuring CAD/CAM titanium bar restorations as well as Locator direct-attached overdenture prostheses.

Users of inLab software experience the benefits of the smile design features, including multiple image catalogs, diagnostic waxups and biogeneric software design. Come see how enhanced smile design features, virtual articulation, expanded in-house implant applications and more can set you apart from your competition and improve your digital restorative offerings. Frank Acosta and Jay Black, CDT, provide an overview of the new inLab Software 4.2, including real cases from their labs.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Chris Bormes discusses PREAT's PRISM Design and Production Center and how it provides the geometric freedom of additive manufacturing technology combined with the accuracy of CNC-controlled machining to produce an excellent passive fit. PRISM provides implant bars and bridges made of medical grade, high-strength titanium alloy; for cases where the technician wishes to veneer porcelain directly to the structure, ceramic cobalt chrome (CTE 14.0) is also available.

From a market overview on removables to the setting up of high-end cosmetic dentures, Dennis Urban, CDT, discusses hot topics including implant overdentures, attachments, full mouth reconstruction and more. This seminar is a must for removable and crown and bridge technicians.

As competition increases, labs must accommodate insurance-based restorations as well as custom high-end esthetic smiles. A porcelain system must provide the necessary esthetics yet also accomplish fast and easy production. Bill Mrazek, CDT, demonstrates the layering of a restoration and explains how high-quality porcelains can offer your lab the flexibility to produce picture-perfect restorations at minimal cost with the handling characteristics of production porcelains.

Develop your skills in manipulating intrinsic colors to match even the most difficult case. John Park discusses how to use Interno porcelain powders that help even the ordinary build-up technique stand out. Also, learn the purpose of various porcelain powders and how to incorporate their effect into your individual layering technique to make the restoration picture perfect.

3M ESPE and Jensen Dental showcase the latest advancements in digital materials, hardware, software and new digital workflows including 3M ESPE Lava Plus Zirconia System, Lava Ultimate resin nano ceramic and the new 3M™ True Definition Scanner.

Light-cured appliances are gaining in popularity due to time saved in processing and other advantages. These two lectures/hands-on courses give you the opportunity to interact with resins that can be cured in the Enterra® VLC unit: 9:00am-11:00am, Eclipse® Resin: In the hands-on portion of this class, attendees fabricate an Eclipse flipper and an Eclipse stabilized baseplate. 1:00pm-3:00pm, Eclipse® and Radica® Resins: In the hands-on portion of this class, attendees fabricate a Radica temporary bridge and an Eclipse night guard.

Details to come.

Richard Atanay explains basic color theory and how it applies to everyday use in the lab. Also learn how chromatic grays are the answer for all your restorations when it comes to matching 3D shades with GC's Initial IQ Lustre Paste.

Jay Black, CDT, gives a material and scientific overview of the characteristics and specifications of a new, non-precious millable material for inLab MC XL from DENTSPLY. He explains the benefits and ease of use of this new material in the lab, and how you can mill it with your existing inLab MC XL.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Chris and Tom Bormes discuss the science of glass fiber reinforcement and strengthening and eliminate the misconceptions about reinforcement. They explain what really works and why, and show how you can increase your product offerings, sales and profits with reinforced and strengthened implant overdentures, fixed detachable "All on 4," temporaries for single-tooth implants, flippers, inlays/onlays and Maryland bridges.

Kent Kohli, CDT, helps attendees increase accuracy, efficiency and productivity. He explains how specialized color formulation of body and opaceous body powders allow ceramists to consistently match all value shades directly from the bottle. He also discusses the new Luster Opalescent powders, Colored Cervical Translucent powders and new Tissue powder additions.

Chuck Yenkner explores return on investment, calculating ROI and how to make technology payoff. Using case examples from real labs, he discusses what works and what does not in order to help you avoid the mistakes others have made when investing in new technology. Attendees learn solid ideas you can use to make good decisions for your lab.

Tissue management is one of the most critical steps to an esthetic implant crown, with the abutment connection playing a critical role for achieving the ideal emergence profile. Lars Hansson, CDT, focuses on the design of ATLANTIS™ patient-specific abutments and the simplicity, precision and predictability they bring to restorative customization in today's world of ever-changing technologies.

Michael Bergler, MDT, discusses the possibilities and limitations of various CAD/CAM systems and details the capabilities of modern scanners and software and their influence on the daily lab business. He explains the differences in scanning technology and the various possibilities for the design of tooth- and implant-supported restorations ranging from single crowns to complex full mouth reconstruction frameworks, and the properties and handling requirements of ceramic frame materials.

