• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Uris Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Shofu Dental Corp.

Alex Niessen discusses techniques—including internal coloring and morphology—for efficient, economical and esthetically pleasing zirconia press porcelain over CAD/CAM-generated zirconia substructures. Any laboratory can implement these familiar, easy-to-follow techniques right away. The easy press-over process allows the laboratory to generate a higher return on all-ceramic restorations. For more details, contact Bobbie at 800-827-4638 or 760-736-3277, ext. 222.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Morosco Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by 3M ESPE Dental Products

With the advancement of zirconia frameworks comes the challenge of mastering techniques for achieving ultimate esthetics. Learn the differences between porcelain fused-to-metal and all-ceramic porcelains and take the guesswork out of your creations. Design predictable esthetic restorations with confidence using 3M ESPE Lava Ceram. No pre-registration required.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Imperial Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by 3M ESPE Dental Products

Learn how digital technology such as digital impressioning and scanning of models can improve productivity, product quality and communication between the dentist and laboratory, and how your laboratory can manage the transition to a digital workflow crown and bridge production process. No pre-registration required.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Chrysler Room, Mezzanine Level
• Sponsored by Heraeus Kulzer, Inc.

Charles McClemens, CDT, discusses the possibilities of custom dentures from simple practical applications to future diagnostics, choice of materials and techniques from traditional to tomorrow’s injected denture, and a technique for reducing partial processing by 75%. Pre-registration required; call Mario Russo at 914-219-9416.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Edison Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Zirkonzahn

In the past years, zirconium oxide has proven to be a very reliable and trendy material for the production of all types of dental restorations. If you’d like to know more about zirconia and its possibilities, attend this lecture. Pre-registration required; call 678-441-9419.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Carnegie Hall Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by The Argen Corp.

Norbert Duepner, Master CDT, teaches how to avoid porosity, distorted bridges and bubbling. He also addresses the importance of the right alloy selection for implants as well as strength, castability and ease of handling and helps participants expand their problem-solving knowledge. For details, call Keely Hollingsworth at 858-626-8662.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT or RG credits
• No fee
• Plymouth Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Sterngold

Nicholas Varras, CDT, addresses the biomechanical and clinical considerations of both implant- and root-borne overdentures. This clinic is intended for technicians who are new to attachment use in overdentures as well as those who currently use attachments. Pre-registration recommended; call Mary Summerville at 800-243-9942, ext. 1201.

• Approved for 4 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Juilliard Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Preat Corp.

Tom Bormes, MBA, discusses what’s happening in dentistry and dental technology, specifically regarding dental education, dental consumers, digital and virtual processing, and CAD/CAM milling vs. printing. He covers case design for implants, teeth and roots; the tools you need for the future and why; and implant types including fixed bridges, bar retained, stud retained, magnetic retention, and specialty options and products. For more information, call 800-232-7732.

• Approved for 4 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Boardroom 1418, 14th Floor
• Sponsored by DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties

David Avery, AAS, CDT, and director of training and education at Drake Precision Dental Lab, introduces systems and technologies that allow technicians and owners to restore implant cases more predictably and profitably. Numerous cases are illustrated from both a clinical and laboratory perspective.

• Approved for Professional Development CDT credits
• No fee
• Park Avenue Room, Mezzanine Level
• Sponsored by Straumann USA, LLC

Straumann's full day program includes interactive demonstrations of the etkon, CADCAM by Straumann system from 11:00am-1:00pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm and two educational sessions: The New Standard in Custom Abutments (9:00am-11:00am): David Grimes, Senior Manager of Education and Training for Straumann USA, will cover the application of custom milled abutments designed with the etkon es1 laser scanner. Indications and contraindications will be discussed, on tissue and bone level implant options available with the Straumann ® Dental Implant System. etkon, a CADCAM Standard (1:00pm-3:00pm): David Grimes will cover the new features in the 4.1 software application for the etkon es1 laser scanner, including the process for proper die trimming to design mechanics of YZ restorations produced in Zerion. Attendees will also learn about the custom abutment application, as well as new advances in CAD/CAM technology. For more information, call 817-701-1181.

• Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
• No fee
• Winter Garden Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by KaVo Dental

CAD/CAM offers new opportunities to expand your range of laboratory services into the implant market. Ron Hirsty, KaVo Technical Specialist, offers valuable techniques to create ideal abutment shapes that meet both functional and esthetic requirements, an overview of the new full arch capabilities, recent research on zirconia, and the future possibilities for the Everest System. For more information, call Josh Daab at 847-494-2975.

