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WESTERN STATES CONFERENCEOF DENTAL LABORATORIES

JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET • SPARKS, NEVADAMay 3–5, 2007

ArizonaCaliforniaHawaiiNevadaNew Mexico

AlaskaIdahoMontanaOregonUtahWashington

WESTERN STATES CONFERENCECDLA • 39270 Paseo Padre Parkway, #730

Fremont, California 94538(800) 532-2352 • Fax: (360) 666-8645

E-mail: [email protected]

WELCOME TO THE 34th ANNUAL WESTERN STATES CONFERENCE OF DENTAL LABORATORIES

The combined committee members under the chairmanship of Steve Simon, CDT, are veryexcited about the meeting that has been planned for you. We proudly present another finearray of seminars and exhibits to technicians in the eleven Western states and beyond.Last year, the meeting hosted technicians from 18 states! The meeting is both educationaland informative. Conference participants have opportunities to attend business and tech-nical clinics and to earn CDT continuing education credits. The “hot” topics, techniques andproducts featured on this program are sure to peak the interest of all technicians regard-less of your position or experience level in the laboratory.

We encourage you to register early as some class sizes are limited. We know that as tech-nicians, we spend a lot of time at the bench. Periodically we need a break from the dailyroutine to network, discuss common interests and problems, and just relax and have somefun. The Welcome Reception/Social Hour on Friday evening offers an additional hour fornetworking and socializing. The Argen Corporation is graciously co-sponsoring this event.At this reception a drawing will made for a winner to play WSC BIG CHANCE and Newthis year an additional WSC BIG CHANCE just for the exhibitors.

As always, many exhibitors will offer TRADE SHOW SPECIALS to those attending themeetings. Labs often save enough money through the show specials to pay for their regis-tration and to save even further we offer a discount for attendees coming from the samelaboratory. The committee extends a thank you to the speakers and the exhibit companies-we couldn’t do it without you! Please be sure to visit each booth in the exhibit hall to seethe new products they are offering.

For our dentists....

We invite you to attend all the excellent classes that are available. Learn time saving tipsand communication skills necessary for quality networking with the dental laboratorywhich in turn may enhance your practice. The exhibit floor offers new products anddemonstrations about products you currently use.

WESTERN STATES CONFERENCE COMMITTEESteve Simon, CDT (California)

David Bridgham, CDT (Oregon), Scott Dyer, CDT (Nevada), Robert Holmes, CDT(Washington), Charles Lemke, CDT (Alaska), Chauncey Murakami, CDT (Hawaii) GlenPrice, CDT (Idaho), , LaVar Swensen, CDT (Utah), Jim Wilson, CDT (California) andCarol Baez (Conference Coordinator)

Welcome Members & Guests!34th Western States Conference-General Information

Reno/Sparks We’ll warn you right up front. You are going to have some explaining to dowhen you get back home. Like explaining to your co-workers why youlook a little more relaxed then when you left. You work hard long hours atthe bench, you deserve to mix a little of business with pleasure.Welcome to America’s Adventure Place. There are mountains to hike,rivers to run, lakes to scout, deserts to discover, courses to golf, streamsto fish, trails to bike, the night sky to explore and the best white waterpark in the nation.

When your work day is done, Reno/Sparks offers “take your breath away”scenery, heart-pumping adventures and great night life that never stopsas well as world-class casino action. Because Reno is just an hour or sofrom the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe you can easily take advantageall that offers.

Hotel InformationJoin us at JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET HOTEL1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks NevadaFOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL 1-800-648-1177

W.S.C. Room rate $104.00 per day plus tax.

FLY INTO THE RENO AIRPORT AND CATCH THE FREE AIRPORTSHUTTLE !!!!!!!The Nugget Hotel is a most unique family owned hotel casino resort andhas more of what you’re looking for. From the moment you arrive, you arewelcomed to the luxury resort with a smile and a promise of first classaccommodations and service. On the fifth floor you will find a spectacularindoor-outdoor pool and spa in a beautiful atrium setting. The pool fea-tures tropical temperatures year round, eight bubble pools, a 16 footJacuzzi and glorious views of the Sierras. There are eight award winningrestaurants featuring Restaurant Orozko, the Mediterranean style restau-rant, the Steakhouse Grill featuring mahogany broiled steaks, and TraderDick’s with authentic Polynesian cuisine and fresh fish daily.

Exhibit HallThe Exhibit Hall is open from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday. An addition-al hour of fun- on Friday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm a “WelcomeReception/Social Hour” with another $100.00 for the “Big Chance.”Saturday’s Exhibit Hall hours are from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with a“Lunch on the Run” served in the hall.

It’s a perfect opportunity to meet your suppliers in the Exhibit Hall and askquestions of qualified representatives. See the latest products andnewest technologies represented by over 50 companies. We thank allthe exhibitors who provide support of the WSC and assist us in providingeducational clinics.

Earn CDT/RG Professional Development Credits for Visiting Boothsin the Expo HallYou can earn 1/2 point professional development credit from NBC forevery six Exhibit Hall booths you visit during the 34th WSC. Use the formlocated in your registration packet to list each booth you visit, and haveone of the booth representatives sign your form. Once completed, returnthis form to NBC with your next CDT or RG renewal invoice. If you needadditional forms, please visit the WSC registration area. WSC, Inc., willnot be collecting these forms.

