IDT International Digital Denture Symposium

Friday, October 27th, 2017 

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast 

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Keynote Presentation 
     Charles Goodacre, DDS; & Brian Goodacre, DDS - "From Impression to Final Denture – Workflow for the First Completely Digital Denture"

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Platform Presentation
     Lee Culp, CDT - “Digital Dentures: The New Frontier”

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: Networking Break & Exhibition

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Platform Presentation
     Valerie Cooper, DDS - “How and Why I Made the Switch to Digital Dentures”

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Platform Presentation
     Justin Marks - “Open Source Digital Dentures by Combining Available Technologies”

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Platform Presentation
     Alexander Wünsche, CDT - “New Digital Denture Solutions”

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM: Luncheon/Networking

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM: Workshop Series 1 - Attendee choice; limited seating 
     Guillermo Molina, DDS  - “Transitioning Your Lab or Prosthodontics Practice to Digital Dentures”
     Supported by Avadent

     Michael Anger, MDT - “A Lab Owner’s Journey into Digital Dentures”
     Supported by Dentsply Sirona

     Friedhelm Klingenburg, MBA, and Frank Poerschke, CDT, MDT - “Digital Dentures: Easy, Fast, Precise with Economic Benefits”
     Supported by Merz Dental

     Craig Nelson and Andrew Johnston - "Tooth Ridge-Lap Solution for Digital Dentures Regardless of Fabrication Process"
     Supported by Kulzer

    Matthew Viens - “The Digital Evolution of the Complete Denture Fabrication Process”
    Supported by Zahn Dental

     Alexander Wünsche, CDT - “Progressive Ways to Full Dentures in the Digital Age”
     Supported by Amann Girrbach

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM: Networking Break & Exhibition 

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Workshop Series 2 - Attendee choice; limited seating 

Industry thought leaders in digital denture solutions, including: 

Keynote Speakers


Charles Goodacre, DDS, MSD, FACP Co-presenter
Dr. Goodacre was Chair of the Department of Prosthodontics at Indiana University and served as Dean of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry from 1994 to 2013. Dr. Goodacre was an editor of the International Journal of Prosthodontics and is a founding board member of the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR.org). He has been extensively involved in the development of interactive, navigable electronic education programs on topics such as “3D Tooth Atlas”, “3D Cranial Nerves and Brain Stem” and “Oral Cancer Screening”. Dr. Goodacre is currently a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and past president of the Academy of Prosthodontics, the American College of Prosthodontics and the American Board of Prosthodontics.

Brian J. Goodacre, DDS Co-presenter 
Dr. Brian J. Goodacre received his DDS degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2013.  He is currently an assistant professor and graduate student in the combined program in prosthodontics and implant dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.

General Session Presenters


Lee Culp, CDT
Lee Culp, CDT, is the CEO of Sculpture Studios, a dental laboratory, education and, research and product development center, for new and innovative digital dental technologies, and their applied applications to diagnostic, restorative and surgical dentistry.
     He is a pioneer in the use Digital Dentistry, and leading resource/inventor for many of the materials, products, and techniques used in dentistry today, and holds numerous patents for his ideas and products.  Lee writes many articles per year, and his writing, photography, and teaching style have brought him international recognition, as one of today’s most exciting lecturers and innovative artisans in the specialty of digital dentistry, dental ceramics and functional esthetics. 


Justin S. Marks, CDT 
Justin Marks, CDT is the CEO of Arfona LLC, a startup specializing in digital manufacturing methods for dental prosthetics. He is also the owner of Master-Touch Dental Lab in Brooklyn, New York. An accomplished dental technician, educator and lab owner, Justin has lectured and taught courses on removable prosthodontics in more than 40 countries around the world. He is an expert in flexible partial denture materials and applications and a pioneer in the field of digital dentures and partials. Since 2008 Justin has dedicated most of his career to applying computer aided design and 3D printing technologies to removable prosthodontics and is credited with the invention of the world’s first 3D printed Valplast partial denture. Justin graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pace University and holds a BBA in marketing and management.

Christopher Phelps, DMD, CMCT
Dr. Phelps is an entrepreneur, author, lecturer, and general dentistry in Charlotte, NC. He is a member of the ADA, AGD, and ICOI. In 2014, he achieved the title of Cialdini Method Certified Teacher, CMCT, from Dr. Robert Cialdini for his skills in the science of influence and ethical persuasion. Dr. Phelps is also owner and president of Call Tracker ROI and the Golden Goose scheduling services, as well as The Phelps Institute for dental business and clinical training. 

Workshop Leaders


Stephen F. Balshi, MBE
Bill Barton is a Technical Consultant for Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Bill is a dental laboratory technician, manager and educator with over 35 years’ experience in the industry.  He served 25 years in the United States Air Force prior to joining the Ivoclar Vivadent Technical Services Department in 2009. His extensive technical background includes experience in all phases of fixed and removable prosthodontics.  Bill’s role within the Technical Services Department is to provide unsurpassed customer support, lead training/education programs at Ivoclar’s International Centers for Dental Education, and perform in-depth product testing.  


Jim Collis, CDT
Jim Collis, CDT, has been a Digital Design Expert for Solvay Dental 360, Certified Dental Technician for 40 years, Degree in Science and Dental Technology from Triton College, Previously a Dental Lab Owner and Technician for 40 years, Laboratory Instructor at Northwestern Dental School for 10 years, Visiting Instructor at Harvard Dental School, Educational Board for the National Denturist School, and Advisory Board Member for Spectrum Dialogue.

Andrew Johnston, CDT
Andrew Johnston worked as a full time dental technician from 1996 to 2014 for a dental laboratory in Spokane, WA. He became a Certified Dental Technician in the Specialty of Complete Dentures in 2008. Andrew has had the privilege of serving on the Washington State Dental Laboratory Association’s Board of Directors from 2010 to 2014. He stepped away from the Board in 2014 to pursue a job in the Midwest as a Laboratory Technician Trainer for Aspen Dental. He quickly rose through the ranks at Aspen and became the Field Laboratory Operations Supervisor for the Pacific NW and the Midwest regions. Andrew was up for an internal promotion with Aspen when a new opportunity presented itself with his current company Kulzer. Andrew went to work for Kulzer in January of 2016 and holds the current position of Territory Manager of Labs in the Pacific NW. He speaks at various events around the US and is involved in the product improvement and training at Kulzer. 

Friedhelm Kingenburg, MBA
Friedhelm Klingenburg, MBA, is CEO of Merz Dental GmbH, Germany. He is the inventor of Merz’s digital solution for dentures “BDS – Baltic Denture System.”  



Dr. Molina received his dental degree from the University of Maryland in 1990 and then entered directly into their prosthodontics program, where he received his Certificate in Prosthodontics.  After finishing his education, Dr. Molina was hired by a large prosthodontics practice in Washington, D.C. where he also worked with the research and development department of a dental implant company to help create new parts, clinical techniques, and laboratory procedures.


Matthew Veins
Matthew started out with the CAP Team in 2010 as a scan technician. He worked his way through the production side of CAP acquiring his skills and knowledge of various CAD and CAM systems. His first-hand experience with troubleshooting issues with the scanning, designing, and milling software and hardware gives him an advantage as a part of the High Tech Support Team at CAP. Matthew has also been a large part of the Digital Training and Education team as a Presenter for both the basic and advanced courses.

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