Participants recently traveled to the Brea, CA headquarters of Vident to participate in a dynamic two-day program on Fixed Implant Dentures. Led by Vident Advocate and Purinton Dental Lab Owner, Dennis Purinton, CDT, and Nobel Procera Specialist with Nobel Biocare, Joe T. Perillo, CDT, the workshop addressed cross-department communication and the fusion between the implants… • Read the rest
Vident is proud to announce a convenient new U. S. distribution policy for VITA denture products. Vident customers in the USA now have the opportunity to order all their VITA Denture Teeth products directly from Vident. This distribution change is designed to provide improved service and support and to allow convenient ordering of denture teeth… • Read the rest
(Brea, CA) – VITA is expanding its series of New Generation firing units with the addition of the VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS, a fast, low-noise, compact and efficient high-speed sintering unit. The new VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS is designed especially for high-temperature sintering firings and all dental ceramic substructure materials. By utilizing a material-friendly procedure… • Read the rest
Second-year students attending the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) recently participated in a hands-on training course on VITA VM13 porcelains. Led by well-known lecturers Jason Lohr, RDT, CDT and Ken Chizick, RDT, CDT, attendees learned how to use a modified 3D Ceramic Build-up and an Advanced 3D Ceramic Build-up Technique. The purpose of the… • Read the rest
Vident has announced the launch of an online continuing education program that features prominent dental advocates on a range of technical topics, including denture setups, porcelain layering and FDA guidelines. Course offerings currently include denture setup techniques for full arch, single arch and lingualized occlusion featuring Dennis Purinton, CDT. Dr. Ed McLaren is featured in… • Read the rest
Bleached Shades are now available for the VITA Classical Shade Guide, the recognized leader in the field of tooth shade determination. Tooth whitening has become a popular way for many patients to improve their smile, but finding just the right shade match can be very difficult. VITA Bleached Shades offer the dentist a practical tool… • Read the rest
(Brooklyn, NY) – Vident and renowned instructor and ceramist, Claude Sieber, MDT, teamed up to offer a two-day, hands on workshop that integrates all the visual elements necessary to reproduce a natural tooth using VITA ceramics. Held at the New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn, participants were guided through the process of understanding… • Read the rest
Vident is proud to announce the Vident Videos Youtube channel. Be sure to subscribe and check back often, as updates happen frequently. Click and subscribe using the link below to explore videos ranging from the proper setup and use of the VITA Easyshade Compact to 2- and 3- layer buildups using VITA porcelains as well… • Read the rest
Longtime Vident executive, Wayne Whitehill, recently announced his retirement as CEO, effective August 1. Mr. Whitehill will stay on as a Vident Board Member and consultant for the near term. President Fred Ketcho has taken over as the new CEO. One of the original founding members of the company, Wayne Whitehill, along with Ray Morrow… • Read the rest
Dental Services Group (DSG) lab managers recently made a commitment to use VITA porcelain materials in their dental laboratories, prompting Vident to organize a 3-day symposium to provide training and implementation support. Led by Vident Technical Instructor Ken Chizick, R.D.T., C.D.T., DSG lab managers from around the globe recently traveled to Vident headquarters in Brea,… • Read the rest