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Two-Day Program on Fixed Implant Dentures Held at Vident

Andy Klein — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:52:12 +0000

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 and denture. The course covered the clinical aspects of impression taking, record base and occlusal rims and the expectations that a technician should have from the clinical office prior to bar fabrication: mid-line, lip-line, cuspid line and correct VDO. Selection of appropriate mould, posterior cuspal inclination, occlusal scheme and tooth arrangement relative to proposed implant bar design was discussed. Each attendee participated in hands-on training of the denture set-up process, followed by the process of fabrication of the wrap-around bar, including proper model development, bar design, scanning and milling techniques. Participants also learned about the selection of the right precision attachment for the right case design for alternate overdenture bar designs.

Participants: Back row(standing) left to right:

Mark Preston – Haupt Dental Lab – Brea, CA
Bill Selvig – Integrity Dental Technology – Brea, CA
Steven Lee – A & M Dental Lab – Santa Ana, CA
Steve Killian – Killian Dental Ceramics – Irvine, CA
Allen Grigorian – Sajid Jivraj, DDS – Oxnard, CA
Nadar Daii – Spectrum Dental Labs – Santa Ana, CA
Rudy Van Solinge – Van Solinge Dental Lab – Santa Maria, CA
Mike Sverdlov – Southland Dental Lab – Rolling Hills Estate, CA
Ryan Haupt – Haupt Dental Lab – Brea, CA

Front row(sitting) left to right:

Dennis Purinton, CDT – Vident Advocate – Purinton Dental Lab – Ozawkie, KS
Joe T. Perillo, CDT – Nobel Procera Specialist – Nobel Biocare
Tim Trapp – Nobel Procera Digital Dentistry Specialist – Nobel Biocare

VITA Denture Teeth Now Available Direct from Vident in USA

Andy Klein — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:04:22 +0000

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 orders with other Vident products. VITA denture teeth products can now be ordered at the same time as shade management, porcelain, pressables, machinables, ceramics, chairside products, equipment and accessories, all in one convenient, direct order.

Orders can be placed in three ways: by calling Vident Customer Service at 800-828-3839, by faxing Vident Customer Service at 800-848-2726, or by e-mailing Vident Customer Service at orders@vident.com.

NOTE: Denture teeth in Canada continue to be available from your preferred dealer.

New VITA Furnace Sinters Up To 9 Units in 80 Minutes Introducing The Zyrcomat 6000 MS High-Speed Sintering Furnace

Aurie — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:17:05 +0000

(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 with a controlled cooling phase of up to 400 °C, the system can sinter bridge substructures with up to nine units and fully anatomical restorations in only 80 minutes.

The VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS packs a lot of features into an innovative, space-saving design. For convenience, the unit includes a firing chamber designed with a capacity of up to 25 units, while new pull-out, fold-away trays safely accommodate all work pieces. Fully automatic temperature calibration is possible thanks to the use of high-performance heating elements made of molybdenum disilicide. The heating elements also provide an even distribution of heat in the sintering chamber with a high degree of temperature consistency and an innovative ventilation system ensures reliable operation and a long life.

“The VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS provides users with the ability to sinter up to nine unit zirconia bridges or single units in 80 minutes, increasing the daily productivity and efficiency for labs of any size,” explains Jim McGuire, Director, Technical Sales Consultant and Support for Vident. “The furnace is also a good solution for increasing profitability in CEREC offices.”

The VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS provides three unique sintering modes – High Speed, Conventional or User Defined. Each system produces superior results through controlled cooling phases, ensuring material-friendly sintering for white as well as industrially and manually shaded YZ. As part of the New Generations series of furnaces, the VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS can be controlled with one of three control pads: the highly ergonomic vPad comfort, the feature-rich vPad excellence or the vPad clinical – all three providing exclusive, one-touch operation with intuitive symbols. Customers who already own one of the vPads and a New Generation furnace may realize additional savings, since the control units can control from 2 to 4 furnaces (depending on configuration). The VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS firing units, which require a 220v connection, are available in two different finishes: stainless steel or painted anthracite.

