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Ceramics Basic Course Beginners Course for New Ceramists and/or New to the GC InitialTM Ceramic Line

This 1-day course will cover the basic components of the GC InitialTM Ceramic System. This comprehensive porcelain course will define and illustrate techniques that help the Ceramist to create consistent, life-like porcelain restorations. Participants will learn how to build GC InitialTM porcelain as well as the basic form and function. The course attendees will also learn where and when they should be utilized. We encourage bringing a case with you to the course. If you are not able to, models and copings will be available.

Additional Topics Include:¤¤ Tooth shape and contour¤¤ Function¤¤ Layering¤¤ Simplified opaque techniques¤¤ Controlling value and translucency¤¤ Framework design¤¤ Slideshow presentation¤¤ Surface texture¤¤ Open discussion; Q&A

Ceramics & Esthetics Masters Course Course for Experienced Ceramists Who are Currently Working with Ceramic Materials

This 2-day course will cover the harmony between esthetics, form and function that are required in dentistry today with the appropriate materials to meet this need. This comprehensive porcelain course will define and illustrate techniques that help the ceramist to create consistent, life-like porcelain restorations. The attendees will learn specific ways to achieve natural esthetic results and overcome everyday issues encountered at the bench. Advanced techniques for high-end esthetics will be demonstrated, utilizing the GC InitialTM Ceramic System. We encourage bringing a case with you to the course. If you are not able to, models and copings will be available.

Additional Topics Include:¤¤ Slideshow presentation and lecture¤¤ Tooth shape and contour¤¤ Function¤¤ Advanced layering¤¤ Simplified opaque techniques¤¤ Controlling value and translucency¤¤ Framework design¤¤ New waxing technique for perfect substructures without rocking¤¤ Shade matching¤¤ Surface texture¤¤ Glaze/polish and correction techniques¤¤ Open discussion; Q&A

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The Perfect Fit Workshop 1-Day Workshop Covering a New Technique for Perfect Fit Substructures Every Time

Occasionally, dental laboratories have problems with poor-fitting crowns, open margins, bridges rocking and other complicated cases with implants and porosity. This workshop will demonstrate a new waxing technique that is a trouble-free technique for a perfect fit every time! We encourage bringing a case with you to the course. If you are not able to, models will be available.

Additional Topics Include:¤¤ Slideshow presentation¤¤ Model and die fabrication¤¤ New waxing technique utilizing PATTERN RESIN™ LS¤¤ Proper spruing techniques demonstrating venting¤¤ Investing techniques¤¤ Casting¤¤ Overview implants¤¤ Metal finishing¤¤ Open discussion; Q&A

Introduction to Pressing 1-Day Introduction to Pressing-over-Metal and Press-over-Zirconia Workshop

Learn how productive your laboratory can be by implementing the revolutionary GC InitialTM IQ Ceramic System. By using the unique “One Body Concept”, you are making better use of your time and can now enjoy the benefits of higher accuracy, fewer remakes and optimized productivity without sacrificing quality. Introduce GC InitialTM IQ - One Body Concept in your laboratory to maximize your existing resources and get higher revenue from your dental business. You will learn the fundamentals of Press-over-Metal from beginning to end. The Instructor will provide insight and techniques for successful pressing every time. You will also learn how to apply the revolutionary GC InitialTM IQ Lustre Pastes to achieve 3-dimensional layered effects in only 1 firing! We encourage bringing a case with you to the course. If you are not able to, models and copings will be available.

Additional Topics Include:¤¤ Waxing for cutback and full-contour techniques¤¤ Proper spruing¤¤ Ingot selection¤¤ Investing¤¤ Devesting¤¤ Cut-back techniques¤¤ Utilizing the unique new GC InitialTM IQ Lustre Pastes for creating life-like depth in one firing¤¤ Adjusting shade and surface texture with GC InitialTM Lustre Pastes¤¤ Slideshow presentation¤¤ Open discussion; Q&A

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Introduction to Indirect Composites 1-Day Introduction to Indirect Composites

Learn about the changes in Indirect Composite Technology and where and when this versatile material can be applied. This course will demonstrate the many uses of this material, including the characterization of acrylic material and under implant superstructures. Many different techniques will be demonstrated for optimal results. We encourage bringing a case with you to the course. If you are not able to, models will be available.

