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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: May 26, 2022 TIME: 8:00pm ET - 9:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Fran Parathyras, RDH
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Early childhood dental visits are important for staving off tooth decay and a host of other health issues. More than 40 percent of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet understandably, many parents and children dread going to the dentist. To help create a positive experience that will transcend through adulthood dental visits, join Registered Dental Hygienist Francine Parathyras as she navigates you through a pediatric dental appointment. She’ll address the care changes from young children through adolescence and adulthood, sharing key points, including:
DATE: June 1, 2022 TIME: 2:00pm ET - 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Jack Marrano, Director of Signature Prosthetics, Absolute Dental Services
Join Jack Marrano, Director of Absolute Dental Laboratory, a leading dental lab, as he explains cutting-edge implants and restorative prosthetics from DESS which are changing today’s modern-day lab workflows. See how the versatility and dependability of DESS implants have made a positive impact on his business and how it can for yours. Learn about the predictability, consistency, and cost savings when designing these affordable implant restorations:
DATE: June 3, 2022 TIME: 3:30pm ET - 4:30pm ET LOCATION: Orlando, FL SPEAKERS: Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, Professor of Restorative Dentistry & Executive Editor of IDT
Come join Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, for a 30 minute discussion to learn how 3D-printed zirconia will transform the dental market in 2022. The newly introduced 3D printer and process for printable zirconia materials that can offer scalable and affordable solutions for every laboratory, in a new and easy-to-manufacture workflow. Scale up your Dental Laboratory and learn how to best position yourself to reap the best results for your dentist clientele, and their patients.
DATE: June 3, 2022 TIME: 4:30pm ET - 5:30pm ET LOCATION: Orlando, FL SPEAKERS: Alex de Vos, Technical Trainer, Zahn Dental
Let’s put your lab on the path to success focusing on the latest options in the 3D printed digital denture workflow. Please join Alex de Vos as he demonstrates how to successfully navigate through common workflow issues that can cost your lab revenue. Learn easy, seamless design features incorporating your wash impression to nesting orientation. He will detail several key features to help increase the accuracy, speed and quality of manufacturing high quality dentures. Alex will focus on pointers on how to avoid common challenges in tooth placement and support processes featuring Asiga and a touch on SprintRay’s workflow.
DATE: June 3, 2022 TIME: 5:30pm ET - 6:30pm ET LOCATION: Orlando, FL SPEAKERS: Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, Professor of Restorative Dentistry & Executive Editor of IDT
Zirconia is a versatile restorative material that has gained popularity over the years. As a material of choice, it has undergone multiple changes in properties, toughness as well as color and translucency to what we today know as, Zirlux Transitions™, a very esthetic and translucent zirconia implementing a proprietary smart incisal technology that can be used as a very esthetic single restoration, to a fourteen unit arch rehabilitation. Come join Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT as he shares the great benefits of this new and exciting line of zirconia and its indications to realize your laboratory's streamlined workflow and esthetic results. Discussions and tips on how to properly achieve those results and ensuring continued success, while growing your laboratory’s strategic position in the market.
DATE: June 4, 2022 TIME: 9:30am ET - 10:30am ET, 1:00pm ET - 2:00pm ET LOCATION: Orlando, FL SPEAKERS: Alex de Vos, Technical Trainer, Zahn Dental
DATE: June 4, 2022 TIME: 11:30am ET - 12:30pm ET LOCATION: Orlando, FL SPEAKERS: Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, Professor of Restorative Dentistry & Executive Editor of IDT
The dental implant market is among the fastest growing markets in dentistry today. Come join Daniel Alter MSc, MDT, CDT for a 30 minute discussion on the endless possibilities and benefits of using a tried and proven implant system like DESS. A truly revolutionary restorative protocol to ensure success for the dentist, laboratory and ultimately the best practice for the patient.
DATE: June 4, 2022 TIME: 1:00pm ET - 2:00pm ET LOCATION: Orlando, FL SPEAKERS: Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, Professor of Restorative Dentistry & Executive Editor of IDT
As technology progresses and great innovations in the dental technology space continue, our restorative workflow and protocols progress too. Options previously unavailable, are now available and getting better. What that means is that the overall experience of restoring the edentulous patient has become more accurate, efficient, predictable and repeatable for the clinician, laboratory and ultimately the patients’ best interests. Join Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT as he explores and shares new innovations in the space allowing the dental community to benefit greatly from these new and exciting innovations, workflows and procedural protocols.
DATE: June 8, 2022 TIME: 2:00pm ET - 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Dr. Steven A. Brisman, DMD, Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale
Join Dr. Steven Brisman as he explains the ease of placing DESS implant abutments and what the quality and precision means to him and his patients. You will get to take a detailed look into the designing of a treatment plan and the successful execution of a case. Learn from a leading prosthodontist about what he looks for from his lab and how he gives his patients a premium implant abutment.