Vident has been a provider of innovative dental products since 1985 and is the North American subsidiary of VITA, manufacturer of the internationally recognized Classical Shade Guide, 3D-Master Shade System and quality VITA restorative materials.

Panelists announced for Vident/Nobel Biocare 2012 Lab Day Chicago Panel Discussion

Aurie — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:12:54 +0000

“How to Control the Future Before the Future Controls You”

Moderator Mark T. Murphy, DDS will guide this panel of industry giants:

Vanik Jinoian, MDT
Warren Rogers
Amos Harting, CDT
Bennett Napier, CAE
Dr. Stefan Holst
Trevor Laingchild, RDT
Richard Harrell, CDT

Friday, February 24th, 1:00 – 4:00, Sheraton Chicago Ballroom 7

$30 admission, 3 CE Credits provided by Vident, attendance is limited and early registration required. Call 800-828-3839 ext. 238 to register.

Click here for additional information.

Vident certifies materials with IdentAlloy/IdentCeram certificates

Aurie — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:10:56 +0000

In a great move that benefits the dental lab industry, dentists and patients,Vident recently signed on to join the IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council and will begin providing certificates confirming the contents of the materials they use from Vident.

These certificates give the labs verification that the Vident materials they work with contain only the substances they expect, and this is information that can be passed along to the dentist to confirm that restorations made with Vident materials matches up to the prescription. Clinicians can also use the certificates to educate patients and confirm that they are providing the highest quality of care available.

Vident joins a long list of leading material manufacturers working with the Council and all of them deserve to be recognized as leaders pushing the industry toward greater reliability and accountability in the materials used to fabricate dental restorations.

Read the full press release below:

Vident to Back Its Material Quality and Content with IdentAlloy and IdentCeramCertificates

Vident, the Brea, California-based supplier of VITA dental restorative materials in North America, has signed onto the IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council’s program of material content certification.

Laboratories will now receive certificates attesting to the content of restorative materials so that they and the dentists they serve can use them to verify compositions, explain material choices to patients, document insurance claims and file with permanent records.

“We welcome Vident and the VITA line to the program,” said Charles Yenkner, Executive Director of the IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council. “Vident is joining with other industry leaders in helping laboratories and dentists improve outcomes and build patient confidence andsatisfaction.”

”Quality and service have been core components of Vident’s value system since our founding 26 years ago,” according to Fred Ketcho, Vident CEO. “Joining the IdentAlloy/IdentCeramCouncil’s program gives our customers another tool to use in ensuring patients the best results.”

Vident provides customers with a wide range of VITA shade determination and restorative products. The company’s customers can also take advantage of its technical support team and professional education resources.

The IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council is a nonprofit organization formed to raise healthcare standards through the documentation of alloys and ceramic materials used in dental restorations. More information regarding the Council’s materials documentation program and other activities is available by calling 888-577-2634 or at www.IdentAlloy.org. IdentAlloy andIdentCeram are trademarks of the IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council.

Vident Hosts Porcelain System Training at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Andy Klein — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:30:24 +0000

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 course was to demonstrate the versatility of using VITA VM13 porcelains for several metal ceramics applications by utilizing a step-by-step technique. Each participant was given the knowledge and tools to build two anterior restorations with special emphasis placed on exploring color.

Back Row Left to Right:

Jason Lohr, RDT, CDT (Instructor, Fixed Prosthodontics for NAIT) Edmonton, AB
Ken Chizick, RDT, CDT (Instructor for Vident/VITA) Winnipeg, MB
Chris Breunig, student
Marie-Michele Beaudin, student
Lisa Almoneda, student
Nicky Pethick, student
Anna Nham, student
Alanna Arden, student
Yousef Oweis, student
Amanuel Betsuamlack, student
Steven Jagpal, student
Aidan Bryant, student
Mary-Jane Scragg (NAIT Instructor)

Front Row Left to Right:

Suane Chan, student
Sara Syed, student
Jade Connors, student
Kris Puzon, student
Laila Akbari, student
Devon Cainey, student
Brenda Bortnick, student

Vident Announces Online Continuing Education Videos

Andy Klein — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:50:48 +0000

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 a video on porcelain building techniques, and Gary Morgan of Safelink Consulting is featured in a video titled “Basics of the FDA for the Dental Lab.”

