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e entire schedule of educational sessions will be divided into speci c tracks of learning on ceramics, ceramics/crown and bridge, general and regulatory standards, removables, implants/ortho, and laboratory management as well as several courses presented en Español. e exhibit hall will be open Friday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. (followed by a two-hour reception sponsored by Zahn Dental) and again Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. golf tournament e Matheson Memorial Heraeus Scrap Re ning ursday will let attendees start o the meeting with some networking time in the sun. For additional program and registration details, contact the Florida Dental Laboratory Association at 850-2240711 or FDLA@executiveo ce.org or visit www.fdla.net. Water, water, everywhere Spring meetings stretch from riverfront Indianapolis (left) to oceanside San Diego (bottom) and Honolulu. Edge }}}} ACCD Special Offer Mention DLP when registering for the ACCD meeting, and receive a discounted rate of $695. Call 800-836-2484 for details. COMPETITIVE S PR O E UE M DL f se - a i r b te a t r e se - e t r PHOTO: MEDIOIMAGES/PHOTODISC/GETTY IMAGES ONE LETTER NOT THE ONLY DIFFERENCE Although similar in initials, the AACD and the ACCD each have very focused missions with the same objective of providing optimal patient care. e American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s 25th annual session will be held Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. Aimed at bringing dentists and technicians together, the meeting comprises dozens of educational sessions that will allow dental professionals to learn with and from each other. Topics will cover everything from ceramics and implants to photography to practice management and marketing. In addition, multiple lectures, workshops, and networking events will be o ered to help attendees pursue AACD credentials. For additional information, visit www.aacd.com or call 800-543-9220. e Academy of CAD/CAM Dentistry’s annual meeting will bring together dental labs and practices to explore this fast-changing and evolving technology sector and related topics Wednesday through Saturday, May 27-30, at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort and Spa in San Diego. e educational program will include general-attendance and focused tracks covering hardware and software of various CAD/CAM systems, materials for fabricating and nishing restorations, digital photography, and speci c business management topics. Highlights include Jim Glidewell’s look at the future of CAD/CAM and Dr. Rella Christensen’s review of clinical studies into CAD/CAM restorations. For additional information, visit www.acadcamdent.com or call 800-836-2484 or 619-466-4900. As spring winds down and summers gears up, the NYU 4th Annual Ceramic Symposium will bring together clinicians and technicians to discuss “Education— e Foundation for Changing Times,” Friday, June 19, at the New York University School of Dentistry in Manhattan. Richard Pavlak, CDT, MDT, will moderate the distinguished panel of practitioners (Drs. Michael A. Apa and Stephen J. Chu) and ceramists (Michel Magne, CDT Shining examples Learn about the art of ceramics from Peter Pizzi and other masters this summer. at the Anaheim Convention Center. Some of the highlights include Dr. Gordon Christensen’s dual lectures ursday, “New Aspects of Dentistry” in the morning and “ e Christensen ‘Bottom Line’” in the afternoon; a similar a.m./p.m. treatment covering predictable anterior esthetics by Dr. Gerard Chiche; and an overview of the latest high-tech products during Friday’s Technology Day. For a complete schedule, visit www.cda.org or call 800-CDA-SMILE. CERAMICS IN SUMMER Exclusive pinless, cast-in-place set up saves 70% in model making time. Simple easy to use for any case from single unit to full mouth reconstruction, refractory and beyond. Delivers the ultimate in model performance and accuracy. Solid model dies – zero linear base expansion – full natural equilibration. TEAM UP With a comprehensive schedule of lectures, workshops, and corporate forums, the California Dental Association’s Spring Scienti c Session will o er the ideal setting for clinicians and technicians to learn together ursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, MODEL PERFORMANCE 888.942.9494 Oral Design; Jason J. Kim, CDT Oral Design; Peter Pizzi, MDT, CDT; and Adam Mieleszko, CDT) who will provide insight into the importance of continuing education in modern dentistry. For registration information, contact the school at dentalcde@nyu.edu or 212-998-9757, or visit www.nyu.edu/dental/ce. lab www.monotrac.com Salt Lake City ,Utah. satisfaction guaranteed dlpmagazine.com April dentallabproducts 55 http://www.fdla.net http://www.cda.org http://www.aacd.com http://www.monotrac.com http://www.acadcamdent.com http://www.nyu.edu/dental/ce http://www.dlpmagazine.com

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