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8Registration Bill Signed into Law in Minnesota

An Exclusive LMT Report

From top to bottom: Miriam Olsen, Dental Esthetics, Okemos, MI; Jeff Walker, London Bridge Dental Lab, Amity, OR; and Ted Shearer, CDT, TRS Dental Technologies, Pleasant Hill, CA.

The majority of respondents to LMT’s Small Lab Survey are enthusiastic about the outlook for their own businesses, calling their future “good” or “great.” However, their prediction for the market segment as a whole isn’t quite so rosy.

For the full story, turn to page 14

The Future of the Small Laboratory:

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

8 Dental Laboratory Registration Bill Signed into Law in MinnesotaEffective January 1, 2013, all laboratories in Minnesota must register with the Min-nesota Board of Dentistry. Read about the requirements and fees associated with the new legislation.

EXCLUSIVE LMT REPORT

14 The Future of the Small Laboratory: Grim or Great?In LMT’s exclusive report, we focus on laboratories with one to three people—a group representing 50% of our industry. Over 400 lab owners and managers responded to LMT’s Small Lab Survey to share how they’re being affected by auto-mation, the economy, price erosion and more, and what they think the future holds.

18 Perk of working from home: Enhanced Quality of LifeFrom financial benefits to more family time, home-based laboratory owners are sing-ing the praises of not having a commute. Learn what makes these owners tick, and peek inside 10 home-based operations…you may be surprised by what you see.

OUR COMMUNITY

26 The BRiDGE: Join LMT’s New interactive, Online NetworkThe latest buzz on The BRIDGE: man vs. machine, the spray opaque technique and more. Join the conversation with more than 7,000 of your peers who are already on The BRIDGE at www.LMTmag.com.

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28 Digital Fabrication Systems, Materials and SoftwareKeeping up with the ever-changing world of digital technology is challenging. Luck-ily, LMT has done the homework for you and compiled 47 of the latest products.

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44 LAB DAy wEST: The ‘Place to Be’ in Southern CaliforniaLMT’s once regional show has become a must-attend event for laboratory owners, managers and technicians from over 30 states. See what happened during the two days of education at this year’s May event in Garden Grove, CA.

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46 A Systematic Approach for Fabricating Precision-Pressed DenturesFabricate strong and accurate, precision-processed conventional and implant-retained dentures in a relatively short time using Ivoclar Vivadent’s IvoBase System.

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58 Spear Education Opens Doors to Technician-Led Study ClubsThis world-renowned group is now giving technicians and GPs the opportunity to establish and lead Spear Study Clubs in their area.

58 while Many Training Programs Struggle, kCC Sees Rise in Enrollment

Once in jeopardy of closing, Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, is thriving and has even added an evening program to accommodate its waiting list of students.

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How about a round of applause for one- to three-person laboratory owners? With almost another decade to go before many of these operators feel “the calling” to

retire, they are still very much engaged in the here and now and are clearly living the well-disciplined, well-balanced life. Bravo.

The results of LMT’s compre-hensive Small Lab Survey give us the opportunity to celebrate some of the reasons you are all so deeply engaged in this field in the first place, highest among them: a shared passion for replicating natural dentition.

When the first huge batch of completed surveys came through—both online and via the mail—the editorial department eagerly dove right in to get an early read on how you are faring and what you are thinking. We believe this report will help dispel any misconceptions about very small and/or home-based laboratories as a group.

On page 16 you will see how perception is one’s reality and that’s what makes the world go ’round. See, for example, how one laboratory owner feels that “art-istry is no longer valued,” while another notes, “the demand for my artwork is high . . .”

Our pairing of this survey with the latest CAD/CAM product and technology news is no coincidence. While everyone understands that most laboratory owners came into this field for the love of the craft, we also recognize that the tools and equipment used to create restora-tions have changed so dramatically that it’s become hard for some to still call it “craftsmanship.”

To that end, Dan O’Rourke, owner of O’Rourke Dental Studio, a small, high-end laboratory in Bristol, NH, recently suggested a Man versus Machine challenge on The BRIDGE. Bridgsters enjoyed

a rapid-fire discussion about CAD/CAM restorations versus those made by a pair of human hands. To date, it’s the longest conversation thread on the site. (To join the discussion or simply enjoy the lively read, go to LMTmag.com/danorourke!)

Between The BRIDGE and this Small Lab Sur-vey, it’s clear that those who are fully engaged in this industry are engaged because they are doing what they really love, whether it’s working at the bench, on a com-puter, on a phone, at a location outside or inside their homes. As a small lab owner, each of you is honoring your preferences, find-ing balance, beholden to none and thriving.

How cool is that!

P.S. Your participation in sur-veys such as this one is priceless; it helps us help you keep your finger on the pulse of your com-munity. It enables us to point out strategic directions that may help align you with the best plan for your market niche. Thanks for con-sistently working with us so that our reports back to you can be so comprehensive.

By the way, though we don’t like to bombard you with too many survey requests in one period of time, please excuse the bombard-ment this one time as we gear up for our biennial Wage and Fee Reports. By now, you’ve hopefully completed and returned our Wage Survey—our report is scheduled for our September issue. The Fee Survey will arrive shortly and we are, again, hoping you will come through with your valued and much appreciated participation.

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another decade to go before many of these operators feel

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Dear LMT:

I’d like to comment on the April and May Letters to the Editor regarding material usage and disclosure documentation for restorations being produced by offshore laboratories and specifi-cally those in China.

As the general manager of Pro-Lab Solutions, Inc., which out-

sources work to China, I am very supportive of full disclosure as it relates to offshore restorations and would like to provide a counter viewpoint to those who have con-cerns about the materials being used in China:

• Major—but not all—out-sourcing labs in China are FDA registered and use only FDA-approved or CE-marked materials.

• These FDA-compliant labs provide full disclosure of the materials and lot numbers used in each case by including a document that indicates material composi-tion and Identalloy and Identce-ram stickers when they’re avail-able for the product. In addition to the specific case documentation, some of these laboratories provide customers with monthly material lists of all its FDA-approved or CE-marked products with lot numbers. This further ensures traceability, proper documentation and satisfies DAMAS and ISO requirements.

• Within the last year, the FDA has started taking a much more proactive role in monitoring imports and conducting audits of Chinese laboratories to ensure compliance with its regulations. This is an ongoing process and ultimately, Chinese labs that do not meet the overall FDA stan-dards and guidelines will not have their cases cleared by U.S. Customs as they enter the U.S.

Due to the lack of new techni-cians entering the dental labora-tory profession, the number of U.S. technicians is now approxi-mately 37,600, down from 47,000 a decade ago, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. It’s inevitable that U.S. labs need to incorporate some type of outsourc-ing model (either to other U.S. labs or outside the country) as well as CAD/CAM into their businesses to ensure competitiveness and meet demand for their services.

Materials are a relatively small part of the total cost of a crown produced in China and there-fore a small contributor to the final price to the lab or dentist. The key factor driving Chinese costs and their eventual selling prices is labor.

In an effort to stimulate the economy, the Chinese govern-ment is requiring employers to increase wages 5% each year for

the next five years. This means the cost advantage for U.S. labs to send work to China may decrease. However, as a reaction to the ris-ing labor costs, Chinese labs will be embracing CAD/CAM technology to offset costs. This trend will increase even more once digital impressions become more commonplace because it’s so cost-effective to send .stl files electronically. At that point, out-sourcing may once again become more advantageous for U.S. labs from a cost perspective.

Outsourcing is a business model and the decision to incorporate it into a laboratory’s operations is a business decision based upon the lab’s needs and prevailing global manufacturing dynamics. We live in a global marketplace. When we sneeze, Europe gets a cold. The business climates are interdependent and require us to think differently to survive the storm until the weather changes. My point is that all laboratories should know and understand the facts and potential benefits and then make a choice as to whether outsourcing is right for them.

~ Claus Dampmann

General ManagerProLab Solutions, Inc.

Manchester, PA

Editor’s note: For more discussion on this topic and to share your thoughts,

log onto The BRIDgE at www.LMTmag.com,

click “Discussions” on The BRIDgE drop-down menu, and click on “Legislative Issues.” you’ll also see other Letters to the Edi-tor: “Is Dentistry Afraid of Trans-parency?” (April 2012) by Terry Fohey, CDT, and “Laboratory Reg-istration is not the Answer” (May 2012) by Larry Borman.

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After four years, 17 amend-ments, countless committee debates, and initial resistance from the state dental association and board of dentistry, bill SF288—

requiring dental laboratories to register and disclose material content and country of origin—was signed into law by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton in May.

Effective January 1, 2013, all laboratories in Minnesota must register with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry; the initial registration fee is $50 for the first two years and $25 for every subsequent two years.

In addition, the law requires all

laboratories in the state to provide the following information to the dentist to be stored in the patient’s record (Minnesota dentists using an out-of-state lab must obtain the same information from that lab):

1. Material content of the resto-ration and confirmation that FDA-compliant materials were used.

2. The country of origin where the restoration—in whole or in part—was fabricated, including the laboratory name and address.

Since material content and country of origin will be a perma-nent part of the patient’s record, the dentist is required to share the information if the patient asks. The law does not include a few provi-sions that were part of the origi-nal bill: the requirement for every technician to have eight hours of continuing education every two years and for every labora-tory to have a CDT on staff or be DAMAS- or ISO-certified.

“I think the law is going to be very good for our profession,” says Gary Iocco, President of the Midwest Dental Labora-tory Association (MDLA), who worked tirelessly for its passing. “We don’t want to put any labo-ratories out of business or even dictate that lab work can’t go off-shore, but we want a level playing field. It’s all about transparency and safety.”

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for Under $50*Zahn, GC America hold Clinical Applications CourseIn April, the Zahn Educa-tion Center in Wallingford, CT, hosted Clinical Applica-tions with GC America’s Gra-dia and Gradia GUM. Instruc-tor Masayuki Hoshi, RDT, demonstrated the versatility and efficiency of gC’s gradia Indirect and gradia gum sys-tems. Attendees included: Karen neag, Resin Art; Andrew Kwan, Andrew Kwan Dental Lab; Richard Pelullo, Ideal Dental Lab; John Finn, Chris noga, Kim Bonin and Todd Mercier, Murray Kaizer Dental Lab; and Denise north, Technical Services, Zahn Dental.

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and milling restorations using IPS Empress and IPS e.max. Pictured are (from l. to r.): gary Osborn, CDT, Ivoclar Vivadent; Indira Darling, RDT; Al Loberg; Barbara Israel; and Bill Barton, CDT, Ivoclar Vivadent.

Argen Corp. Launches wellness Program with 5k walkThirty-nine employees from The Argen Corp. competed in The La Jolla Shores 5K event in La Jolla, CA on April 29th. Team members from all departments ran or walked the 3.1-mile course and five won medals in their respec-tive age groups. To prepare for the event, Argen organized training walks three days a week at various times to encourage participation.

The employees’ participation in the 5K—as well as in chair yoga sessions, ZumbaTM classes and personal health assessments—is part of the company’s new Well-

ness Program recently created by Anton Woolf, CEO. “I chose to invest resources in a wellness program at Argen because I personally believe all individu-als can achieve a happier, more positive and fulfilling life with improved overall health and well-ness,” says Woolf. “This begins with education and awareness. I hope to create a culture within Argen that inspires individuals to invest in their personal health, and that this not only inspires the Argen family, but the entire den-tal industry.”

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vident holds Fixed implant Dentures ProgramDennis Pu-rinton, CDT, Vident Advocate and Owner of Purinton Dental Lab, and Joe Perillo, CDT, no-bel Procera Spe-cialist with nobel Biocare, recently presented a two-day Fixed Implant Denture workshop at Vident’s Brea, CA facility. The program addressed cross-department communication, the fusion between implants and dentures, and precision attachment selection for alternate overdenture bar designs. Pictured are (standing, from l. to r.): Mark Preston, Haupt Dental Lab; Bill Selvig, Integrity Dental Technology; Steven Lee, A & M Dental Lab; Steve Killian, Killian Dental Ceramics; Allen grigorian, Sajid Jivraj, DDS; nadar Daii, Spectrum Dental Labs; Rudy Van Solinge, Van Solinge Dental Lab; Mike Sverdlov, Southland Dental Lab; and Ryan Haupt, Haupt Dental Lab. Sitting (from l. to r.) are: Instructors Dennis Purinton, CDT and Joe Perillo, CDT; and Tim Trapp, nobel Biocare.

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Roland DG Celebrates 30th Anniversary with week-Long Event in Japan Although Roland DG, manu-facturer of the DWX-50 Milling Machine, is a new player in the dental industry, the company has just celebrated 30 years of developing and manufacturing innovative and precise 2D and 3D output devices. The compa-ny’s technology—which finds its roots in the music industry since founder Ikutaro Kakehashi devel-oped its very first output device for music synthesizers—now has applications ranging from medi-cal device manufacturing to digi-tal printing, custom apparel, per-sonalization, jewelry wax model making, and both product and package prototyping.

To celebrate its 30th anniver-sary, Roland held a week-long event for employees, customers and colleagues at its headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan. The agenda included a tour of the Roland D-Shop Digital Yatai state-of-the-art production facility, which

follows a cell-based production model in which each product is assembled by a single employee aided by detailed computerized instruction. This process has won numerous awards for its precise quality control measures.

During the event, the company also announced the grand prize winner of its first-ever interna-tional contest, which invited customers to enter their most creative projects produced with Roland technology. The winner was an elaborate scale model of a tunneling machine produced on a Roland MDX-540 bench-top 3D milling machine. To see the more than 1,100 entries—including a few from the dental industry—from across 16 interna-tional regions, visit www.rolandcreativeawards.com.

Guests were also treated to two city tours—traveling by bullet train at more than 200mph to Kyoto and Tokyo—and other activi-

ties including an organ concert at Roland’s Hamana Lake music facility, a presentation from Japa-nese calligrapher Maayo Sho, and a performance by percussionists

from world-renowned KOH. For more information on

Roland products, including the DWX-50 dental mill, visit www.rolanddga.com.

For the Roland Creative Awards Competition, Sumner Dental Lab, Clarks Summit, PA, submitted photos of two bridges milled on the Roland DWX-50 mill: one substruc-ture milled in zirconia and another (shown here) milled in wax and cast in metal.

The Roland Creative Center gallery is located in the lobby of the company’s Irvine, CA headquarters. The gallery displays the work of hundreds of Roland customers, showcasing the many applications of its technology.

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DenMat RelocatesDenMat holdings, LLC is relo-cating its operations to Lompoc, CA and will be moving its more than 350 employees to the new facility over the next six months. The move allows the company to consolidate operations under one roof and provides room for expansion. The new address is 1017 West Central Ave., Lom-poc, CA, 93436 and the toll-free number remains 800-433-6628.

Town & Country Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Established in 1962, Town & Country Dental Studios has reached a milestone of 50 years in business. Barry Lampert, CDT, opened the state-of-the-art labora-tory in Freeport, NY, and along with his sons and an experienced staff of CDTs, MDTs and a retired DDS, serve clients in the Northeast and across the entire country.

Throughout the years, Town & Country has embraced advances in technology—from testing and introducing base metals to the market to developing its Simpl™ Implant Restorative Protocol. This

simple, customized system for restoring implants is the lab’s best-selling product and has enabled Town & Country to become one of the top providers of Atlantis™ CAD/CAM abutments.

“We are truly a family business. In addition to my family, we are most proud of the many people who have been with our company for 10, 20 and 30 or more years. We have brothers, sisters, cousins, and even two mothers with their sons and daughter. They are the real success story,” says Steven Lampert, Lab Manager.

Co-Founders Relaunch implantDepot.com implantDepot.com has been redesigned with a new e-com-merce platform offering better nav-igation, product focus, improved

response times and enhanced customer support. In addition, the website features new product offerings and bundled deals added on a regular basis.

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Biomet 3i Offers 3Shape Scanners for BellaTek™ RestorationsBiomet 3i now offers 3Shape scanners, software and scan caps to create BellaTek copings, frame-works and patient-specific solutions with simple workflows that increase productivity. 3Shape scanners and software purchased from Biomet 3i are compatible with Biomet 3i manufacturing services and offer an open scanning system with the option to create BellaTek copings and frameworks, as well as customer support from Biomet 3i for as long as you own the scanner. The Biomet 3i scan caps capture essential design information and allow you to centrally mill BellaTek Abutments from a scan. For more information, call 561-776-6700 or visit www.bio-met3i.com.

Great Lakes Offers New Digital Model Services Great Lakes Orthodontics now offers highly accurate digital and printed model services for treat-ment planning, case presentation, model archiving and appliance fabrication. Digital models can be created from intraoral scans, or Great Lakes can generate scanned files from the doctor’s models, impressions and bites. Great Lakes can also print high-precision study or work models from .stl files. Call 800-828-7626 or visit www.great-lakesortho.com.

Argen hosts 2012 international Sales Conference

In March, over 60 industry professionals attended The Argen Corp.’s 2012 international sales conference at its headquarters in San Diego. Argen sales representatives traveled from germany, Canada, England, Scotland, China and across the u.S. to attend the four-day event which included a tour of Argen’s updated manufacturing facility and its research and devel-opment department, refining facility and the new Argen Digital Center.

ADDE Publishes 2012 European Dental Market Survey ResultsThe 2012 European Dental Market Survey—conducted by the Association of Dental Deal-ers of Europe (ADDE) and cover-ing 14 countries—found that the number of laboratories decreased 1.1% between 2007-2011 and the number of technicians decreased by 0.9%. The number of active dentists increased .8% and dental hygienists grew by 1.14%.

Also, the sales of consumables increased by .9% and technical ser-vices by 1.02%; equipment sales decreased by 2.2%. Contact the ADDE at +41 31 952 78 92, [email protected] or www.adde.info.

