(Edmonton, AB) – Dentists and technicians from across Canada recently traveled to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, Alberta to attend a hands-on course on how to prepare successful restorations with Milled Titanium. Led by Vident Technical Instructor, Ken Chizick, R.D.T., C.D.T., each attendee learned specific techniques on the preparation of Nobel Procera™ Titanium Alloy and the application of VITA® Titanium porcelain. A brief lecture covering Titanium technology and VITA furnace calibration for Titanium was discussed, followed by the preparation of VITA Bonder application and Furnace Thermodynamics. A demonstration of how to properly set furnace firing schedules was also shown.
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 –from left to right:
Przemek Kubicki, RDT – Impression Dental Labs, Ltd.- Edmonton, AB
Rolf Dykink, RDT – Impression Dental Labs, Ltd.- Edmonton, AB
Eva Bubelenyi, RDT – Inter Pro Dental Lab – Edmonton, AB
Ken Chizick, RDT, CDT – Vident Instructor – Winnipeg, MB
Tom Sekersky, RDT – Ty-Lyn Dental Restorations- Edmonton, AB
Francis Wong, RDT – Universal Dental Lab – Edmonton, AB
Inkweon Kevin Choi, RDT – Peace Country Dental Studio, Inc.- Edmonton, AB
Kim Starko, RDT – Inter Pro Dental Lab – Edmonton, AB
Muhammad Butt – Muhammad Butt Dental Lab – Calgary, AB
Tara Rocque, RDT – Universal Dental Lab – Edmonton, AB
Jason Lohr, RDT, CDT – Technology Program Instructor, Fixed Prosthodontics – NAIT – Edmonton, AB
Krystyna Sprado – NAIT – Edmonton, AB
Hoffman Panameno, RDT – Alpine Dental Lab, Inc – Red Deer, AB
Eric Lee, RDT – Mosaic Ceramic Dental Lab – Calgary, AB
Chad Bailey – Nobel Biocare Specialist – Canada