LABX: Dental Laboratory Education

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
Course Code: 1400

Kick off RMDC with coffee, conversation and connections. Join fellow dental lab owners for an interactive breakfast session to share insights and build your professional network. Engage with peers who understand your challenges and share your passion. PLEASE NOTE: Registration is limited to owners of independent dental laboratories.
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Presented by: Ms. Adrienne Slevin
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Course Code: 1384

Explore dental 3D printing capabilities and types of technology, as well as the future of utilizing multi-material and full color 3D Printing. Discover how Polyjet technology is transforming lab production, crafting precise, stunning prosthetics and parts in one efficient build. With automated nesting and minimal manual work, PolyJet delivers consistent, high-quality results, freeing dental technicians to focus on their craft.  Course sponsored by Stratasys.
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Presented by: Mr. Emmitt Miller
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Course Code: 1386

Explore how the latest scanning solutions are transforming the way practices and labs collaborate. Learn how these technologies improve accuracy, efficiency and patient communication, while unlocking new opportunities for streamlined chairside-to-lab integration. Whether you’re looking to enhance patient engagement or optimize lab outcomes, discover how digital scanning delivers a true competitive advantage. Course sponsored by Zahn Dental.
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Presented by: Ms. Megan Nakanishi
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
Course Code: 1380

The digital denture revolution has not only arrived; it is in full commercial swing. Learn how one lab owner turned the retirement of her denture technicians into an opportunity to grow dentures and partials to a new level. Bring your questions and opinions, and let’s talk about how digital workflows and 3D printing can help you scale your denture production. Sponsored by the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL).
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Presented by: Ms. Megan Nakanishi
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Course Code: 1371

The dental laboratory industry is undergoing significant transformation – and those changes directly impact dentists. Join Ms. Nakanishi, president of the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), for an insightful session exploring the state of the dental laboratory industry through the lens of key macro trends affecting dentistry today. Sponsored by the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL).
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Presented by: Dr. Stephanie Yeung
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Course Code: 1383

Explore the fully digital laboratory workflow – from scanning and designing to printing. Understand tolerance stacking and its relationship with model-free digital workflows from start to finish. Course sponsored by Nobel Biocare.
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Presented by: Mr. Bill Slocum
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
Course Code: 197

Deep dive into workflows for lab production using the Formlabs Form 4B – from restorative models to full dentures and implant-supported appliances. Explore lab-ready CAD workflows, material selection strategies, and how to optimize production with both Formlabs resins and Open Material Mode for third-party materials. Gain practical guidance for improving efficiency and expanding indications in the digital lab. Course sponsored by Zahn Dental.
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Presented by: Mr. Rick Peebles
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Course Code: 1401

Join retired dental lab owner Rick Peebles, formerly of Peebles Dental Lab, for an engaging session filled with wisdom and practical tips from decades in the lab. Drawing from years of experience, Rick will share pearls of knowledge on craftsmanship, clinician communication,  workflows, adapting to new technologies and maintaining quality under pressure.
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