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For years, we’ve been hear-ing about the decline in the number of small labs and yet, to date, LMT’s

circulation data shows little attri-tion; the percentage of one- to three-person laboratories has remained relatively consistent dur-ing our 28-year history. However, more than 60% of the respondents to LMT’s Small Lab Survey are over 55 years old. While a number of them comment they will “die at the bench,” more than half plan to retire within the next 10 years; in other words, there will be a sub-stantial shift in demographics in the near future. (For survey demo-graphics, see page 16.)

When you ask small laboratory operators about the future of their own businesses, 66% are enthusi-astic, calling it “good” or “great.” But when it comes to the fate of small laboratories as a whole, it’s another story: only 34% believe the outlook for their market seg-ment is “good” or “great. Another 44% say they are uncertain about

the long-term prospects for the small laboratory.

That uncertainty isn’t surpris-ing given the economic situa-tion of the past few years and the growth of offshore outsourcing. Both have taken their toll, leaving many feeling the pinch of price erosion. Some respondents noted that price cutting among labora-tories and pricing pressure from dentist-clients are at an all-time high, constricting the fees they can charge and their ability to maintain a viable profit margin.

Many small laboratories have a small but long-established cli-ent base; on average, they service nine clients on a regular basis. Although happy for the customer loyalty, they’re facing the added pressure of having an aging base of clients, many of whom are also nearing retirement age.

While all size laboratories face these market conditions to some extent, they leave the smaller operations particularly vulnerable.

Going Digital: Do or Don’tAnother enormous challenge for small laboratories is competing in the increasingly digital world. Some owners feel the technology is too expensive or they’re too old to get involved and predict the small laboratory will go the “way of the dinosaur,” squeezed out of business by larger laboratories that can more easily afford the capital investment and have larger market-ing budgets. Others have made a conscious decision to not go digi-tal, saying the restorations don’t measure up to hand-crafted work.

Survey participants who have incorporated digital technology either via outsourcing or by pur-chasing equipment—14% have a scanner, 6% have a milling unit—are among the most optimistic about their future. They credit CAD/CAM and rapid prototyping technology with improving their efficiency, sav-ing time, enabling them to meet cli-ent demand for zirconia restorations and boosting their profit margins. For many, it has also reinvigorated

their interest in their work.“I was starting to think about

retirement but now I don’t want to anymore. The digital world is a wonderful place—I’m loving it! We’re set and ready for the changes in our industry,” says Doug Horton, CDT, President, Precision Dental Arts, Inc., Tigard, OR. He pur-chased a scanner and milling unit six years ago after analyzing his outsourcing costs and realizing it was financially advantageous to buy equipment rather than continue to send the work to another lab. Today, 85% of his work is fabri-cated using digital technology.

Also upbeat are the removable laboratory owners who are feeling good about their specialty, thank-ful their services and talents are in demand. “The denture field has a bright future since it’s hard to out-source to another state, let alone to another country, due to the number of visits needed before the final product is delivered; plus, there are fewer skilled denture technicians,” says the owner of a removable laboratory in the Pacific region.

Strategies to CompeteEstablishing a level of trust and building strong relationships based on teamwork and mutual respect are what many small laboratory owners feel give them an advan-tage over their larger competitors and offshore laboratories. With 80% of our respondents’ clients within a 50-mile radius of their laboratories, they’re making the most of their proximity and touting “local” as their strength.

Many say this personalized service is key to their success. By focusing on one-on-one contact, chairside assistance, after-hours availability, being a resource to their clients and offering a con-sistent, quality product, they’re holding their own in the rapidly changing marketplace.

Those small lab owners who have carved out a technical niche—whether it be boutique-level quality,

The Future of the Small Laboratory:Grim or Great?

Small laboratories—those with one to three people—are the backbone of our industry, rep-resenting more than 50% of the u.S. market. LMT’s Small Lab Survey offers an overview of who they are, how they work and their outlook for the future of their own businesses as well as their market segment as a whole.

Exclusive Survey Results

KELLy FESSEL CARR / EDITOR

Our Small Laboratory Survey participants are significantly more optimistic about the future of their own businesses than they are about the future of small laboratories as a whole.

18% 48% 28% 4% 2%

Great Good Uncertain Poor Grim

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Great Good Uncertain Poor Grim

Respondents’ Outlook for the Future of Their Own Laboratories

Respondents’ Outlook for the Future of the Small Lab Market Segment

SOURCE: LMT Research Dept. ©2012

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orthodontia or highly esthetic ante-rior crowns—also feel they have a leg up on their larger competitors who may offer more comprehen-sive services. “A wise man told me years ago that if you’re the best at what you do, you will always have work,” says William Fenell, Owner, Shore Center Dental Lab, a remov-able lab in South Euclid, OH.

By focusing on these strengths, the more optimistic respondents say there will always be a need for the services of a small laboratory

and therefore the entrepreneurial spirit is still alive and well in this segment of the market. “The future looks bright since there are always options that allow us to grow and expand. Each year I set particu-lar objectives and if I accomplish them, great; if not, I reevaluate and make adjustments,” says Vernice Griffin, CDT, CEO and Owner, Griffin Dental Laboratories, Lou-isville, KY. “You’re only limited by your imagination and the goals you set for yourself.”

59% Socialize informally

54% Attend trade shows

25% Are members of a dental laboratory association

17% Join internet forums such as The BRIDGE at LMTmag.com

16% Are members of a study club

How Small Lab Owners Connect with Their Peers

50% Local laboratory

41% Non-local U.S. laboratory

21% U.S. manufacturer

2% Offshore laboratory

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61% of small laboratories are home-based and, of that percentage,

77% are actually in the home and the remaining in a separate building on the owner’s home property. (See related coverage on page 18.)

Small lab owners work anaverage of 45 hours per weekover five days.

half our survey participants have no exit plan; for those who do, the most popular exit tactic is to sell their equipment and close their doors. Others hope to merge with another laboratory or sell to a family member, staff member or another laboratory.

Only 7% of our survey respondents are full service compared to 25% of all sizes of labs. It’s no surprise that the majority of small labs outsource at least some of their work to augment their services. The most popular subcontracted units are zirconia understructures and cast metal frameworks. They subcontract an average of 14% of their workload, most often to a local laboratory.

Only half of our respondents market their services, and in-office visits is by far the most prevalent strategy for expanding their businesses.

46% of small lab owners work with family members. Of those family members, 68% handle bookkeeping and administrative responsibilities; 67% are responsible for pick up and delivery; and 40% work at the bench.

The vast majority of our respondents pride themselves on producing “above average” or “boutique-level” quality.

Almost 40% say their prices are higher than other labs in their area. (LMT will report on fees charged by small labs vs. their larger counterparts in our Fee Survey in the October issue.)

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The Future Looks...…Grim

Outsourcing to China is taking market share. CAD/CAM technol-ogy and implant companies are taking profits away from labs. Digital dentistry will eventually kill much of the posterior work. Chairside milling machines will continue to take more work away from labs. Rising costs of materi-als and equipment, expensive tech-nology and sky-rocketing precious metals are all killing profits.

Bleak; my volume is 50% down so far this year.

It’s getting harder and harder to compete with the large labora-tories because dentists are shop-ping for “cheap” more than I have ever seen in 42 years.

Digital technology is going to price the small lab out of business. The machinery needed to keep up is too expensive and outsourcing costs make your profit margin too low to survive.

In recent weeks, I’ve learned about two different CAD compa-nies telling my doctors they will soon be able to bypass “those expensive technicians” and just deal directly with their companies. Many CAD/CAM companies don’t seem to be a good match for small labs because of the high costs and learning curve. Large laboratories have a huge advantage here.

Not doing very well; may be forced to retire.

Not too good! Artistry is no longer valued!

It seems that larger laborato-ries are surviving while small labs are price cutting and having dif-ficulty maintaining a decent profit margin.

Offshore labs are destroying our business. In my opinion, these labs should be taxed to compete with the local labs. I can’t afford scanners and expensive equipment. I’m sure most other small labora-tories would agree we’re going to end up with very few large labs and the small to medium labs will be gone—yes, even the high-quality ones. Because entry-level wages are so low, I don’t think young men and women will be interested in this field in the future.

Competition in NY is fierce; it’s 95% price driven. When I go into a new dental office to intro-duce myself, the first question the doctor asks is, “How much?”

Small labs will go the way of the dinosaur. Increased regula-tions/compliance costs coupled with cheap offshore work that flows into this country unregulated will choke them out.

Dentistry is getting more expensive. The supplies are costing more. Labs cannot increase their fees, yet the doctors are charging more to the patients and complain about lab fees.

...Great My business has stayed strong

through this terrible economy. If I made it through this, I can make it through anything. My cosmetic workload dropped off a bit during the past couple of years, but has really picked back up as of late.

My future looks incredibly solid. As the masses move toward CAD technology, I move in the completely opposite direction. I educate my clients on the short-comings of this new technology and they’re grateful for the insight. I work with dentists who appreci-ate what I can do for them, they trust my expertise and we love working as a team.

The outlook is great. My phi-losophy has always been keep doing what I am doing. There is a huge demand for removable tech-nicians due to the demand for den-tures, partials, etc.

I currently have a full workload most of the time; occasionally, a little more than I would prefer.

I have been working with my clients for an average of 20 years and we have a good working rela-tionship. I was feeling some pres-sure to invest in a CAD/CAM system but for the amount of requests I’m getting for those types of restorations, outsourcing is working well for me.

I only fabricate dentures. The clients love my work. I see a solid future and possible growth.

The demand for my artwork is high and I have been approached to lecture and produce instruc-tional DVDs to be marketed to schools and private practices.

There will be more work as more technicians are retiring.

Great. I get clients on referrals and I’ve been doing well. I don’t want to get too busy so things are perfect for me right now.

The digital laboratory’s future is going to be a successful one. We’ve been scanning for almost five years and we’re installing a Roland 5-axis milling machine. Our next step in the digital market will be to incorporate digital print-ing for models and possibly install a second design station. We’ve taken these last slower years and invested time and money in tech-nology to be prepared for the future. We’re poised for growth.

Although I’m “old school” and retiring soon, I think the future for dental technology is bright, marvel-ous and amazing. Our industry will remain interesting and challenging.

I’m busier than I’ve ever been. I have young doctors and their practices are growing, thus I’m swamped.

My business has grown tre-mendously in the past three years, and I don’t see a slowdown soon. I am considering hiring more technicians.

Survey Respondents Sound Off:

Survey DemographicsLMT received 402 Small Lab Surveys—an 8% response rate—from an accurate demographic cross-section of the industry.

Region:New England (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT) ................................................... 7%Middle Atlantic (NY, NJ, PA) .....................................................................10%East North Central (OH, IN, IL, MI, WI) ..................................................17%West North Central (MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS) ............................... 7%South Atlantic (DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL) ......................14%East South Central (KY, TN, AL, MS) ..........................................................5%West South Central (AR, LA, OK, TX) ........................................................6%Mountain (MT, ID, WY, CO, NM, AZ, UT, NV) .......................................12%Pacific (AK, WA, OR, CA, HI) ......................................................................22%

Laboratory Type: C&B ..........................................64% Denture/Partial .................... 24% Full Service ...............................7%Orthodontic ............................5%

Number of Employees:Solo operations: ..................42%1 employee: ..........................34%2 employees: ........................24%

Respondent has been in the Profession:3-5 years .................................. 1%6-9 years ................................... 1%10-20 years ..............................7%21-30 years ........................... 22%Over 30 years ......................69%

Lab has been in Business:1-2 years ....................................3% 3-5 years ....................................7%6-9 years ....................................8%10-20 years ............................ 19%21-30 years ............................ 27%Over 30 years ........................ 36%

Lab Owner’s Age:26-30 ......................................... 1%31-35 ..........................................3%36-40 .........................................3%41-45 ..........................................4%46-50 ...................................... 13%51-55 ....................................... 15%56-60 .......................................21%61-65 .......................................20%66-70 ...................................... 10%Over 70 ................................... 10%


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Perk of Working from Home:Enhanced Quality of Life

“Very satisfied” is how three-quarters of home-based lab owners feel about

their decision to work from home, according to LMT’s Small Lab Survey. The financial ben-efits include lower overhead, no commuting costs and tax advan-tages. But more importantly for many respondents is the enhanced quality of life: more family time, flexible hours, more relaxed atmo-sphere and the ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

“I have been a working mother who was always home when my kids were home. We have a close-knit family and I think working at home has allowed me to have a career and a family and balance them—something that is difficult for many women to do. It’s really nice to be able to start the burn-out and do a casting as soon as I get up, or run downstairs to press something in the evening to get started on my work for the next day. I also get to start dinner for my family and get my work done at the same time,” says Susan Krivichi, Dental Harmony, Ltd., Menomonee Falls, WI.

In fact, 58% of our respondents who now operate their labs from home were previously located outside the house. In addition to the convenience and economics, many moved home to downsize

and focus on what they love best—working at the bench—rather than managing employees.

One of the misconceptions about home-based labs is that the owners never stop working. On the contrary, nearly half of these home-based lab owners say they work fewer hours because their lab is located in the house. In fact, they work about six hours less per week than their non-home-based counterparts; 74% of our home-based respondents prefer to main-tain a flexible schedule rather than work set hours.

Work/Home SeparationThe key to separating work from home life is discipline, learning to multi-task effectively and keeping the workload in check. “I keep my head down and do what needs to be done when it suits me. I look at it like I am living with a conveyer belt (time) that never stops. I can step up to the belt and process the work any time of day or night that

I choose but the work must ship on the day I originally designated—no exceptions and no excuses. It works for me. I am pretty much able to come and go as I wish,” says Rudy Ziegler, Ziegler Dental Laboratory, Oakland, OR.

Another fallacy is that home-based laboratories aren’t quality oriented or embracing the latest technology. In fact, 13% of our respondents have a CAD scanner and 5% have a milling unit. “We’re in our fifth year of scanning and digitizing our lab. We’re custom-coloring presintered substructures

and modifying full contour crowns in the occlusal areas to enhance the natural look of the anatomy. We will install our Roland 5-axis mill-ing machine next month so we’ll have full control and ability to mill our own zirconia, PMMA and wax frameworks. It will take us to the next level of technology,” says Tim Tyndall, CDT, Owner, Creative Expressions, Winterville, NC.

Almost all—95%—of our respondents say their clients know the lab is located in their home “Our dentists have visited our lab. They have confidence in us and know we produce good work, regardless of the location. In other words, a com-mercial location really has nothing to do with the quality of the work being done,” says the owner of a C&B lab in California.

On the following pages, LMT profiles 10 home-based laborato-ries whose owners are proud of their businesses and eager to show off their facilities.

One of the misconceptions about home-based labs is that the owners never stop working. On the contrary, nearly half of these home-based lab owners work fewer hours because their lab is located in their house.

Sixty-one percent of one- to three-person labs are home-based. Of that percentage, 77% of the labs are actually in the home; the rest are in a separate building on the owner’s home property.

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A Look Inside Ten Home-Based Laboratories

A small lab owner is required to wear many hats and, here, Eric Redd illustrates that point—lit-erally. For his laboratory Christ-mas card, a photographer friend worked magic to show three Redds juggling three tasks at once in his C&B lab. “My clients loved it! One of them even said ‘I didn’t know you hired other technicians’,” says

Redd with a laugh. “I guess she needed to take a second look!”

Owner of Summerville, South Carolina’s Bedrock Ceramic Stu-dio—named after the cartoon Flintstones’ prehistoric town—Redd says the best parts of work-ing at home are the freedom, flex-ibility and commute. “You can’t beat my walk to work!” he says.

One Technician, Three hats Eric Redd, Bedrock Ceramic Studio, Summerville, SCAge: 47years in industry: 21Lab opened: 2007

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Technician Turned Do-it-yourself MarketerMiriam Olsen, Dental Esthetics, Okemos, Mi Age: 48years in industry: 21Lab opened: 1991

“when it comes to having a home-based lab, I’ve heard others say ‘you never get away from your work,’ but this has never bothered me. I’ve always looked at it as an advantage. When you love what you do, you don’t need to get away from it,” says Miriam Olsen, who has owned Dental Esthetics in Okemos, MI for over 20 years.

Olsen prides herself on her cus-tomer service efforts—like being available to her clients via phone during evenings and weekends—and fabricating cosmetic cases, and she’s promoting these strengths via two new marketing vehicles she recently created: a video and website.

Using her Mac and iMovie software, she made a four-minute video that highlights her services with pictures of her work, music and even voiceover from Olsen herself. She sent DVDs to poten-tial clients in the mail and then followed up with in-office visits, bringing goodies like cashews or chocolate-covered raisins. Wanting an online presence, this do-it-yourself marketer also used software at 1and1.com to create her own website, michi-ganlabtech.com, that includes her professional background, Rx slips, contact information and a photo gallery.

A lover of technology and learning new things, Miriam Olsen tackled the creation of her own marketing video and website.

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Talk about a view. Westwind Dental Designs, owned by Mary Waldron, BS, MA, is located on Waldron’s 90-acre property—a former dairy farm—and is sur-rounded by grassy fields, ponds and wildlife such as geese, deer and even an occasional eagle.

The lab is located 100 yards from Waldron’s home in a 2,400-sq-ft barn custom-built by Wal-dron’s husband. The lab occupies about one-third of the barn; the rest of the building houses Wal-dron’s pottery studio and her husband’s equipment for his log-cutting hobby. The view inside isn’t too shabby either: the barn features tall ceilings, pine beams, decorative tile and creature comforts like radiant floor heating.

But the lab’s rural location doesn’t mean it isn’t a high-tech operation. Waldron—who opened the sole proprietorship in January 2011—uses a Dental Wings scan-ner to design her cases and out-sources the milling. “Right off the bat, I knew I wanted a scanner in my lab,” says Waldron, a former dental technology instructor who researched various systems by net-working with other lab owners and going to trade shows. “My scan-ner allows me to put in my desired parameters, is very accurate and cuts my labor in half.”