• Approved for 1.5 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Regency Room, Mezzanine Level
• Sponsored by Nobel Biocare

NobelGuide™ is a great way to promote your implant business as well as be an integral member of the treatment planning team. This presentation covers the procedures and business opportunities of guided surgery. Pre-registration preferred; call 800-579-6515.

• Each one-hour program is approved for 1 Scientific CDT credit
• No fee
• Broadway Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Vident

These one-hour, hands-on workshops are held simultaneously and repeated every hour. Excellent Esthetics with Porcelain Veneers: VITAVM^®13: Kris Kersten, CDT, demonstrates a simplified 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. The Art of Esthetics and Science of Compatibility (presented in Korean): John Park, CDT, demonstrates advanced porcelain techniques using VITAVM13. He covers the easy creation of natural-looking restorations, individual characterization, matching color and translucency, individualizing tooth form and advanced finishing techniques. Making Advanced CAD/CAM Characterization Easy: Discover easy ways to bring out natural beauty in full-contour CAD/CAM restorations using a variety of Akzent stains, glazes and VM9 porcelains. Strat Fotos, CDT, demonstrates the milling and modification of VITA TriLuxe forte multi-layer blocks. Lingualized Occlusion: The State of the Art in Removable Dentistry: Dennis Purinton, CDT, discusses what’s new and hot in removables and implant-supported overdentures. Discover the differences of VITA Lingoform posterior denture teeth. Technique Using VITAVM^®9: Kris Piotrowicz, RDT, demonstrates a simplified systematic approach to creating the most natural-looking ceramic restorations possible using porcelain layering techniques and VITAVM9. Each attendee learns how to modify conventional two- and three-powder buildups using special effect powders made specifically for VM9. All-Ceramic Pressing in 3D-Master Shades: Pressed ceramic is a proven restoration that is time- and labor-saving with outstanding esthetic results. VITAPM^®9 press-to-zirconia offers the discerning technician a 3D-Master-shaded pressable that satisfies the needs for a high strength and highly esthetic restoration. Rich Pavlak, MDT, discusses the properties and techniques associated with this new and exciting material. Why Outsource When You Can In-Source For Only $15 Per Coping?: Learn about ELC-processed In-Ceram substructures and why they have a consistent marginal fit. See simple preparation design through easy and quick fabrication to cementation. No pre-registration required, but seating is limited; call 800-828-3839, ext. 226.

• Approved for CDT credits
• No fee
• Booth Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Sirona

Ed Flocken, CDT, discusses the digital power of preparing and designing stronger, more accurate and functional restorations using the CEREC 3D chairside and inLab systems as well as various die preparation designs and techniques. For additional information, call Sirona at 866-inLab4U (465-2248).

• Approved for 3 Professional Development CDT credits
• No fee
• Alvin Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by GC America

Bob Posey, CDT, demonstrates the possibilities of the revolutionary new Initial IQ system from GC America; how this pressable material can cut up to 50% of your lab’s production time; and pressing quality singles, porcelain margins and full round-houses in one firing. For more details, call Dan Boskocevic at 800-323-2164, ext. 4043.

Sponsored by 3M ESPE Dental Products in the Morosco Room, Conference Level. See 8:00am listing for clinic description.

Sponsored by 3M ESPE Dental Products in the Imperial Room, Conference Level. See 8:00am listing for clinic description.

Sponsored by Heraeus Kulzer, Inc. in the Chrysler Room, Mezzanine Level. See 8:00am listing for clinic description.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Uris Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Shofu Dental Corp.

Joe Weisz discusses techniques for determining what is esthetically pleasing and acceptable, especially when it comes to bleach shades. He covers the essential elements of tooth form and morphology, as well as accurate replication of the contours on the diagnostic prototype approved by the patient. Learn how to achieve great results that will astonish your dentist and patient alike. For details, call Bobbie at 760-736-3277, ext. 222.

• Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
• No fee
• Winter Garden Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by KaVo Dental

Jordan Greenberg, president of Surefit Milling Center, gives a PowerPoint presentation showing clinical examples of the advantage of 5-axis milling over 3-axis milling, as well as a comprehensive view of the precise abilities of the KaVo Everest Scanner and Everest Energy Software and how it relates to a perfect fit, increased productivity and profit. For more information, call Josh Daab at 847-494-2975.