CDT/RG CreditsNBC bubble sheets for CDT/RG credits will be distributed at the begin-

ning of each clinic session. The NBC course approval number will beannounced at the end of each clinic by an WSC volunteer. The bubblesheets MUST be completed using Pencil Only. In order to receive cred-it, you MUST complete the entire form and completely fill in the bubbleunder the corresponding numbers for your CDT/RG number and thecourse approval number.

Important-Bring your Certified Dental Technician/Recognized Graduate(CDT/RG) card with you to record your CDT/RG number on theContinuing Education form.

DRAWINGS FOR FABULOUS PRIZES -Three Chances to win!!!!!!!!!Wouldn’t it be great to participate in random drawings for door prizes,WITH YOUR REGISTRATION YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE TICKETGOOD FOR A DRAWING PRIZE AN ADDITIONAL 5 TICKETSINCLUDED WITH A DRAWING PACKAGE PURCHASE AND TICK-ETS FOR PRIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE.Each year, WSC exhibitors donate many valuable prizes to the doorprize drawing that is held in the Exhibit Hall. Two of the drawings arefor the W.S.C. BIG CHANCE win from $1.00 to ???? BIG CHANCEdrawings will take place in the hall on Friday at 5.00 p.m. and againSaturday at 1:00 p.m. draw. Again, the winner must be present to win.The third drawing will take place at the Welcome Reception on Friday.

SOCIAL EVENTS/REFRESHMENTS BREAKSTHURSDAY ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTCome early to compete on Thursday, May 3, 2007 in the ModifiedShotgun Start at Redhawk Golf Course. Tee time is 8:00 am. Redhawkis a top-ranked course at 6600 N. Wingfield Pkwy., Sparks. (775-626-6000) .Golf prizes courtesy of Simms and Stein Refining will be award-ed on Friday at the Welcome reception/Social Hour.

***Limited to the first 60 players****

FRIDAY WELCOME RECEPTION 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Make sure you take a few moments to say hello to old friends and new.After the Exhibit Hall closes join us for hors d’oeuvres and anotherchance at the BIG CHANCE (Cash bar, 2 drink tickets included withpurchase of Drawing Package). Co sponsored by Argen Corp.

SATURDAY BREAKFASTBe sure to purchase your coupons towards a Saturday, May 5, 2007breakfast in either the Farm House Restaurant, Rosie’s Cafe or towardsSaturday room service breakfast at the Nugget. A great way to start theday.

SATURDAY” LUNCH ON THE RUN” 11:30 amEnjoy the delicious buffet and then see what’s new on the exhibitionfloor. Earn credits while you visit.

Opening Keynote PresentationWSC, Inc. will be sponsoring a “Opening Keynote Presentation” featur-ing Jim Glidewell on Friday, May 4, 2007 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. Thispresentation is free for all attendees.

CDT WRITTEN EXAMS TO BE OFFERED AT THE WESTERNSTATES CONFERENCE -Saturday, May 5, 8: 00 amIn conjunction with the National Board of Certification once again theCDT written exams will be held on Saturday, May 5th. You must be pre-registered with the NBC prior to the testing. Contact NBC at 800-684-5310 to sign up.

34th Western States Conference -Program At A Glance

Thursday, May 3, 2007

8:00 am Bob McLaughlin Memorial Golf Tournament, RedHawk Golf Course- Simms & Stein Refining

4:00 -7:00 pm Component Open Forum

Friday, May 4, 20077:30 am - 6:00 pm Registration Desk Open8:00 - 9:30 am Opening General Scession “Marketing For Growth, Managing People And Exploiting

The Shift To Digital Manufacturing” Jim Glidewell, CDT -WSC. Inc.

Free with registration.

Clinics10:00 am - 12:00 pm

F1 “Preparation and Impression Dilemmas”Dr. Damon Adams

F2 “Basic Partial Design And Innovations For The 21st Century”Jerry B. Robinson, CDT and Matt Tait, RDT-Pearson Dental

F3 “Technical And Business Factors Which Make Your Lab More Successful And Profitable With Implant-Supported Overdenture Cases.”Dr. Hamid Shafie-Vident

F4 “CAD/CAM Is Not New Technolgy It Is Adapted” Jason Rogers, MDC-UBest

10:00 am -11:00 amF5a “Updates On OSHA And Infection Control”Les Hochhauser-American Dental Supply

11:00 am - 12:00 pmF5b “State Of The Industry”Bennett Napier, CAE-WSC, Inc. and NADL

Clinics12:30 pm -2:30 pm

F6 “Marketing Your Dental Lab Product”Greg Harris- Patterson Dental/Sirona

F7 “Multiple Substrates: One Beautiful Look”Ken Jones, CDT- Ivoclar Vivadent

F8 “Let’s Talk Dentures and Beyond”Vincent Verderosa, CDT

F9 “NobelGuide: The Technicians Expanded Role For Guided Implant Surgery”David S. Weber, CDT - NobelBiocare

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmF10 “An Introduction To The Heraeus Palajet Injection System”Mario Russo, CDT, MDT- Heraeus Kulzer

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Expo Hall Open

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Welcome Reception – Argen Corp.