With a firm handle on digital technology, Waldron’s biggest challenge is marketing. When

she first opened the business, she spent about 50% of her time going door to door, producing marketing literature, sending postcards and even creating her own website. “Besides investing in a scanner, marketing has been my second biggest expense,” she says. Luckily, her efforts are pay-ing off: she now has six regular clients and is looking to add just two more.

Westwind Dental Designs is located inside this building on Owner Mary Waldron’s 90-acre property in Big Rapids, MI. The building was custom built by Waldron’s husband and also houses Waldron’s pottery studio and her husband’s log-cutting equipment.

Industry veteran Mary Waldron has embraced technology in her home-based operation, scanning and designing cases on the Dental Wings Scanner. One advantage? “It cuts my labor in half,” she says.

When she first opened the business in 2011, Mary Waldron spent about 50% of her time going door to door, producing marketing literature, sending postcards and even creating her own website.

Rural Location, high-Tech OperationMary waldron, BS, MAwestwind Dental Designs, Big Rapids, MiAge: 57years in industry: 37Lab opened: 2011

LMT will be profiling more home-based and small labs in future issues and on our website, LMTmag.com. if you’re interested in being featured,

please contact Editor kelly Carr at 203-459-2888 or [email protected].

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It’s a family affair at Sage Dental Arts. Owner CJ Bigsby gets help from his wife who handles billing and his eight children. His two oldest sons pour models, his 12-year-old helps with shipping, and his five- and seven-year-olds assemble crown boxes.

home-Based Owner has Built-in ‘Staff’CJ Bigsby, Sage Dental Arts, young, AZAge: 39years in industry: 13Lab opened: 2009

when CJ Bigsby decided to leave his job as a technician and open a laboratory in his home in 2009, it was mostly because of time. “In my experience, many labs are more concerned about volume than esthetics. I was tired of high-pro-duction environments and wanted to have ample time to spend on each crown,” says Bigsby, Owner of Sage Dental Arts, Young, AZ.

That’s a bit ironic since—as the father of eight, most of whom are home-schooled by his wife—the last thing Bigsby has is ample time. But it turns out that he has struck the perfect balance between focus-ing on high-end esthetics and being a regular part of his children’s day.

For example, being at home allows him to step out of the lab to answer a question about what the kids are studying or even adminis-ter a spelling test while he works. “Since we’re all at home during the day, we have a lot of interaction and my work and home life are very integrated,” says Bigsby. “But I also put in a lot of hours because I handle everything, from waxing to final glaze. I thoroughly enjoy every step, though, and right now don’t want to give up that power by hiring someone else.”

Luckily he does have some help: his wife handles billing, his two oldest sons (14 and 16) pour models, his 12-year-old helps with shipping, and his five- and seven-year-olds assemble crown boxes. “The kids really enjoy watching

me work. Maybe they’ll stick with it down the road—they are all very artistically talented—but I don’t want to push them into it.”

If some of the kids do grow up to become technicians, one thing is for sure: they will learn to build porcelain. “I am implementing technology and already have a scanner, but I don’t think I’d ever go all-digital. I’m a firm believer that you have to layer porcelain in order to achieve optimum esthet-ics,” he says.

One other change Bigsby won’t make: moving the laboratory away from home. “If I should decide to grow the business, we would build something on our property. I never want to be more than 10 steps away from the house.”

Since we’re all at home during the day, we have a lot of interaction and my work and home life are very integrated. The kids really enjoy watching me work.

~ CJ Bigsby

Jeff Walker and his brother—a licensed contractor—built his home and the attached 600-sq-ft laboratory from the ground up. Walker even custom-built the lab’s benches and cabinetry.

As a television news photog-rapher, Jeff Walker had an excit-ing career covering the happenings across his state and even traveling on assignment to areas of conflict, like Kuwait and Bosnia. At first, he loved the adventure and creativity of his job and the satisfaction of telling a story through his pictures. However, after more than 10 years in the field and winning numerous awards for his work, Walker made the life-changing decision to leave it behind.

“During my career, things in TV news changed quite dramatically,” says Walker. “Reports shrunk from two minutes to 45 seconds so you could only offer limited informa-tion and so often I had to cover personal tragedies—everything just felt wrong to me. I began to dread going to work and I realized I needed more peace in my life.”

While he was considering

earning a Master’s degree in film making, his wife, Tracy, who was studying to be a dental assistant, suggested he look into the dental laboratory technology program at nearby Portland Community Col-lege. The rest, as they say, is history.

Walker finished the PCC pro-gram in 2004, worked for a few laboratories and ultimately opened his own lab—London Bridge Den-tal Lab—in his home in 2010. “Once I carved my first wax tooth, I was hooked,” says Walker. “Den-tal technology combines every-thing I love: it’s creative, artistic and gives me the opportunity to own my own business.”

Walker now has nine regular C&B clients and loves the flex-ibility his home lab affords him, including being available to his three young sons, ages 6, 11 and 13. “I’m lucky to be able to work so close to them,” he says.

Second Career Offers New Lease on LifeJeff walker, London Bridge Dental Lab, Amity, ORAge: 47years in industry: 9Lab opened: 2010


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Mini-technicians Connor and Logan Birrell enjoy spending time with Mom in her laboratory.

“Being a ceramist and giving the patient a reason to smile are what drive me. It’s what I love about this profession,” says Jes-sica Birrell, CDT, FACE, who opened Capture Dental Arts in her Saratoga Springs, UT, home three years ago. After working in a larger laboratory, Birrell aspired to be her own boss and wanted the freedom to be more creative, explore new ideas and focus on the partnership approach to dentistry.

An added bonus: being home for her three children, ranging from four to 11 years old. She’s created a kid-friendly environment in the laboratory, complete with a play area, and employees who are happy to show “mini-technicians” a technique or two. Her four-year-old son, Logan, has already learned the names of all the teeth.

Combining a business startup with motherhood has been a chal-lenging juggling act and she’s pulled a lot of all-nighters. Even her chil-dren are aware of how hard she works; her other son, Connor, who is eight, once said, “Mommy, teach me to make teeth so you can go to bed.”

But being there for her family and watching her children grow have made it worthwhile. “I’ve shown my kids that if you have a dream, you can push through all the hard work and make any goal a reality. My life is a crazy, mixed up wild mess—and I love every minute of it!” she says.

After one and a half years of working solo, she hired two part-time employees—an office assis-tant and model technician—and just recently added an intern and full-time technician to the team. Birrell’s passion is to imitate natu-ral esthetics as closely as possible

while staying conservative, spe-cializing in smile design cases. She is also an accomplished photogra-pher and was recently licensed as a makeup artist so she now offers her dentist-clients marketing packages with before-and-after pictures, providing them with makeup art-istry, photography and graphic design services.

Looking forward, Birrell plans to move out of the house once her children are in school full time. She wants to maintain a three- to five-person staff but would like to incorporate a training/education area for dentists and technicians in the lab. She’s currently talking to town officials and the local bank about the possibility of building a city arts center in town that will also house Capture Dental Arts. “It’s my way of giving back to the community and helping to take my lab to the next level. I believe there’s no limit to what we can accomplish in life and with this exciting company. I love what each day brings,” says Birrell.

From l. to r.: The staff includes Thomas Bullock, Technician; Cameron Carson, an Intern; Owner Jessica Birrell, CDT, FACE; Amanda Marro, part-time Office Assistant; and grady John-son, part-time Model Technician.

The model room.

Capture Dental Arts: Combining the Challenges of Motherhood and EntrepreneurshipJessica Birrell, CDT, FACECapture Dental ArtsSaratoga Springs, uTAge: 33years in industry: 13Lab opened: 2009

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Two years ago, when his long-time landlord retired, the building that housed Ted Shearer, CDT’s lab came under the management of her son and negotiations on his lease quickly turned sour. “Since we are ‘empty nesters,’ my wife suggested I move the lab to the house,” says Shearer, Owner of TRS Dental Technologies, Pleas-ant Hill, CA.

Using a spare bedroom for waxing, metal finishing and por-celain work—and keeping the “dirty” tasks like sandblasting and plaster in the garage—he saves more than $1,000 a month in rent. “The downside is that I miss all of my friends and neigh-bors who I would see when the lab was downtown. But I’m very happy I made the move.”

Empty Nester Finds New use for Extra RoomTed Shearer, CDT, TRS Dental TechnologiesPleasant hill, CAAge: 56years in industry: 35Lab opened: 1991; moved into home in 2010

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Old-Fashioned Style with a Dash of Digital Tom Lehman, Lehman Dental Arts, Ltd., Brooklyn Park, MN Age: 63years in industry: 43Lab opened: 1999

When Tom Lehman receives digital images and shades from his clients, he uses PhotoShop to enlarge the image and sharpen the contrast to help him better recreate a natural look.

Tom Lehman, Owner of Lehman Dental Arts, Ltd. in Brooklyn Park, MN, likes to build crowns the old-fashioned way. A 1969 graduate of Southern Illinois University, he ultimately made color his niche by attending sev-eral courses on this topic from a variety of well-respected clinicians throughout his career. “I don’t think you can replicate nature by painting color on the surface of the tooth,” says Lehman. “I build the shading into my crowns using colors from the inside out starting with the opaque.”

But there’s one area in which Lehman has gone high tech: digi-tal photography and software. “If I need to discuss something with

a client I’ll take a photo, add an arrow in PhotoShop pointing to the specific area and email it to him,” he says.

This high-tech medium is also helping Lehman build more beautiful crowns using his pre-ferred traditional techniques. For instance, when Lehman receives digital images and shades from his clients, he uses PhotoShop to get a better look at natural esthet-ics. “There’s a huge benefit to seeing the tooth on screen,” says Lehman. “Enlarging the image and sharpening the contrast help me understand where the shade is coming from and how deep it goes, which helps me recreate a natural look.”


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“One of the biggest miscon-ceptions about home-based labs is that we are discount, dirty, dingy operations that are only interested in cutting corners,” says Mike LaRocque, Owner of LaRocque Dental Lab LLC in Rixeyville, VA. A technician for over 30 years, LaRocque started his 750-sq-ft lab in the basement of his home in 1989 and it’s no dark, dreary cellar—the spa-cious, well-lit lab is the perfect size for giving his clients local, personalized service.

In a recent article, LaRocque’s local newspaper, the Culpeper Star-Exponent, featured the small laboratory and LaRocque’s long career, from the military through working with larger laboratories in Northern Virginia. After own-ing a five-person lab outside his home for several years, he decided a smaller operation would better fit his style of business. “Half of

my time was spent dealing with employees and paperwork rather than working at the bench,” he told the newspaper. With the help of his wife/pickup and delivery driver,

Bonnie, LaRocque can now focus on making the restorations.

A home-based business is also a way to simplify their lives and allow them to work to live instead

of live to work. “I’ve traded vol-ume for time and quality,” he says. “I’ve got less paperwork, no rent, no commute. I’ve really got it made.”

‘i’ve Really Got it Made’Mike LaRocque, LaRocque Dental Lab LLC, Rixeyville, vAAge: 63years in industry: 37 yearsLab opened: 1989

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Active Nature Lover Relishes working at homeBennett Becvar, CDTBennett Dental Lab, Borden, iNAge: 54years in industry: 28Lab opened: 1987; moved into home in 2005

when he used to work at a large lab in downtown Louisville, KY, Bennett BecVar, CDT, would dream all week about spending the weekend by the lake. These days, he doesn’t have to wait that long: he now lives—and works—on the lake in Borden, IN, and can enjoy it at a moment’s notice.

Without having to commute or necessarily work a set sched-ule, BecVar is able to fully take advantage of the natural oasis out his back door. “I can take a walk with the dogs, go fishing or swimming, and then get right back to my cases,” says BecVar who also makes time to play in a tennis league and take painting classes. “I love nature and am inspired by it. I have a camera with me most of the time.”

As you might imagine, time management is even more impor-

tant with this view out his window. “There’s a constant temptation to do something outside rather than stay inside and work,” he says. “But I’m always mindful that the more time I take away from the lab during the day, the more I’ll have to work at night. I do end up work-ing many hours, but at least I’m in control of my own schedule.”

From his laboratory window, Bennett BecVar, CDT, looks out at Lake Michelle in Borden, In. A few years ago when suffering from back pain, he built a high shelf on his bench that would allow him to work while standing. Although BecVar’s back is better, he still stands for just about all phases of production.

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Product Focus: Digital Fabrication Systems, Software and MaterialsThe world of digital technology continues to progress rapidly with an increasing number of options available for labs of all sizes. Whether you’re looking to take the entire digital fabrication process in house, or just a part of it, here are 47 of the latest products.

Cercon® ht Full Contour ZirconiaCercon ht Full Contour Zirconia builds upon proven DENTSPLY Cercon® technology, offering the same flexural strength and long-term stability as con-ventional Cercon base zirconia but with improved esthetics and translucency. Cercon ht monolithic crowns and bridges require no porcelain build-up and are less abrasive to antagonist as compared to PFM and lithium disilicate, according to the company. Due to the material’s high strength, very thin restorations can be created, preserving more of the patient’s natural tooth. 800-243-1942www.prosthetics.dentsply.com

identica ScannerSeoul, Korea-based MEDIT spent three years working with Solutio-nix, its sister company that manufac-tures high-end industrial scanners, to develop this compact, open-archi-tecture scanner that uses white-light scanning and twin-camera technol-ogy to scan full-arch models, single/multi-units and impressions. Medit is looking for U.S. distributors with plans to open a U.S. office this year.+82-2-2193-9600worldsales@meditdental.comwww.meditdental.com

hi-Tech wax Milling DiscsHI-TECH WAX offers CAD/CAM milling discs composed of pure waxes that offer smooth milling and high accuracy. The discs are stable, strong, have smooth carvability and burnout very clean. They can be used with diamond or carbide burs and offer precise margins and excellent fit. The discs also allow you to repair any accidental defect by using a digital spatula or Bunsen burner spatula just like regular crown and bridge waxes.800-929-6362 [email protected], www.hi-techwax.com

3Shape Dental System™ 2012/20133SHAPE’s Dental System 2012/2013 con-tains new 3D scanners and new CAD/CAM software features designed for high pro-duction. Scanners include the D500-series for small to medium labs, and the D800 high-end scanners with 5.0 MP and Tex-ture Scanning for capturing hand-drawn pencil markings on the model. New design features include Denture Design™ with the Gingiva Creation tool, Post and Core design that allows creation of all layers in a single workflow, and Implant Planning and Drill Guide software that opens a whole new service area for labs (separate module). Dental System 2012/2013 comes in two versions: entry-level Basic and full-indication [email protected], www.3shapedental.com

BruxZir™ Milling BlanksBruxZir Milling Blanks are used to produce BruxZir solid zirconia crowns, bridges and implant crowns. They are made from high quality zirconia powder, which is chemi-cally and physically reprocessed to further reduce zirconia particle size, and shaped through a unique patent-pending process. They’re used to create monolithic restorations that exhibit a natural-looking color with maximum strength and translucency. GLIDEWELL LABORATORIES manufactures BruxZir Milling Blanks in four thicknesses, made to fit Digital Dental, Wieland Zeno, i-core, Origin or Roeders dental mills. Labo-ratories that purchase BruxZir Milling Blanks are added to the BruxZir Authorized Laboratories marketing program. 888-303-3975www.glidewelldental.com

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iPS e.max CADIVOCLAR VIVADENT’s IPS e.max CAD lithium disilicate material com-bines strength, durability and lifelike esthetics into a single glass ceramic. With flexibility in terms of shades, translucency and cementation, it can adapt to a variety of clinical situations. Using high-tech CAD/CAM fabrica-tion, anterior crowns, posterior crowns and inlays/onlays all exhibit precision quality and fit. The monolithic form of IPS e.max CAD lithium disilicate is one of the most durable restorations available today.800-533-6825www.ivoclarvivadent.com

CAP FZ | Full Contour ZirconiaCUSTOM AUTOMATED PROS-THETICS has developed an end-to-end solution that enables you to mill the award-winning* CAP FZ | Full Contour Zirconia, as well as wax, PMMA and zirconia frameworks in your lab using the Roland DWX-50. This milling strategy uses a .3-mm microbur to achieve high-definition anatomy for your full contour resto-rations at a highly productive speed. When bundled with the 3Shape scan-ner system and CAP’s exclusive anatomical library, you can mill beauti-ful crowns right in your own lab. CAP provides excellent training and consistent technical support, making your transition into the digital world easy and successful. (*JDT WOW 2011 award)

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inLab Software 4.0inLab Software 4.0 repre-sents a major enhancement to SIRONA DENTAL’s inLab software platform. A highly intuitive graphi-cal user interface coupled with multi-tooth simul-taneous design allows a new level of productivity. Improved features include the ability to work on several restorations at one time, an intuitive workflow that lets operators know exactly where they are in the design process and next steps, streamlined restoration design, and the ability to work directly on the tooth.800-659-5977, 855-InLAB4u (465-2248)[email protected] www.inLab.com

Digitalwax®DDigitalWaxD rapid prototyping systems from DWS SRL use stereolithography to create 3D models from digital impressions. Fully compatible with the most popular intraoral scanners, the systems are an ideal solution to produce models with high accuracy and surface quality. The new RF material series was developed for SLA printing of crowns, bridges and partial frameworks. The RD material is a resin for the production of impression [email protected] www.dwssystems.com

CAD/CAM MaterialsBLOOMDEN BIOCERAMICS offers high quality zirconia blanks and other CAD/CAM materials including PMMA, wax, titanium and Cr-Co. The company’s zirconia blocks are processed by an isostatic pressing system and use the high-est pure zirconia powder to deliver excellent translucency and [email protected] www.bloomden.com