• Approved for 1.5 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Regency Room, Mezzanine Level
• Sponsored by Nobel Biocare

To compete today it’s essential to offer all-ceramic options. This presentation reviews how to grow your business by integrating CAD/CAM technology and pressable ceramics into your lab. Pre-registration preferred; call 800-579-6515.

• No fee
• Edison Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by 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; substructure and superstructure design methods and the problem points and solutions with castings; and the use and benefits of KDF Neo Super Cascom. For more information, call Dean Yanagi at KDF USA at 310-320-6633.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Carnegie Hall Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Productivity Training Corp.

In this comprehensive, how-to presentation, John Ness, CDT, answers critical questions on the minds of many laboratory owners. He discusses how to compete in the arena of low-cost offshore competition, get your share of high-end work even if you’re overburdened with your current workload, get your doctors to give you what you need to produce your best esthetic work, and distinguish and differentiate your laboratory in the marketplace. Pre-registration required; call Matt Masuda at 408-776-0433.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Plymouth Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Hi-Tec Dental Products, Inc.

The doctor’s first impression is your model and die presentation; the second is the fit and function of your restorations. Ed Flocken, BA, CDT, and Mark Hester, BS, examine model and die fabrication and how it affects your final results. They review the major materials and equipment used and discuss classification and properties of stone, working time, conventional vs. resin-reinforced stones, impression materials, dowel pin selection, pouring and separating models/dies and more. Pre-registration required; call 800-859-2006.

• No fee
• Boardroom 1401, 14th Floor
• Sponsored by Atlantis Components

Position your laboratory for the explosive growth in implant dentistry. Learn how strategic partnering can eliminate tasks in the laboratory to save valuable time and money and increase your profits immediately while providing your customers with the latest technologies. Pre-registration required; please call Judy Grunewald at 877-828-5268, ext. 1263, or 617-871-1263.

• Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
• No fee
• Boardroom 1409, 14th Floor
• Sponsored by CDM Dental

Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, discusses the option of using thermoplastic material instead of metal, various lines of thermoplastics available and processing methods for both basic and complicated cases. For more information, call Julianne Byeman at 888-401-1126.

• Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
• Fee: $75
• Boardroom 1416, 14th Floor
• Sponsored by the Establishment for Advanced Implantology

Thomas Briley, CDT, MDT, discusses precision partial frames design, milling techniques, and precision attachments, including casting, waxing, finishing, duplicating and metal selections. He also covers electropolishing, investing with silicone, milling burs and two-, three-, four- and zero-degree. Learn precision partial designs from start to finish for maximum esthetics, function and patient acceptability, and how to use metals that can be cast thin and still maintain strength. Pre-registration required; call 781-324-2770.

• Approved for CDT credit
• No fee
• Booth Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Sirona

Welcome to the world’s largest digital dental network! Eliminate physical impressions and communicate directly and efficiently with your professional partners! Jerry Ragle, CDT, introduces the latest development in doctor/laboratory communication. This online communication platform allows direct digital communication between dentists and laboratories via a web-based portal, providing dental professionals access to a full database of inLab laboratories. For more information, call 866-inLab4U (465-2248).

• Approved for 2 Professional Development CDT credits
• Fee: $20
• Juilliard Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by BEGO USA, Inc.

Martin Schmid, CDT, covers waxing, spruing, investing and casting. He offers a scientific approach to successful and predictable results with phosphate and gypsum investments, covering controlling expansion rates, precise and consistent fits, mixing times, minimizing finishing times and the proper handling of rapid-firing investments. He also explains how to avoid porosity and short castings, direct vs. indirect spruing techniques, runner bars, venting, auxiliary sprues, the advantage of pressurizing invested copings and soldering techniques. Pre-registration required; call 800-342-2346.

• Approved for 1 Infection Control CDT and 1 RG credit
• Fee: $50 in advance; $60 at the door
• Boardroom 1401, 14th Floor
• Sponsored by LMT

In this fun, interactive session, SafeLink’s April McDowell addresses what you must do to meet the regulatory standards facing dental lab owners. Topics include OSHA and FDA standards specific to the dental lab industry, repercussions for non-compliance and positive benefits realized by those who have complied. Pre-registration and pre-payment strongly recommended; call Kate Conetta at 203-459-2888 or click here to download a registration form.

Sponsored by Nobel Biocare in the Regency Room, Mezzanine Level. See 8:30am listing for clinic description.