Additional Topics Include:¤¤ Slideshow presentation¤¤ Inlay/onlay fabrication¤¤ Where, when and why to use¤¤ GRADIA® gum shades with metal substructure¤¤ New GRADIA® gum shades characterization overview¤¤ New GRADIA® gum shades with implant demonstration¤¤ Layering quick and advanced techniques¤¤ Quick repair techniques¤¤ Polishing or glazing¤¤ Open discussion; Q&A

Revolutionary Lustre Learn About the Possibilities of the Revolutionary New GC InitialTM IQ Lustre Pastes

GC InitialTM IQ Lustre Pastes are newly developed 3-dimensional ceramics, which can be applied in a thicker layer, creating color, depth and life-like translucency. Both Doctors and Laboratories will learn how to implement this unique system into their practice or laboratory. We encourage bringing a case with you to this course. If you are not able to, models will be available.

Additional Topics Include:¤¤ Creating, altering and controlling shades with GC InitialTM IQ Lustre Pastes¤¤ Slideshow presentation¤¤ Lustre-pasting different ceramic materials, including pressed, stacked/veneered and milled restorations¤¤ Adding contacts and morphology with GC InitialTM IQ Lustre Pastes¤¤ Achieving high esthetics in one firing¤¤ Open discussion; Q&A

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Mastering Removables 1-Day Course will Demonstrate the Different Types of Removable Processes

This advanced course in removable prosthodontics will cover all aspects of fabricating removable appliances, which afford the ultimate in appearance and satisfaction to patients. We will discuss the tooth selection process as it relates to providing the best appliance functionality. Different shaped ridges call for different types of occlusal schemes. The course will cover techniques for creating the most esthetic full and partial denture bases. We will discuss the comparative quality of different acrylic materials available, as well as the particular circumstances for different processing techniques including: injection, pour, microwave and press-pack. Then, to take your work to the next level of excellence, we will delve into cutting-edge techniques for naturalizing the denture base and teeth, using modern light-cure products. The objective has excellent results, a removable appliance that looks completely natural in appearance. We encourage bringing a case with you to the course. If you are not able to, models will be available.

Additional Topics Include:¤¤ Slideshow presentation¤¤ Overview of different denture base acrylics¤¤ Advanced characterization with GRADIA® gum shades, “The Studio Denture”¤¤ Full fabrication and characterization¤¤ Polishing and glazing techniques¤¤ Open discussion; Q&A

Ultimate Veneers Veneer Course/Hands-On

Participants will learn how to use the GC veneering line, a simple and accurate path to success in this competitive area. The professional will learn the suggested way to make models, duplications, proper Degas Method and building the veneer with GC InitialTM porcelain with outstanding results. We encourage bringing a case with you to the course. If you are not able to, models will be available.

Additional Topics Include:¤¤ Develop new techniques in fabricating esthetic natural-looking veneers¤¤ New ceramics with reduced labor and more productivity¤¤ Teach the full system of GC InitialTM colors to reproduce nature¤¤ Finishing veneers to nature’s luster that disappears in the mouth¤¤ Open discussion; Q&A

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MEET THESPEAKERS

Mr. Dan Boskocevic, Dental Laboratory Product Manager, GC America Inc.

Mr. Dan Boskocevic grew up in a dental laboratory and is the son of two Dental Technicians. He started in Dental Technology at the age of 14, where he developed a fondness for the creativity involved in fabricating restorations. Mr. Boskocevic later went on to graduate from the International Fine Arts College in 1996. He has worked in some of the leading dental laboratories in the industry, such as Dental Arts, where he worked in the high-end Signature Department. Mr. Boskocevic has written articles in conjunction with dentists and also featured some of his work in major dental and dental lab publications and advertisements. He has been a Product Manager for major dental manufacturers, such as Bisco Dental, where he played an instrumental role in developing the Indirect Composite System. Mr. Boskocevic is currently the Dental Laboratory Product Manager for GC America Inc.

Master Ceramist, Mr. Pinhas Adar, studied in Tel Aviv, Israel and did his residency with Mr. Willi Geller in Zurich, Switzerland. He has 30 years of experience in all phases of Dental Laboratory Technology. Mr. Adar is the founder of Adar International, Inc., an educational laboratory and research company dedicated to setting a new standard in esthetics. He is President Elect of the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, on the PEC Board of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry as Program Co-Chair for 2011, on the advisory board of the Amara Institute, an active member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the International Oral Design Group, one of the key contributors for Oral Design International and is on the editorial board of several dental journals. Mr. Adar is a skilled communicator who has the ability to make the complex simple to teach and inspire. As a speaker, author and entrepreneur, Mr. Adar has achieved success in empowering both individuals and organizations. His business has opened the door to do what he loves, working with people. Mr. Adar’s purpose is to “Live, Teach and Empower Greatness”. He is the creator of educational DVDs, numerous magazine articles and a contributor to many chapters in dental esthetic publications.

