LMT LAB DAY Chicago

February 22-24, 2024

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!

Education Series

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Grand Ballroom CD North, East Tower, Gold Level

Thursday, February 22
9:30am - 2:30pm

Ask the Equipment Experts, Anything Is on the Table

Join Argen on Thursday as we host the Ask the Equipment Experts session. Experts from Argen, 3Shape, exocad, CIMsystem, DGSHAPE | Roland, vhf, Asiga, Medit, and Ackuretta, will all be on hand to provide you with valuable workflow solutions and guidance.

Join our three LIVE CAD presentations by Argen's Beth Lundstrom or stop by anytime to get your questions answered. Whether you're facing hurdles in a specific workflow or seeking advice on new technology, our expert team is here to support you.

Beth Lundstrom, Senior Technical Support Specialist, Trainer, Argen Corporation, has 20+ years of dental laboratory experience and 15+ years specializing in digital dentistry. Beth hosts Argen's 3Shape and exocad design webinars, where she teaches users how to navigate through various workflows while providing tips and tricks for successful and effortless design.

Explore 3Shape All-On-X Workflow

1 Scientific Credit

Thursday, February 22
10:30am - 11:30am

Advance your digital skills as we explore the 3Shape workflow for all-on-x design. We will cover tooth and gingiva designs along with your options for angled screw channels.


Nothing but the Tooth - Intro to exocad

1 Scientific Credit

Thursday, February 22
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Come learn the basics of C&B design with exocad. We'll explore the DentalDB for setting up orders, marking margins, adjusting crown settings, and explore the tools available for tooth movement as we go over designing single units and a bridge.


Exploring the World of Implant Bar and Substructure Design: A crash course with exocad

1 Scientific Credit

Thursday, February 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn the fundamentals of exocad with a hands-on session covering implant bar and substructure designs.

 

Friday, February 23, 2024

Grand Ballroom CD North, East Tower, Gold Level

Friday, February 23
9:00am - 10:30am

Dentures Design Simplified

Pam Rehm, RDT, Technical Sales Specialist, Removables, Argen Corporation

Master the art of denture design and expand your skills to create exceptional, lifelike dentures with confidence with this captivating course. In this session, you will get a live 3Shape demonstration, learn about tooth morphology, as well as the following:

  • Identifying landmarks for edentulous patients
  • Understanding functional limits in denture design
  • Creating optimal occlusal setups
1.5 Scientific Credits

Pam Rehm is an experienced Canadian RDT, renowned for her expertise in digital workflows, and most notably in designing full arch implant prosthetics and all varieties of removable restorations. Her contributions extend beyond the lab, as she actively promotes knowledge-sharing in the dental community. Pam is a recognized lecturer and mentor, guiding dental professionals across North America in the implementation of efficient digital manufacturing workflows. Her passion lies in seamlessly integrating technology into Denturists clinics and facilitating the transition from analog to digital processes.

Friday, February 23
11:00am - 12:00pm

Hot Pink! How We Built a Multi-Million Dollar Digital Denture Business - Alleviate the Growing Pains of Adoption and Scale with Confidence.

Jack Marrano, CDT, Director, Signature Prosthetics Division, Absolute Dental Services

Digital dentures have become the hottest and most talked about restoration by clinicians today. This presentation will take a deep dive into proven workflows and explore the major benefits of digital dentures compared to processed dentures. You will also learn how to leverage your partnership with Argen to start or scale your digital denture business. Lastly, we will discuss the advantages of digital dentures and explore ways to increase sales, efficiency, and production while offering the best product solution to your clinicians.

1.5 Scientific Credits

Jack, a highly accomplished individual, serves as the Director of the Signature Prosthetics Division at Absolute Dental Services in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Having previously served as a Marine, Jack brings a disciplined and detail-oriented approach to his work. His exceptional skills and expertise in the field of dental prosthetics have earned him recognition as one of LMT magazine's top 40 technicians in the United States under 40.

Throughout his career, Jack has played a crucial role in the research and development of cutting-edge restorative dental materials. He has collaborated closely with Restorative Clinicians, Prosthodontists, and esteemed university graduate programs on various projects. Jack's extensive knowledge and experience have made him a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for top manufacturers in the dental industry. Furthermore, he proudly serves as faculty at the MOD Institute, sharing his expertise with aspiring dental professionals.

Friday, February 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Argen's Lean Journey: The Road to Manufacturing Success

Julie Woolf, Chief Operating Officer, Argen Corporation

Lean is a culture and a way of life. Creating a Lean culture is about getting everyone to identify waste and remove it. Lean enables people to question the things they do and act on facts instead of opinions. Lean culture also requires everyone to work together rather than operating in silos.