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Maestro 3D Desktop Scanning SystemFast and affordable, the Maestro 3D Desktop Scanning System from GREAT LAKES ORTHO-DONTICS creates fully rendered 3D models from intraoral scans, bites, impressions or existing models with accuracy, clarity and resolution. The system is designed with intuitive viewing software and analytical tools that allow you to efficiently manage and edit digital .stl files; perform complex measurements; create virtual bases and occlusal maps; and analyze patient cases. The Maestro 3D Desktop Scanning system includes the scanner and a dedicated Dell Precision computer preloaded with Easy Dental Scan, Ortho Studio and Ortho Studio Viewer software. 800-828-7626 www.greatlakesortho.com


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Ceramill CAD/CAM SystemThe Ceramill CAD/CAM System from AMANN GIRRBACH is an afford-able, open-architecture, digital system designed to handle a range of materi-als and indications allowing laboratories of all sizes to control fabrication

processes in-house. The modular system enables the lab to select a suitable combination of compo-nents from the fully automated Ceramill Map300 scanner, Cera-mill Mind CAD software, Cera-mill Motion and Motion 2 CAM milling units. The new Motion 2 is a compact hybrid CNC machine combining five-axis milling and grinding technology in both wet and dry applications. Laborato-ries can now dry mill zirconia and wax; wet mill PMMA, temporary materials and composites; and wet grind glass ceramics. 800-851-3719, [email protected]

Crystal ZirconiaDENTAL LABORATORY MILL-ING SUPPLIES’ Crystal Zirconia is now available in three formula-tions: high strength, high translu-cency and full contour “diamond.” The material can be used with all major open systems.866-512-DLMS (3567) [email protected] www.DentalZirconia.com

5-TEC CAD/CAM System Thanks to a new wet-grinding function, ZIRKONZAHN’s 5-TEC CAD/CAM System can process a wide assortment of materials, including pre-sintered zirconium dioxide (translucent ICE zirconia, Prettau® zirconia); pre-sintered aluminum oxide; resin; wax; metals; wood; and, in Europe this summer, even glass-ceramics. This technology uses a closed hydraulic circuit to reduce costs and protect the environment. The intelligent, modular CAD/CAM system features a 5 axis + 1 configuration and is continuously evaluated to keep up with chang-ing technology. For further infor-mation and a video illustrating the wet-grinding process, visit the website or attend the company’s roadshow in California on July 23-27 and meet inventor Enrico Steger. 800-989-8931, [email protected]


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For Contintental Dental Labs, streamlining the production process is critical to success and profitability. That’s why they rely on the Roland DWX-50 Dental Milling Machine to deliver open source technology and advanced features at an attractive price point.

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“We’ve had mills that cost eight times as much, and the quality of the Roland is equal if not better than those machines. It’s accurate, precise, compact...and optimized for its task. It’s the best value in mills today.” | Bryan Doviack, Continental Dental Laboratories

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ORiGiN® CAD/CAM Solutions Highly efficient, compact and cost effective, B&D’s ORIGIN mills provide competitively priced and streamlined CAD/CAM production. The mills offer high material selec-tion and precise milling of zirconia, custom implant abutments (hybrid and titanium), cobalt-chromium (NP), wax, full contour ceramics, castable PMMA, VITA CAD Temp and NobleTITAN Titanium. 800-255-2839, [email protected]

New Noritake kATANA CAD/CAM SystemFrom KURARAY AMERICA, the new Noritake KATANA CAD/CAM System is compact, affordable and engineered for streamlined produc-tion of precision zirconia frame-works from design to completion at laboratories and dental offices. The DWX-50N features exclusive Work-NC for KATANA CAM software, maximizing efficiency with a con-tinuous 5-axis milling unit designed by Roland DG Corp., an automatic tool changer and an integrated air blower system (ideal for materials such as wax, zirconia and PMMA). Additional features include exclusive CAD software; a milling device for zirconia blocks and discs; Noritake original milling materials; and additional production capability of provisional crowns made from PMMA. Contact Zahn Dental, the exclusive U.S. partner of Kuraray America.Kuraray: 800-879-1676, [email protected] www.kuraraynoritake.com Zahn Dental: 800-496-9500, www.zahndental.com

exocad CAD PlatformEXOCAD is a dental CAD plat-form that can be customized by system integrators to deliver value to their end users. exocad is used by over 20 integration partners, such as Amann Girrbach, B&D/Origin and Zirkonzahn. Partners typically select between 20 differ-ent open .stl scanners, nine com-mercial open .stl CAM programs, and countless tooth and implant libraries to create systems that are easy to deliver and support. For more details or to discuss your company’s system integration business goals, contact [email protected]

SuM3D DentalFrom CIM SYSTEMS, SUM3D Dental is an open CAM system with a simple and intuitive graphic interface. The sys-tem is suitable for any material and offers an extensive range of automated and customizable features. Material consumption, tool-paths, strategies and offsets are optimized for a wide range of milling solutions and all librar-ies are customizable. Other time- and cost-reducing features include auto-matic management of stocks, implants, abutments, interlock, undercuts and holes; prep-line, pin and connector creation; material optimization and nesting; and collision check, statistics and reporting. +39 2 [email protected] www.sum3ddental.com

TiZian™ CAD/CAMTiZian CAD/CAM from SCHÜTZ DENTAL GROUP is an economi-cal, easy-to-use, open-architecture system for producing copings, implant-supported bars, telescopic work and bridges up to 16 units out of zirconium, occlusal zirconia, castable acrylic and PMMA pro-visional material. The isostatically pressed zirconium blocks come in 16- and 20-mm depths in six dif-ferent sizes. The nesting software allows you to place up to 30 units in one block to maximize productivity and reduce costs, and you can also mill blanks from 10mm to 25mm and unused portions of zirconium and acrylic blocks. There are no bar codes, dongle fees or maintenance/software contracts and the system price includes training at your laboratory.866-922-1484, [email protected]


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It’s called NobelProcera. A complete system with the power to give you peace of mind working with one secure, full-service provider. Its CAD/CAM system lets you scan, design and send your production orders to us for quality-assured centralized manufacturing. Take comfort in having more than just products. Find value in a solid relationship with one partner that focuses on you with customized

local support. Choose the predictability of a premium brand and enjoy a wide range of certified materials and products with guaranteed satisfaction. When you partner with Nobel Biocare, you gain access to over 25 years of CAD/CAM experience, the latest digital technology and precision milling to realize every prosthetic possibility for your customers. Their smile, your skill, our solutions.

Nobel Biocare USA, LLC. 22715 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887; Phone 714 282 4800; Toll free 800 993 8100; Tech. support 888 725 7100; Fax 714 282 9023Nobel Biocare Canada, Inc. 9133 Leslie Street, Unit 100, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4N1; Phone 905 762 3500; Toll free 800 939 9394; Fax 800 900 4243© Nobel Biocare Services AG, 2012. All rights reserved. Nobel Biocare, the Nobel Biocare logotype and all other trademarks are, if nothing else is stated or is evident from the context in a certain case, trademarks of Nobel Biocare. Disclaimer: Some products may not be regulatory cleared/released for sale in all markets. Please contact the local Nobel Biocare sales office for current product assortment and availability.

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Objet Eden260v™ 3D Printing SystemThe Objet Eden260V 3D Print-ing system rapidly manufactures high-precision 3D-printed mod-els. Printing with the accuracy of ultrathin 16μ layers, all Eden systems produce models with fine details and smooth surfaces. The line of Eden 3D Printing Sys-tems offers compact design and clean process and allows you to select the system that best suits your 3D rapid prototyping needs. Based on OBJET GEOMETRIES’ innovative PolyJet™ technology, the printers offer maximum flex-ibility to achieve the quality you need in different timeframes. The choice of materials allows a wide range of applications by producing models and parts with varying properties in terms of flexibility, elongation at break and color. The same accuracy, detail and surface quality are maintained regardless of mate-rial choice.866-676-1533, [email protected]

D76®PLuSSOLIDSCAPE’s D76PLUS high-pre-cision 3D wax printer helps small- and medium-size labs realize an ROI that makes sense for their business. Its open-architecture design has the flexibility to be integrated into a com-plete CAD/CAM system. The printer is shipped with its new plusCAST® material which is 30% stronger than its previous build material while retain-ing the same accurate casting [email protected], www.solid-scape.com

incise™ DM10The RENISHAW incise DM10 milling machine is a compact, benchtop device specifically designed for machining ceramic frameworks. With a price tag of $24,995, the DM10 milling machine brings CAD/CAM within the reach of even the smaller labs. The machine produces zirconia restorations for less than $10/unit (material costs only); CAD/CAM frameworks, up to eight units; and accepts data files from a number of other systems.877-381-2295, [email protected]/dental

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sagemax ®

Solid Zirconia: NexxZr

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5-Axis DWX-50 Mills wax, zirconia and PMMA Open architecture system Five-station automatic tool changer

The DWX-50 Dental Milling Machine combines advanced features with exceptional performance to deliver innovation and affordability.

NobelProceraNOBEL BIOCARE’s NobelProcera system offers a wide range of CAD/CAM restorative solutions. Preci-sion Milled Restorations (PMR) for implants range from custom abut-ments in titanium to shaded zirconia and titanium implant bars for all major implant systems. Tooth-borne solu-tions include IPS e.max lithium disili-cate full contour crowns, coping and bridge frameworks in high-strength zirconia, titanium and cobalt chrome. The NobelProcera scanner features patented scanning technology—cono-scopic holography—for highly precise data acquisition.800-993-8100, [email protected]

viTA’s Machinable Ceramics in Disc FormFrom VIDENT, VITA’s machinable ceramics—manufactured using dry pressing procedures to ensure uni-formity regardless of thickness—are now offered in disc form for open CAD/CAM systems. VITA In-Ceram YZ Discs feature a diameter of 98mm and a height of 14, 18 or 20mm and are ideal for multi-unit bridge struc-tures with long spans. VITA CAD-Temp Discs are made of machinable polymer composite material that blends strength and elasticity; they are ideal for long-term temporary restorations. VITA CADWaxx Discs are a millable, filler-free acrylate polymer that can be used in place of wax to produce full-contour restorations.800-828-3839, 714-961-6200www.vident.com

Zirlux™ FCZirlux FC full contour zirconia from ZAHN DENTAL offers an efficient and reliable method for producing esthetic monolithic zirconia restorations. The system consists of pre-shaded zirconia discs, stain and modifier pastes, and glaze. You can use the set of seven stain pastes on the five pre-shaded zirconia discs to produce all 16 VITA A-D shades as well as bleach shades. Seven modifiers are also available for individual characterizations. No dipping or use of coloring liquids is required, eliminating extra steps and costs and ensuring a consistent esthetic outcome. Zirlux FC is available in 98.5- and 100-mm discs for laboratories or as milled restorations from Zahn’s outsourcing partner, CMC. 800-496-9500zahn.dentalmarketing@henryschein.comwww.zahndental.com

Straumann® CARES® System 7.0Straumann CARES System 7.0 software gives you the flexibility to choose a validated or exter-nal workflow through a single system. The validated work-flow provides direct access to STRAUMANN materials and restorations through Straumann’s centralized milling facilities and pre-set design parameters. The external workflow allows users to send open .stl files to the milling center of their choice. The software incorpo-rates intraoral scan data, guided surgery planning and CAD/CAM design within a single interface. 800-448-8168, [email protected]


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LSC-200 ScannerFrom TDS, the LSC-200 is a 3D plas-ter model scanner featuring indus-trial high precision and resolution. In its fully automated scan process, the scanner offers simple and user-friendly scanning and designing capabilities. Combined with TDS Designer software, you can design copings, crowns, bridges and implant abutments. +886 4 [email protected]

Jensen Digital NetworkJENSEN DENTAL’s fully integrated digital solution offers consistent performance, precision, speed and versatil-ity. The Jensen ST II Scanner and Lava™ Design 7 Software scans up to 10 single dies in two minutes 20 seconds with advanced full contour design and full-arch scan capability. The compact desktop mill adapts to any laboratory and offers hands-free tool changing; a high-frequency Jaeger spindle; and a new .5-mm precision anatomy burr. For labs with greater through-put needs, the CNC 500 5-axis fully automated mill loads up to 21 frames with 76-hour continuous running capa-bility. The DEKEMA baSiC® sintering furnace provides con-sistent temperatures; powerful web-based cycle monitoring and remote connection; and unlimited adaptation and program custom-ization. Jensen’s digital systems use approved 3M™ ESPE™ Lava materials including the new Lava Plus, Lava Ultimate and Jensen full contour zirconia and wax. [email protected]

ZCAD wax and Polymer DiscsHARVEST DENTAL’s ZCAD Wax Discs are made of an ash-free modeling wax ideal for high-speed milling and are used to efficiently produce high-end crown and bridge frameworks, including milling patterns for metal ceramic, full-cast, press ceramic and try-in restorations. ZCAD PolyCast Polymer Milling Discs are made of a highly trans-lucent, fiber-free acrylate polymer. They are used to mill embeddable, highly precise casting models for crown and bridge frameworks, including metal ceramic, full cast, press ceramic and try-in restora-tions. Both types of discs burn out clean and residue free and can also be used for milling unit setup and calibration. The discs measure 98.5 x 18 mm and are compatible with open milling systems.800-706-7599, 714-674-7400www.harvestdental.com

BruxZir is the leading brand for full-contour zirconia. For increased market visibility, Authorized BruxZir Labs will be listed in journal ads and quarterly mailers sent to 125,000 dentists. Marketing materials, including cus-tomized BruxZir dentist and patient brochures and Au-thentic BruxZir tooth box decals are available.

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Digital Dental Lab Systems DIGITAL DENTAL LAB’s scan-ning, CAD and milling systems are designed for the high quality produc-tion of restorations at any size labo-ratory. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., the Dental Mill family of milling machines offers accu-racy, reliability and high productiv-ity. Machines can be configured for wet or dry milling and only require 110V power. The Dental Mill 3 comes equipped with an in-machine air compressor, vacuum and coolant pump. Digital Dental Lab also offers the DWX-50 milling machine from Roland that offers 5-axis capability and a competitive [email protected], www.DigitalDentalLab.com

Diazir Full Contour ZirconiaDiazir Full Contour Zirconia from DIADEM PRECISION TECH-NOLOGY combines state-of-the-art materials, proprietary sintering processes and precision milling that provides accuracy, fit and precision and an alternative to PFMs or full-metal restorations. The Diazir Full Contour Zirconia System includes five pre-shaded, high-translucency materials that do not require dipping. The easy-to-use material requires conservative preparations and offers high strength, excellent optical properties and a simple but effective staining system.888-9DIADEM (u.S.), 877-9DIADEM (Canada), [email protected], www.diademprecision.com

Broadway Dental’s Digital ProductsBROADWAY DENTAL offers high quality automated manufac-turing including six premium mill-ing machines, open software and a variety of quality consumables to fit any application. The company also provides excellent customer service and support. Visit the web-site to learn how to automate your lab in three easy [email protected] www.broadwaydentallab.com

white Peaks Zirconium BlanksWHITE PEAKS DENTAL SYSTEMS specializes in zirconium blanks using raw materials from Tosoh, Japan, that are certified to CE, FDA and DIN EN ISO 13485 standards. The company’s isostatically manufactured Copran Zri zirconium blanks are available in high strengths; high translucency; and in shades A1, A2 and A3. The company also offers Zr coloring liquids, chrome-cobalt, titanium, “unbreakable” PA blanks and normal PMMA blanks for temporary restorations, PMMA and wax blanks for casting techniques.+49-281-2064580, [email protected], www.white-peaks-dental.com

DSCAN due+DSCAN due+ is the next genera-tion of EGSOLUTIONS’ scanners targeted for the OEM market. Based on a proprietary, open and easily cus-tomizable technology, it offers high functionality and reliability. The scanner has an embedded computer with structured light technology that allows users to start scanning imme-diately with precision and accuracy. It’s completely automated and equipped with WiFi, hard disk ssd and pre-installed plug-and-play software. Users can set the acquisition strategies and parameters. The unit has optimized 3D scanning and mesh processing capabilities.+39 (0)51 6049700, [email protected], www.egsolutions.com

Delcam CAD/CAM Software SuiteFrom DELCAM HEALTHCARE SOLU-TIONS, the Delcam CAD/CAM software suite provides an open solution for the design and manufacture of high quality restorations in 3D. Each product in the CAD/CAM suite—from scanning and designing through manufacturing the model using CNC or 3D printers—can be sold individually or as a complete [email protected]

Zenotec Mini Milling System and Zenotec Scan S50WIELAND’s new ultra-compact milling system mills Zenostar full con-tour restorations in zirco-nium dioxide, acrylic and wax materials with preci-sion and efficiency. The system features four-axis geometry, automatic tool change and measurement, and Zenotec 3.2 Basic CAM software. The quality high-speed spindle and integrated control electronics and control software make the unit ideal for small laboratories. The Zenotec Scan S50 features an integrated PC on which the Zenotec CAD Software is pre-installed. Four software solutions are available, from the entry-level version for modeling small bridges to the complete solution that designs telescopic crowns, Zenostar all-zirconium dioxide full contour crowns and customized abutments. The combination of the two systems provides an economical entry into full contour, monolithic milling.866-876-0885, 203-791-8620, www.wieland-dental.com

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MASTERmill MASTERmill is TALLADIUM’s new milling machine for zirconia, PMMA and wax. It features a com-pact design, automatic tool changer station (for six tools with automatic length detection), tool breakage monitoring, compressed air monitor-ing and a Jäger spindle that is silent and enables high rates of feed. The precision bearing of the spindle axis ensures a consistent top surface for every product milled. Intelligent internal suction keeps the working area clean. The user-friendly machine comes with software and a laptop. [email protected]