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Saturday, May 5, 20077:30 am -4:30 pm Registration Desk Open

8:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT Comprehensive Exams Pre registration with the National Board of Certification is a requirement in order to take the exams. To sit for the exam call the NBC at 800-684-5310.

Clinics8:00 am - 10:00 am

S1 “How To Create A Money Making P.F.M System”Edward J. Harms, CDT - Talladium

S2 “Practical Tips For Successful Implant Prosthodontics”Dennis Miller, CDT

S3 “More Materials, More Applications, More CAD/CAM”Ed Flocken - Patterson Dental/Sirona

S4 “Secret Smile”Ruth Bourke

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Expo Hall Open

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch on the Run Buffet

Clinics

2:30 pm - 4:30 pmS5 “Solving the Combination Case Dilemma: Noritake CZR Press”Kent Kohli, CDT - Zahn

S6 “Removable Prosthetics: Establishing a Higher Value”Tom Zaleske

S7 “Esthetic Milled Restorations: Machine & Materials”Dr. Russell Giordano - Vident

S8 “Lava Ceram Porcelain: Made For Lava Zirconia”Dennis Ouye, CDT - 3M ESPE

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

S9 “Updates on OSHA and Infection Control”Les Hochhauser-American Dental Supply

5:30 pm - 6:30 pmWestern States Conference Debriefing

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Friday, May 4, 20078:00 am-9:30 am Free admittance

Jim Glidewell, CDT“Marketing for Growth, Managing People and Exploiting

the Shift to Digital Manufacturing”

In this fast-paced, information-packed lecture, Jim will cover many of the tools he used to buildGlidewell Laboratories. From marketing and advertising strategies to managing employees for efficientproduction, Jim will show you what works and what doesn’t. He will also share his forecast for thefuture of digital manufacturing in the dental laboratory, and illustrate the CAD/CAM technologies heuses today.

Jim Glidewell, CDTPresident & CEO, Glidewell Laboratories

Jim Glidewell began his dental career after military service in Southeast Asia. He attended a 2-yeardental technology program at Orange Coast College and graduated in 1969. Glidewell Laboratoriesformally opened in January 1970. Today it is one of the world’s largest dental laboratory with over2,400 employees and eight separate locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, Coast Rica andMexico. Jim has developed new products, equipment and production techniques in his own Research& Development Department with the objective of keeping down dental laboratory expenses. He hasgenerously shared his production and management strategies for growth with other dental laboratoriesthrough keynote speaking engagement like this.

With appreciation to WSC, Inc.1.5 hrs Professional Development Credit

34th Western States Conference – Keynote Speaker

F1 10:00 am - 12:00 pm“Preparation and ImpressionDilemmas”Dr. Damon Adams

This interactive course, designed espe-cially for dental technicians, will reviewthe most common preparation errorsseen in the dental laboratory. Dr. Adams offers simple solutions thatwill reduce stress, improve aestheticsand longevity while increasing profitsfor both the doctor and the laboratory.What is the best way, without fear andintimidation, to approach doctors withsolutions to problems? What tech-niques can you use to give them theincentive to listen? How can you moti-vate them to make their preparationsand impressions even better?

Dr. Damon Adams, recognized asNorth America’s leading and most pub-lished doctor-technician liaison, sharespractical and detailed information thatwill help dental technicians and labora-tory owners with the real challengesthat they face every day.

In this seminar you will learn:* Technical and material keys forpreventing impression distortions:The #1 killer of dental profits!* A revolutionary doctor-laboratorybusiness model to virtually eliminateimpressions distortion* Introduction to a doctor-laboratorybased system that will improveimpressions by improving impres-sions* The 10 most common preparationerrors with their solutions* Preparation feedback methods thatwill result in better preparations* Setting your laboratory apart:Increasing referrals and sustainingrelationships

Dr. Damon C. Adams, a graduate of

the University of Michigan, is anAssistant Clinical Professor in theDental Residency program at theUniversity of Toledo, College ofMedicine. He lectures and presentshands-on workshops internationally formany dental organizations and dentallaboratories. In addition to his years inprivate practice, Dr. Adams has servedas a doctor-technician liaison for morethan 11 years. He is currently listed inDentistry Today’s prestigious Leadersin Continuing Education (2004-2007)and serves as a Contributing Editor forDentistry Today.

2 hrs. Scientific Credit

F210:00 am - 12:00 pm“Basic Partial Design AndInnovations For The 21st Century”Jerry B. Robinson, CDT and MattTait, RDT

This course will be presented in twoparts. The first half will focus on thevery basics of partial denture design. Arefresher, so to speak, that will benefitanyone operating an acrylic lab. Thenthe course will transition into a discus-sion of the aesthetic possibilities newto the industry including old styles thatmay have been forgotten and the excit-ing resin applications gaining populari-ty. Finally the discussion will concludewith what is usually a lively questionand answer session. We will be provid-ing over one hundred examples for theparticipants to view and discuss.

Jerry B. Robinson, CDT has over 25years in the dental industry. He gradu-ated from the Dental Tech Program atDiablo Valley College in 1985, andbecame a CDT in 1989. He owns andoperates Chromeworks since 1986.

Matt Tait achieved his RDT recognitionin 1973 with over 30 years in the

industry. He was owner-director ofEuropean Dental Services Devon,England since 1985. In 1999 hebecame the Manager of Chromeworks.