Argen's goal has always been to deliver labs a high-quality product at a fair price. With the rising cost of goods, economic inflation, and challenges in the supply chain, Argen needed to re-evaluate all our processes. Lean provided the toolset to allow us to combat economic factors and internal waste while improving our quality and reducing our costs. We believe this same toolset can be applied inside the dental laboratory. This session will take you through the steps to bringing lean to your laboratory so you can:

  • Strategically lower costs
  • Scale and diversify your business
  • Further differentiate yourselves from your competitors
  • Bring renewed excitement and engagement to your lab employees
  • Improve quality and on-time delivery
  • Gain visibility to meaningful metrics and KPIs
1 Professional Development Credit

Julie Woolf is Argen's Chief Operating Officer and the driving force behind Argen's service excellence. Julie oversees all major functional lines, including Argen's diverse manufacturing portfolio. Julie joined Argen in 2012 and leveraged her technology and systems integration experience to lead Argen Digital to grow into the largest dental digital center serving dental laboratories worldwide. Since taking a lead role manufacturing in 2021, Julie has brought Lean principles to Argen and has helped drive down waste, improve quality, and deliver results, while engaging employees and bringing renewed enthusiasm to the manufacturing floor.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University, where she was captain of the lacrosse team. She is also the proud mother of 4 daughters and wife to Argen's CEO Anton Woolf.

Friday, February 23
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Wine Down with Argen Panel: Grab a Glass of Wine and Learn Ways to Grow Your Lab Efficiently. Future Proof Your Lab!

Rob Woosley, CDT, Vice President Operation, Oral Arts Dental

Jim Caruso, President and CAO, Ottawa Dental Laboratory 

Chris Waldrop, CDT President, Burdette Dental Lab, Inc., CDL

Rune Fisker, Senior Vice President, 3Shape Product Strategy

Anton Woolf, Chief Executive Officer, Argen Corporation

NEW this year! Join this engaging panel discussion with industry thought leaders designed to delve into ways to ensure a successful and profitable dental laboratory operation now and into the future. We will explore everything from AI's role in dentistry, optimizing labor, inventory control, creating systems for costs savings, scaling while minimizing risk, and the importance of proactive preparedness by creating redundancies.

1.5 Professional Development Credits

Rob Woosley, CDT, is a seasoned professional with 40 years of experience in the dental industry. As the Vice President of Operations at Oral Arts Dental Laboratories, he has made significant contributions to the field. Rob has held various executive positions, including a partnership at Roger Dental Lab and Sr. Vice President of Operations at National Dentex. Rob is actively involved in the dental laboratory community, serving on governing bodies and committees such as the National Association of Dental Laboratories and the Florida Dental Laboratory Association. In recognition of his accomplishments, Rob was inducted into the NADL Hall of Fame in 2022.

Jim Caruso is a visionary leader who has played a pivotal role in the success of Ottawa Dental Laboratory. Serving as Co-President and Chief Administrative Officer alongside his brother Luke, Jim has led the growth of the laboratory, which now has 8 locations across 3 states and employs 370 dental professionals. Ottawa Dental Laboratory operates on the cutting-edge EOS system, which is a testament to Jim's commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements. Jim's dedication extends beyond his role, as he actively contributes to the dental industry through his involvement on the Cal-Lab board and various local boards. Jim is also a member of Vistage, where he continuously hones his leadership skills through training and coaching.

Chris Waldrop, CDT, is President of Burdette Dental Laboratory, Inc., CDL, a third- generation full-service laboratory in Birmingham, AL. Chris is a 1995 graduate of the University of Alabama in Birmingham with a BS in Finance. Chris has served as a member of the Visions Committee, Marketing Committee and Strategic Planning Committee of the Southeastern Conference of Dental Laboratories, and was the 2010 President of the NADL. Chris is currently the Treasurer of the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology and an active board member of the SCDL.

Rune Fisker plays a key role in driving the research and development of 3Shape's most successful solutions. Rune's vision for digital dentistry, keen interest in serving customers, and passion for creating game-changing solutions have helped make him a driving force behind 3Shape's innovation. Rune spends much of his time working alongside dentists and labs to better understand their needs and advance their work. Rune's foresight and passion for digital dentistry have made him a much sought-after global lecturer and recognized expert in the field. Rune was 3Shape's first official employee and along with 3Shape founders, Tais Clausen and Nikolaj Deichmann, Rune was instrumental in helping to launch 3Shape from a small apartment in Copenhagen.

Anton Woolf is CEO of The Argen Corporation. Anton joined Argen in 2000 as an International Sales Executive, focusing on European Operations. Anton transferred to the corporate office where he assumed the role of Vice President focusing on business development and acquisitions. Anton was promoted to CEO in January 2008. As CEO, Anton has strengthened Argen's core business while diversifying and expanding into new significant strategic businesses. Anton's foresight regarding the rapid changes in digital dentistry led him to build Argen's world class 140,000 sq ft Digital Outsourcing Center to support and partner with dental laboratories nationwide. With Anton's guidance, Argen has also become the leading dental zirconia manufacturer in North America. Anton has also increased Argen's international footprint; expanding and developing Argen's subsidiaries in Germany, England, Canada and China.