Kris Shermerhorn, CDT, reviews techniques on how to make clasps using the HotShotElite with DuraFlex, DuraCetal and VisiClear. He also discusses cases from his lab and explains how to repair a DuraFlex partial using the HotShotElite, and how to make DuraFlex, DuraCetal and VisiClear partials using the Myerson FlexPress.

Are you interested in getting started with CAD/CAM? Jeff Youngerman, CDT, and Nick Azzara explain the power of digital restorations and how inEos Blue with infiniDent gives you access to an ever-expanding range of indications and materials.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

As competition increases, labs must accommodate insurance-based restorations as well as custom high-end esthetic smiles. A porcelain system must provide the necessary esthetics yet also accomplish fast and easy production. Bill Mrazek, CDT, demonstrates the layering of a restoration and explains how high-quality porcelains can offer your lab the flexibility to produce picture-perfect restorations at minimal cost with the handling characteristics of production porcelains.

Hiroki Goto, RDT, provides attendees with effective tips for basic porcelain work and advanced approaches for complex cases. He covers masking porcelain for veneers, concepts for CZR porcelain and winning approaches for complicated applications.

Technicians struggle with matching a single anterior tooth more than any other restorative process. What is the problem? Why are we so often unable to get a harmonious match? How can we achieve correct results within the least amount of time? Luke Kahng, CDT, covers these important shade matching questions and the final, visualized outcome.

Steve Campbell discusses how the DigitalPrep Guide eliminates possible errors due to temporaries, prep design, impressions and stone models, and allows you to provide optimal restorative outcomes.

From a market overview on removables to the setting up of high-end cosmetic dentures, Dennis Urban, CDT, discusses hot topics including implant overdentures, attachments, full mouth reconstruction and more. This seminar is a must for removable and crown and bridge technicians.

As competition increases, labs must accommodate insurance-based restorations as well as custom high-end esthetic smiles. A porcelain system must provide the necessary esthetics yet also accomplish fast and easy production. Bill Mrazek, CDT, demonstrates the layering of a restoration and explains how high-quality porcelains can offer your lab the flexibility to produce picture-perfect restorations at minimal cost with the handling characteristics of production porcelains.

Develop your skills in manipulating intrinsic colors to match even the most difficult case. John Park discusses how to use Interno porcelain powders that help even the ordinary build-up technique stand out. Also, learn the purpose of various porcelain powders and how to incorporate their effect into your individual layering technique to make the restoration picture perfect.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

Gary Morgan, CDT, presents the latest news from OSHA, including infection control, and other federal and state regulation updates including FDA and the Medical Device Excise Tax.

Gary Morgan, CDT, presents the latest news from OSHA, including infection control, and other federal and state regulation updates including FDA and the Medical Device Excise Tax.

3M ESPE and Jensen Dental showcase the latest advancements in digital materials, hardware, software and new digital workflows including 3M ESPE Lava Plus Zirconia System, Lava Ultimate resin nano ceramic and the new 3M™ True Definition Scanner.

Watch John Hunzicker as he recreates 3D shades on several restorations including PFMs, all ceramic and BruxZir with the use of chromatic grays and GC Initial IQ Luster Paste.

With CAD/CAM, All on 4, implants, outsourcing, baby boomers driving demand for dental solutions and a diminishing number of prosthetic technicians, dentistry is changing at such a fast pace. Craig Nelson, CDT, looks at technology and procedures that are driving the future to help you meet the needs of tomorrow's patients, be an asset to up-and-coming dentists and take advantage of great opportunities to excel.

Generating predictable outcomes to satisfy patient and client expectations is the ultimate goal for the lab, which can only be achieved when there is clear communication between the patient and clinician, and subsequently between the clinician and the technologist. Robert Winter, DDS, explains how to effectively identify the essential methods of communication that are necessary to achieve predictable esthetic and functional outcomes, how to make appropriate material decisions based on the clinical information provided and the best way to identify the technical procedures needed to achieve the most predictable outcomes.

If you are on the edge of the CAD world and ready to jump in, see how BEGO's formula of technical support and a complete range of products create a partnership for success. Bill Oremus shows you how to control the power of scanning and outsourcing, and increase production and profitability.

Chris and Tom Bormes provide a general overview and theory of implant overdenture case design. Learn why and when to use a bar or stud attachment, the advantages and disadvantages of each attachment, and the different options available for bar and stud restorations.

Elvis Rosado guides you through the entire process for fabricating a TCS flexible partial while focusing on specific areas and answering questions. This is an excellent class for technicians new to thermoplastics as well as experienced technicians looking to improve their quality or learn new techniques.

Frank Acosta shares the potential and opportunity of Sirona Connect for your lab. Known as "All CEREC All the Time", he explains how to speak the same language as your doctors and provides tips on how to grow your lab with Sirona Connect.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

From a market overview on removables to the setting up of high-end cosmetic dentures, Dennis Urban, CDT, discusses hot topics including implant overdentures, attachments, full mouth reconstruction and more. This seminar is a must for removable and crown and bridge technicians.

