Speakers and Topics
8:30am - 9:50am
Kaveh Shams
Digital Workflow For Implant Restoration From Data Acquisition To Production
Course Description
In this presentation, we will walk through the complete workflow involved in producing All-on-X implant restorations, from planning to final delivery. The session will highlight how Zirkonzahn’s latest digital tools can streamline each stage of the process, including:
ZZ Archive – Efficient case management and data organization
ZZ Face Scan App – Capturing and integrating facial data seamlessly
Modifier Bar Module – Designing custom bar frameworks with precision
High-Speed CAM – Optimizing production with advanced milling strategies
Material Review – Overview of materials used for long-term success
Join us to explore how these tools come together to create a fully integrated digital workflow for All-on-X
Instructor Bio
Kaveh Shams, DT
Kaveh Shams graduated as a Dental Technician from Lambeth College – in London, UK, in 2010. Since then, he has worked in multiple dental laboratories in London and Toronto. In recent years, his passion for digital dentistry has led him to take responsibility as a CAD-CAM Specialist supporting and coaching dental community members across Canada. He continues serving the dental community as Zirkonzahn’s ambassador and branch manager.
Sponsored By
Kaveh Shams
9:50am - 11:10am
Ria Mozhina
Understanding Intra-oral Scanning, and Your Role in Excellence!
Course Description
In this session, you are invited to access the latest in 3D technology, specifically in scanners. What do practitioners go through, what makes an excellent scan, and some topics of discussion you could have so that you have excellent case outcomes. Patient care is of the utmost importance, and we will make sure you're well-prepared to tackle any case. Join us for tools you can use, and tips on how to handle a challenge. You already have the knowledge, just need the confidence!
Instructor Bio
Ria Mozhina, RDT
For years, Ria has been Central Dental’s go-to technical design enthusiast and support for digital products. Prior to joining the team, she honed her skills across several areas while gaining her Registered Dental Technician designation, working at at a boutique lab and graduating from George Brown College. Ria has a passion for learning about new digital products and how they work. Helping maximize and streamline clients abilities in the digital world through her on hand experience is what motivates her the most.
Sponsored By
Ria Mozhina
11:10am - 12:30pm
Ryan Swift
Ryan Swift
New Developments in Infection Control: Looking Ahead to the Future of Clinical Hygiene
Course Description
In New Developments in Infection Control: Looking Ahead to the Future of Clinical Hygiene, Ryan Swift examines the evolution of current protocols, identifying critical areas for improvement while introducing new concepts that are reshaping clinical hygiene in professional settings. The presentation explores emerging threats driven by changing microbial landscapes, workflow pressures, and material limitations. As new standards and devices enter the market, effective protocols depend not only on availability, but on proper understanding and application. Emphasizing the importance of clinical certainty, this session connects science, process, and compliance to demonstrate how informed, mindful adoption of new developments can improve safety, performance, and confidence in clinical infection control. Course Outline
Current protocols
Areas for improvement
New Concepts
Emerging threats
Standards
Clinical Certainty
New concepts
Instructor Bio
Ryan Swift, Co-Founder, Onekln. Inc.
Ryan Swift is a product developer and regulatory consultant with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of science, manufacturing, and regulation in professional healthcare settings. His work focuses on how chemistry, process design, and material selection directly influence product performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
A Fellow of the International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics (IADFE) and a graduate of the Innovation Alliance Executive Training Program. He is recognized for his practical, science-driven approach and his commitment to environmental responsibility. He is deeply passionate about improving both products and professional practices through better chemistry, smarter processes, and thoughtful design.
Sponsored By
Ryan Swift
Secondary Sponsors
All DTA courses are approved by National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