With appreciation to Pearson DentalSupply


F310:00 am - 12:00 pm“Technical And Business FactorsWhich Make Your Lab MoreSuccessful And Profitable WithImplant-Supported OverdentureCases.”Dr. Hamid Shafie

Total edentulism has been noted in 5%of adults who are in the 40-44 year oldage group. This percentage graduallyincreases to almost 42% in seniors.However, these percentages aredeceiving because the baby boomergeneration is greater than people in theover 65 year old age group. We willsee significant increases in the numberof fully edentulous patients by the timethe baby boomers reach ages 65 andhigher.

Because of the above fact, all of theimplant companies have focused theirresearch and development efforts overthe past five years, in creating differentimplant-supported overdentures solu-tions for fully edentulous patients.

Education Objectives:a) Give a guideline for indications and contraindications for the implant supported overdentureb) Biomechanical analysis of implant-supported overdenturesc) Give an attachment selection guidelined) Describe various occlusal schemes including Lingualized occlusion

Clinic DescriptionsFriday – May 4, 2007

e) Maximize the communication between the dentist and the lab technicianf) Teach marketing and business management for dental laboratories with implant-supported overdenture services

Upon completion of this course, par-ticipants should be able to:

a) Fabricate an implant-supportedoverdenture over the following attach-ment assemblies:

1. Stud attachments2. Bar attachment3. Rigid non-resilient attachments

b) Execute laboratory steps required infabricating an implant-supported over-denturec) Utilize a new generation of artificialteeth for establishing LingualizedOcclusiond) Know how to set appropriatecharges for this type of treatmentmodality

Dr. Hamid Shafie received his certifi-cate of Advanced Graduate Studies inProsthodontics from Boston UniversityGoldman School of Dental Medicine.He is the founder of the Center for OralImplantology at Johns HopkinsUniversity where he has trained manydentists in different aspects of implantdentistry. Dr. Shafie currently is thePresident of the American Institute ofEsthetic and Implant Density inWashington DC.

With appreciation to Vident2 hrs. Scientific Credit

F410:00 am - 12:00 pm“CAD/CAM Is Not New Technology ItIs Adapted”Jason Rogers, MDC

Jason Rogers, Master DentalCeramist, will review the industrial sideof the technology and how it wasadapted to dentistry with outside thebox thinking and reverse engineering.If we truly review the technology from a

production and precision experiencewe can readily see how it is possible tomanipulate the software and hardwareto apply dental technology. Jason, willalso review the material aspect ofmilled ceramics. And No! -all Yittra sta-bilized Zirconia are not thesame...maybe close...but definitely notthe same. The pros and cons of vari-ous applications of materials and whatmakes a good material..the use of out-sourcing services...the future will needto bring open geometry to the marketso a lab can access many differentsystems using only one scanner will bediscussed. 2 axis, 3 axis, 4 axis and 5axis so what? Taking a good YZ frame-work or coping and transitioning it to avery cosmetic and esthetic restora-tion...tricks and tips... and more.

Jason Rogers is an alumnus of theUCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistrywhere he received his mastersCertification in Ceramics. Under theinstruction of Dr. Ed McLaren, he spe-cialized in all-ceramic techniques andnatural morphology. Mr. Rogers gradu-ated from Durham TechnicalCommunity College in Durham, NorthCarolina with an Associates Degree ofDental Laboratory Technology in 2003.He is the Quality Control andEducation Manager for TDS/U-BestDental Technology.

With appreciation to U-Best DentalTechnology


F5a10:00 am - 11:00 am“Updates on OSHA and InfectionControl”Les Hochhauser

Les Hochhauser has been providingOSHA seminars and clinics on ‘HowTo Prepare For An OSHA Visit’ for 20years. He is well versed in the topicand has addressed many DentalLaboratory groups.

In today’s regulatory world, more thanever before, OSHA is checking compa-

nies for compliance regulations. Areyou prepared? It is not unusual toreceive fines. Les Hochhauser can pro-vide you with information that can pos-sibly save you thousands of dollars. Some of the issues that is covered inthis lecture are: What are the changesin the government regulations? Why isit important to have infection controlmaterials? What are the reasonsbehind having a hazard communicationprogram? What is the DAMAS pro-gram? What are Good ManufacturingPractices? Are dental devices con-trolled by the FDA and what does thatmean to the lab owner?

Les Hochhauser is an industrialchemist with over 25 years experiencein the dental field. He is a graduate ofBrooklyn College in New York, holds aBachelor of Science degree inChemistry, and is a member of theAmerican Chemical Society. He ispresently the Director of ProductDevelopment for American DentalSupply, Inc. and has created anddeveloped manufacturing specificationsfor over 150 dental products for thiscompany.

This class fulfills the NBC requirementfor infection Control

With appreciation to American DentalSupply

1 hr. Scientific Credit

F5b11:00 am - 12:00 pm“State of the Industry”Bennett Napier, CAE

This 1 hour interactive session willfocus on what the dental laboratoryindustry will look like in the next five toten years. The topics to be coveredinclude: off shore trade, merger andacquisition activity (consolidation of thenumber of dental laboratories left in theU.S.), workforce recruitment challengesand opportunities; how the conduct ofbusiness with dental clients will changein the future due to technology, dentalclient demographics and regulatoryrequirements.