• Approved for CDT credits
• No fee
• Booth Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Sirona

For lab owners considering CAD/CAM, Marcus Meier, MDT, outlines how to cost-effectively maintain control of restoration design, including pure zirconium oxide restorations. Learn how infiniDent, an easy-to-use web-based portal service, gets your designs fabricated in only three days—even if you already use inLab or don’t have a sintering furnace! For more details, call 866-inLab4U (465-2248).

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT or RG credits
• No fee
• Plymouth Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Nobilium/Ticonium

Ann Schmitt, CDT, manager of Technical Services, discusses cast partial denture frameworks including: things experienced technicians may have forgotten, things new technicians need to know, and basic and advanced techniques and procedures for fabricating low- and high-heat frameworks. Pre-registration required; call Ann at 800-833-2343.

Sponsored by 3M ESPE Dental Products in the Morosco Room, Conference Level. See 8:00am listing for clinic description.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Edison Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Valplast

Peter Nagy introduces the concept of flexible partial dentures and explains the functional differences between flexible partials and conventional rigid partials. He covers laboratory and clinical techniques helpful for labs that process directly or outsource to other labs. The clinic is for laboratory technicians, owners and managers who are interested in learning more about this rapidly growing restorative solution. Pre-registration required; call customer service at 800-843-2861.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Boardroom 1409, 14th Floor
• Sponsored by Whip Mix Corp.

How you begin the case can determine its failure or success. Craig Pickett, CDT, discusses new and proven techniques and materials to improve your C&B foundation processes. He covers gypsum material science; selection of model and die materials; model and pattern preparation techniques; and selection and use of investments for consistent, accurate casting. This introductory program is great for all technicians as well as a good review for managers. Pre-registration required; call Rita Davis at 800-626-5651, ext. 1213, or e-mail rdavis@whipmix.com.

• Approved for 3 Professional Development CDT credits
• No fee
• Alvin Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by GC America

Learn how to fabricate world-class veneers in only one firing using the revolutionary new product, Initial IQ. Bob Posey, CDT, demonstrates how easy and fast veneers can be using this new pressable material from GC America. Additionally, attendees learn tried and true platinum foil techniques using Initial LF porcelain for highly esthetic and predictable results every time! For more information, contact Dan Boskocevic at 800-323-2164, ext. 4043.

Sponsored by LMT in Boardroom 1401, 14th Floor. See 1:00pm listing for clinic description.

Sponsored by Nobel Biocare in the Regency Room, Mezzanine Level. See 10:30am listing for clinic description.

• No fee
• Booth Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Sirona

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 six years of his own firsthand CAD/CAM experiences to discuss how this technology surpasses traditional casting techniques and increases productivity for one- to five-person labs. For details, call 866-inLab4U (465-2248).

Sponsored by 3M ESPE Dental Products in the Morosco Room, Conference Level. See 8:00am listing for clinic description.

Sponsored by 3M ESPE Dental Products in the Imperial Room, Conference Level. See 8:00am listing for clinic description.

• No fee
• Winter Garden Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Astra Tech

When it comes to screw-retained implant bridges, the Cresco™ prosthetic solution is proving to be the preferred choice of both dentists and technicians. The reason is simple: freedom and perfect fit every time. Cresco can be used with most implant systems and framework materials; it allows you to angulate the framework screw holes, eliminating the need for angled abutments, and provides a perfect passive fit between the customized restoration and the implants. Pre-registration required; call Kelly Fay at 781-810-6128, or e-mail Kelly.Fay@astratech.com.

• Approved for 2 Professional Development Credits
• Fee: $20
• Juilliard Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by BEGO USA, Inc.

Martin Schmid, CDT, gives expert advice on the when, why and how’s of attachment, implant and combination cases, including: when to use attachments, when to use abutments for implants, how to achieve bubble-free precision parts, what degree is needed for milled lingual bar/customized abutments, investing tricks for different expansions, Co-Cr housings that fit, alternatives to debubblizers and uses for telescopic and conical crowns. Bring cases with you and have a brainstorming session for the ideal results! This course is recommended for crown and bridge, implant and removable technicians. Pre-registration required; call 800-342-2346.

• Approved for 2 Scientific CDT credits
• No fee
• Plymouth Room, Conference Level
• Sponsored by Nobilium/Ticonium

In this hands-on course, participants brainstorm with Ann Schmitt, CDT, manager of Technical Services, on six actual case models to come up with the best designs. Also learn ways to analyze the profitability in your partial department. Pre-registration required as class size will be limited; call Ann at 800-833-2343.