New Outline CAD/CAM DisksANAXDENT’s New Outline Long-Term PMMA material, developed in collaboration with Michel Magne, is now available in CAD/CAM disks in A1 and A2 dentin shades. Milled New Outline restorations are easily cut back for staining and appli-cation of the New Outline incisal layer, making strong, highly esthetic transitional restorations simple to fabricate and easy to customize. The disks are available in a 98-mm diameter and 20-mm thickness, with and without a grooved edge. Also, coming soon are radiopaque disks of anaxdent’s Acryline X-ray, a barium phosphate-impregnated PMMA material. 855-262-9336, [email protected] www.anaxdent.com

Datron D5 5-Axis Dental MillDATRON DYNAMICS’ Datron D5 5-Axis Dental Mill is a CNC machine controlled by the Apple iPad. Winner of the Red Dot Design Award for Best Industrial Design, the D5 was designed exclusively for dental milling appli-cations including crowns, bridges, abutments, inlays, onlays, telescopes, implants, bar work and models in titanium, zirconia, chrome cobalt, PMMA and other materials. It holds up to eight material blanks, offers 13 separate tools and fits through commercial-size [email protected]

CadBlu Desktop Milling SystemsCAD BLU DENTAL now offers a line of four- and five-axis compact desktop milling systems that combine high-speed production and accuracy. Ideal for any size lab, the EZMILL is an easy-to-use system that can manufacture a variety of restorations using many dif-ferent materials, including zirconium, acrylic and wax. Combining it with a 3Shape scan/design system creates a robust in-house manufacturing [email protected]

Ziecon Blanks and Discs JYOTI Ceramic offers high quality and cost-effective zirconia ceramic blanks in a wide range of sizes and patterns. The material is manufac-tured from Japanese clinical-grade Tosoh radioactive-free YTZ material.888-JyOTICO (596-8426) [email protected]

Zirconia MaterialSAGEMAX BIOCERAMICS offers zirconia material compat-ible with most milling systems. The company’s high strength zirconia has a final strength of 1,500MPa and its full contour NexxZr is 1,100MPa. The zirconia offers con-sistent quality; strong, esthetic and natural-looking results; and comes with a 35-year warranty.877-386-0389, [email protected], www.sagemax.com Laserdenta’s Open-Architecture System

LASERDENTA offers a complete open-architecture system, including 3D laser scanner, CAD 2 software and milling system. The 3D laser scanner scans solid, unsawed full arch models for single copings, long-span bridges and implant dentistry. The OpenScan and CAD Solution support a large vari-ety of materials and allow you to create and design many types of substructure restorations and implants. You can also set and save parameters such as shrink-age, minimum thickness, etc., in the materials database. The 5-axis milling system accepts .stl or .sta files from a wide variety of scanners and the scanner can easily output restorations as .stl files.866-328-5011, 714-255-1123valerie.poon@laserdentaincusa.comwww.laserdentaincusa.com

Dwx-50 Milling MachineROLAND’s DWX-50 milling machine combines advanced pro-ductivity tools with an automated workflow, making it easy and prof-itable for labs to bring production in house. Based on the company’s 25 years of experience in CNC machining technology, the DWX-50 produces copings, crowns, full bridges and abutments from mate-rials such as zirconia, wax and PMMA. Advanced features include 5-axis simultaneous machining capabilities and a five-station automatic tool changer with a tool-length sensor for added convenience. A diagnostic notification system automatically alerts the operator of any system errors and when jobs are completed. 800-542-2307, [email protected] www.rolanddga.com


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workNC®DentalSESCOI’s WorkNC Dental is an open reliable and easy-to-use CAD/CAM software package for the fast machining of prostheses, implants and structures. Its optimized machin-ing sequences apply state-of-the-art 3- and 5-axis CNC machining tech-nologies, and its user-friendly graphic interface has been specially designed for technicians who are not experts in machining [email protected], www.cadcam-dental.com

PMMA MaterialsMERZ DENTAL GERMANY manufactures qualified CAD/CAM materials made of high-performance PMMA for process-ing long-lasting (minimum three years) temporary crowns and bridges. All PMMA consumables such as the multilayered artegral® ImCrown and artBloc® Temp for CEREC (including inLab users) as well as the PMMA Discs are made of the OMP-N® (Organic Modified Polymer-Network) material which is 100% free of porosities, inorganic fillers and fiber additives. The material is plaque resistant and has excel-lent shade stability, high flexural strength and high loadability properties. PMMA Discs are available in various diameters and thicknesses, and all classic shades and four additional bleach shades.+49 4381 [email protected]

hyperDENT® CAM softwareOPEN MIND TECHNOLOGIES’ hyperDENT CAM software devel-ops machining instructions for various restorations. The system comes with wizard-based pro-gramming or with a Template Generator module where experts can create machining strategies and sequences. hyperDENT reads .stl models from any scanner and dental CAD software and can communicate to any milling cen-ter from 3-axis up to 5-axis. Using advanced machining techniques based on hyperMILL® CAM soft-ware, hyperDENT offers reduced machining calculation times and achieves high quality results, especially along margin lines.888-516-1232, 339-225-4557info.americas@openmind- tech.comwww.openmind-tech.com

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Are You a LAB DAY West Door Prize Winner? Special thanks to the

exhibitors who donated the 34 door prizes to LAB DAY West attendees.

Visit LMTmag.com to see if you are a lucky winner.

More than 1,600 attendees flooded the LAB DAy West exhibit hall on Saturday, May 5th.

Arisha Bhaga (right) discusses the benefits of Argen Refining with Paul gee, CDT, Stardent Ceramics, Cas-tro Valley, CA.

LAB DAy West is the perfect place to catch up with old friends. Here, Alex Cadalso, CDT (left), Art Ceramic Studio, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, meets up with Salvador Carrillo, Rio Rico Dental Cosmetics, Rio Rico, AZ.

Cindy Ramirez (right) answers questions about Heraeus’ Mondial® Tooth Line for Leo Cavazos, Absolute Dentures, Sun City, AZ.

Cameron Karpowitz (right) of Digital Dental Lab visits with Mike Rawas and Alba Rawas, Rawas Dental Lab, San Clemente, CA, telling them about the DentalMill 3 milling machine.

LMT’s LAB DAy west—once considered a mostly regional show—has become a “must-attend” for laboratory owners, managers and technicians, no matter where they live. Our 22nd annual show in Garden Grove, CA attracted attendees from 31 states, Canada, Mexico, Aruba and a handful of other countries.

That’s really no surprise given that this year’s show offered a top-notch educational venue with more than 70 seminars and clinics, a lively exhibit hall featuring the latest from 130 manu-facturers and suppliers, and a chance to re-connect with old friends and net-work with 1,600 colleagues. All this in a laid-back environment true to sunny Southern California.

Attendees took advantage of two full days of clinics on Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th, and were eager to shop the exhibits on Saturday. In fact, the exhibit hall was already bustling with crowds shortly after the doors opened at 9am and exhibitors reported interest was high and business was brisk.

In addition to our attendees, LMT thanks the manufacturers and suppliers who help make LAB DAY West such a successful educational event. This includes our exhibitors as well as our clinic sponsors: American Dental Sup-ply, Argen, B&D Dental, Bego USA, Candulor, Cendres+Metaux USA, Dentsply Implants, Dentsply Prosthet-ics, GC America, Heraeus Kulzer, Hi-Tec Dental Products, Ivoclar Vivadent, Jensen Dental, Kuraray America, Laser-denta, Lincoln Dental, Nobel Biocare, Nobilium/Ticonium, Preat Corp., Primo-tec USA, Sirona, Tanaka Dental, Vident, Whip Mix and Zirkonzahn.

LAB DAY West returns to the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, CA next May, with exhibits on May 11 and clinics on both May 10 and 11. We look forward to seeing even more of you next year—trust us, it’s worth the trip.

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Judy Fishman picks the winning entry in Aurident’s annual LAB DAy West drawing. Miyoko nishiya, Ocean Park Dental Ceramics, Santa Monica, CA, won a Vizio Tablet and Winston Kim, Dental One Artistry, Sunnyvale, CA, won a Silver Eagle coin.

AURIDENT AWARDS TABLET COMPUTER AND SILVER COIN

Louisville, Ky-based Whip Mix Corp. broadcast the Kentucky Derby live from its exhibit table. “I’ll Have Another” was the winning thor-oughbred as well as the attendees’ refrain as Whip Mix staff handed out bourbon balls, roses and prizes to celebrate the annual event.

LMT’s Judy Fishman (center) welcomes Pasadena City College students and instructors Tino gabrie, CDT, and Jeffrey Mattes, CDT, to LAB DAy West. “We’ve had a great day at the show and the students are motivated by the field trip experience,” said gabrie.

Eliza Mok (left) works a busy Vident table.

Jensen customers Wolf and Sylvia Lange (left), gross-mont Dental Laboratory, San Diego, give Karen Leitner rave reviews of the company’s Authentic Porcelain and Artex Articulators.

Barbara Simmons, Satellite Ceramics, El Cajon, CA, watches IOS Technologies’ Travis Schlieder demonstrate the Fast-Scan® Digital Laboratory Scanning System for models. IOS and Jenmar International announced at LAB DAy West that the scanning system is interoperable with Jenmar’s DL-plus lab management software, making case data transfer seam-lessly between the two systems.

Ivoclar Vivadent’s Joe Manti (left) and Joe Beale talk to Mely Romo, Inter Dental, San Diego about the many indications of IPS e.max.

At the Zahn table, grant Day, CDT (right)

demonstrates the Dental

Wings scanner and software

for Sully Samartzis,

Owner, Zirrec Dental Arts,

Scottsdale, AZ.

Join LMT for LAB DAY West 2013: Exhibits : Saturday, May 11

Clinics: Friday, May 10 & Saturday, May 11Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove, CA

Watch www.LMTmag.com for details

A Systematic Approach for Fabricating Precision-Pressed Dentures

ThE ivOBASE SySTEM FROM ivOCLAR vivADENTFeaturing precision press technol-ogy and specially designed resins, Ivoclar Vivadent’s IvoBase® System eliminates the technique-sensitive steps associated with traditional denture fabrication. The result is a precision denture base with high fracture toughness, low thermal shrinkage and low residual mono-mer content.

The system features a fully auto-mated chamber that handles all the processing from press to cure and a display that shows the cur-rent operational status at a glance. It incorporates the IvoBase Injec-tor, flask set and two types of acrylic: IvoBase Hybrid for univer-sal applications and IvoBase High Impact for load-bearing dentures. Both acrylic types are available in several natural shades, including the popular Preference Shade.

The acrylics are formulated to integrate the benefits of both heat- and cold-/warm-curing materials. Unlike conventional cold curing, heat curing pen-etrates the polymethylmethac-rylate (PMMA) tooth base and produces low residual monomer content, good clinical resistance and a good bond to the denture teeth. However, cold- or warm-curing offers easier handling of the denture, short processing time and accurate fit. For details, call 800-533-6825 or visit www.ivoclarvivadent.us.

using Ivoclar Vivadent’s IvoBase System you can fabricate strong and accurate, precision-processed conventional and implant-retained dentures in a relatively short time. Here’s a look at the process:

STEP 1

Prepare the flask and invest the waxup. The process is similar to conventional processing with the addition of pre-formed wax sprues that allow the acrylic to flow into the mold.

STEP 2

Once the wax sprues are placed, isolate the upper flask half with a flowable silicone that has a shore hardness of at least 70. Next, boil out the waxup, condi-tion the teeth and isolate the stone surfaces with separator.

STEP 3

Mix the IvoBase Hybrid or IvoBase High Impact (20ml of monomer, 34g of polymer for either acrylic).

STEP 4

Insert the capsule into the flask and place it into the IvoBase press.

STEP 5

Select the appropriate program using the push-button operator interface, then press “start.” The controlled heat/pressure poly-merization feature of the IvoBase System allows for continuous injection of the acrylic into the mold while it polymerizes. The low start temperature (less than 40°C) minimizes thermal shrink-age and the patented smart thermo-management technol-ogy controls and compensates for polymerization shrinkage.

Once the program is com-plete, allow the flask to cool and divest the dentures.

STEP 6

The density resulting from the processing cycle—combined with careful attention to wax-ing, flasking and separating—provides a denture that requires minimal finishing and polishing. You can use the same finish-ing techniques and tools you use for conventional dentures (cross-cut carbide burs, sand-paper wheels, polishing points, pumice with rag wheel and universal polishing paste, etc.). The dentures can be remounted and occlusally adjusted prior to separation from the cast. Once complete, the processed den-tures are finished with a final trim and polish.

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Seminars & ClinicsListings under each sponsor are in alphabetical order by course title.

BEgO Bremer goldschlägerei+49 421 2028-371 www.bego.com w Academia Dental Removable/Fixed Denture Course is a four-week program covering removable tele-scopic dentures, implant prosthetics, CAD/CAM technology and guided surgery. Module I: Removable Denture is Aug. 20-31 and Module II: Fixed Denture is Sept. 3-14 in Bremen, Ger-many. Participation in only one module is possible.

BEgO uSAAll courses taught by Martin Schmid, CDT, and are held at BEGO’s laboratory in Lincoln, RI.

800-342-2346 www.begousa.comw Advanced Porcelain offers hands-on techniques for layering porcelain to achieve natural restorations in the anterior and posterior areas. July 23-24. 16 CE credits.

w BeCe Press. Learn how waxing and pressing to full contour can create excellent results, save time and increase profits. July 9-10 and Sept. 10-11. 16 CE credits.

w Master’s Course. An intensive course for the advanced technician looking for cross-training in different departments. Participants get a solid understanding of case planning and workflow and fabricate a variety of restorations using both traditional and digital techniques. Upon completion, every participant has an esthetically pleasing showcase to use as a market-ing tool. Nov. 12-16. 40 CE credits.

w One-Day C&B Course. Learn tech-niques that bring consistency to hand waxing, spruing, investing and casting. This program also takes the fundamen-tals of hand waxing and applies them to CAD-designed copings, bridges and full contour restorations. Aug. 20. 8 CE credits.

w Porcelain Course demonstrates waxing principles to develop coping designs that harmonize with porcelain applications. Oct. 17-18. 24 CE credits.

w Precision Removable Appliance® offers hands-on training and step-by-step fundamentals incorporating the Wironium® System. Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 29-31. 24 CE credits.

w Two-Day C&B Course: Participants fabricate a three-unit bridge and two single copings from waxup to finish and troubleshoot spruing, investing and casting processes. Oct. 15-16. 16 CE credits.

Custom Automated Prosthetics (CAP)www.cap-us.com/eventsw CAP Digital Study Club. Join the CAP team and fellow dental lab professionals to keep up-to-date on the latest in CAD/CAM technologies. Held at CAP’s Stoneham, MA educa-tion center. Sept. 5 and Nov. 7.

Dentsply Prosthetics-Ceramco®All courses are held at the company’s Technical Education Center in Burling-ton, NJ, and, unless otherwise noted, are worth 16 CE credits.

800-243-1942, ext. 56040w Ceramco® iC integrated Solu-tion covers the fabrication of all-ceramic crowns, veneers, inlays/onlays, pressed-to-metal, and pressed-to-zirconia restorations. July 9-10, Sept. 10-11 and Nov. 26-27.

w Complete Cercon® Zirconia covers esthetics, biocompatibility and “ease of use” for CAD/CAM metal-free restorations using zirconia oxide and CAD/CAM technology. Aug. 13-14 and Nov. 12-13.

w Creative Ceramics covers the ability to accurately match natural dentition, the shade-taking processes and communication between the dentist and technician. July 25-26, Oct. 1-2 and Dec. 3-4.

w Fundamentals of Dental Ceram-ics provides the beginning ceramist with the information and skills needed to complete all the steps involved in a porcelain-fused-to-metal restoration. Aug. 6-7 and Oct. 15-16.

w The Next Generation Provisional System—Radica™ offers the par-ticipant the opportunity to become familiar with the next generation of provisional restorative mate-rial, Radica. 8 CDT credits. Course offered by request; contact Toni Testa at 800-243-1942, ext. 56040.

Dentsply Prosthetics- Trubyte® All courses are held at the company’s Technical Education Center in York, PA. Unless otherwise noted, courses are worth 16 CDT credits.

800-243-1942, ext. 56040w Eclipse® Prosthetic Resin System Certification covers Dentsply Pros-thetics’ proprietary system for mak-ing removable appliances quickly and with less volumetric shrinkage than conventional materials. Sept.17-18 and Dec. 3-4.

DeVreuged Dental SeminarsCourses are presented by Russell DeVreugd, CDT, in Durham, NC.

919-889-2556, 919-797-0857 [email protected] www.idseminars.comw Anterior Function and Esthetics is an updated hands-on waxing seminar

that covers techniques for obtain-ing proper preparation reduction for PFMs, pressed ceramic and CAD/CAM restorations; preventing porce-lain fractures during various eccentric movements; and using color and labial morphology to create optical illusions. Attendees use tooth-colored dentin, enamel and transparent waxes to complete a six-unit anterior waxup following the DeVreugd Compass Concept©. Nov. 9-10.

w A Practical Approach to Posterior Morphology is a hands-on waxing course during which attendees learn how to use the DeVreugd Compass Concept© to design the best occlusal morphology for every patient. Learn how the time-saving compass applies to tooth sections with different occlu-sal contacts or different rotations and every possible articulation of the mandible. Sept. 21-22.

Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy (IDEA)Courses are held at IDEA in Foster City, CA, outside San Francisco.