Participants will get a perspective onhow to best prepare their business tonot only thrive but survive the changesahead.

Bennett Napier, CAE is a CertifiedAssociation Executive and CoExecutive Director of the NationalAssociation of Dental Laboratories andhas served in that role since 2001.Starting in 1998 and to present day, healso serves as Executive Director ofthe Florida Dental LaboratoryAssociation. Bennett spent three yearsas Executive Director of the FloridaDental Hygiene Association from 1994-1996.

Mr. Napier has fifteen years of govern-mental affairs experience in the capaci-ties of both a executive branch andlegislative lobbyist at the state leveland service as a congressional assis-tant working in Washington DC forU.S. Congressman Howard Coble fromNorth Carolina. He holds Bachelorsdegrees from the University of NorthCarolina at Charlotte in PoliticalScience and Sociology. He attendedthe Graduate School of Public Policy atthe Georgia Institute of Technology andholds a Masters degree in AppliedPolitics and Policy from Florida StateUniversity.

With appreciation to NADL1 hr. Professional Development Credit

F612:30 pm - 2:30 pm“Marketing Your Dental Lab Product”Greg Harris

You don’t need to be a marketing whizto promote high-tech lab products toyour doctors! Greg Harris shows howeasy it is to market your lab in today’scompetitive environment and demon-strates ways to improve both productand perception so you can chargemore for better work. The course ispresented from both a technical andbusiness orientation.

Greg Harris began his career withNabisco Foods as a marketer in con-

sumer packaged goods. He later joinedNobel Biocare Branemark® in the late1980s, working with both labs and den-tists. In 1997 Mr. Harris was privilegedto start Procera in Canada and shortlythereafter joined the U.S.Procera team,developing networks of dentists andlabs as well as lecturing throughout thecountry. Mr. Harris then joined DentalServices Group as Director of Salesand Marketing, overseeing the market-ing and technology development for 30labs across the U.S. Greg Harris is thePresident and Founder of The HarrisGroup and a much sought after lectur-er and business consultant.

With appreciation to PattersonDental/Sirona


F712:30 pm - 2:30 pm“Multiple Substrates: One BeautifulLook”Ken Jones, CDT

All ceramic substructure systems canprovide increased strength to restora-tions; however Controlling their valuecan be problematic especially whencombining dissimilar substrates withinthe same arch. Using the full IPSe.maxsystem, Ken Jones, CDT Teaches youhow to control value and chroma of thecore material eliminating Differences infinal shade and vitality.

Ken Jones, CDT has 25 years ofexperience as a technician and main-tains certification in Crown and Bridge,as well as Ceramics from the NationalBoard of Certification. He has workedin the commercial laboratory and pri-vate practice setting as well as theacademic, as the Technical SupportInstructor for the Fixed ProsthodonticPrograms at the University of BuffaloDental School. Mr. Jones currentlyowns New Creation Dental Studio inthe Buffalo area which focuses onFixed Prosthodontics and Cosmeticrestorations. He is published in clinicaland technical journals and consultsindependently.With appreciation to Ivoclar Vivadent


F812:30 pm - 2:30 pm“Let’s Talk Dentures and Beyond”Vincent Verderosa, CDT

We will discuss:*How to fabricate custom trays that will help reduce chair side adjustments.*Bite rims that will help reduce resets.*Compare bite rims to intra oral trac-ing device. Which will give a better bite relationship?*Techniques we can share with our accounts to help pick the right anterior teeth for their patient.*Posterior occlusion, and a quick way to set posterior teeth.Stress balancer, what is it? How can it help the TMJ patient?*How Bite recorders can be used for greater success with your night guards.

Loads of information, lot’s of fun!!!Bring questions, we will answer themtogether.

Vincent Verderosa, CDT, MDT, hasover 30 years of experience in the den-tal laboratory industry. He has earnedcertification in removable prosthetics.He owned and operated GreenroseDental Lab on Long Island for 16years. Presently he is SeniorLaboratory Technician at Stony BrookUniversity of Dental Medicine. Vincenthas lectured across the United Stateson all phases of denture construction,Centerline Technology, Bite recorders,and Linear Occlusion. He is thefounder and owner of DentureUniversity a company dedicated todental technology and education for thedental technician.


F912:30 pm - 2:30 pm“NobelGuide: The TechniciansExpanded Role For Guided ImplantSurgery”David S. Weber, CDT

Guided Implant Surgery is an advance-ment that allows the surgeon to set animplant so precisely, that a lab fabricat-ed temporary crown can be placed atthe time of surgery. This technique is anotable advancement, although itrequires more expertise and input onthe technicians part. Computer basedand model based guided surgery willbe introduced, with the emphasis onteaching the technician how to create amodel based NobelGuide surgical stentand temporary restoration from start tofinish.

David S. Weber, CDT is a second gen-eration dental technician with 28 yearsexperience in the field. He started SunDental Laboratory in 1985, and hisMedford, Oregon office is limited toimplant supported dentistry. He is a pri-vate pilot, and his interests include golf-ing, skiing, wild mushroom hunting andcooking.