“Our goal is to provide high quality, reasonably priced distance-based education,” said Andy Klein, laboratory marketing manager at Vident, “In the current economic environment, it is important to provide educational opportunities in a variety of low-cost formats. And it doesn’t matter if the person attending an online course is a customer or not, we just want to build a library of educational videos the market can rely on.” Klein went on to state that they continue to have a strong roster of live, in-person courses and that the new online approach is a supplement.

Each video features a 2-minute trailer that can be previewed prior to purchase and comes with 1 hour of CE credit after quiz completion. The price for each video is $39.95. A 15-minute video on denture mould selection can be viewed free of charge.

Future additions to be added to the library include tips and techniques for getting the most out of lab furnaces, precise shade measurement and additional porcelain technique videos.

Still images from Vident’s online videos: Denture Tooth Selection with Dennis Purinton, CDT (left); Porcelain Building Techniques with Dr. Ed McLaren (right)

Bleached Shades Now Available for VITA Classical Shade Guide

Andy Klein — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:59:55 +0000

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 for the reliable determination and maintenance of a whitening regimen that achieves an optimal shade match.

With the aid of the bleached shade samples, dentist and patient are able to discuss the desired result in advance and to precisely monitor the results of the patient’s tooth whitening during the treatment. VITA Bleached Shades offer balanced color values, resulting in shade differences which are clearly predictable and distinguishable to the human eye. It’s also possible to adjust the shade of prosthetic restorations to match the shades of bleached teeth with VITA Bleached Shades.

The VITA Bleached Shades consist of shades 0M1, 0M2 and 0M3 from the VITA 3D-Master Shade System, and come with a convenient holder that clips onto the VITA Classical Shade Guide, offering a linear extension to the existing shade tabs. For dentists who use the VITA 3D-Master shade system, the VITA Bleachedguide 3D-Master is available and is specifically designed for tracking a bleaching regimen.

Vident and Claude Sieber Team up to Present Visual Elements Course

Andy Klein — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:29:21 +0000

(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 shade, characterization and internal layering, while also learning the importance of taking a good photograph. Attendees explored the nuances of how color and light can change the visual aspects when layering porcelain. Participants then got some hands-on training in how to evaluate and manipulate a photo and to interpret the visual elements within the photograph to recreate a natural tooth structure.

Participants (Left to Right):

Kyaw Lin, student NYCCT, Brooklyn, NY
Quay Cho, Burney Croll, DDS, New York, NY
Lisa Graye, Vident, Brea, CA
Michael Wolk, Vident, Brea, CA
Jimmy Fincher, Cosmetic Advantage, McKinney, TX
Nicholas Manos, Professor NYCCT, Brooklyn, NY
Lucas King, Shaw Lab, Kingston, ON
Joji Kawabata, Gerald Cohen, DDS, Greenwich, CT
Israel Mejia , Endo Dental Lab
Jennifer Crane, student NYCCT, Brooklyn, NY
Claude Sieber, MDT, Instructor, Spring Valley, NY
Marisa Papandrea, Jonathan Ferencz, DDS, New York, NY
Alwyn Naraine, Gallery 57 Dental, New York, NY
Pasquale Fanetti, Jonathan Ferencz, DDS, New York, NY
Carlos Rivera, Montefiore Dental Lab, New City, NY
Jim McGuire, CDT, Vident, Brea, CA
Renata Budny, Assistant Professor NYCCT, Brooklyn, NY

Vident adds Youtube Channel

Andy Klein — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:46:31 +0000

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 as tours of the VITA Vacumat 6000 series furnace and VITA Rapid Layer Technology. Visit our Youtube channel here