Mr. Pinhas Adar, CDT, MDT

Mr. Step ToothMaster Bay grew up in a church full of Dental Laboratory Technicians; it was a no-brainer for him to become one as well. At the age of 24, he became one of the youngest Certified Dental Technicians in history. In 2009, Mr. Bay started his own laboratory, CDI Science LLC, specializing in Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Restorations. He has fabricated thousands of beautiful restorations for some of the pickiest, influential Dentists in the country. As a lifetime advocate of learning and achieving the latest technology and techniques, Mr. Bay continues to travel around the country, annually earning 60+ Continuing Education hours. He currently resides in Pineville, NC.

Mr. Step ToothMaster Bay, CDT, CDI Science LLC, Pineville, NC

Mr. Michael Cumbie is originally from Apalachicola, FL. He has been a Dental Lab Technician for over 27 years. After 21 years as a Technician, Mr. Cumbie retired from the United States Air Force. During his tenure in the Air Force, Mr. Cumbie received an Associate’s Degree in Dental Laboratory Technology, became a Crown and Bridge CDT and gained experience working in labs with over 100 Technicians, predominantly dealing with in-house Technician projects from large production style laboratories. After retiring from the Air Force, Mr. Cumbie opened and operated his own laboratory, where he specialized in full-mouth reconstruction and anterior esthetic cases. In February 2012, Mr. Cumbie closed his laboratory to work for GC America Inc. as the Western Regional Technical Representative. He currently resides in Colorado Springs, CO.

Mr. Michael Cumbie, CDT, USN (Ret.),Western Regional Technical Representative, GC America Inc.

Mr. Axel Calderon has over 20 years of experience working as an in-house Lab Technician with the top Prosthodontist Practices throughout the New York Metropolitan area. He has a very high-level of training and expertise, specializing in life-like Cosmetic Restorations. In 2006, Mr. Calderon was proud to provide Long Island with the high-quality dental laboratory, Designer Dental Studio, where he is the owner and President, based in his hometown of Smithtown, NY. A true professional, emerging as an innovator and leader in the field, he painstakingly reviews each case before it leaves his laboratory. Mr. Calderon was initially trained in his native country of Peru, later earning his Master of Dental Technology (MDT) designation via the joint program of the American Society of Master Dental Technologists (ASMDT) and New York University. He is a member of the ASMDT and Northeastern Gnathological Society. An active member of the community,

Mr. Calderon is also a member of the Rotary Club of Smithtown-Sunrise and Greater Smithtown Chamber of Commerce. He currently lectures and facilitates training workshops for GC America’s hands-on demonstrations of products such as: GC Initial Ti, GC Initial IQ Lustre Pastes NF and GRADIA.

Mr. Axel Calderon, MDT, Designer Dental Studio, Smithtown, NY

Mr. Arian B. Deutsch is a Certified Dental Technician who has studied at the university level in the United States and Canada. From 1993 to 2007, he served as General Manager for his father’s small, boutique laboratory, Eurotek Dental Concepts in Fairfield County, CT. At the laboratory, Mr. Deutsch specialized in the Swissedent Technique, taught by Dr. John P. Frush, DDS. From 2004 to 2006, he studied at George Brown City College’s IDEC Program (in Toronto, ON). In 2007, Mr. Deutsch moved to the Phoenix, AZ area, opening his own laboratory, Deutsch Dental Arts, specializing in “life-like rehabilitations” through a variety of traditional and unique implant solutions such as Telescopic Implant Bridges and the Marius Bridge. In 2009, he received specialized training from Daniel LeClerc, T.D. and Dr. Yvan Fortin, DMD, in Quebec City, QC, subsequently becoming the first accredited provider of the Marius Bridge in the Southwest United States. In 2012, he trained with Frank Poerschke, MDT, in Lutjenburg, Germany and became a Certified Merz TPiF (Total Prosthetics in Function) Trainer. In February of 2012, he was awarded first place in the Candulor’s Kunst Zahn Werk (Art of Dental Prosthetics) North American Competition. His articles regarding advanced clinical techniques and the current shortage of skilled Dental Technicians have appeared in journals such as: Inscriptions (the official journal of the Arizona Dental Association), Dental Laboratory Products, Inside Dental Technology and Labline (in Hungary). Mr. Deutsch has lectured nationally on a variety of topics, ranging from Obstructive Sleep Apnea to Advanced Clinical and Laboratory Techniques, aiding in the creation of predictable, life-like Dental Prosthetics. He also serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH), regularly participates in the Arizona Dental Association’s (AzDA) Donated Dental Services Program and was a member of the Arizona Dental Association and the American College of Prosthodontist’s Dental Technicians Alliance from 2009 to 2011.

