Materials Panel

Thursday, February 25th

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

 

Presented by: 

THE ARGEN CORPORATION - Paul Cascone • DENTSPLY - Arlo King, CDT

GC AMERICA, INC. - Rick Sonntag, RDT • HERAEUS - Craig Nelson, AAS, CDT

IVOCLAR VIVADENT, INC. - George W. Tysowsky, DDS, MPH

 VIDENT - Bernie Jaroslow, CDT

 

 

During this presentation, representatives from six major manufacturers will provide attendees with information on their newest and most innovative products and technology. Hear about the hottest up and coming dental laboratory technology advancements straight from the source!  

 

 

Paul Cascone is the Senior Vice-President of The Argen Corporation where he is responsible for research, quality control, technical services, assay & refining and manufacturing. He received his Bachelor’s in Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering from New York University , and was also educated at Rutgers University and Harvard Business School . Paul, developer of over 20 alloys, had over twenty years of product development experience with JF Jelenko and is now also a research engineer for a national consulting firm which specializes in developing solutions utilizing powder metallurgy.  

 

 Arlo King, CDT, DENTSPLY Prosthetic’s Director of Education and Technical Services for Fixed rosthodontics, joined Ceramco after 20 years experience in dental laboratory education with the U.S. Air Force. He has designed and written numerous advanced dental laboratory training courses, and also taught a prosthodontics postgraduate course for six years. Arlo’s experience includes a position with the U.S.A.F. Dental Investigation Service. He has been a contributor to many dental articles and is certified with the National Board of Certification in both dental ceramics and crown and bridge.  

 

 

 

 Rick Sonntag, RDT is owner of 4Points Dental Designs, and previously worked as an in-house ceramist at the International Center for Complete Dentistry. With 20 years of experience in Canada , Germany and the US , Rick has studied under many world-class clinicians. He is an Adjunct Faculty Member at The Dawson Academy, a sustaining member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has received a certificate in Dental Laboratory Management from NADL.  

 

 Craig Nelson, AAS, CDT studied commercial art at Utah College and later worked as a muralist painting and restoring murals in gothic temples. In 1971, Craig received an AAS in dental technology from Texas College and then opened a full service dental lab in Phoenix , AZ as a private technician. He has worked with several manufacturers in product development and has lectured and trained in North and South America and Asia in ceramics, composite and denture techniques. Craig has owned a laboratory for over 30 years and also owned and managed a dental practice in Chandler , AZ. He is now the technical manager for Heraeus.  

 

 George W. Tysowsky, DDS, MPH serves as Vice President of Technology for Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.  In this capacity, Dr. Tysowsky is responsible for Research & Development activities for all North American operations. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo , School of Dental Medicine , and is a Fellow of the American College of Dentistry. Dr. Tysowsky earned a DDS degree from the University of Minnesota , School of Dentistry , and a Masters of Public Health from Minnesota ’s School of Public Health .  

Bernie Jaroslow, CDT has over 40 years of experience in the dental laboratory industry. He started his career in a Northeastern family-owned full-service dental laboratory, got his degree in dental technology, and then went on to become the Director of Education of two large porcelain and alloy companies for several years. Bernie later became the Director of Marketing of another large dental product manufacturer. Most recently, Bernie moved to California where he was hired as the Senior Product Marketing Manager for Vident. His main product groups include Vita porcelains and equipment.

 

1.5 HOURS SCIENTIFIC CREDIT