Gary Morgan, CDT, presents the latest news from OSHA, including infection control, and other federal and state regulation updates including FDA and the Medical Device Excise Tax.

Gary Morgan, CDT, presents the latest news from OSHA, including infection control, and other federal and state regulation updates including FDA and the Medical Device Excise Tax.

Observe Chieu Cao, MDT, construct a difficult single central form for a live patient. He discusses photography, shade and porcelain selection, and application.

Jeff Youngerman, CDT, educates you on the latest product and material offerings from Sirona and how the power of innovation from Sirona will set you apart from your competition.

Bring the power of CAD/CAM to your laboratory with a low-cost, high-value system that provides the necessary tools for comprehensive design of crown and bridge, implant abutments and Origin LIVE™ Full Contour Zirconia. Jim Campbell shows how easy it is to use and even easier to own the Origin Intelligence scanner, now featuring a smaller footprint and faster scanning time.

This clinic explains how the Origin Live Plus Zirconia 2-in-1 system allows users to mill strong, translucent substructures and full contour restorations on the same disc. When paired with the Chroma™ FC Zirconia Coloring Technique, you infuse more life and beauty into your full contour restorations and watch them come a "Live." Also learn key zirconia characteristics to look for and how to achieve esthetic and reliable results.

Steve Campbell discusses how the DigitalPrep Guide eliminates possible errors due to temporaries, prep design, impressions and stone models, and allows you to provide optimal restorative outcomes.

An esthetic and functional precision attachment-retained removable partial denture is an excellent option for patients who desire a natural-looking prosthesis but aren't good candidates for or can't afford implant-supported bridges. Tom Bormes teaches you the basics of design including resilient vs. rigid, lingual bracing arms and correct usage of rests. You also learn how to select and fabricate the proper attachment--using precision attachment systems like Preci-Vertix, Preci-Sagix, CEKA, Preci-Clix and IC--for individual patients.

From a market overview on removables to the setting up of high-end cosmetic dentures, Dennis Urban, CDT, discusses hot topics including implant overdentures, attachments, full mouth reconstruction and more. This seminar is a must for removable and crown and bridge technicians.

As competition increases, labs must accommodate insurance-based restorations as well as custom high-end esthetic smiles. A porcelain system must provide the necessary esthetics yet also accomplish fast and easy production. Bill Mrazek, CDT, demonstrates the layering of a restoration and explains how high-quality porcelains can offer your lab the flexibility to produce picture-perfect restorations at minimal cost with the handling characteristics of production porcelains.

Develop your skills in manipulating intrinsic colors to match even the most difficult case. John Park discusses how to use Interno porcelain powders that help even the ordinary build-up technique stand out. Also, learn the purpose of various porcelain powders and how to incorporate their effect into your individual layering technique to make the restoration picture perfect.

With CAD/CAM, All on 4, implants, outsourcing, baby boomers driving demand for dental solutions and a diminishing number of prosthetic technicians, dentistry is changing at such a fast pace. Craig Nelson, CDT, looks at technology and procedures that are driving the future to help you meet the needs of tomorrow's patients, be an asset to up-and-coming dentists and take advantage of great opportunities to excel.

Gary Morgan, CDT, presents the latest news from OSHA, including infection control, and other federal and state regulation updates including FDA and the Medical Device Excise Tax.

Gary Morgan, CDT, presents the latest news from OSHA, including infection control, and other federal and state regulation updates including FDA and the Medical Device Excise Tax.

Asami Tanaka, CDT, RDT, NDM, and Shin Ashina, RDT, discuss pre-sintered and post-sintered zirconia applications and issues as well as how to achieve a more natural appearance with minimal work. They also cover bonding zirconia to teeth, composite and titanium, expanded markets and demonstrate zirconia shading.

Kent Kohli, CDT, helps attendees increase accuracy, efficiency and productivity. He explains how specialized color formulation of body and opaceous body powders allow ceramists to consistently match all value shades directly from the bottle. He also discusses the new Luster Opalescent powders, Colored Cervical Translucent powders and new Tissue powder additions.

Generating predictable outcomes to satisfy patient and client expectations is the ultimate goal for the lab, which can only be achieved when there is clear communication between the patient and clinician, and subsequently between the clinician and the technologist. Robert Winter, DDS, explains how to effectively identify the essential methods of communication that are necessary to achieve predictable esthetic and functional outcomes, how to make appropriate material decisions based on the clinical information provided and the best way to identify the technical procedures needed to achieve the most predictable outcomes.