Removable Prosthetics: Basics and Beyond
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GC America is hosting a two-day course on denture construction aimed at dental laboratory technicians, scheduled for August 17-18, 2018, at their education center in Alsip, IL, costing $300 with 16 CE credits offered. The course covers both basic and advanced techniques in denture fabrication, including demonstrations and hands-on instruction, led by experienced technician Thomas Zaleske. Participants must register by August 10, 2018, and are required to bring specific materials for practical training.
Removable Prosthetics: Basics and Beyond
- 1. 800.323.7063 • www.gcamerica.com • www.gcamerica.com/training • © 2018 GC America Inc. Cancellation Policy: GC America Inc. reserves the right to cancel or postpone any conference because of unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment. GC America Inc. manufactures and distributes products that may be discussed in this course. RefundPolicy:Afullrefundwillbeissuedwithawrittenrequest3dayspriortotheevent.Refundswillnotbeissuedforpartialormissedattendance.Theregistrantisresponsible for returned check bank fees. (Lecture + Hands-on) Course Description This course was developed to address the interest many Technicians have expressed regarding not only high-end fabrication techniques, but also the basic procedures and nuances that establish a consistent quality in a lab’s standard work. Don’t be fooled, there are many basic techniques that on the surface sound basic but once explained and demonstrated can elevate every day dentures to a higher level. Thistwodaycourseisdesignedtoaddressthebasicsandbeyond of denture construction as learned, modified and implemented by Thomas Zaleske, AS. It consists of PowerPoint presentation, over the shoulder demonstration and hands-on instruction. ‘The Basics’ topics include: the model bench, record/communication/ optional tools, tooth arrangement to accommodate ridge form, waxing nature to portray realism and packing, processing and finishing conventional and optional microwave acrylics. The ‘BeyondtheBasics’topicsinclude:toothcharacterthroughcontour and color (OPTIGLAZETM Color), base colorization using internal andexternaltechniques(GRADIA® GumShades)andmetaland acetyl colorization (GRADIA® ). Participants should bring: (2) setup and waxed arches either 1 upper, 1 lower or 2 of same ready for contour and color; (2) processed, trimmed, and pumiced pre-finishedarchesfortoothcolorizationandacryliccolorization; loupes,labcoatandfavoritewaxing/carvingtools. • Date: Friday, August 17, 2018 and Saturday, August 18, 2018 • Location: GC America Inc. - Education Center 4300 W. 123rd Street Alsip, IL 60803 • Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm (each day) • Cost: $300.00 • CE Credits Provided: 16 CDT Instructor Information Thomas Zaleske, AS, has been a Dental Technician specializing in RemovableProstheticsfor32years. Over that time, he has worked as anIn-houseTechnician,DentalLab Owner, Author, Technical Columnist, Product Developer, Product Manager, Technical Support Consultant and popularLecturer,mostlyconcurrent. Registration is available through: http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/courses/ For additional information, please contact Monique Cano at 800.323.7063, ext. 3009 or continuingeducation@gcamerica.com. Reserve your seat by Friday, August 10, 2018! Please note: This course is for Dental Laboratory Technicians in the United States and Canada only. (Images courtesy of Thomas Zaleske, AS) GRADIA® Gum Shades Gingival Shade System GC America Inc. Presents ”Removable Prosthetics: Basics & Beyond” Thomas’ varied experiences and time spent in Removable Prostheticsbringsabroaddepthofinsightandwhencoupled with his unique and powerful communication skills, presents a memorable and impacting impression. GC America is proud to announce the addition of Thomas as an opinion leader who has chosen GC America products to fabricate his dental prosthetics and share his successes in using those products. He is currently the 2017 National Association of Dental Laboratories(NADL)ExcellenceinEducationAwardrecipient. OPTIGLAZETM Color Light-Cured Characterization Coating Featured Products Clinical Images GRADIA® Indirect Restoration System