Continuing Education Sessions
at LMT® LAB DAY® Chicago
LMT® LAB DAY® Chicago represents a unique opportunity for passionate dental professionals to come together to share new ideas and innovations. Roland DGA's, DGSHAPE Americas team will be at the forefront of the discussion with our free-to-attend Continuing Education sessions that will focus on digital denture production, CAD/CAM dental milling workflows, and the latest design and manufacturing options for the lab.
Join us at LMT® LAB DAY® Chicago to earn CE credits, discover new ideas, and see the DGSHAPE DWX wet and dry milling solutions in action. Visit with a Roland DGA representative to discover how DGSHAPE milling solutions are changing the world of dental laboratories with innovative, quality and affordable solutions that are built to build your business.
DATE
February 22 - 24, 2024
LOCATION
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
USA
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Roland DGA's, DGSHAPE is pleased to host our annual FREE Dental Continuing Education Series led by today's leading dental professionals at LMT's Lab Day Chicago, February 22-24, 2024 in Grand Hall MN.
Please register to save your seat as preregistration is required. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago.
Clinic Sessions schedule
Thursday, February 22, 2024
exocad
hyperDent
Harvest Dental
Maverick Dental Lab
C.D.T.
DGSHAPE Hosted Happy Hour
Friday, February 23, 2024
Roland DGA
Denteon
CIMsystem
Roland DGA
(Spanish)
CIMsystem
(SPANISH)
Sal Rodas
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Denteon
Roland DGA
Foundational Concepts for Crown & Bridge Design in Today's Growing Dental Lab
Thursday, February 22, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Simple crown and bridge design workflows are the foundation for innovative creations and dental lab profitability. Efficient and effective CAD design techniques along with DGSHAPE’s quality manufacturing make it simple and easy. Join us as we discover how to create esthetic, precise restorations in exocad CAD design for your Roland DGA’s DGSHAPE Milling Solution.
CE Units: 1
What you’ll learn:
- Simple crown and bridge design workflows for dental lab profitability
- Efficient and effective CAD design techniques for DGSHAPE DWX milling solutions
- Create esthetic, precise restorations in exocad CAD design
Ben Laroche
Application Support Specialist and Canadian Sales Manager at exocad
Ben Laroche is an experienced, certified trainer with twenty-plus years of experience in dental laboratory and dental CAD/CAM— including experience with leading dental systems such as Roland DGA's DGSHAPE, 3shape, Hyperdent, and Sum3D/Millbox. Always looking to share experience and knowledge and to contribute to the evolution of the Dental CAD/CAM industry.
3D Printer or Dental Mill? When and Why?
Thursday, February 22, 2024
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Whether to 3D print or mill is a common misconception in dental labs today. Join us to explore how these 3D printing and milling solutions complement one another and when and why to utilize each of these digital technologies.
CE Units: 1
What you’ll learn:
- Identify when to use 3D printing and milling technology
- Discover how 3D printing and milling workflows complement one another
- Tips for efficiency and ROI with milling and 3D printing digital prosthetic workflows
Matt Gorbach
Research and Development Lead at Artistic Dental Laboratories
Matt shares a passion for innovation in the research and development of dental prosthetics using digital 3D and milling technologies. He is currently the Research and Development Lead at Artistic Dental Laboratories. He plans to complete his C.D.T. within the next year as he continues his pursuit to positively impact people’s smiles.
Complex Restorations Made Easy for DGSHAPE Milling Solutions
Thursday, February 22, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Full-arch restorations can be both rewarding and profitable, especially with the recent advances in screw-retained technology that negates the requirement of a Ti base. However, these types of cases also present new challenges. Join us to discover how new enhanced CAM software features can maximize production with your DGSHAPE DWX Milling Solutions to successfully produce accurate, high-quality direct-to-multi unit PMMA and Zirconia restorations.
CE Units: 1
What you’ll learn:
- New enhanced hyperDENT CAM software features to maximize production
- CAM software features to successfully produce accurate, high-quality direct-to-multi unit PMMA and Zirconia restorations
- Full-arch restorative screw-retained workflows that negate the requirement of a Ti base
Evan Kemper, RG, CDT
Digital Product Manager at hyperDENT – FOLLOW-ME! Technology
With over a decade of experience in digital technology, Evan has made significant contributions to forward-thinking dentistry by developing milling and printing solutions that enhance the quality, accuracy, versatility, and profitability of dental labs and milling centers. His current company, FOLLOW-ME! Technology North America, is a software solution provider that specializes in the integration and optimization of digital workflows and milling processes with hyperDENT CAM, their flagship product.
Metal-Free Materials for All-On-X Prosthetics
Thursday, February 22, 2024
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Considering new metal-free materials for all-on-x prosthetics? Join us to explore the benefits of FDA 510K approved, TriLor® for milling of metal-free framework for implant-supported prosthetics with DGSHAPE DWX dry milling solutions. Prosthetics can be precise, predictable, and affordable.
