Summer is officially here! We know many of you plan to spend your free time this summer vacationing, spending time outdoors, or just simply relaxing and enjoying the season. The summer always brings lots of opportunities to get out and do something but you may want to spend some time indoors this summer checking out a dental show or improving your education by attending a CE course or workshop.

Here’s our pick of some of the best dental shows and courses for Summer 2017.

JULY

A Properly Fabricated Removable Flexible Partial

Date: July 7
Location: Long Beach, CA
Presented by: TCS, Inc.
CE Credits: 8 CE
Event Overview:

In this course, you will learn the fundamental theory behind removable flexible partials. Learn every step necessary to fabricate a flexible partial. Develop the ability to look at a model and visualize a design, path of insertion, necessary blockout, etc. These points are key to the success of a flexible partial. You will work on duplicates of actual cases, cases you probably see in your own lab. Develop time-saving skills, learn tips to get better results and avoid common mistakes. Learn the difference between all TCS injection units. Learn to inject unilateral, clasps, and do repairs using the JP90 Handheld Injector.

Contact Info:

Phone: 866-426-2970
Email: trevor@tcsdentalinc.com
Website: www.tcsdentalinc.com/pages/training

 

Fun ‘N Sun Weekend

Date: July 20-23
Location: Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, Biloxi, MS
Presented by: Mississippi and Louisianna Dental Lab Association
Event Overview:

The Louisiana and Mississippi Dental Laboratory Associations invite you for superior learning experiences in a fun-filled environment. Whether you are a lab owner, manager, technician, or all of the above, your job is easier with proper training, knowledge and tools. If you’re looking for high quality educational opportunities, cutting edge technologies, products, equipment, and networking opportunities, you’ll find all of that and more in Biloxi.

Contact Info:

Wanda Hincher
Phone: 336-835-9251
Email: contactus@fun-n-sun-weekend.com
Website: www.fun-n-sun-weekend.com

 

DENTSCAPE Continuum Course 5 “Advanced Three-Unit Bridge”

Date: July 22-23
Location: Oral Design Center Monterey, 787 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Presented by: Naoki Aiba, CDT
CE Credits: 16
Event Overview:

Zirconia all ceramic restoration is todays esthetic solution for its beauty and strength. For the first time, this course is offered with zirconia. In this hands-on course, Naoki Aiba, CDT will be focusing on creating variation in value and chroma from central to lateral to canine that enhances three-dimensional appearance. This course overviews laboratory sequencing of the zirconia three-unit bridge in the advanced level, from start to finish. During the Course 5, you will learn: Model preparation for pontic designs: Ovate vs. Ridge Wrap, Reading shade from photograph, Advanced multi-color layering for shade progression concept, Internal Stain Technique, Designing pontic: Emergence profile, pontic-tissue interface, Illusion of lineangle: Tooth arrangement and contouring for individual appearance, Fabricate anterior three-unit PFM or PFZ bridge, and more!

Contact Info:

Sumiko Seki
Phone: 831-333-9077
Email: oraldesign@aol.com
Website: www.facebook.com/OralDesignCenterMonterey/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

 

DENTSCAPE Continuum Course 6-8 “Smile Design”

Date: July 25-29
Location: Oral Design Center Monterey, 787 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Presented by: Naoki Aiba, CDT
CE Credits: Course 6 – 8 hours, Course 7 & 8 – 16 hours each
Event Overview:

Course 6: Smile Design 1: Case Planning & Diagnostic Wax-up on July 25, 2017
Course 7 & 8: Smile Design 2 & 3: Advanced Ceramics for Functional Esthetics on July 27-29, 2017

As a last challenge of the DENTSCAPE Continuum, we will work on a six anterior smile design case focusing on natural esthetics without compromising function, from articulation, case diagnosis and wax-up to advanced ceramic procedure covered in Course 1 through 5. Learn to facially generated articulation for designing midline and incisal plane, the use of images for virtual smile design and case diagnosis, time-saving wax injecting technique for diagnostic wax-up, and concept and application of shade progression and value control. It is best to take Course 6 through 8, but Course 6 can be taken individually. Course 7 and 8 have to be taken together. You will learn to fabricate diagnostic wax-up on maxillary six anterior in Course 6 and fabricate six anterior PFZs based on the diagnostic wax-up from Course 6.

Contact Info:

Sumiko Seki
Phone: 831-333-9077
Email: oraldesign@aol.com
Website: www.facebook.com/OralDesignCenterMonterey/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

 

AUGUST

The International Dental Scientific Exhibition

Date: August 17-19
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Presented by: VINEXAD (Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company)
Event Overview:

This meeting features exhibits from dental practices, laboratories, and infection control specialists.

Contact Info:

Nguyen Minh Chau
Phone: +84 90 4811648
Email: minhchau.nguyen@vinexad.org.vn
Website: medipharm.vinexad.org.vn

 

Georgia Dental Laboratory Association – Summer Meeting

Date: August 19
Location: Sonesta Hotel Gwinnett, Duluth, GA
Presented by: Georgia Dental Laboratory Association
Event Overview:

Earn 4 Hours of Scientific credit by attending this one day meeting on August 19, 2017. Program starts at 8:30am until 1:00pm with lunch to follow. Registration is due by August 13, 2017.

Contact Info:

Dean Jones
Phone: 706-778-9988
Email: gdla.ed@gmail.com
Website: www.gdla-online.org

 

Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology Race for the Future 4.0

Date: August 27
Location: Chicago, IL
Presented by: Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology
Event Overview:

Join the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology as we Race for the Future for the fourth year in a row – this year, in the nation’s top metropolis, Chicago, Illinois! A protected harbor swim, a multi-level, scenic, flat ride followed by a rousing run through the Museum Campus translate into the ultimate urban triathlon experience..

Contact Info:

Lindsey Rowan
Phone: 866-627-3990
Email: lrowan@executiveoffice.org
Website: www.dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-future-3-0/

 

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