Mr. Arian B. Deutsch, CDT,Deutsch Dental Arts, Phoenix, AZ

Mr. Russell DeVreugd is an international Consultant and Lecturer in the field of Fixed Restorative Dentistry. He has presented courses on occlusion, contour, color and anterior esthetics throughout North America and Europe. Mr. DeVreugd has served as a Consultant and Lecturer for the Department of Biological and Material Science, University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Harbor, MI, and Prosthodontic Programs for undergraduates and graduates at the University of California School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA. In 1984, he was appointed as a Regents Lecturer. Mr. DeVreugd was also a contributing author in the textbooks, “Science and Practice of Occlusion” and “Quintessance of Dental Technology” in 1997. He has presented to the American Dental Association, American Prosthodontic Society, Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontics, Dental Center for Postgraduate Courses in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Karl Haupl Institute in Düsseldorf, Germany, and other local, state and national associations. Mr. DeVreugd is the proud owner of DeVreugd Dental Laboratory in Chapel Hill, NC, and DeVreugd Dental Seminars in Durham, NC.

Mr. Russell DeVreugd,DeVreugd Dental Seminars, Durham, NC,DeVreugd Dental Laboratory, Chapel Hill, NC

Mr. Michael Dominguez earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Laboratory Sciences, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In 2009, he founded Kymata Dental Arts, a contemporary dental laboratory in Seattle, WA. Mr. Dominguez has also served on the Board of Directors for the Washington State Dental Laboratory Association, where he currently serves as President, and also the Editorial Advisory Board for the peer reviewed journal, Inside Dental Technology. As a National Lecturer on laboratory materials and techniques, Mr. Dominguez’s work has been published in various journals and relied upon by several manufacturers for high expertise in laboratory research and education.

Mr. Michael Dominguez, CDT/TE, Kymata Dental Arts, Seattle, WA

Mrs. Nancy Franceschi was born in Verdun, France and raised in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, where she graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey with a double major in Arts and Biology and became a Middle School Teacher. After marrying her husband, Edwin, and joining the United States Air Force, they lived in Wiesbaden, Germany for six years. While in Germany, Mrs. Franceschi gained extensive training and experience in all areas of Dental Laboratory Technology, leading her to become a CDT specializing in Ceramics. Over her 21 years of experience as a Technician, Mrs. Franceschi has worked in large commercial laboratories and small in-house clinical settings, studying with several Master Ceramists that include: Mr. Willi Geller, Mr. Naoki Aiba, Mr. Taki Nishihata, Mr. Aki Yoshida, Mr. Oliver Brix, Mr. Vanik Jinoian, Mr. Don Cornell, Mr. Axel Pomeranz and many others. From 2002 to 2008, she was a Ceramist at the International Center for Complete Dentistry, gaining experience in pre-planning complex cases by working side by side with the clinicians and faculty members of the Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, FL. Mrs. Franceschi is currently the District Sales Manager for the Southeast (AL, FL, GA, LA and MS) and Caribbean Region of the GC America Laboratory Division. She resides in Odessa, FL with her husband and their two daughters, Ariana Michelle and Frances Monique.

Mrs. Nancy Franceschi, BA, CDT, District Sales Manager, GC America Inc.

Mr. Von Grow began his career in 1995 working in his uncle’s dental laboratory. After a two year absence to serve a church mission, Mr. Grow returned and began working at Utah Valley Dental Laboratory. For 10 years, Mr. Grow worked under the guidance of Mr. Mark Willes. During that time, Mr. Grow’s extensive training was in wax and porcelain, specializing in anterior work and prepless foil veneers. Mr. Grow’s extensive training gave him a well-rounded understanding of marginal integrity, contact, occlusion and contour. He had the opportunity to travel and train with the best Technicians in the world: Mr. Naoki Aiba, Mr. Thomas Sing, Mr. Michele Magne, Mr. Matt Roberts, Mr. Nondas Vlachopoulos and Mr. Russell DeVreugd, to name a few. Mr. Grow currently owns and operates Performance Dental Laboratory and Dark Horse Dental Studio in Pleasant Grove, UT.