With appreciation to NobelBiocare2 hrs. Scientific Credit

F101:30 pm - 2:30 pm“An Introduction To The HeraeusPalajet Injection System”Mario Russo, CDT, MDT

An introduction to the Heraeus PalajetInjection System for the fabrication offull dentures as well as partials. Thislecture will cover a simplified approachto injecting and pouring Palapress VarioAcrylic for an excellent result. Alsoincluded with this lecture will be a sim-plified process for setting-up dentureteeth for full maxillary and mandibular

cases using the new Filou 28 set-upassistant.

Mario Russo, CDT, MDT, TechnicalSpecialist, has been with HeraeusKulzer for the past 10 years. Mario’sspecialty is in Crown & Bridge andPorcelain with over 28 years ProstheticLab Technology. Past experienceincludes owning and operating “TeamDental Lab’” in New Jersey. He alsoworked as a technician in three labora-tories. Mario is a graduate of the UnionCounty Technical Institute for DentalTechnology and has an Associate ArtsDegree in Dental Science. He is agraduate of the “Master DentalTechnologist” program from the NewYork University Dental School.

With appreciation to Heraeus Kulzer1 hr. Scientific Credit

Clinic DescriptionsSaturday, May 5, 2007

S18:00 am - 10:00 am“How To Create A Money MakingP.F.M System”Edward J. Harms, CDT

The state of dental ceramics has beenconstantly changing since its inception.Material and technique improvementshave impacted dentistry today more sothan at any other time in our history,yet the P.F.M. still controls 85% of workin our Crown and Bridge Laboratories.

Edward J. Harms, CDT is not only apast laboratory owner, but a worldrenowned consultant who continues tointeract with some of the most suc-cessful laboratories in the county.Through his years of experience, hehas developed innovative steps andtechniques for porcelain-fused to metalrestorations. This clinic will leave youexcited about change!Mr. Harms is a graduate of SouthernIllinois University with a Bachelor of

Science Degree in Dental Technologywith advanced studies in Physics andMetallurgy. For over 20 years, Mr.Harms has shared his wide base ofknowledge of the science and art ofdental laboratory materials and tech-niques on major podiums in both theUnited States and Internationally. Hehas been a major contributor to theJournal of Dental Technology with his“Back to Basics” series.

In the 1970’s, Mr. Harms was a partnerin one of the largest and fastest grow-ing ceramic laboratories on the WestCoast. In the late 1970’s, Mr. Harmsassembled a group of Investors andAero Space Engineers to formTalladium, Inc., a leading developer ofinnovative dental products for dentallaboratories.

With appreciation to Talladium, Inc.2 hrs. Scientific Credit

S28:00 am - 10:00 am“Practical Tips For SuccessfulImplant Prosthodontics’Dennis Miller, CDT

This slide/lecture presentation willcover troubleshooting an implant casefrom impression through post delivery,from both the chairside and laboratoryperspectives.

A wide variety of both fixed and remov-able practical cases will be shown.Helpful hints for fabricating customabutments, optional lingual set screws,long term transitions, design options forthe implant bar, salvaging a broken tis-sue bar, and much more will be includ-ed in the presentation.

Objectives: Upon completion of thispresentation, the participants should beable to :

* Apply some of these tips into both your chairside and technical procedures* Recognize, then eliminate potential problems before they happen* Achieve a more precise result with implant prosthodontics

Dennis Miller, CDT, MICOI, MAAI, withforty seven years of technical experi-ence, was a founding partner and isnow retired from a large full service labin northern California. He has exten-sive experience in crown and bridge,ceramics, implants and all types ofrestorative resin techniques. In additionto being a Certified Dental Technicianhe has a Mastership from theInternational Congress of OralImplantology, is past Chairman of theirImplant Prosthodontic Section and aMastership from the AmericanAcademy of Implant Prosthodontics.


S38:00 am - 10:00 am“More Materials, More Applications,More CAD/CAM”Ed Flocken

This course is designed to familiarizeattendees with a revolutionaryCAD/CAM technology for the fabrica-tion of dental restorations. The lecturewill address several challenges dentallabs face in today’s increasingly com-petitive environment and how the inLabSystem by Sirona quickly and easilysolves many of these issues. The mer-its of competing technologies will bediscussed in light of the overwhelmingvalue of inLab.

Objectives:* You will learn the steps involved in the fabrication of full contours crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers and specifically pure zirconium copings/frameworks.* Several tips and tricks will be discussed to minimize material waste, increase productivity and maximize utilization in your laboratory.* Highlight the variety of materials and numerous indications currently available with inLab.* Discover how simply inLab can be integrated into your existing process-es.

* Ways to boost revenues, attract new business and differentiate your laboratory.* Learn how the unique integrated design of the inLab system can be configured to meet the needs, costs and demands of any sized laborato-ry.

Ed Flocken, CDT received his AADegree in Dental Technology from LosAngeles City College and hisBachelor’s Degree from the Universityof California, Northridge, and complet-ed post-graduate studies in dental sci-ence at the International DentalAcademy, Tokyo, Japan. Ed is a mem-ber of the American ProsthodonticSociety and has over thirty years ofpractical dental experience in all phas-es of dental technology and oral reha-bilitation. He has lectured extensivelyto universities, institutions, studygroups and laboratories throughout theUS, Canada, Central and SouthAmerican, Asia and Europe. Currently,Ed owns and manages a small studiolaboratory in Hendersonville, NorthCarolina where he specializes in “Allceramic restorations” with an emphasison 3D CAD/CAM technology.

