Welcome to The BRIDGE, an online network from LMT dedicated exclusively for members of the Dental Laboratory community.
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Russell DeVreugd
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Zimmer Dental, Inc.
Carlsbad CA, United States
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Digital Implant Dentistry: Imaging, Planning, Placement and Restorations
Straumann USA · June 28th - 29th · University of Florida College of Dentistry
Recent developments in digital technology are rapidly changing the way we approach planning and treating patients...See more with implant-supported restorations. Predictable outcomes are routinely derived through a coordinated effort between the restorative dentist, surgeon and technician. It is therefore imperative that the treatment team have common goals, knowledge of available technology and desire to incorporate this technology into the workflow to achieve optimal patient care and esthetic results.
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Predictable Aesthetics and Longevity with Bonded Porcelain Restorations
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · July 18th - 21st · Seminars/Clinics
This course will be an intense hands-on experience for all practitioners wishing to refine or upgrade their skills...See more in anterior bonded restorations.
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Oral Stratified Build-Up Technique: How to Achieve Lifelike Implant Restorations with Gingival Porcelain
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · August 30th - 31st · Seminars/Clinics
This course covers concept and application process of gingival porcelain for a naturally esthetic outcome. In this...See more two day hands-on course, Jungo Endo will explain, demonstrate, and train you with the fabrication of a three unit bridge: How to achieve lifelike implant restorations with gingival porcelain; what possible problems may be present in highly esthetic demanding cases and how to solve these problems.
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Aesthetic Analysis, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Failure Managment of Tooth and Implant Supported Restorations
Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy · October 11th - 14th · Seminars/Clinics
This diverse hands-on program focuses on the state-of-the-art prosthetic treatment of tooth and implant supported...See more restorations. The different techniques for treatment in the esthetic zone, from simple to complex cases, are the red line in this course and will be presented using scientific evidence and clinical experience.
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Advanced CAD/CAM Design--Creating No-Adjustment Restorations
Dental Laboratory Milling Supplies/Digital Dental · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Jill Haugo shares advanced CAD/CAM design techniques for creating a zirconia or other milled-ceramic restoration,...See more requiring no post-milling adjustments, including a variety of fine tooth characteristics and morphologies.
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Engineering CAD/CAM Bar Restorations for Predictable Long Term Success
Nobel Biocare · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Thomas Wade, CDT, examines the different design styles of milled titanium bars, indications for use, component...See more considerations and fabrication techniques.
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Perfecting Esthetics in Anterior Single Restorations: Art and Science of Internal Stain Techniques
Kuraray America, Inc. · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
Aki Yoshida, RDT, shows step-by-step procedures for fabricating the porcelain build-up map, adjusting hue, chroma...See more and value after first bake, and verifying color reproduction for all-ceramic restorations. This presentation also provides new insights on the integration of color science and art.
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Precision, Efficiency and Esthetics: Tooth-Borne Restorations
Straumann USA · LAB DAY Chicago 2013
CAD/CAM restorations are increasingly in demand for various reasons, from improved esthetics to greater efficiencies....See more Chris May, CDT, shares his secrets of success for gaining efficiencies in his lab and growing his business through the precision, efficiency and esthetics of the material portfolio available through the Straumann® CADCAM platform. May also includes his case examples.
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Material Science and Proper Laboratory Procedures for Successful Posterior Restorations
Kuraray America, Inc. · LAB DAY East 2013
Masayuki Saito, RDT, explains the material science of PFM, PFZ, FCZ and Pressed LD, and the crucial points of laboratory...See more procedures to minimize risk. He also discusses time-efficient methods and how to evaluate the most structurally sound and esthetically effective outcomes for each material.
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Directions in Digital Dentistry:
44% of LMT survey respondents say that since they’ve educated their dentists-clients about CAD/CAM-milled-restorations, they’ve started prescribing them. 36% say that thanks to marketing efforts on the part of manufacturers, their clients are well aware of CAD/CAM milling system options and are regularly prescribing the restorations.
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- LAB DAY Chicago 2013
- Friday1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Advanced CAD/CAM Design--Creating No-Adjustment Restorations

Dental Laboratory Milling Supplies/Digital Dental
, United StatesJill Haugo shares advanced CAD/CAM design techniques for creating a zirconia or other milled-ceramic restoration, requiring no post-milling adjustments, including a variety of fine tooth characteristics and morphologies.
Daniel Lee follows this - Saturday9:00 am - 10:00 am
Engineering CAD/CAM Bar Restorations for Predictable Long Term Success

Nobel Biocare
Yorba Linda CA, United StatesThomas Wade, CDT, examines the different design styles of milled titanium bars, indications for use, component considerations and fabrication techniques.
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Thomas Wade, CDT
Owner Dental Technician
JL Ozawa, DDS follows this -
- Friday11:30 am - 12:30 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Perfecting Esthetics in Anterior Single Restorations: Art and Science of Internal Stain Techniques

Kuraray America, Inc.
New York NY, United StatesAki Yoshida, RDT, shows step-by-step procedures for fabricating the porcelain build-up map, adjusting hue, chroma and value after first bake, and verifying color reproduction for all-ceramic restorations....
- Saturday8:30 am - 9:00 am
9:30 am - 10:00 am11:30 am - 12:00 pm
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:00 pmPrecision, Efficiency and Esthetics: Tooth-Borne Restorations

Straumann USA
Andover MA, United StatesCAD/CAM restorations are increasingly in demand for various reasons, from improved esthetics to greater efficiencies. Chris May, CDT, shares his secrets of success for gaining efficiencies in his lab and...
Kurt Lamparter, CDT and JL Ozawa, DDS follow this - LAB DAY East 2013
- Saturday8:00 am - 9:00 am
Material Science and Proper Laboratory Procedures for Successful Posterior Restorations

Kuraray America, Inc.
New York NY, United StatesMasayuki Saito, RDT, explains the material science of PFM, PFZ, FCZ and Pressed LD, and the crucial points of laboratory procedures to minimize risk. He also discusses time-efficient methods and how to...
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Masayuki Saito, RDT
Master Ceramist, Manager of Ceramic Depertment
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