Mr. Von Grow,Dark Horse Dental Studio, Pleasant Grove, UT, Performance Dental Laboratory, Pleasant Grove, UT

Mr. Al Hodges, CDT, Highland Dental Arts, Waynesburg, KY

Mr. Al Hodges earned his Associate’s Degree in Dental Technology from the Dental Laboratory School of Orlando, FL in 1978. He began his career immediately, working with his father’s dental office and in-house laboratory, Hodges Dental Laboratory. After two years, Mr. Hodges branched out on his own, founding and operating Highland Dental Arts in Waynesburg, KY for over 35 years. Mr. Hodges is also a CDT Member of the American Prosthetic Society.

Mr. Mitch Hurst, CDT, Mitch Hurst Dental Studio, Boise, ID

Mr. Mitch Hurst was exposed to the world of dentistry at an early age, growing up in a family of Dentists and Lab Technicians. Through their mentoring, he developed a broad and deep appreciation of not only the intricacies and nuances of the Ceramists profession, but also an understanding of the Dentist’s perspective and their patients’ needs. It is this approach that has defined Mr. Mitch Hurst as a professional. He began his dental career working in his father’s laboratory. In 2006, Mr. Hurst became a Certified Dental Technician, specializing in Ceramics. After being involved in all aspects of Dental Restorations, he discovered that he enjoys and excels in the challenges of large, complex reconstructive cases. In 2007, Mr. Hurst owned and operated his own laboratory, Mitch Hurst Dental Studio, in Boise, ID. He attends an accelerated level of industry seminars and courses, demonstrating his commitment to new and up-coming techniques and materials.

Mr. Masayuki Hoshi was born in Fukushima, Japan and attended the Sendai Dental Technology School of Japan from 1973 to 1979. In 1976, Mr. Hoshi attended a one year course at the International Dental Academy of Japan, training under Dr. Sumiya Hobo. In 1979, he moved to the United States and worked with

Mr. Asami Tanaka at the Asami Tanaka Dental Institute in Skokie, IL, where he became an Instructor at the Institute. In 1985, Mr. Hoshi attended a one year technical study in Europe with Awegs-Dentallabor in Munich, Germany, and Einst A. Hegenbarth Dentallabor in Frankfurt, Germany. After coming back to the United States in 1992, he worked for a couple dental laboratories, including the Oral Rehabilitation Institute. In 2003, Mr. Hoshi established his own dental laboratory, Hoshi Dental Arts, in Morton Grove, IL. He has lectured all around the world and published many articles in the United States and Japan.

Mr. Masayuki Hoshi, RDT, Corporate Technical Representative, GC America Inc.

Mr. Luke Kahng is one of the world’s finest and most accomplished Lab Technicians, specializing in high-end Ceramic Restorations. He has served on several major Dental Journal Boards as a contributing member. Mr. Kahng invented the Chairside Shade Guide (Volumes 1 and 2), and then expanded the offering to a unique Ceramic Shade Guide System named Seasons of Life Selection. These valuable tools are used daily on a world-wide basis. Mr. Kahng is the owner and President of his own lab, LSK121 Oral Prosthetics, one of the largest Dental Laboratories in the country, located in Naperville, IL. He has published over 100 articles in major national dental journals. Additionally, Mr. Kahng has authored several books, including Anatomy from Nature, The Aesthetic Guide Book, Smile Selection Plus CS3 Clinical Cases and The Kaleidoscope Wax-Up Book. These books have been distributed throughout the world as must haves for Dentists eager to gain more knowledge in their industry. In 2014, Mr. Kahng will publish another important milestone book, The Secret of Shade Guide Matching.

Mr. Luke Kahng, CDT, LSK121 Oral Prosthetics, Naperville, IL

Mr. Lucas Lammott began his career at the age of seventeen, apprenticing under Master Technician, Mr. Charles Upham, at his dental laboratory in New Hampshire. As a novice Technician with an innate knack for detail, Mr. Lammott studied Tanaka Anatomy, quickly falling in love with the art of Dental Technology. After taking a brief hiatus from the dental industry, he became passionately involved in the world of Musical Artistry in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Lammott eventually found his way back to the Dental Technology field, while also encountering a few obstacles; after working in a few dental labs, which felt more like factories, he was nearly ready to throw in the towel. Eventually, Mr. Lammott ended up in Chicago, IL, where the tide turned. Upon seeing the first photograph of his restorations inside a patient’s mouth, he was struck with a great epiphany: he was creating a piece of someone’s body. This was the spark that reignited Mr. Lammott’s passion for the industry he had grown to love, inspite of the disappointments and setbacks. In 2012, Mr. Lammott moved his family back east, where they now reside in the