CE Units: 1
What you’ll learn:
- Discover advanced metal-free materials for all-on-x cases
- Explore the new metal-free framework solutions for implant-supported prosthetics with DGSHAPE DWX dry milling solutions
- Prosthetics can be precise, predictable, and affordable with quality trusted digital solutions and materials
Robert Laizure
EVP of Strategy at Harvest Dental
Rob is presently the EVP of Strategy for Harvest Dental with over 17 years of dental experience. He was previously the co founder and CEO of FullContour.com, the world's first outsource dental design center which was acquired by 3Shape in 2017. Rob thrives on his continued pursuit of personal development, strategic planning, and compelling communication.
Practices for Maximizing Lab Profits and Reducing Overhead
Thursday, February 22, 2024
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Join us to get the most out of your laboratory by developing strategies to be more profitable. Maximizing efficiencies in time management, workflow & resource allocations while boosting revenue can have powerful compounding benefits if properly executed. What’s more, this can all be accomplished without sacrificing the quality of your final product!
CE Units: 1
What you’ll learn:
- How to get the most out of your dental laboratory by developing strategies to be more profitable
- aximizing efficiencies in time management, workflow & resource allocations
- Powerful benefits and systems for boosting dental laboratory revenue
Steve Fey
VP of Business Development for Maverick Dental Laboratories, LLC
Steven Fey serves as VP of Business Development for Maverick Dental Laboratories, LLC. Working alongside his father Joe Fey & business partner Larry Albensi, Steven has helped to grow Maverick into the national full-service laboratory that it is today. With a staff of more than 125 employees, carefully managing costs & creating reliable growth has been instrumental to their success.
Fast & Predictable Digital Prosthetic Workflows
Thursday, February 22, 2024
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Learn how to integrate an easy digital prosthetic workflow for removable flexible partials and dentures into your business with ease and precision. Discover the power of the DGSHAPE DWX-53DC along with today’s latest materials with a step-by-step workflow including design, nesting, and tooling options to ensure predictable 24-hour milling capabilities for real-time profitability and ROI.
CE Units: 1
What you’ll learn:
- Learn to integrate an easy digital prosthetic workflow for removable flexible partials and dentures
- Discover today’s latest materials with a step-by-step workflow including design, nesting, and tooling options
- Maximizing productivity with 24-hour milling capabilities for real-time profitability and ROI
Kris Schermerhorn, C.D.T.
Owner of Northern Virginia Dental Laboratory
Kris Schermerhorn is Co-Inventor of the Myerson HotShotElite injection gun, and Co-Developer of Myerson DuraCetal, DuraFlex and VisiClear materials and the Myerson FlexPress digital injection system. Owner of a full-service dental lab in Virginia, he first began working with acetal resins and other thermoplastic dental materials in 1996. He was named inventor of the year in 2007 by the NADL.
Sneak Peek Introduction to 3DX, Powered by Roland DGA
Friday, February 23, 2024
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Join us for a sneak peek, technology preview of Roland DGA’s newest dental product line, 3DX Powered by Roland DGA and discover how to expand your existing DGSHAPE DWX digital workflow with new capabilities and material options.
CE Units: 0.5
What you’ll learn:
- Get a sneak peek into the Roland DGA's newest technology and dental product line 3DX.
- Explore how 3DX, Powered by Roland DGA can expand your digital workflow.
- Learn how 3DX fits into your existing DGSHAPE DWX workflow.
Christopher Cicero
Canadian Sales Manager at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company
Christopher started in Tool & Die before moving on to Mechanical Engineering where he studied Product Design. Now with Roland DGA’s dental division, DGSHAPE Americas a worldwide leader in multi-axis rotary milling technologies. With his technical background, he is responsible for Sales & Business Development across Canada of their dental milling machines and accessories.
5-Easy Ways to Maximize your DGSHAPE DWX Investment
Friday, February 23, 2024
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
and Saturday, February 24, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Please join us as Greg Everett, President of Denteon provides the Top 5 Tips & Tricks for Reducing Downtime and Maximizing Production of DGSHAPE’s DWX Milling Solutions.
CE Units: 0.5
What you’ll learn:
- Top 5 Tips & Tricks for Reducing Downtime and Maximizing Production of DGSHAPE’s DWX Milling Solutions
- Simple CAM software tips to optimize your milling
Greg Everett
President of Denteon
Greg Everett is the President at Denteon LLC, an Authorized Roland Service Partner. He has extensive experience with digital manufacturing processes, and is adept in the design and troubleshooting of production workflows.
CAM Software Tips for 24-Hr Milling Capabilities
Friday, February 23, 2024
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Discover the latest tips and tricks to maximize productivity with DGSHAPE DWX milling solutions and MillBox CAM software. In this course, you will learn how to minimize production down-time, maximize your production capabilities, and your profits by utilizing the existing tools and features available in the latest CAM software updates.
CE Units: 0.5
What you’ll learn:
- Learn the latest tips and tricks to maximize productivity with DGSHAPE DWX milling solutions and MillBox CAM software
- Learn how to minimize production down-time and maximize your production capabilities
- Learn how to maximize ROI by utilizing the existing tools and features available in the latest versions MillBox
Yago Leal
Technical Engineer at CIMsystem USA
Bachelor’s degree in Engineer Manufacturing with 10 years’ experience working with dental CAD/CAM systems. Founder and Owner at Blue Digital Lab in Curitiba, Brazil, and currently a Technical Engineer for CIMsystem USA.
