"Ride N Learn"
September 25-27, 2008 in Knoxville, TN
Presented by: Dental Products, Inc. and 
Course Details
Creating the Illusion of Nature: Esthetics with Staining and Glazing* by Mike McIntee, CDT
This limited participation, hands-on experience of porcelain placement and esthetic effects will challenge your imagination and hone your creative talents. The instructor will guide you through a complete understanding of the material science and clinical applications of CAD/CAM milled ceramics and wear-kind porcelain. The stain and glaze techniques apply to conventional porcelain-fused-to-metal, all-ceramic and CAD/CAM milled ceramic restorations.
Topics will include: Surface texture, Axial contour enhancement, Cutback and VITAVM®9 layering techniques, Color science and shade, Occlusal morphology, Esthetic color effects, Optimizing marginal fit and Akzent modifiers.
Mike McIntee, CDT
Mike has over 30 years experience as a crown and bridge and dental ceramics technician. Mike owned a small dental lab in California for many years, incorporating all phases of fixed prosthesis. In 2000 Mike left the bench to become a Technical Consultant and Instructor, specializing in dental implant and CAD/CAM dentistry. Mike is currently a Technical Instructor for Vident.
* This course has limited seating. Call early to reserve your seat.
Laboratory understanding and benefits of Vita 3D-Master shaded ceramics
A practical interpretation of Vita VM materials together with Vita Easyshade for laboratory quality control use. by Mark Baker CDT
The successful laboratory interpreting of prescribed clinical shade information is the key to continued repeatable restorations and customer patient satisfaction. Techniques ranging from standardizing working environments, thorough to quality control will be will be described helping technicians and laboratories differentiate themselves in the competitive market place.
Mr. Mark A. Baker CDT completed his Dental Technicians Diploma in London, England, graduating with honors in 1977. He later moved to Germany gaining extensive tutoring in fixed and removable prosthetic concepts in two of Bavaria’s prestigious laboratories. In 1985, he immigrated to Sydney Australia, establishing his own successful dental laboratory specializing in aesthetic prosthodontic restorations, and single tooth implants. He has held active executive positions within the Australian Osseointegration Society, the Dental Ceramic Society, and Australian Dental Laboratories Association.
Mr. Baker lectures and conducts hands-on courses both nationally and internationally, focusing on clinical technical communications for successful case planning, and has authored several articles worldwide.
Color Is Light And Light Is Color! Shade Science And Color Communication
A Program for the Dentist, Technician, Hygienist and or Auxiliary by Dr. Mendelson DDS
Regardless of the material selected, the only area in dentistry that even an untrained eye can identify as questionable with a tooth is the shade. What are the three factors that will determine predictable success in shade selection and color communication? Understanding color, understanding what influences our perception of color and utilizing this knowledge for predictable step-by-step shade taking.
In this program we will explore these three subjects in depth. Unlike almost every other aspect of clinical and laboratory practice, many of us are using a non-evidence based approach to shade selection and color communication.
There is a better way. Ask yourself two questions: What evidence based tools are you using to select your shades? Are you communicating with your technician in a subjective or objective manner? Mastering and understanding this science is the key component to the predictable success of your direct and indirect restorations.
We will explore step-by-step shade taking using the evidence based Vita 3D-Master® Shadeguide and predictable electronic shade selection and verification using the Vita Easyshade®
- Learning Objectives
- Identify the three areas for effective shade communication
- Identify what influences our perception of color
- Understand how to communicate with your technician in a quantifiable and objective manner.
- Understand how to take predictable shades with the Vita 3D-Master® Shadeguide
- Understand how to take predictable shades with the Vita Easyshade®
Biography
Martin R. Mendelson, D.D.S.
Dr. Martin R. Mendelson is an alumnus of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and is the Director of Professional Development for Vident. He has been involved in all aspects of dentistry for over two decades. Dr. Mendelson is the former Director of Education for Americus Dental Labs-Clearwater. He lectures nationally on color science and dentist technician communications. Dr. Mendelson has written numerous articles and serves on the editorial advisory board for Spectrum Dialogue. He is an adjunct clinical faculty member of Nova Southeastern University and also serves on the ADA Standards Committee for CAD/CAM in Dentistry. Dr. Mendelson is a member of the ADA, National Speaker's Association and the Crown Council.
Avoid the Slaughter: Bifurcate Your Income and Pay Less In Taxes by Tab Burkhalter
The Government, all governments, operate and control society through the system of taxation. They tax transactions, tax goods, tax services, tax consumables, tax people, tax fictitious entities, and tax spending habits. They thrive on the amount of revenue generated and tell us that more is good. Keep in mind, however, their positive revenue is negative to each of us. Just like the hogs at slaughter, we get more bacon from the commitment of more hogs.
As every individual and entity is unique in its character, composition, income streams and options, a single tax strategy for avoiding the slaughter cannot be proposed and sold off the bookstore shelf. But every strategy has common themes, foundations, and guidelines which can be applied to assist in avoiding the slaughter.
This seminar is not designed or intended to evade paying taxes, but only to abate and avoid the taxes which are unnecessary. Through a brief analysis of the needs and concerns of the seminar attendees, we will focus and educate on the primary foundations of the tax systems and thereby begin planning beginning strategies. These beginning strategies will aim at each of us becoming chickens who are dedicated to paying taxes, but not sacrificing ourselves in the process.
Specifically, we will focus on the principles of entity selection, income bifurcation and characterization, tax avoidance through life style changes, and a basic primer on the method that the government leads us to the slaughter.
This seminar is open to all attendees who want to learn more about keeping your money in your pocket. Those that will benefit the most are lab owners and technicians who have an independent mind. This seminar is not designed for people looking for tax evasion strategies, as this is illegal.
Natural "life-like" Ceramics in Production! by Ed Flocken CDT
This program is designd to increase production while also increasing predictability. Several cases will be discussed to determine how best to proceed and build in those nuances that make restorations look natural and functional.
Who should attend? Individuals seeking to reduce fabrication times and at the same time increase consistency by introducing "Standard Operating Procedures" (SOP) into their laboratories.
- Course Objectives:
- Case evaluation and the Prescription
- Model and Die Preparation
- Margins and Aesthetics
- Pre-Ops and Diagnostic models
- Matrixes and stints to fabricate frameworks
- Consistent predictable ceramic veneering techniques
- Polishing vs glazing techniques