sea-side town of Gloucester, MA. He is currently the Lead Technician and Manager for an up-and-coming laboratory in Woonsocket, RI, Rovati Dental Arts. As a member of the Dental Technicians Guild, Mr. Lammott has had the opportunity to demonstrate his techniques and network with other masters of the craft that he has been called to. Mr. Lammott believes in the idea that Dental Artistry, and in essence, the entire field of Dental Restoration, is all about the “possibility” of what can be. He believes that nature is an endless fluctuation, ever-changing and sometimes tumultuous; not unlike the sea he looks upon every morning. Nature is beautiful and difficult to replicate, but not impossible, as long as one has the right tools and an ability to perfect the subtle imperfections which make every smile perfectly unique.

Mr. Lucas Lammott, Rovati Dental Arts, Woonsocket, RI

Mr. Bill Marais was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and moved to Cape Town at the start of high school. In 1993, he graduated as a RDT after four years of study in Dental Technology from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. After working in a dental laboratory in South Africa for three years, Mr. Marais immigrated to the United States in 1996, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Prosthetic Sciences. In 1999, Mr. Marais opened his own laboratory, Disa Dental Studio, a one-man laboratory focusing on high-end, complex combination cases, in Santa Monica, CA. In January 2011, he moved his family and the Disa Dental Studio to Portland, OR. Mr. Marais continues his education by attending numerous workshops and courses, including Frank Spears and LVI.

Mr. Bill Marais, RDT, Disa Dental Studio, Portland, OR

Mrs. Marta Lizza entered the field of Dental Technology in 1977 after taking an apprenticeship position for a local laboratory in New York. She started in the Model Department and moved onto Ceramics. Having discovered a deep passion for her work and desire to grow, Mrs. Lizza accepted an in-house position for a prominent Prosthodontist, Dr. Jerome Lowenstein, in Ossining, NY. Dr. Lowenstein mentored her ability by providing avenues for higher ceramic education in various areas such as: Kuata Pan Dent in New Jersey, private in-house classes with Ivoclar North America and further expanded her capacity in Crown and Bridge Restorations with on-site courses at Jelenko Industries. In 1980, Mrs. Lizza pursued a degree in Psychology at California University, while also working full-time for commercial laboratories. After realizing her true passion was Dental Technology and having a strong desire to undertake high-level work, she pursued studies in both Wax and Ceramics with uwe brosmale, Master Ceramic Courses with Jean-Marc Etienne, Implant Training with Nobel Biocare Training Institute, Press Technology with ivoclar vivadent and Photography with claude sieber; she is currently interested in pursuing the MDT Program at New York University during Fall 2014. In 1995, Mrs. Lizza opened her own boutique laboratory, Dental Designs, in Brewster, NY. With over 35 years of experience in the field of Dental Technology, she is competent in all phases of Crown and Bridge Restorations.

Mrs. Marta Lizza, RDT, Dental Designs, Brewster, NY

Mr. John McMillan has over 27 years experience as a Dental Technician. He started his career at the age of 17 with a high-school summer job. While working at a production laboratory, Mr. McMillan was reprimanded for making his work look “too natural”. After being mentored by high-level talent and spending the next 23 years working at a boutique laboratory, his passion and technical skills led him to be one of the premier Technicians in the Dental Technology Field. Mr. McMillan is disciplined in LVI, Panky, OBI, Spears and a graduate of Kois in Seattle, WA. He currently resides in Northwest Oregon, working as the General Manager and Technical Director of Advanced Dental Technologies, located in Portland, OR.

Mr. John McMillan, CDT, Advanced Dental Technologies, Portland, OR

Dr. Barry Polansky is a Queens College Graduate, class of 1969. Upon graduation, he entered the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, earning his DMD in 1973. Dr. Polansky spent two years in the United States Army Dental Corps at Fort Dix, NJ. In 1975, he opened a private practice, Niche Dental Studio, in Cherry Hill, NJ, where he has been practicing ever since. The Pankey Experience began in 1990, which he has been on the visiting Faculty Board since 2004. Dr. Polansky has written nearly 100 articles for most dental journals. He is the author of the book, The Art of Examination, and founder of the newsletter, Private Practice, which has also become a popular blog, TAOofDentistry.com.