866-700-IDEA (4332), 650-578-9495 [email protected] www.ideausa.netw Oral Stratified Build-up Tech-nique—how to Achieve Lifelike implant Restorations with Gingival Porcelain. Jungo Endo, RDT, demon-strates his concept and application process of gingival porcelain for a naturally esthetic outcome. The hands-on course covers the fabri-cation of a three-unit bridge, how to achieve lifelike implant restora-tions with gingival porcelain, pos-sible problems in highly demanding esthetic cases and how to solve them. Nov. 9-10. 16 CE credits.

w Predictable Aesthetics and Lon-gevity with Bonded Porcelain Res-torations. Dr. Pascal Magne, Ph.D., and Michel Magne, BS, MDT, offer this intense hands-on course for dentists and technicians wishing to upgrade their skills and understand-ing of bonded restorations. July 26-29. 32 CE credits.

w Replicating Nature with implants. Otto Prandtner, MDT, covers the fundamentals of esthetics and most current technology used to create lifelike implant abutments and porce-lain crowns. Oct. 5-6. 16 CE credits.

Ivoclar VivadentCourse information varies depending on course location or content:

California, Las Vegas and New York

courses: Carrie Mills at 800-533-6825, ext. 4363

Canada courses: Leigh-Anne Langley at 800-263-8182, ext. 8260

Florida courses: Dana Glina at 800-533-6825, ext. 2902w CAD/CAM workshop featuring Sirona inLab covers how to pro-duce more consistent and esthetic restorations using IPS e.max and IPS Empress CAD materials. Intro-duct ion to CAD/CAM Featur-ing Sirona inLab is a prerequisite. Oct 22-23 in Amherst, NY. 14 CE credits.

w Complete Denture workshop. This advanced denture setup course is a fast-paced, “boot camp” style pro-gram that includes several setups and tear downs. It covers several occlusal schemes, posterior tooth selection for various removable partial denture con-ditions and implant-retained dentures. Sept. 21 and Oct. 19 in Mississauga, ON; and Nov. 10 in Sarasota, FL. 7 CE credits.

w introduction to CAD/CAM Fea-turing Sirona inLab covers all the basic aspects of the inLab system and comprehensive training on restorative solutions using IPS Empress and IPS e.max. July 30-Aug. 1 in Foster City, CA, and Nov. 5-7 in Amherst, NY. 21 CE credits.

w introduction to CAD-on Technol-ogy provides education for Sirona inLab customers on the proper design and fabrication of an IPS e.max CAD-on bridge. There are prerequisites for this course; check the website for details. Aug. 29 in Foster City, CA; Sept. 12 in Sarasota, FL; and Nov. 12 in Amherst, NY. 7 CE credits.

w introduction to Complete Den-tures A-Z covers principles that increase personal knowledge, pro-ficiency and productivity. Topics include communication, setup tech-niques, occlusion schemes and the Ivocap Injection Processing System. Aug. 22-24 and Nov. 7-9 in Sarasota, FL. 21 CE credits.

w introduction to Press Technology covers the fundamentals of the IPS e.max technique including IPS e.max components for pressing (IPS e.max Press and IPS e.max ZirPress) and IPS e.max Ceram for the layering fabrica-tion technique. Aug. 16-17 and Nov. 29-30 in Las Vegas; Aug. 16-17 and Sept 14-15 in Mississauga, ON; Oct. 4-5 in Amherst, NY. 14 CE credits.

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Focus on Denture Base Esthetics guides participants through techniques to achieve truly esthetic and functional complete prosthetics. Oct. 11-12 in Sarasota, FL. 14 CE credits.

w Master Dentures on implants with Tom wade, CDT, (Featuring SR Phonares & NobelProcera™ implant Bar Overdenture) covers how to fabricate implant-supported fixed and removable overdentures. Aug. 23-24 and Sept. 27-28 in Mis-sissauga, ON; and Sept. 13-14 in Sarasota, FL. 14 CE credits.

w Master implant Esthetics with Lee Culp, CDT, Featuring Nobel-Procera™ Software & iPS e.max® covers the various abutment options and restorative combinations that cre-ate the most esthetic restoration for various clinical scenarios. Oct. 4-6 in Sarasota, FL, and Nov. 8-9 in Missis-sauga, ON. 21 CE credits.

w Master Press Technology with Oli-ver Brix, Featuring iPS e.max Ceram covers the fundamental elements of esthetics and how to properly handle all-ceramic materials. July 13-14 in Sarasota, FL; July 16-17 in Amherst, NY; and Sept. 27-28 in Marina Del Rey, CA. 14 CE credits.

w Master Press Technology with Jürgen Seger, Featuring iPS e.max Ceram covers balanced smile design and all-ceramic solutions for diverse conditions. Oct. 29-30 in Sarasota, FL. 14 CE credits.

w Press Layering workshop Featur-ing iPS e.max provides the next level of training following the introductory press course. Attendees fabricate an anterior bridge using cutback and layering techniques as well as a monolithic posterior crown. Aug. 8 in Sarasota, FL; Sept. 21 and Oct. 19 in Mississauga, ON; Sept. 24 and Oct. 24 in Amherst, NY; and Nov. 14 in Marina Del Rey, CA. 7 CE credits.

w Smile Design workshop Featur-ing iPS e.max (Press or CAD/CAM) provides advanced layering concepts for technicians working with lithium disilicate restorations. Aug. 9-10 in Sarasota, FL; Sept. 10-11 in Amherst, NY; and Nov. 15-16 in Marina Del Rey, CA. 14 CE credits.

nobilium/TiconiumCourses are held in Albany, NY.

518-434-3147 [email protected] Advanced Par tial Training Course: Learn to fabricate partials using advanced techniques with Elmer Rose, CDT. Oct. 11-12 (includes a CMP plant tour). 16 CE credits.

w Flexible Partial Training: Learn the basics of flexible partial fabrication using Nobilium’s Flex Star and make an upper and lower partial from start to finish (includes a CMP plant tour). Aug. 2-3 and Oct. 25-26. 16 CE credits.

w Partial Framework Bootcamp: Learn the basics of removable frame-work construction from Elmer Rose, CDT. Oxy-phosphate and Ethyl-sili-cate methods are covered. Construct a complete upper and lower cast framework and take a plant tour. Aug. 15-17, Sept. 12-14 and Nov. 14-16. 24 CE credits.

Oral Design Center MontereyThe following courses are part of DENTSCAPE Continuum, an advanced hands-on ceramic program instructed by Naoki Aiba, CDT. The two-year course started in May 2011 but you can take the courses individually throughout 2012. Courses are held at the Oral Design Center Monterey in Monterey, CA, and worth 16 Scientific CDT credits.

831-333-9077 [email protected] www.naokiaiba.comw Course ii: key Effects™—use of Specific Powders and Effects covers the color science of ceramic powders and its

application; attendees fabricate two single anterior PFZ restorations. July 13-14.

w Course iii: Shade Taking & Dental Photography A to Z covers intraoral photography and its use for analyzing midline, incisal edge and shade, utiliz-ing Photoshop; attendees fabricate a single central PFZ restoration. Oct. 5-6.

w Course iv: Foil Technique Porce-lain Laminate veneers covers the three keys to improve marginal integ-rity, and managing opacity and trans-lucency for discolored and non-discol-ored underlying dentition; attendees fabricate two PLVs with bleached shade. Non-prep PLV is also covered. Nov. 9-10.

w Course vii: Advanced Ceramic for Functional Esthetics, Part 1 covers the first buildup of the six-unit anterior PFM or PFZ case designed in Course VI, with a focus on designing shade progression and value control, pre-margin correction and internal stain technique. Aug. 10-11.

w Course viii: Advanced Ceramic for Functional Esthetics, Part 2 com-pletes the six-unit anterior case started in Courses VI and VII and focuses on designing cervical contour, designing esthetics without compromising func-tion, contouring, texturing, glazing and polishing. Oct. 19-20.

Primotec866-643-3129 [email protected] Advanced Phaser welding Course covers everything from how to prop-erly set up the phaser to how to weld partials, crowns, bridges and implants quickly, easily and without distortion. Sept. 8 and Dec. 1 in Charlotte, NC.

PTCAll courses are held at the company’s training facility in Morgan Hill, CA.

800-448-8855 www.ptcdental.comw Creating Natural Dentures Course covers oral anatomy and physiology, constructing recording devices, upper and lower setups, tissue waxing and carving, and finishing dentures. Also covered: basic, strong and soft setups; smile design concepts; and communi-cation between the technician, dentist and patient. Aug. 15-18.

w Crown and Bridge waxing Course covers the fundamentals of full contour waxups and framework design, and is ideal for training or upgrading a wax-ing or CAD/CAM design technician. Participants learn to wax full upper and lower restorations as well as upper six-unit anterior and four-unit posterior frameworks including coping design. July 18-21 and Sept. 19-22.

w Porcelain Application and Con-touring Course covers the theory and

practical application of both anterior and posterior restorations. Participants study anterior anatomy, the 10 com-ponents of smile design, and learn to build and contour a six-unit anterior bridge and four-unit posterior bridge. Aug. 22-25 and Oct. 17-20.

Sirona For courses in California, call Jeff Youngerman at 805-501-2822 or email [email protected].

For courses in the Midwest, call Barry Diener at 704-654-2546, email barry. [email protected], or visit www. facebook.com/sironainlabmidwest.

For courses in the South Central U.S., call David Bolen at 806-445-3972 or email [email protected].

For courses in the Southeast, call Lee Gorham at 704-651-5146.

w Expanding your Business with Digital Dentistry covers the fabrica-tion of full contour crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers and specifically pure zirconium copings/frameworks using the Sirona inLab System. Also discussed: file transfer via CEREC Connect, next-day restorations, abutment milling, and tips to mini-mize material waste and increase productivity. June 22 in Atlanta; July 13 in Columbia, SC; July 27 in Orlando; Aug. 10 in Birmingham, AL; Aug. 24 in Tampa, FL; Sept. 7 in Memphis, TN; and Sept. 21 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

w Sirona inLab Seminar featuring Mike Suris, current inLab owner and President of DPL Laboratory in Merrillville, IN. June 29 in Houston. 3 CE credits.

w Today’s Digital Lab covers all aspects of Sirona inLab technology from materials to software design. Hear from current owners who have successfully implemented the tech-nology and have shown significant growth in a challenging economy. July 18 in Woodland Hills, CA; and July 20 in Los Angeles.

SterngoldUnless otherwise noted, courses are held at the company’s facility in Attleboro, MA. Space is limited to 15 participants.

800-243-9942www.sterngold.com/sterngold/events/trainingw Three-Day hands-On Attachment Course is designed for both dentists and technicians and covers attach-ment application in partial dentures, overdentures, implants and segmented bridgework. June 21-23, and Nov. 8-10 in Attleboro, MA; and Sept. 21-23 at L.A. City College. 21 CE credits.

Sun Dental LabsWebinars are held at 3pm, EST. Space is limited to the first 25 participants; visit the website to register.

Mrazek Consulting & TrainingLab: 630-416-9876Cell: [email protected] R. Mrazek B.Sc., CDT

How to Stand Out in a Stain & Glaze World

“Colors from Within”— A Predictable & Efficient Approach Providing Lasting Beauty

and Vitality to Layered Restorations

Pressed & Layered restorations by Bill Mrazek

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webinar: CAD/CAM Technol-ogy for Dentists and Dental

Labs. June 26.

webinar: implant Abutments Q&A. Nov. 27.

webinar: Sun Dental Labs’ Fixed Restorations featuring Suntech®

Full Zirconia. Aug. 28.

webinar: Sun Dental Labs Prod-ucts and Services Overview.

Oct. 23.

webinar: Sun Dental Labs’ Removable Restorations featur-

ing Sunflex® Partial Dentures. June 24.

Vident Unless otherwise noted, each webinar costs $39.95, features a two-minute trailer that can be previewed prior to purchase and offers 1 CE credit after suc-cessful quiz completion.

www.vident.com/courses webinar: Basics of FDA for the Dental Lab with Safelink’s Gary

Morgan.

webinar: Denture Teeth Setup with Dennis Purinton, CDT.

webinar: Denture Tooth Selec-tion. This 15-minute video is free

but does not offer CE credits.

webinar: Lingualized Occlusion Setup with Dennis Pur in -

ton, CDT.

webinar: Porcelain Building Techniques with Dr. Ed McLaren.

webinar: Single-Arch Denture with Dennis Purinton, CDT.

Whip Mix All webinars begin at 11 a.m. EST.

www.whipmix.com/webinars webinar: Articulators/Access—how to Determine which Artic-

ulator to use. Jim Robinson, CDT, discusses the purpose of the articulator; the importance of using an articulator; how to select an articulator; and when to consider using accessories with your articulator. Nov. 13. 1 CE credit.

webinar: how to Mount Cases to a Semi-Adjustable Articula-

tor using a Face Bow Record. Craig Pickett, CDT, RG, discusses the impor-tance of Face Bow records and their use, the two different types of mount-ing and the step-by-step procedure to create a successful mounting using each. Aug. 28. 1 CE credit.

webinar: investing and invest-ment Selection. Craig Pickett,

CDT, RG, discusses the information necessary to select and properly use an investment for your individual applica-tion. Dec. 11. 1 CE credit.

webinar: Reducing Remakes by Evaluating impressions Prior to

Pouring. Craig Pickett, CDT, RG, looks at common impression errors that should be corrected by the clinician prior to fabrication of the prosthesis. Sept. 18. 1 CE credit.

Zahn Dental Contact Beth Collington for more information.

609-672-0872 www.zahndental.com/education w Advanced Dental wings Operat-ing System supplements the Dental Wings Basic Open System course. Grant Day, CDT, offers an in-depth explanation of the new 3.0 software and features. June 28-29 and Aug. 23-24 in Arvada, CO. 16 CE credits.

w Basic Dental wings Operating and Scanning System. Grant Day, CDT, covers the operation of DWOS™

3.0, including how to set up and calibrate the system; use the automatic scan and design tools; scan impres-sions; and import intraoral scans. July 18-20, Aug. 8-10 and Sept. 12-14 in Arvada, CO. 20 CE credits.

w Contemporary Porcelain inno-vations Lectures/Demo featuring Noritake CZR, Ex-3 and Ex-3 Press explores the evolution of these Nori-take porcelains and their application to various substructures and new product line additions. Carmelo Gonzales, CDT, covers layering and pressing techniques, Noritake color philosophy, Internal Live Stain Tech-

nique, correct application of Opales-cent Luster Incisal porcelains and the new Universal EX-3 Paste Opaque. July 13 in Tampa, FL. 4 CE credits.

w Dentsply Complete Denture workshop. George McIntosh, CDT, covers theories and techniques, including anterior tooth molds and their arrangement in the arch, pos-terior tooth designs and the correct articulator settings to achieve bilat-eral balanced occlusion with Trubyte posterior teeth. Aug. 10 in Seattle. 8 CE credits. >>

August 16-18, 2012The Venetian, Las Vegas

Join us this summer in Las Vegas to celebrate 10 fantastic years of inLab.

In 2010, we rocked the dental world with the CEREC 25th Anniversary Celebration in Vegas; the most exciting, most talked about and most memorable event in dentistry since the invention of dental CAD/CAM.

Now we’re doing it again with CEREC 27 and a half, and we’re proud to turn our attention to another spectacular milestone in dentistry: The ten-year anniversary of inLab. We’re calling it “inLab 10 at CEREC 27 and a half” and it’s a great place to meet and network with thousands of CEREC dentists. Bring lots of business cards—you’re going to need them!

So pack your bags (it’s never too early!) and get ready for an event you’ll never forget.

Don’t miss: A multitude of inLab presentations to help you become more profi table Hands-on experience with the latest and greatest innovations in digital dentistry Exhibits showcasing the top dental companies and their products and services CE credits and more CE credits “A-list” celebrity entertainment Invitation-only party at TAO Nightclub, the hottest club in Vegas Much, much more…

Come celebrate a decade of inLab excellence at the CEREC® 27 and a half event in VEGAS.

inLab® is turning 10!

*SPECIAL “No Cost” INCENTIVE:Each lab registrant will receive a FREE supply of material blocks

and other consumables equal to the cost of registration.(Free goods will be distributed in person at the event in Las Vegas.)

Visit www.inLab10.com for all event details,

including an up-to-date inLab speaker lineup, celebrity

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w hilla™ Digital Porcelain Transfer Lecture and Demo shows how to eas-ily use this digital ceramic transfer to characterize restorations and use the incisal characterization guide to develop better communication between the laboratory, dentist and patient. June 20 in Melville, NY; July 17 in San Francisco; and July 18 in Sacramento, CA. 2 CE credits.

w Problem Solving for Removable Appliances and Tips and Tricks, hosted by Dentsply and Zahn Den-tal, consists of two courses: Partials Made Easy...Tips and Tricks for Better Results (9am to noon); and Tips and Tricks, Problem Solving Dentures (1pm to 4pm) which cov-ers several basic factors of complete denture construction. July 27 in Bur-lington, NJ. You can attend sessions individually or together; each is worth 3 CE credits.

w Zirlux™ FC Full Contour Lecture and Demo covers this new zirconia shading system and the process for shading a milled full-contour zirco-nia crown to its desired final shade using a traditional stain and glaze technique. Also covered: how to build up a crown directly on Zirlux with Avanté® Z™ with traditional layer-ing techniques and two alternative

techniques for pressed restorations: cutback and layer using Dentin Pel-lets and Press Incisal, and stain and glaze using Translucent Pellets. June 27 and July 27 in Sacramento, CA; and July 20 in Seattle. 4 CE credits.

webinar: Myerson’s hotShot-Elite—Make Clasps in Less than

30 Minutes covers the many options for replacing metal and acrylic with state-of-the-art thermoplastics. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, AAS, provides step-by-step processing instructions and reviews actual cases using Myer-son’s HotShotElite injection gun. July 18. 1 CDT credit.

webinar: Myerson’s FlexPress: Reliable, Repeatable Results!

Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, AAS, describes how to replace metal and acrylic with Myerson’s state-of-the-art thermoplastics, provides step-by-step processing instructions and reviews actual cases. Aug. 22. 1 CE credit.

webinar: Premium Esthetic Dentures—The Science Behind

the Results. Dennis Urban, CDT, focuses on the best techniques to achieve the ultimate in function, esthet-ics and patient satisfaction, including articulation, various occlusal schemes, denture setups utilizing the Mondial® i tooth line, lingualized occlusion,

implant overdentures, anatomical wax-ups and precise denture processing. July 24 at 7:00pm EST. 1 CE credit.

Zirkonzahn800-989-8931 [email protected] www.zirkonzahn.comw Enrico Steger Conference Tour. Enrico Steger, President of Zirkon-zahn and the inventor of the full contour Prettau® Bridge is touring California from July 23-27. He covers zirconia-related questions, including: Is zirconia the material of the future? Does it really make a difference which zirconia is used? What types of zirco-nia are there? Why are full-zirconia restorations recommended? He also explains the possibility of these resto-rations with a CAD/CAM system and offers hints on how to be profitable, insights on current scientific data, and a glimpse at the future and new technologies.

Trade Shows & MeetingsJune22-24 | 15th international Con-gress of Oral implantologists’ Asia Pacific Section Congress in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. For details, visit www.icoi.org.

July19-22 | Fun ‘n Sun weekend at the Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, MS, sponsored by the Loui-siana and Mississippi Dental Labora-tory Associations, includes seminars, table clinics, trade show exhibits, CDT/RG written exams plus golf and fishing tournaments. Contact Wanda Hincher, CDT, at 336-835-9251, [email protected] or visit www.fun-n-sun-weekend.com.

August16-18 | CEREC 27 and a half, at The Venetian in Las Vegas, celebrates 27 and a half years of Sirona’s CEREC System with educational opportunities, an exhibit hall and several keynote speakers. At the event, the company also celebrates the inLab System’s 10-year anni-versary. For more information, call 855-237-3248 or visit www.cerec27 andahalf.com or www.inlab10.com.

29-Sept. 1 | FDi 100th Annual world Dental Congress in Hong Kong presented by the FDI World Dental Federation features new technology and the latest developments from international and regional experts. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.fdi-congress.org.

September13-15 | Florida Acedemy of Cos-metic Dentistry’s Annual Scientific Session & Trade Show at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando includes educational sessions and a trade show. For details, call Jill Jackson at 866-608-3223, email [email protected] or visit www.flacosmeticdentistry.org.

13-16 | Southeastern Conference of Dental Laboratories is held at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta and includes educational sessions, keynote speakers, an expo and CDT/RG written exams. Contact Wanda Hincher, CDT, at 336-835-9251, [email protected] or visit www.scdl-online.org.

20-22 | international Congress of Oral implantologists’ world Con-gress xxix at the Marriott World Center Hotel in Orlando. For details, visit www.icoi.org.

21-22 | Oregon Association of Den-tal Laboratories’ workshop 2012 at Spirit Mountain Casino & Confer-ence Center in Grand Rhonde, OR, includes an exhibit hall, evening reception, courses for CE credits and a raffle. For details, contact Carol Grace at 503-842-4100, [email protected] or visit www.oregonden-tallabs.com.

29-Oct. 2 | American Academy of Periodontology’s 98th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles includes four “Innovations in Periodontics” ses-sions. For more information, call 800-282-4867, email [email protected] or visit www.perio.org.

October18-21 | 153rd ADA Annual Session at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco features a scientific program and a World Marketplace Exhibition. To register, visit www.ada.org.

31-nov. 3 | 42nd Annual Session of the American College of Prosth-odontics at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront in Baltimore, MD, pro-vides a forum for dialog, education, advancement and improvement in all aspects of the prosthodontic spe-cialty. Call 312-573-1260 or visit www.prosthodontics.org.

november8-11 | Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories, sponsored by the North and South Carolina Dental Labora-tory Associations at the Embassy Suites Hotel Charlotte/Concord in Concord, NC, includes seminars, exhibits, table clinics, CDT/RG writ-ten exams and a golf tournament. For additional information, contact Wanda Hincher, CDT, at 336-835-9251, [email protected] or visit www.eastern-confer-ence.com.

15-18 | 9th Annual CAD/CAM Expo, sponsored by the Dental Laboratory Owners Association of California, is at a new venue this year: Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort in Garden Grove, CA. For hotel information, visit www.anaheim.crowneplaza.com/; for hotel reservations, visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/6fa85a89. For show information, visit www.dloac.org/member_Services.

23-28 | Greater New york Dental Meeting is the largest dental show in the U.S., offering a choice of seminars, table demonstrations, workshops and exhibits. For details, email [email protected] or visit www.gnydm.com.

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: More Laboratories Turning to YX Noble Alloy from Aurident; A Low Cost Alternative!

Flexite Ultra From THE FLEXITE COMPANY, Flex-ite Ultra is an accurate-fitting, nylon thermoplastic for full dentures for patients who are allergic to acrylic. Available in light pink, dark pink, clear and ethnic shades, Flexite uses only FDA Medical Grade thermoplastics that contain no BPAs or other harm-ful chemicals. For more information, call 866-FLEXITE (353-9483) or 516-746-2622, or visit www.flexitecompany.com.

Lava™ Plus High Translucency Zirconia Available from JENSEN DENTAL, 3M ESPE’s new Lava Plus is a high-translu-cency zirconia system for highly esthetic monolithic and framework-veneered restorations. Its translucency, strength and shading technology allow you to quickly and easily achieve predictable and precise results. Eighteen natural, warm colors including A1-D4 and two bleach shades, along with eight effect shades, one fluorescent effect shade and special color markers give you unlimited flexibility for highly esthetic results. Lava Plus zirconia matches the Vitapan® Classical shade guide, and offers a conversion to the most common 3D-Master® shades. Lava Plus comes with a 15-year warranty. For more information, contact your Jensen Sales Consultant at 800-243-2000.

ERA Lock STERNGOLD’s ERA Lock is an auto-mixing filled com-posite resin cement specially formulated to provide a high-strength bond with titanium components. The cement is also suitable for use with dentin bonding agents in the final cementation of inlays, crowns, bridges and intraradicular posts. For more information, call 800-243-9942 or visit www.sterngold.com.

IvoBase® System The IvoBase® System from IVOCLAR VIVADENT consists of a fully auto-mated continuous press injector and specially formulated pre-dosed acrylic. The IvoBase Injector fea-tures a push-button operator inter-face. During the processing cycle, polymerization shrinkage of the acrylic resin is compensated by the system’s patented smart thermo-management technology resulting in excellent accuracy, density and strength. The base materials con-sist of PMMA-based polymers and are available in two pre-dosed versions: IvoBase Hybrid, suitable for universal applications; and IvoBase High Impact, designed for high load-bearing dentures. For more information call 800-533-6825 in the U.S., 800-263-8182 in Canada or e-mail [email protected].

Wirobond C+BEGO USA’s Wirobond C—non-precious alloy ingots that have been used in traditional casting for years—is now available in a sin-tered powder form used in SLM production, a method of melting layers together from a scanned .stl file. This sintered powder, Wirobond C+, has a CTE of 14.0-14.2 making it compatible with most leading ceramic systems. SLM manufacturing technology improves the tensile strength, elongation limits and modulus of elasticity versus a cast alloy. Its 24.7% chromium content produces a passivity layer making Wirobond C+ extremely corrosion resistant and biocompatible. For more information, call 800-342-2346 or 401-334-9261, email [email protected] or visit www.begousa.com.

Aurident’s YX alloy offers laboratories

a versatile, noble casting alloy at a moderate cost. YX contains 2% gold, 40% palladium and 25.4% silver. Easy to cast and work with, YX castings have an esthetically attractive soft yel-low color. Its low specific gravity allows a greater number of units per ounce.

With the escalating price of gold, more laboratory owners are turning to YX to realize cost sav-ings without sacrificing quality. Here’s what they’re saying:

“We have been purchasing from Aurident for over 20 years and have been pleased with their development of many new alloys over that period of time. Auri-dent’s YX alloy is, in our opinion, exceptional in that it offers a noble rating with good yellow color and has type IV alloy properties. It casts well and polishes very easily. It has a high noble metal content with a relatively low price.”

~Kevin & Kathryn Taylor Taylor Dental Studio, Montesano, WA

“With current gold market prices so high, Aurident’s YX offers great value not only in cost but in its qual-ity as well. It has great finish and outstanding mar-gin seals and is very easy to work with. Doctors are more than satisfied with the product

they’re getting at such an afford-able price.”

~Jason ByunAdvantech, Fountain Valley, CA

“In a time when alloy prices are high, Aurident’s YX gold has allowed me to offer my doctors a full cast crown that meets the standard of our laboratory while maintaining affordability. It is a great metal to work with.”

~Travis Roy Roy Dental Lab, New Albany, IN

The recent fluctuations in the pre-cious metals markets make Auri-dent’s YX alloy a good noble metal alternative to higher gold alloys.

To order YX, call Aurident at 800-422-7373 or visit www.auri-dent.com.

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DentCAD 2012 Software DELCAM’s 2012 release of DentCAD features a higher-def-inition modeling method allow-ing better representation of fine details and realistic anatomical match to the surrounding teeth. It also includes a more extensive and realistic library of standard tooth designs. The new version also incorporates Axiom align-ment functionality for the precise positioning of scan adaptors and features an improved bar design for better connections and strength. DentCAD and Delcam’s OrderManager workflow management software are now more closely integrated so that the system is updated automatically with design data as it’s generated. For more information, call 877-335-2261 or email [email protected].

Task-Vision Clip On Loupe VISION USA’s Task-Vision Clip On Loupe with aspheric lenses is distor-tion free and available in three styles: bifocal, full lenses and large full lenses. The loupes attach to your prescrip-tion, safety or laser safety glasses and add magnification of +1.0, +1.5, +2.0, +2.5, +3.0,+3.5, +4.0 and +5.0. They feature a coated clip to prevent lenses from scratching and are extremely light and comfortable. The bifocal lenses clip on/flip up with magnification for the lower portion of your glasses. The full or large full lenses clip on/flip up so you have magnification when looking up or down. Cost: $21.95. For more informa-tion, call 800-257-5782 or 856-795-6199, or visit www.visionusasupplies.com.

DiaPol L26DG Diamond Polisher STRAUSS DIAMOND’s DiaPol L26DG Dia-mond Polisher is a knife-shape diamond pre-polishing system for working on por-celain crowns and bridges and zirconia and alumina copings without heat generation. A new binding component, as well as the natural diamonds, allow for optimum pol-ishing results and achieve a smooth surface without any polishing paste or extra glaze firing. For more information, call 800-982-9641.

Esthetic Rehabilitation in Fixed Prosthodontics, Volume 2: Prosthetic TreatmentWritten by Mauro Fradeani and Giancarlo Bar-ducci, this lavishly illustrated book presents the procedural phases required to achieve optimal esthetics in fixed prostheses. The presentation of clinical and laboratory procedures and 2,500 clinical photographs and illustrations highlight communication between the technician and cli-nician. Published by QUINTESSCENCE, this 600-page book costs $320. For more information, call 800-621-0387 or 630-736-3600 or visit www.quintpub.com.

Zirconia Milling Burs PRIMOTEC USA introduces milling burs specifically designed for zirconia. Manufactured in Germany, the burs are diamond coated for superior strength and longev-ity, come in various sizes and are compatible with virtu-ally all open milling machines. For more information, call 866-643-3129, email [email protected] or visit www.primotecusa.com.

Arloy Non-Precious Ceramic Alloy #2 Soft From ARRO ROSENSON, Arloy #2 is a nickel-chromium porcelain alloy designed for Ceramco® II and all heavy-grain porcelains. It offers excellent bond strength and works with all Maryland Bridge techniques, full-cast crowns and implant restorations. The economical alloy eliminates the need for degassing and conditioner; enables you to produce thin frameworks; and is easy to cast, solder and polish to a high-luster finish. For more, call 800-666-2776 or 516-747-5307 or visit www.arosenson.com.

Ceramill Zolid Ceramill Zolid advanced zirconia from AMANN GIRRBACH is a translucent zirconia with a natural color gradient that offers esthetic optical depth effects while maintaining the strength and sta-bility necessary for function. Using this advanced new material in combination with the Ceramill CAD/CAM process system, the laboratory now has the abil-ity to produce esthetic full contour zirconia prosthetics without the need for veneering. For more information, visit www.amanngirrbach.com. To register for a Ceramill System Demonstration in your area, visit www.ceramilldemodays.com or call 800-851-3719.

MC Articulator SystemBig articulator functionality and reusability, small articulator cost and handling. Without glue, you can attach, detach, rearticulate and reuse the MC Articulator System for thousands of cases. Just click the articula-tor head into the plastic sleeve embedded in stone. Unclick to disconnect for unob-structed surveying, CAD/CAM scanning and precision interchange. Turn a wheel to set or change articulation without a new bite registration. Send cases articulated or unarticulated to doctors with a lab-provided MC Articulator. Only the sleeves embedded in stone are replaceable if not convenient to recover. The cost of replac-ing the sleeves is competitive with disposable articulators. The lightweight and sturdy plastic articulator is made even more durable with metal nuts and bolts. Full arch and quadrant molds available. Manufactured since 2003, the system is 99% made in Europe, 100% assembled in the U.S. For more information, call MC REUSABLE ARTICULATOR SYSTEM at 415-828-3347, email [email protected] or visit www.MCdentalArticulators.com.

Auritex-LPAuritex-LP from AURIDENT, Inc. is an economical, white, high noble alloy for porcelain-fused-to-metal applications. Containing 40% gold, 32% palladium, and 20.5% silver, Auritex-LP is designed to help laboratories reduce costs. Compatible with a wide range of porcelains, Auritex-LP is easy to use and work with. The alloy is an ideal alternative to higher gold content alloys, while still maintaining high noble classification. Auritex-LP can be used for high-stress applications such as long-span bridges as well as single units. For more information or to place an order, call 800-422-7373 or visit www.aurident.com.

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We assay & refine solids and sweeps

Market report ($/oz) 5/18/12 Year agoGold 1,589.50 1,496.50Platinum 1,456.00 1,753.00Palladium 602.00 730.00 Silver 28.48 34.59

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3Shape, Inc. ............................................................................27

Afghanistan Dental Relief Project .....................................51

Almanon, Inc., Refining Div.................................................30

Argen Corp. ...........................................................Front Cover

Argen Corp. .............................................................................. 5

Argen Corp. .............................................................................. 7

Astra Tech ................................................................................. 9

Atlantic Precious Metal Refining........................................28

Aurident, Inc. .........................................................................10

Aurident, Inc. .............................................................. Cover III

B&D Dental Technologies ...................................................11

Delcam ....................................................................................12

Dentalle, Inc. ..........................................................................46

Dentsply Prosthetics ............................................................41

DentuSA Laboratory ............................................................22

Freuding Labors gmbH .......................................................25

Fusion Dental Lab Solutions ...............................................32

gC America Inc. Lab Div. ......................................................35

glidewell Direct .....................................................................17

Handler Mfg. Co. ...................................................................47

Heraeus Kulzer, Inc. ..............................................................37

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. .................................................. Cover II

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. ............................................................19

KDF u.S., Inc. ..........................................................................38

Keystone Industries ..............................................................44

Lang Dental ............................................................................26

Medit Dental ..........................................................................43

Mrazek Consulting................................................................48

national Children’s Oral Health Foundation ...................45

nobel Biocare ........................................................................29

nobel Biocare ........................................................................31

nobilium/Ticonium ..............................................................40

noritake ..................................................................................15

Objet geometries, Inc. - north America ...........................42

Pou yu Biotechnology Co., Ltd. ..........................................34

ProLab Solutions, Inc. ..........................................................36

Quatro Air Technologies .....................................................45

Rhein 83 uSA .........................................................................14

Sagemax Bioceramics, Inc. ..................................................24

Sirona ......................................................................................39

Stanley Okon Milling Center, Inc. ........................................ 8

Sterngold ................................................................................16

Vident ......................................................................................23

Whip Mix Dental Technology Solutions ...........................18

Zahn Dental, a Division of Henry Schein, Inc. .................33

Zahn Dental, a Division of Henry Schein, Inc. ...... Cover IV

Zest Anchors ..........................................................................13

Zhermack................................................................................10

Zirkonzahn ..................................................................... 25 A/B

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ADVERTISING INDEX3M ESPE ..................................................................................15

3Shape, Inc. ............................................................................29

Almanon, Inc., Refining Div.................................................20

Argen Corp. .............................................................................. 5

Argen Corp. .............................................................................. 7

Argen Corp. ............................................................................11

Astra Tech ..............................................................................35

Atlantic Precious Metal Refining........................................14

Aurident, Inc. .........................................................................28

Aurident, Inc. .............................................................. Cover III

B&D Dental Technologies ...................................................31

Bego uSA, Inc. .......................................................................38

Biomet 3i ................................................................................19

CAP (Custom Automated Prosthetics) ..............................36

Cendres+Métaux SA ..................................................... 17 A/B

Cora Refining .........................................................................44

Dental Laboratory Owners Assoc. of California (DLOAC) ....42

Dentalle Inc. ...........................................................................45

Dentsply Prosthetics ............................................................37

Diadem Precision Technology ................................. Cover II

FullContour Design Center .................................................30

Fusion Dental Lab Solutions ...............................................34

gC America Inc. Lab Div. ......................................................33

glidewell Laboratories .........................................................39

Handler Mfg. Co. ...................................................................47

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. ...........................................Front Cover

Jyoti Ceramic Industries Pvt. Ltd. ........................................ 8

KDF u.S., Inc. ..........................................................................27

Lang Dental Mfg. Co. ............................................................18

Medit .......................................................................................43

Mrazek Consulting................................................................48

nabertherm gmbH ................................................................. 9

national Children’s Oral Health Foundation ...................17

nobel Biocare ........................................................................23

noritake Dental Supply Co., Ltd. ........................................16

Objet geometries .................................................................22

Okon Dental Lab and Milling Center, Inc. ........................32

SafeLink Consulting, Inc. .....................................................28

Sagemax Bioceramics ..........................................................46

Solidscape, Inc. ......................................................................24

Strauss Diamond ...................................................................10

Talladium, Inc. ............................................................... 21 A/B

TravelFlo group ....................................................................12

Vident ......................................................................................25

Zahn Dental, a Div. of Henry Schein, Inc. .............. Cover IV

Zhermack.................................................................................. 6

Zirkonzahn uSA, Inc. .................................................... 13 A/B


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Dental Scan and Shape Specialist, 1st ShiftStraumann, a Swiss-based market leader in the growing fields of implant dentistry and tissue re-generation, is seeking highly motivated, skilled Lab Technicians to join our production team in Arlington, TX.