With appreciation to Patterson/Sirona2 hrs. Scientific Credit

S48:00 am - 10:00 am“Secret Smile”Ruth Bourke

A secret smile or smile makeover, howto exceed your patient and doctorexpectations with removableProsthodontics. Quality denturesrequire a quality system in the lab.Ruth will discuss the technical aspectsof aesthetic denture fabrication, toothpositioning, anatomical carving, den-ture flange coloring and implants.Practical advice will be given on how toincorporate the Enigma system intoevery day work in the lab. In addition,she will discuss how to communicatevalue and expertise to the doctor and

patient and setting a fee structure thatwill properly reward the technician forthe quality product they deliver.

Ruth Bourke’s career as a dentaltechnician began in London over 25years ago, where she earned certifi-cates in Dental Technology andAdvanced Prosthodontics from the City& Guilds of London Institute. She tookher first technicians position at Guy’sHospital, London, and later became asenior technician and instructor at boththe Eastman Postgraduate DentalInstitute and the Royal LondonHospital Medical College. In 1996 Ruthmoved to the US to take the post oforal-maxillofacial prosthetic technicianat the University of Washington, and in2002 left to manage the removablesdepartment at Protea Dental Studio. In2004 Ruth opened hew own laboratory,RE Bourke, LLC, and joined theUniversity of Washington as an affiliatefaculty member of the Department ofRestorative Dentistry.


S52:30 pm - 4:30 pm“Solving the Combination CaseDilemma: Noritake CZR Press”Kent Kohli, CDT

Next to a single central incisor, nothingis quite as challenging as a mixedmedia restorative combination case.What if there was one system, whichafforded the possibility of fabricatingany type of restoration using onerestorative material? Noritake CZRPRESS is a complete ceramic systemindicated for use in fabricating refracto-ry veneers, inlays/onlays, Press-To-Zirconium crowns & bridges and lay-ered zirconium-oxide crowns, bridges& implant restorations.

Objectives:* Discover the beauty and simplicity of the Noritake CZR Press system* Explore the many restorative possi

bilities when you learn the features and benefits of the Noritake CZR Press system

Mr. Kent Kohli, AS, CDT is a graduateof Weber State University andArchibald Associates’ fixed prostheticprogram at CRA (Clinical ResearchAssociates) in Utah. Kent has laboredin various clinical capacities workingboth as a chairside assistant and as anin-house ceramist/technician. Prior tojoining Zahn Dental as Director ofEducation, Kent was a NoritakeInstructor and Director of Education forDarby Dental Lab Supply. He hasauthored numerous technical articlesand has been published in various clin-ical and technical journals.

With appreciation to Zahn2 hrs. Scientific Credit

S62:30 pm - 4:30 pm“Removable Prosthetics:Establishing a Higher Value”Tom Zaleske

Establishing a value in the services adenture laboratory provides in the 21stcentury must be more than a “sameday” turn around or “free” resets. Inorder to compete and thrive in today’sdenture specialty, laboratories need toestablish their value with discriminatingselection of materials used in fabrica-tion, sound techniques that fully utilizethe material properties, and the uniquemanipulation of standard materials toprovide natural esthetics, better com-fort and function of the final dentalprosthesis..

Objectives:* Explain/teach how to carve naturalcontours using Kopps esthetic guide-lines and how to colorize those den-tures base contours by using a unique“wet” technique instead of powder

buildups or composite overlays.* Explore several properties of denture base acrylics and how to maxi-mize their efforts.

* How to “shape” modify and set denture teeth to eliminate the “off thecard” look.* Base contours and their relation-ship to comfort, fit, and case suc-cess.* Identify common faults in denture construction generated both clinicallyand in the laboratory and sugges-tions to correct them.* Factors associated with complaint in complete denture patients. How incorrect vertical dimension effects facial esthetics.* The differences in soft liners, and intheir use and abuse.

In addition to the lecture, all attendeeswill receive a CD ROM disk containingprintable articles and supportiveresearch on topics discussed in lec-ture.

Thomas Zaleske has 20 years ofrelated experience, in which nine ofthose were as an ‘in house’ technicianin a prosthodontic practice. He current-ly owns and operates his own laborato-ry. Tom has participated in 2 day clini-cal courses involving the evaluation,set up, process and delivery to thepatient with Swiss Master Dental tech-nician Jurg Stuck. These coursesinvolve limited (12) participants observ-ing a DDS and Mr. Stuck treating thepatient in a team approach clinically,over a two day period, as well as fol-lowing Mr. Stuck through his advanceddenture fabrication techniques. Hewas fortunate enough to have partici-pated in this course 3 times over a 4year period.


S72:30 pm - 4:30 pm“Esthetic Milled Restorations:Machine & Materials”Dr. Russell GiordanoThe interest in fabricating restorationsusing milling systems continues togrow throughout the world. Milledrestorative systems may decrease the

time required to fabricate estheticrestorations. The background ofCAD/CAM systems is presented aswell as an overview of the major sys-tems available or planned for the mar-ket place such as Cerec inLab, DCS,Kavo, Lava, Cercon and other in devel-opment. Principles of the CAD/CAMtechnique are reviewed and advan-tages and disadvantages of the varioussystems are presented. Although themachining system is important in thisscheme; the milled materials them-selves may also ultimately determinethe success or failure of the concept.

