(Brea, CA) – Dentists and technicians from across the country recently traveled to Vident headquarters in Brea, California, to attend a hands-on course on how to prepare successful Titanium restorations. Led by Vident Technical Instructor, Ken Chizick, R.D.T., C.D.T., each attendee learned specific techniques on the preparation of Nobel Nocera™ Titanium Alloy and the application of VITA® Titankeramik porcelain. A brief history covering dental titanium and technology was discussed, followed by the preparation of VITA Bonder application and Furnace Thermodynamics. A demonstration of a visual furnace calibration as prescribed by the VITA Titankeramik Instruction Manual was also shown. Students were able to learn the technique for opaque, porcelain layering and glazing, followed by hands-on participation.
Vident has been a provider of innovative dental products since 1985 and is the North American subsidiary of VITA, manufacturer of the internationally recognized Vita Classical Shade Guide, Vita 3D-Master Shade System, VITA Easyshade and quality VITA restorative materials.
To register for a course or for information on a specific course, call Norma Tinajero at 800-828-3839 x238. For information regarding Vident and VITA products or courses call 800-828-3839 or visit Vident’s web site at www.vident.com.
Participants – front row left to right:
Mitch Griffin, CDT – VIDENT Western Account Manager – VIDENT, a VITA Company – Brea, CA
Jim Werner, CDT – Werner Dental Lab – Independence, MO
Liz Martinko – Werner Dental Lab – Independence, MO
Jackie Bussard – Werner Dental Lab – Independence, MO
Yin Garcia – Las Vegas Esthetics – Las Vegas, NV
Michael Flaws, CDT – Integrity Dental Design, Inc – Libertyville, IL
Participants – middle row left to right:
Tim Trapp, Nobel Esthetic Specialist – Nobel Biocare USA LLC
Travis Hill, Nobel Esthetic Specialist – Nobel Biocare USA LLC
Jeremy Stauffer – Jackson Fairmont Dental Lab – Fairmont, MN
Travis Gasser – Professional Dental Arts – Lafayette, CO
David Ruppert, CDT – Professional Dental Arts – Lafayette, CO
Hide Fujiwara – G & H Dental Arts – Torrance, CA
Koert P Takkunen, US Central Area Manager, NobelProcera Digital Cad/CAM & Guided Surgery – Nobel Biocare USA -Yorba Linda, CA Wayne Whitehill, CEO – VIDENT, a VITA Company – Brea, CA
Participants – back row left to right:
Ken Chizick, RDT, CDT – Instructor – VIDENT Advocate
John Hoffman, RDT, CDT – Univ. Manitoba Dept. of Restorative Dentistry – Winnipeg, MB
Jim McGuire, CDT – Technical Sales Consultant Director- VIDENT, a VITA Company – Brea, CA
Steve Fisher – Las Vegas Esthetics – Las Vegas, NV
Ryan Chaney, CDT – Glidewell Laboratories – Newport Beach, CA
Jim Pierce – Bio Aesthetics Dental Studio – Grand Junction, CO
Fred Ketcho, President – VIDENT, a VITA Company – Brea, CA
Bob Wright – VIDENT Sales Manage – VIDENT, a VITA Company – Brea, CA