DATE: June 21, 2022 TIME: 5:30pm ET - 8:00pm ET LOCATION: Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Tacoma International Airport – 15920 West Valley Highway, Seattle, WA 98188 SPEAKERS: Dora Rodrigues, President, ID Dental Laboratory
Learn from our genius, Dora Rodrigues, originally from Portugal, Dora graduated as a Dental Technician in 2004, at the Faculty of Dentistry - University of Lisbon, Portugal. She worked at the Malo Clinic in Lisbon (where Paulo Maló had developed the All-on-4® treatment concept) and later at the Malo Smiles USA, for 16 years, until she opened ID Dental Studio, a laboratory dedicated exclusively to full arch.
During this event, Dora will cover seamless digital workflow and Flexcera for the fabrication of permanent and provisional beautiful functional restorations with ceramic-like strength.
Dora will review the basics of the immediate workflow with 3D printed dentures, digital planning, and 3D printing technology to maximize efficiency, productivity, and performance in the lab.
DATE: June 22, 2022 TIME: 2:00pm ET - 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Jack Marrano, Director of Signature Prosthetics, Absolute Dental Services
Watch Jack Marrano, Director of Signature Prosthetics at Absolute Dental Services, hands-on design demonstration of an actual patient case using DESS Prosthetic Components. Jack will explain the versatility and compatibility that DESS has to offer. From the start of the process to the delivery of the case, he will teach you tips and tricks that can take your implant business to the next level and assure your confidence in this workflow.
DATE: June 22, 2022 TIME: 5:30pm ET - 8:30pm ET LOCATION: Topgolf – 10611 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66207 SPEAKERS: Dora Rodrigues, President, ID Dental Laboratory
DATE: June 23, 2022 TIME: 7:30am ET - 4:00pm ET LOCATION: Prudental – 1923 E St. Andrew Pl, Santa Ana, CA 92705 SPEAKERS: Jeff Youngerman, CDT, Key Account Manager, Larry Weiss, CPA(Ret), CEPA®, CPBA, President of Weiss Advisors, Ron Baggot, GC Sales Rep, Nate Sigman, Technical Trainer, High Tech Training, Zahn, and Kris Schermerhorn, CDT
Enjoy the California dream with Zahn Dental. We are back in person along with our host Prudental for a hands-on roadshow in Sunny Santa Ana, California. Our team of experts will support you to create a profitable removable workflow featuring the Asiga 3D printer and Myerson’s Trusana resin. We will take a deep dive into creating the Trusana Complete Arch, a Fixed Implant Prosthesis. During this roadshow, you will learn how to:
Our special guest, Larry Weiss, CPA, CEPA®, President of Weiss Advisors and former NDX/Keller Dental Director, will guide you through the necessary business pieces of adopting and implementing new workflows, equipment purchases, and adding new materials to your business. Take advantage of getting exclusive knowledge, which has been offered in his educational seminars and conferences throughout the dental industry. Let his experience and expertise guide you through goal setting, planning, forecasting, and implementing your strategies by incorporating Asiga and Myerson into your workflow!
DATE: July 13, 2022 TIME: 2:00pm ET - 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Fran Parathyras, RDH, Key Account Manager, Business Initiatives, Zahn Dental, and Jillian Swafford, Owner, Oaks Dental Designs and Co-founder of Ladies of the Mill
Owning a small business is both challenging and rewarding. Join Francine Parathyras, RDH, Key Account Manager, Business Initiatives, Zahn Dental, and Jillian Swafford, Owner, Oaks Dental Designs and Co-founder of Ladies of the Mill, as she converses with Francine about the navigation of owning your own business with the constant evolution and technological advances. With such a busy schedule, learn how Jillian uses digital technology to get back time to enjoy everyday life.
DATE: July 20, 2022 TIME: 2:00pm ET - 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Michael Giacalone, Training and Support Specialist, vhf
Join Zahn Dental and Michael Giacalone, Training and Support Specialist, vhf, as he walks you through the major reasons that vhf could be the best choice for your lab. Vhf supports a long history of success, paired with a full milling environment including equipment, software, tools and training, vhf offers all the necessary components for your success. Learn how you can benefit by meeting your workflow needs and bottom-line results. The vhf environment comes together to support even your most complex workflows! Asking the right questions is key to help you determine if a machine will be able to meet your technical, financial and resource requirements and limitations.
DATE: July 27, 2022 TIME: 2:00pm ET - 3:00pm ET LOCATION: Virtual Event SPEAKERS: Larry Weiss, CPA(Ret), CEPA®, CPBA, President of Weiss Advisors
We invite you to join Larry Weiss, CPA(Ret), CEPA®, CPBA, President of Weiss Advisors and 30+ year entrepreneur and Dental Laboratory expert along with Zahn Dental, for Part 1 of a two-part series, as he explains how to navigate and analyze different business initiatives. Larry will be discussing how you too, can be successful with a well-planned business strategy by using his step-by-step implementation process for your lab. Take advantage of getting exclusive knowledge which has been offered in his educational seminars and conferences throughout the dental industry right here on the Zahn Academy platform! In Part 1 of this series, we will use the example of the Trusana Complete Arch, a fixed implant prosthesis. Let his experience and expertise guide you through goal setting, planning, forecasting, and implementing your strategies.
CE Credits for Zahn webinars and education events are registered with for The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (N BC CDT). For letters of attendance for submission consideration to other Board accreditations, please contact Fran.Parathyras@henryschein.com.
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