The composition, properties, and prod-uct of these materials serves as abackground for the discussion of howthese materials fit into the spectrum ofesthetic restorative dentistry.Laboratory and clinical research isused to document the success of thetechnique for use as inlays, onlays,crowns and bridges. The use of newfine particle/wear kind veneering mate-rials with specific milled frameworkmaterials will also be discussed.

Dr. Russell Giordano is an AssistantProfessor and Director of Biomaterialsin the Department of RestorativeDentistry/Biomaterials at the BostonUniversity Goldman School of DentalMedicine. Dr. Giordano received spe-cialty training in prosthodontics atHarvard School of Dental Medicine andperformed research at the CeramicsProcessing Research Laboratory at theMassachusetts Institute of Technologyleading to a D.M.Sc. degree in 1991and a Certificate in Prosthodontics. Hecurrently serves on the editorial boardof the Massachusetts Dental Society,the JDT, Spectrum and the Journal ofDentistry.

With appreciation to Vident2 hrs. Scientific Credit

S82:30 pm - 4:30 pm“Lava Ceram Porcelain: Made ForLava Zirconia”Dennis Ouye, CDT

The lecture will also include a Hands-On demonstration of Lava CeramPorcelain on Zirconia copings. Denniswill describe all of the techniques andmaterials necessary for successfulZirconia crowns, especially with theuse of Lava Ceram Porcelain. His con-cern lies mostly with the fitting of largeZirconia bridges and the esthetics ofZirconia. His demonstration will includea one-bake twelve-powder buildup anda one-bake-four powder buildup.

Dennis Ouye, CDT is President ofLDL Designs, Inc., a dental laboratoryin Berkeley, CA. As a Certified DentalTechnician, he gives lectures as wellhands-on courses at various schools,study groups, laboratories and stateassociations. He is a member of theAcademy of Cosmetic and AdhesiveDentistry and a Lava Ceram consultantfor 3M ESPE.

With appreciation to 3M ESPE2 hrs. Scientific Credit

S94:30 pm - 5:30 pm“Updates on OSHA and InfectionControl” Les Hochhauser

Les Hochhauser has been providingOSHA seminars and clinics on ‘HowTo Prepare For An Osha Visit’ for 20years. He is well versed in the topicand has addressed many DentalLaboratory groups.

In today’s regulatory world, more thanever before, OSHA is checking compa-

nies for compliance regulations. Areyou prepared? It is not unusual toreceive fines. Les Hochhauser can pro-vide you with information that can pos-sibly save you thousands of dollars.

Some of the issues that is covered inthis lecture are: What are the changesin the government regulations? Why isit important to have infection controlmaterials? What are the reasonsbehind having a hazard communicationprogram? What is the DAMAS pro-gram? What are Good ManufacturingPractices? Are dental devices con-trolled by the FDA and what does thatmean to the lab owner?

Les Hochhauser is an industrialchemist with over 25 years experiencein the dental field. He is a graduate ofBrooklyn College in New York, holds aBachelor of Science degree inChemistry, and is a member of theAmerican Chemical Society. He ispresently the Director of ProductDevelopment for American DentalSupply, Inc. and has created anddeveloped manufacturing specificationsfor over 150 dental products for thiscompany.

This class fulfills the NBC require-ment for infection Control

With appreciation to American DentalSupply

1 hr. Scientific Credit

Please note:WSC has engagedthese clinicians asindependent contrac-tors to conduct theseclinics and is notresponsible for thecontents of the clin-ics. WSC doses notendorse or advocatethe use of any prod-uct or techniques

CDT/RG CreditsAll WSC clinics havebeen approved by the

National Board forCertification for CDT/RG Credits

Exhibitors as of press time......Admission to the hall is free with registra-tion to a class.

ACCURATE METALS & REFINING

ALMANON, INC.

AMERICAN DENTAL SUPPLY

ARGEN CORP.

ASTRON DENTAL CORP.

AURIDENT

ATLANTIS COMPONENTS INC.

AURIUM

B & D DENTAL CORP.

BIOMET,3I

BISCO DENTAL PRODUCTS

BRASSELER USA

CALIFORNIA DENTAL ARTS

CASTAGNOLO PRODUCTS

CHROMEWORKS

CORA REFINING

CRAFFORD LASER STARTECHNOLOGIES

DENTAL LAB PRODUCTS

DENTATION

DENTSPLY PROSTHETICS

ETI EMPIRE DIRECT

FRICKE INTERNATIONAL

GC AMERICA

HERAEUS KULZER

IVOCLAR VIVADENT

JENSEN PREMIUM DENTAL PRODUCTS

KLEIN EXCHANGE

LAB INNOVATIONS

LABORATORY SOLUTIONS

LINCOLN DENTAL SUPPLY

NADL/NBC

NOBEL BIOCARE

PTC

PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY

PEARSON DENTAL SUPPLY

PEASE & CURREN

PFINGST & CO.

RENFERT USA

SHOFU DENTAL CORP.

SIMMS & STEIN REFINING

SIRONA

STAR REFINING

STERNGOLD

TALLADIUM

TICONIUM/NOBILIUM/DEMCO

U BEST DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

VANIMAN MANUFACTURING

VIDENT

WILKINSON

ZAHN DENTAL

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