Dr. Polansky’s current blog, casepresenter.com, previews work from his new book, The Art of Case Presentation. He has lectured to groups throughout the world for numerous events, such as the Dawson Alumni Meeting, American Dental Association Annual Meeting and Texas Dental Association. Dr. Polansky is married to his wife, Madeline, of 37 years and has two sons, Bret and Joshua. His hobbies include reading, writing, health and fitness. He is also an avid practitioner of Bikram Yoga. Another hobby that has consumed both him and his wife for over 15 years is breeding, raising and presenting Boxers (the canine variety). Dr. Polansky currently operates the Niche Dental Studio with his son, Joshua.

Dr. Barry Polansky, DMD, Niche Dental Studio, Cherry Hill, NJ

Mr. Joshua Polansky earned his Bachelor’s Degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Rutgers University in 2004. While working part-time at a dental laboratory,

Mr. Polansky took advantage of an opportunity to apprentice with distinguished Master Technician, Mr. Olivier Tric, opening his eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. He made the decision to become a Master Dental Technician, following the path that Mr. Tric had forged. Mr. Polansky continued to acquire technical skills by studying in Europe with other mentors and experts in the field, such as Mr. Klaus Mutertheis. He earned his Master’s Degree in Dental Ceramics from the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry under Dr. Edward McLaren.

Mr. Polansky continued his training under Jungo Endo and Hiroaki Okabe at UCLA’s Advanced Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Program, working on faculty and residents’ cases. He currently resides in Cherry Hill, NJ, where he is the owner and operator of Niche Dental Studio, a collaborative dental laboratory boutique, with his father, Dr. Barry Polansky.

Mr. Joshua Polansky, Niche Dental Studio, Cherry Hill, NJ

Mr. Jim Redden has passionately pursued Dental Technology since 1995, working at several high-end, in-house laboratories in New York City. As a Technician, Laboratory Manager, Trainer and a member of the Dental Technicians Guild (DTG), he enjoys sharing, not just techniques, but also the reason for using them while encouraging an atmosphere of individual creativity.

Mr. Jim Redden, Jim Redden Dental Laboratory, Brooklyn, NY

Mr. Thomas Stefan Sing was born in Schwabmüenchen, Germany. In 1993, he attended High School Maristenkolleg Mindelheim. Mr. Sing also graduated from Bebo-Wagner School for Dental Technology Augsburg in 2003. He completed his apprenticeship at Langerspacher & Christ in Bad Wöerishofen, Germany, where he bacame a CDT in 2007. Mr. Sing continued his education by attending Masterschool for Dental Technology in Munich, Germany, becoming a MDT at the Oral Design Bodensee in Meersburg, Germany. In 2009, he was a MDT at the Munich Dental Clinic in Munich, Germany. Since 2009, Mr. Sing has been a MDT at the Boston Prosthodontics Dental Group in Boston, MA. He is also a Visiting Lecturer at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine for the Postdoctoral Program for Prosthodontics in Boston, MA.

Mr. Thomas Stefan Sing, CDT, MDT,Boston Prosthodontics Dental Group, Boston, MA

Mr. Eugene Royzengurt has been working in the dental industry since 1996. He began as a Dental Assistant, later becoming an In-house Laboratory Technician, specializing in Removable Prosthodontics. Mr. Royzengurt’s education includes an Associate’s Degree and certificates in Dental Assistance and Radiology. He is also an active member of the Dental Technicians Guild (DTG). Mr. Royzengurt currently resides in Sandy, UT, where he owns the Apple Dental Laboratory LLC.

Mr. Eugene Royzengurt, Apple Dental Laboratory LLC, Sandy, UT

Mr. Robert Posey graduated from the National School of Health Technology in 1979. He has owned and operated his own LVI-certified dental laboratory, Posey Dental Laboratory, in Langhorne, PA since 1987. Mr. Posey has written many articles for industry publications and dental suppliers. His laboratory seminars included Beta-Lab for the Introduction of Finesse Porcelain in the United States and Europe. Mr. Posey is also an L.D. Pankey-Dawson Graduate, certified in LVI Laboratory and numerous Implant Systems.