Avances sobre nuestra 3DX, Powered by Roland DGA (Spanish)
Friday, February 23, 2024
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Únase a nosotros para mostrar un adelanto de la tecnología de la nueva línea de productos dentales de Roland DGA, 3DX y descubra cómo expandir su flujo de trabajo digital DGSHAPE DWX existente con nuevas capacidades y opciones de materiales.
CE Units: 0.5
What you’ll learn:
- Eche un vistazo a la nueva tecnología y línea de productos dentales 3DX, Powered by Roland DGA.
- Explore cómo 3DX, Powered by Roland DGA puede expandir su flujo de trabajo digital.
- Descubra cómo 3DX se adapta a su flujo de trabajo DGSHAPE DWX ya existente.
Cesar Zeron
Latin America Sales Manager at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company
Cesar Zeron is currently the Latin American Sales Manager for Roland DGA’s, DGSHAPE Americas. He is a dentist by trade as a graduate of the Instituto Politecnico Nacional de Mexico. Cesar has over a decade of experience in CAD/CAM technology and is a certified trainer for systems including Roland DGA’s DGSHAPE, 3shape, Dentsply Sirona, and Fona Dental. Cesar resides in Mexico City with his wife who also shares in his passion for dentistry.
Consejos de Software CAM para Fresado de 24hrs Continuas
Friday, February 23, 2024
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Descubra los últimos consejos y trucos para maximizar la productividad con las soluciones de fresado DGSHAPE DWX y el software MillBox CAM. En este curso, aprenderás cómo minimizar el tiempo de inactividad de tus fresadoras, maximizar sus capacidades de producción y sus ganancias utilizando las herramientas y funciones disponibles en las últimas versiones de MillBox.
CE Units: 0.5
What you’ll learn:
- Conozca los últimos consejos y trucos para maximizar la productividad con las soluciones de fresado DGSHAPE DWX y el software MillBox CAM
- Descubra cómo disminuir el tiempo de inactividad de sus Fresadoras y maximizar su producción capacidades
- Aprenda a maximizar el ROI utilizando las herramientas y funciones existentes disponibles en las últimas versiones de MillBox
Yago Leal
Technical Engineer at CIMsystem USA
Bachelor’s degree in Engineer Manufacturing with 10 years’ experience working with dental CAD/CAM systems. Founder and Owner at Blue Digital Lab in Curitiba, Brazil, and currently a Technical Engineer for CIMsystem USA.
Milled vs. Waxed-and-Pressed Restorations in Today’s Dental Lab
Friday, February 23, 2024
2:45PM – 3:45 PM
Discover the pros and cons of Pressing vs. Milling restorations with today’s leading restorative materials. Explore materials and case outcome comparisons for pressed vs. milled workflows that include real-time ROI and increased revenue opportunities. Attendees will learn when to consider transitioning away from lost-wax hot pressing and into a digital CAD/CAM workflow.
CE Units: 1
What you’ll learn:
- Pros and cons of Pressing vs. Milling restorations.
- Explore materials and case outcome comparisons for pressed vs. milled workflows that include real-time ROI and increased revenue.
- When to consider transitioning away from lost-wax hot pressing and into a digital CAD/CAM workflow.
Paulo Battistella
MDT, Hass Bio Americas
Paulo is an M.D.T. from Brazil. He relocated to California in 2019 where he established Code White Boutique Lab and specializes in Laminated Porcelain and Ceramic Veneers. He is actively involved in training technicians and dentists globally. Paulo is known for excellence as an author of “Keep It Simple Concept: Porcelain Book” released in 2016.
Sal Rodas
Hass Bio Americas
Sal is a business executive with 20+ years of experience. He is the President of HASS BIO America. Sal is a published author, speaker, and dental/medical technology evaluator. He is an experienced educator presenting hundreds of continuing education sessions nationally and internationally, on lab operations, CAD/CAM integration, sleep medicine, airway management, and dental lab growth.
Sneak Peek Introduction to 3DX, Powered by Roland DGA
Saturday, February 24, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Join us for a sneak peek, technology preview of Roland DGA’s newest dental product line, 3DX Powered by Roland DGA and discover how to expand your existing DGSHAPE DWX digital workflow with new capabilities and material options.
CE Units: 0.5
What you’ll learn:
- Get a sneak peek into the Roland DGA's newest technology and dental product line 3DX.
- Explore how 3DX, Powered by Roland DGA can expand your digital workflow.
- Learn how 3DX fits into your existing DGSHAPE DWX workflow.
Brian Kinard
Western U.S. Sales Manager at DGSHAPE, A Roland Company
Brian is the Western U.S. Sales Manager at Roland DGA. He comes from a family of dental professionals and is a digital dental technology enthusiast. His passion for technology is reflected in his ability to educate the community about digital solutions that promote positive dental laboratory and clinical patient outcomes.