 

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Grand Ballroom CD North, East Tower, Gold Level

Saturday, February 24
9:00am - 10:30am

Mastering Zirconia Veneers: The Art of Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Mike DeFee, Co-Founder, The MOD Aesthetics

Learn about the latest literature supporting zirconia bonded veneers with Dr. Defee. This session will include the latest advancements in zirconia veneer bonding, simple workflow for predictable zirconia boding results, and the benefits of zirconia veneers. You will leave this session with the knowledge of a straightforward approach to successful bonding and key principles for achieving natural-looking results.

1.5 Scientific Credits

Dr. Mike DeFee is a founding partner of The MOD Institute and oversees all clinical operations at MOD. Dr. DeFee also serves as managing director of MOD Research, directly overseeing new research initiatives. He has extensive experience in dental 3D printing, milling, and is a Level 3 Certified Exocad and Exoplan trainer. Dr. DeFee previously founded My Friend's Dentist, a private practice in North Carolina which became the 1st Certified B-Corporation practice on the east coast. He stewarded the organization through a digital transformation leading to triple digit growth during his leadership. An alumnus of The Dawson Academy, Dr. DeFee has published over 10 articles in peer reviewed journals including The Journal of Virology and Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

Dr. DeFee's current clinical focus is in complex rehabilitative and implant treatment. Dr. DeFee is also passionate about leveraging technology to increase efficiency and predictability in delivering patient care.

Saturday, February 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Journey to the Final Full Mouth Restoration

Jose Luis Banos, Technician Director, Prosthetic by Jose Luis

Join Jose Luis Banos as he guides a journey from temporization in a surgical immediate hybrid procedure to a full-arch Zirconia restoration. Jose will delve into specific finishing techniques using Soprano Surface and Anaxgum for both provisional temporary restorations and the transition to zirconia for the final restoration. Jose will provide meticulous steps guaranteed to maximize efficiency and provide aesthetically pleasing results. Come and enhance your skills for successful restorative procedures.

1 Scientific Credit

Jose has been in the dental industry for the past 20 years. After graduating from dental college in Spain, Jose came to The United States and graduated from William T. McFatter with a degree in Dental Laboratory Technology. Shortly after graduating, Jose opened Dental Laboratory.

Jose earned his CDT certification in 2006 and received his first surgical assistant certificate in 2022. Jose also worked as an adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University where he taught Prosthodontics.

Jose currently owns Prosthetic by Jose Luis, where his team specializes in immediate load surgical hybrids and final hybrid restoration.

Saturday, February 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

From Liquid to Solid: Exploring the Science of 3D Resins

Paul Cascone, BE MetE, MS, Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Argen Corporation

In this session, Paul Cascone will discuss the fundamental chemistry behind 3D printing technology. You will gain knowledge about the make-up of 3D resins and discover how printers transform resins into solid objects. Paul session with provide you with vast insights into the limitless potential of 3D printing and best practices on incorporating 3D printing into your dental laboratory.

1 Scientific Credit

Paul Cascone, BE MetE, MS, is Senior Vice President of Research & Development at The Argen Corporation. Paul has developed numerous dental alloy products and applied dental metallurgy to the laser-selective-melting process, which established alloys within the digital landscape. Paul holds patents on dental alloys, materials and processes, and has published articles on alloy development, metal-ceramic bonding, computer modeling of material systems, and computer simulation material processes.

Saturday, February 24
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Building a Strong Foundation: The Basics of Partial Denture Frameworks

Pam Rehm, RDT Technical Sales Specialist, Removables, Argen Corporation

Lean about the essentials of partial dentures and gain the knowledge to create precise and comfortable frameworks that meet your patient's needs.

Pam Rehm will discuss key topics such as undercut block out, clasp design, major and minor connector designs, and effective communication with your dentist about rest preps. Pam's goal is to equip you with the foundations of successful partial denture frameworks, ensuring that you stay ahead in this shifting market that is increasingly embracing removable.

1 Scientific Credit

Pam Rehm is an experienced Canadian RDT, renowned for her expertise in digital workflows, and most notably in designing full arch implant prosthetics and all varieties of removable restorations. Her contributions extend beyond the lab, as she actively promotes knowledge-sharing in the dental community. Pam is a recognized lecturer and mentor, guiding dental professionals across North America in the implementation of efficient digital manufacturing workflows. Her passion lies in seamlessly integrating technology into Denturists clinics and facilitating the transition from analog to digital processes.