Mr. Robert Posey, CDT, Posey Dental Laboratory, Langhorne, PA

Mr. Rick Sonntag previously worked as an in-house Ceramist at the International Center for Complete Dentistry, the clinical practice of the Dawson Center. With 20 years experience in Canada, Germany and the United States, Mr. Sonntag has studied under many world-class Clinicians, including Dr. Peter Dawson, Mr. Shigeo Kataoka, Mr. Ernst Hegenbarth, Mr. Willi Geller, Mr. Oliver Brix, Mr. Aki Yoshida and Mr. Dieter Schultz. He is an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Dawson Academy, whose lectures have focused on Shade Selection and Dentist - Laboratory Communication, with an emphasis on the importance of teamwork for predictability and success. Affiliations include the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry as a Sustaining Member and the NADL with a certificate in Dental Laboratory Management. With his experience as an in-house Dental Technologist and lab owner, Mr. Sonntag is always looking for new ways to bridge the gap between Dentist and Technician to create a synergy not usually found in traditional settings.

Mr. Rick Sonntag, RDT, 4Points Dental Designs, St. Petersburg, FL

Mr. Olivier Tric began his studies in France at the College of Leonardo DeVinci and the University of Pharo, while concurrently pursuing an apprenticeship in Dental Technology. After a five year apprenticeship, Mr. Tric devoted 15+ years to a career in thorough understanding of the principles of Dental Aesthetics and the mastery of specialized techniques in Dental Laboratory Technology. His specialties include all facets of porcelain restorations on both natural teeth and osseointegrated implants. Mr. Tric is recognized by his peers as a pioneer in the industry by developing new and unique methodologies that are taught worldwide. He is widely published on the topic of Ceramic Layering Techniques in Aesthetic Dentistry Industry Journals such as: Dental Dialogue, Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry and Quintessence Dental Technology. His professional affiliations include Design Technique International (DTI), Oral Design International Foundation and others. Mr. Tric also serves on the Editorial Board for Spectrum Dialogue and Teamwork Magazine and is a well respected lecturer and educator, teaching hands-on courses to Dentists and Technicians throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. He is regularly consulted by leading dental manufacturers and laboratories for input on new product development. Mr. Tric currently operates the Olivier Tric Dental Laboratory and Education Center in Elmhurst, IL.

Mr. Olivier Tric, MDT, Olivier Tric Dental Laboratory and Educational Center, Elmhurst, IL

Mr. Thomas Zaleske, Matrix Dental Laboratory, Crown Point, IN

Mr. Thomas Zaleske has been specializing in removable prosthetics as a Dental Technician for over 27 years. He received his Associates of Sciences Degree at Triton College in Dental Technology. Mr. Zaleske has experience working as an In-house Technician, Dental Laboratory Owner, Author, Technical Columnist, Lecturer, Product Developer, Product Manager and Technical Support Consultant. His various experiences and time spent in removable prosthetics brings a broad depth of insight when coupled with his unique and powerful communication skills, presenting a memorable and impacting impression.

Mr. Gilbert Young is a University of North Texas (formerly North Texas State University) Graduate and has been in Dental Technology since 1984. After completing his initial training in Dental Technology, Mr. Young went on to study Dental Ceramics under Asami Tanaka at the Tanaka Dental Technology Institute in Chicago, IL. He has also pursued advanced studies with Makoto Yamamoto from Japan and Klaus Muterthies from Germany, as well as other European masters. Mr. Young has lectured around the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe on the subject of Dental Ceramic Restorations and Esthetics. He has presented among a few, to the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Swedish Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the prestigious Quintessence Publishing International Ceramic Symposium and several other national and international dental societies. Mr. Young is also a contributing Clinician for the NBC Study Group and is a Key Opinion Leader for several dental manufacturers. He teaches courses in Dental Ceramics and Advanced Esthetics, both nationally and throughout the continent, to both Dentists and Dental Technologists. Mr. Young has been on the National Advisory Board of Experts for Dental Dialogue, a premier international journal of Dental Technology and has published articles related to Dental Technology and Ceramics in several publications. He became an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in 1997 after an immediate unanimous decision and also served as co-chair of this academy’s Professional Education Committee for two consecutive years. As the Dental Ceramist of the team that won the National Laboratory Award for Overall Excellence in Ceramic Artistry in 1990, Mr. Young has become one of the most sought after Dental Ceramist in the country. He is the owner and operator of GNS Dental Studio, in Plano, TX, a premier Dental Laboratory Boutique that specializes in esthetics and large restorative cases, where he works with some of the finest Dentist from the United States and abroad. In addition to his devotion to Dental Technology, Mr. Young serves as Prinicipal Clarinetist with the Irving Symphony Orchestra and participates as a guest artist at various music festivals abroad.

Mr. Gilbert Young, CDT, GNS Dental Studio, Plano, TX

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