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Zahn Academy brings world-class education and events to dental laboratory technicians and owners. We are proud to offer on-demand webinars, in-person education and a variety of content in order to inform customers of the latest innovations and industry trends.
DATE: March 23, 2023 TIME: 2:00pm ET – 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, Owner of Northern Virginia Dental Lab
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Join us for part one of a two-part series on fabrication of a Zirlux Acetal partial. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, Owner of Northern Virginia Dental Lab, will digitally design the framework for a partial denture using CAM software. He will share best practices for milling the Zirlux Acetal framework and printing teeth from Trusana resin.
DATE: April 12, 2023 TIME: 2:00pm ET – 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Mike Farago, CEO, Concord Dental
Join Fran Parathyras and lab owner Mike Farago, CEO, Concord Dental, as they discuss the acquisition of a completely digital laboratory and the integration into their existing business. Mike will give you his personal experiences, challenges, and success stories of how Concord expanded into this new, ever-changing digital era. Let his expertise give you understanding and insight on how you, too, can evolve your business with proven strategies for success in 2023! Come with questions!
DATE: April 13, 2023 TIME: 2:00pm ET – 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Tim Torbenson, President, evo820
The fastest growing market segment of today's dental laboratory industry is surgical implants, but how do we manufacture the custom abutments needed while being legally compliant with the FDA 510(k) protocols? Join Tim Torbenson, President of evo820, to gain the necessary insight into legal compliance to become a fully functioning validated milling center. Learn how to expand your product offerings, increase your profitability, and grow your revenue streams with evo820.
DATE:April 19, 2023 TIME: 2:00pm ET – 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Jessica Love, MOM, CDT, MUA, Owner of Capture Dental, Health & Beauty Center
Join lab owner and internationally known ceramist, Jessica Love, MOM, CDT, MUA, Owner of Capture Dental, Health & Beauty Center, as she continues with Art Class-Level 2, by showcasing and incorporating today's latest artwork concepts in dentistry and dental ceramics by producing the most natural looking aesthetics. Learn one-of-a-kind tips and tricks to take your lab to the next level and get rave reviews from dentists and patients by easily incorporating tailored dental art into your designs!
DATE: April 20, 2023 TIME: 2:00pm ET – 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, Owner of Northern Virginia Dental Lab
Join us for part two of fabricating a Zirlux Acetal partial. Kris Schermerhorn, CDT, Owner of Northern Virginia Dental Lab, will go into detail on how to properly place teeth and saddle to complete the Zirlux Acetal partial. Kris will share his preferred techniques for processing, finishing and polishing the milled framework along with post processing printed Trusana teeth.
DATE: April 21, 2023 TIME: 8:30am ET – 3:00pm EDT LOCATION: Lexington, KY SPEAKERS: Kristi K. Neff, CDT, Technical Specialist, Dentsply Sirona, Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, Professor of Restorative Dentistry & Executive Editor of IDT, Carol Inman, Elite Account Manager, Zahn, Matt Viens, Supervisor, High-Tech Training, Zahn
Finally, the answers to manufacturing digital dentures in your dental laboratory are here. Join Zahn Dental, Dentsply Sirona and other industry leading suppliers for an all-encompassing step by step process from designing to printing digital dentures. Learn how your lab can implement new technology and workflows to produce esthetic digital dentures, simplify analog processes, streamline inventory all while increasing your return on investment. Join Brett Hovis, along with 3Shape, Henry Schein Prosthetic Design Services, Dentsply Sirona, DESS, Asiga, Keystone Industries and Myerson for a full day of education.
DATE: May 12, 2023 TIME: 1:00pm – 1:45pm PDT LOCATION: Garden Grove, CA SPEAKERS: Tim Torbenson, President at evo820
Gain a better understanding of FDA compliance in today's digital dental manufacturing landscape. Tim Torbenson provides clear and concise information on how to comply with FDA standards, addressing what manufacturing processes require FDA action and what processes do not.
DATE: May 12, 2023 TIME: 2:00pm – 2:45pm PDT LOCATION: Garden Grove, CA SPEAKERS: Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, Professor of Restorative Dentistry; Executive Editor IDT; Consultant; Investor at NYC College of Technology
Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, covers the hottest zirconia restorative solution to hit the industry. Learn best practices to reduce your turnaround time and get esthetic cases into your dentists' hands faster with an under-23-minute sintering cycle, and understand the processes and benefits.
DATE: May 12, 2023 TIME: 3:00pm – 3:45pm PDT LOCATION: Garden Grove, CA SPEAKERS: Susan Van Kinsbergen, CDT, Vice President at Myerson LLC
Susan van Kinsbergen covers Trusana Premium 3D printing resin, the next-generation photopolymer for 3D printing denture teeth for complete dentures, overdentures or interim fixed complete dentures. Patented chemistry creates lifelike translucency and Trusana's fracture toughness, wear resistance and a unique ability to maintain its strength in the presence of water.
DATE: May 12, 2023 TIME: 4:00pm – 4:45pm PDT LOCATION: Garden Grove, CA SPEAKERS: Kristi Neff, CDT, Technician at Dentsply Sirona Prosthetics
Kristi Neff discusses the latest updates to the Lucitone Digital Print Denture System, including new resin options for printing teeth and tooth libraries as well as a curing system. She also covers the most effective workflows including the latest sealer that eliminates the need for pumice or polishing.
DATE: May 19, 2023 TIME: 8:00am ET – 3:15pm CDT LOCATION: San Antonio, TX SPEAKERS: Mark Turner, CDT, TE, BS, Laboratory Education & Technical Services Specialist, Destsply Sirona, Nate Sigman, Technical Trainer - Dental Lab, High Tech Training, Zahn, Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, Carol Inman, Elite Account Manager - Zahn, Business Strategy, Zahn
Finally, the answers to digital denture fabrication are here. Join Zahn Dental and the partners at Dentsply Sirona for an all-encompassing look into the designing, manufacturing, and finishing of 3D printed digital dentures.
Learn how new advancements in materials create better denture as well as time efficiency, cost savings and inventory management can make a difference in your workflow.
Join Suzi Uraco and Sarah Schultejans, along with 3Shape, Henry Schein Prosthetic Design Services, Dentsply Sirona, DESS, and Asiga for a full day of education.
DATE: June 23, 2023 TIME: 8:00am ET – 3:15pm MDT LOCATION: Denver, CO SPEAKERS: David Sipperly, Product Sales Manager, Dentsply Sirona Nate Sigman, Technical Trainer - Dental Lab, High Tech Training, Zahn, Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, Carol Inman, Elite Account Manager - Zahn, Business Strategy, Zahn
Join Peter Riddell and Rose Ball, along with 3Shape, Henry Schein Prosthetic Design Services, Dentsply Sirona, DESS, and Asiga for a full day of education.
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