Major Responsibilities:l Create digital input, including wax-ups, models & provide recommendations on device specifications.l Conduct QC and fit checks.l Ability to work from customer models and inter-pret specifications to deliver the best custom de-sign and finished product for that application.l Inspect parts as they are produced including mi-croscopic inspection.l Close verbal and written communication with the customer throughout the order process.

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Volunteers Like You Make the DifferenceThanks to you and 3,350 other labs nationwide, Donated Dental Services (DDS) transforms lives, restoring health and hope. A program of Dental Lifeline Network, DDS helps people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile access the dental care they so desperately need but cannot afford.

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ORThODONTiC DENTAL TEChNiCiAN NEEDED Inman Orthodontic Laboratories, located in Coral Springs, FL, seeks a self-motivated, skilled orthodon-tic wire bender. We offer competi-tive salary, great benefits, friendly work environment and great location. Email resume and salary requirements to [email protected] or fax it to 954-340-0596.

CONNECTiCuTC&B TEChNiCiANS Novadent Technologies is seeking motivated, highly skilled techni-cians to join our staff of profession-als in the crown & bridge depart-ment. Great career opportunity. Excellent benefits. Please contact Gianni Persechino in complete con-fidence at 860-508-4499 or email [email protected].

CREATE SuCCESS. JOiN A LEADER.A quality dental lab experiencing high growth is currently seeking to fill 6 positions: CERAMIST, DENTURE, C&B and TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF with minimum 5 years’ experience. Newtech Dental Laboratories located in suburban Philadelphia, PA, is a leader in providing quality restorations. We are looking for leaders to join our team of talented technicians who want to take control of their careers! Call Seung Lee toll free 866-635-5227 or e-mail [email protected] for more info.

OPPORTuNiTy kNOCkS iN hOuSTON, TExASWe are searching for quality-con-scious people to join our high-end esthetics team. We desire people who are experts in their field. We offer excellent compensation/relocation packages and advanced educational opportunities. Hous-ton is it for the arts, entertainment, dining and recreation. Come enhance your skills in a warm, uplifting, casual and Christian atmosphere. We are willing and ex-pect to train. Please contact Mike Mukhar at Alpha Dental Ceramics, 713-781-6738, or apply online at www.alphadentalceramics.com.

DO yOu BELiEvE ThE BEST iS yET TO COME?A high quality full service lab in Scottsdale, AZ seeking a talented technicians, experienced managers and technical support representatives. Competitive pay, benefits and a positive work environment. To join a company that cares about its team, call Eric at 877-429-3543 or email [email protected].

wANTiNG A TRuE CAREER? JOiN uS iN hOuSTON, TExAS!We are always seeking technicians for our CAD/CAM and Cosmetic Ceramists Departments. Mariner Dental Laboratory offers top com-pensation and benefits along with a positive and professional environ-ment. Self-motivated and highly detailed technicians who want to transform their careers: please visit www.marinerdental-lab.com/jobs for detailed qualifications needed and email us your resume at [email protected].

CERAMiST, DENvER, COSkilled ceramists needed for quality-oriented dental lab near Denver, CO. Should have attention to detail as well as the ability to learn new techniques. Excellent compensation and benefits for the right candidate. Email resume to [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer.

ExPERiENCED MANAGERS AND TEChNiCiANSWe are seeking managers and technicians for our growing full service laboratory located 60 miles north of San Francisco in beautiful Santa Rosa, California. Dental Mas-ters offers excellent compensation and benefits; modern lab facilities; positive people; an advanced education program; and a great place to live, work and play. We will assist with relocation costs. To learn more about our solid career opportunities, please contact Mike Kulwiec at Dental Masters Labora-tory, 800-368-8482 or apply online at www.dentalmasters.com.

DENTAL TEChNiCiAN RECRuiTMENT.COMWe match labs with jobs to ideal dental technician candidates based on ability, skills and experience. Confidential. Free membership for dental techni-cians. 905-841-2332 www.Dental TechnicianRecruitment.com.

CERAMiSTFORT LAuDERDALE, FLFort Lauderdale cosmetic and im-plant lab seeking experienced, high quality ceramist with potential su-pervisory capability. Call 954-972-2512, ext. 210 or submit resumé to [email protected].

NORThERN CALiFORNiA wORLD-CLASS TEChNiCiANOur beautiful, growing Northern California laboratory is seeking a world-class technician to assist with our transition to digital tech-nology. The lab is fully equipped with 3Shape design software and milling machine capability. If you’re a qualified, versatile techni-cian with excellent references—CAD/CAM experience is a plus—please contact us at [email protected] or call 800-343-7211.

MODEL AND CERAMiC DEPTS.LAB 33, Inc. needs career-minded people for the model department and dental ceramics. We are a small, quality-driven dental lab that provides a high-end product to doctors across the country. Please submit resume and contact infor-mation to [email protected].

LAB MANAGERNORTh CAROLiNADue to tremendous growth, we have numerous opportunities for lab managers in North Carolina, with expertise in all facets of removables, including waxing, processing, finishing and setting teeth. You’ll ensure the lab oper-ates in an efficient and organized manner, as well as provide a qual-ity product in a timely manner. 5-7 years’ experience in a removable setting. List Job ID “Lab Mgr NC” and fax resume to Cynthia Sheeler at 216-332-7627 or e-mail [email protected].

DENTuRE TEChS AMARiLLO & LuBBOCk, TxExperience required in processing, finishing and set ups. Dental office with onsite denture lab. Email resume or information to [email protected]. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

TOP CERAMiST NEEDEDSeeking experienced ceramist for 15-person crown & bridge lab in West Atlanta. Salaried. Four-day workweek. Resumes to [email protected].

DENTuRE TEChNiCiANS NEEDEDRCDL, MEMPhiS, TNExperienced in setup and finishing dentures, also repairs and Valplast. Health insurance and 401(k). Send resumes to [email protected], fax 901-367-2418 or call 800-487-6967.

DENTAL TEChNiCiANS iN SiLiCON vALLEywww.ShERRyPRECiSiON.COMWe’re a professional, full service dental lab in Silicon Valley. We’re seeking motivated technicians: denture, porcelain, stayplate, night-guard, surgical stent and CAD/CAM. Send resume to [email protected] or fax 408-865-0221.

CENTRAL FLORiDAOrlando area full service labora-tory needs quality-oriented fixed, removable and orthodontic technicians; CDTs preferred. Full- or part-time. Great opportunity for growth. Email resume to [email protected].

MASTER DENTAL LAB TEChNiCiAN For modern, state-of-the-art in-house dental lab expanding to commercial lab. Only those with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience need apply. Part- or full-time position. Thorough knowledge of crown and bridge, veneers, implants, dentures; some orthodontic lab experience a plus. Salary negotiable depending on level of experience and quality of work. Send resumes and inquiries to [email protected] or fax 610-667-5121, attention: Denise. ExPERiENCED DENTuRE

TEChNiCiAN NEEDED Must have at least two years’ experience setting teeth. Experi-ence with flexible partials and attachments is a plus. Please send resume to [email protected] or call Ron at 252-756-1668 for more information.

TORRANCE, CAModel, metal/wax, porcelain & denture technicians and CAD/CAM operator. At least 2 years’ experience required (10+ years preferred for denture technician). Benefits: medi-cal/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) and more. Fax resume to: 310-214-1847 or call Nick at 310-214-8007, ext.130 or Sasha at ext. 560.

DENvER, COHighly experienced denture tech-nicians needed. CDT or the ability to test for one required. Should be familiar with attachments and overdentures. Excellent benefits and salary for quality-oriented technician. Email [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer.

REMOvABLE TEChNiCiANSCuSTOMER SERviCE REPSWaxers, finishers and setup techni-cians and customer service repre-sentatives needed for full service lab in southwest Florida. Experi-ence is a must. Email resumes to: [email protected] or call 941-625-5757.

DENTuRE TEChNiCiANSmall group of denture clinics located in Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma needs experi-enced denture techs. We empha-size quality before speed, and we have more business than we can handle. Top pay and benefits in a beautiful area of the country. Come grow with us. Dentures Today: 888-825-4028.

wELL-ESTABLiShED MONTANA LABMontana laboratory looking for a highly skilled, well-rounded C&B technician who is motivated and has a good background in implants, CAD/CAM design and full mouth reconstructions. Great career opportunity. Great benefits and compensation package. Please contact John at 406-222-5944 or email resume to [email protected].

DENTAL TEChNiCiANS CuPERTiNO, CACalifornia Dental Arts, a leading Northern California dental labora-tory, has immediate openings in its implant, metal finishing, denture, porcelain, CAD/CAM and model & die departments. Must have pro-fessional experience, outstanding communication skills, keen atten-tion to detail and vested interest in career and department growth. Since 1972, we’ve taken great pride in providing clients with the highest level of service in the industry. Send resume to [email protected]; call -408- 255-1020 or fax 408-777-2907.

REMOvABLE LAB TEChNiCiANCOLORADO, SPRiNGS, COIn-office dental lab seeking full-time, experienced, removable lab technician. Minimum of 3-5 years’ dental lab experience in complete fabrication of quality removable prosthetics and dentures. Must be detail-oriented and comfortable working independently. The quali-fied applicant will be competent with the following procedures: plaster/model work, acrylic splints, denture repairs, denture setups, finishing and processing. Please fax cover letter and resume to719-593-0282.

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Tired of poor quality and/or incon-sistent results? We give you the qual-ity you need to attract new customers and keep the ones you already have.Vitallium Framwork ................ $85.00 Valplast Partial ......................... $95.00 (your set-up)Non-Precious Crowns .............$65.00 (your model & die)Postage paid one way. In business for over 63 years. Call for free mailing la-bels. Inside California, 800-698-8051 or e-mail [email protected]. We do not outsource. MADE IN THE USA.

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ThREE-DAy TuRNAROuND ON FRAMESUnconditionally guaranteed. Detailed to perfection. 42 years of uninterrupted, timely performance for our customer says we care. Try us and impress your dentists; they will be delighted. 50% off first frame. All-inclusive rate is $70 each. Payment must accompany order; return trip included. Overnight frames available at special rates. Ask Henry, Andover Castings, Inc., 2324 S.W. 56 Terrace, West Park, FL 33023. Phone 888-328-3332.

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DiSCOvER ThE BENEFiTS OF AFFiLiATiONWhy have 100+ independently owned laboratories joined DSG Affiliate Management Resources? Combined purchasing power with fantastic discounts and rebates on materials, teeth, precious metals and services you use every day. Peer-to-peer collaboration with a network of experience on industry trends, technology and business management. Preferred access to business-building tools, website/e-mail hosting and more. To join or learn about membership, contact Tammy Manns at 800-507-6373 or [email protected].

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Bego uSA, Inc. ...........................................................43

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Lang Dental Mfg. Co. ................................................. 8

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Mars Dental Lab .......................................................56

Medit ..........................................................................33

nobel Biocare ...........................................................36

Okon Dental Lab and Milling Center, Inc. ...........30

Renishaw Inc. .............................................................. 6

Roland DgA Corp. ....................................................34

Sagemax Bioceramics .............................................38

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DENTAL LABS FOR SALE ThROuGhOuT ThE uNiTED STATESC&B lab in Mid-South: asking $950k, rev. of $1.4M; full service lab in Fresno, CA: asking $1.6M, rev. of $1.7M; C&B Lab in Spokane Co., WA: asking $230K, rev. of $800K; C&B lab in SJ, CA: asking $230k, rev. of $600k; high qual-ity C&B lab in Pacific NW: asking $500k, rev. $1.0M; removable lab in Upper Northeast: asking $160K, rev. $200K. We have buyers for all size labs. Contact 408-836-8840 or www.versantbusinessteam.com.

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E4D CAD/CAM ACQuiSiTiON/MiLL uNiT w/DENTALOGiC 2.0 SOFTwAREJob server, remote footswitch, cus-tomer documentation, starter kits (Ivoclar Vivadent, 3M ESPE, Premier Dental Burs, E4D Accent), $1,500 in blocks, $846 in stain and glaze kits, and design and milling centers. Immaculate condition; only 1-1/2 years old. Purchase system or take over monthly payments. Full warranty/lifetime maintenance contract transferred to buyer. Great way to get into CAD/CAM or add another unit with perks at a reduced price. Call or email 805-884-1874 or [email protected].

LABORATORy EQuiPMENT FOR SALENobel Biocare Procera Forte Scanner with computer (complete system); includes Nobel Replace, Brånemark , Straumann Synocta 4.8, and Nobel Active abutment platforms and PIB holder 2.5 mm stylus. Complete system with li-censing transfer, $12,000 OBO. Also an AGC Galvano Electroforming system, complete, $1,500. Call John Tecca at 406-222-5944 or email to [email protected].

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In the early to mid-90s, enroll-ment in the dental technology department at Kirkwood Com-

munity College (KCC) was so low there was talk of shutting its doors. Today, those doors are still open and stay open even later thanks to growing enrollment numbers.

KCC—one of only 19 ADA-accredited programs left in the country—had always limited the program to 15 students due to lack of space but, three years ago, the program’s waiting list grew to the point where the school could jus-tify adding an evening program. Currently, there are 24 full-time students: 15 during the day and nine in the evening.

According to Betty Mitchell, Program Coordinator and a KCC graduate, several factors are work-ing in Kirkwood’s favor, including the high rate of unemployment. “Our numbers began to steadily increase just as the economy started to decline,” says Mitchell.

“People were losing their jobs and taking the opportunity to change their careers.” About half of the students have entered the two-year program for this purpose.

Technology plays an impor-tant role in the KCC curricu-lum. During the second year, students have the opportunity to use CAD/CAM scanners and milling equipment to fabricate restorations and are exposed to 3D printing technology by visit-ing a nearby laboratory, Dental Prosthetic Services. In addition, the curriculum is placing more of an emphasis on implants.

Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, KCC is just down the road from the University of Iowa and works with the University’s School of Dentistry. In their second year, KCC students get paired up with sophomore and junior dental stu-dents at the University clinic, gain-ing practical experience and seeing treatment first-hand.

A re you interested in a great networking opportunity and chance to enhance

your role as a technical resource to your dentist-clients? Spear Edu-cation—which established a pro-gram for specialist-led study clubs in 2009—is now giving techni-cians and general practitioners the opportunity to establish and lead Spear Study Clubs in their area.

“When GPs, specialists and technicians learn together, every-one comes away with a greater understanding of the type of cases discussed and of what each member of the team needs in order to obtain the best results for the patient,” says Martin Mendelson, DDS, Vice President Faculty Club Develop-ment & Professional Relations. “From a technician’s perspective, helping clients increase their com-fort level with complex treatment

plans increases both the quantity and quality of referred cases.”

The technician-led study clubs will follow the same format as the existing specialist-led study clubs, of which there are more than 200 across the U.S. and Canada. To be

a club leader, a technician must be either a CDT or work in a Certified Dental Laboratory. Each leader forms his own club, consisting

of eight to 12 restorative dentists, specialists (at least one is required), and technicians. Clubs meet eight to 12 times a year; each meeting revolves around the members’ choice of learning modules from Spear’s extensive collection.

“It’s basically a study club in a box,” says Dr. Mendelson. “We provide the club with access to a growing library of modules, cur-

rently around 30, that include interactive DVD-supported pre-sentations on a variety of interdis-ciplinary topics. Approximately 70% of the modules are case-based and come with study models, pho-tographs and radiographs so mem-bers can collaborate on possible treatment plans.”

Founded at Spear by world-renowned dentist and educator Dr. Steve Ratcliff, Spear Study Clubs also benefit from faculty guidance, a members-only microsite to facilitate communication among the mem-bers, and access to the Spear Digital Learning collection of continuing educational materials. Tuition for the first year includes a two-and-a-half-day seminar that the group takes together at Spear’s Scottsdale, AZ facility. As an additional benefit, tuition is waived for Club leaders.

For tuition information and to see an introductory video in which Dr. Spear describes the Spear Study Club concept and benefits, visit www.speareducation.com/study-club. For more information, contact Robyn Carpenter-Gall at [email protected] or 855-773-2772.

“When GPs, specialists and technicians learn together, everyone comes away with a greater understanding of the type of cases discussed and of what each member of the team needs in order to obtain the best results for the patient.

~ Martin Mendelson, DDS, Spear Education

Spear Education Opens Doors to Technician-Led Study Clubs

While Many Training Programs Struggle, KCC Sees Rise in Enrollment

KCC’s Director of Dental Technology Betty Mitchell teaches a sophomore course. While some programs are seeing dwindling numbers and others closing their doors, KCC’s enrollment has been steadily increasing since 2009.

The current sophomore class at KCC, with Betty Mitchell (front left) and Instructor Sandra Kotowske (front right).

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