Speakers and Topics
8:30am - 9:50am
Duff Wilson
Elevating Your Hybrids, Combination Implant Cases, and Split Bar Bridges with Biomic Opaque
Course Description
Join Duff Wilson, CDT, as he shares practical techniques for elevating hybrid restorations, combination implant cases, and split bar bridges using Biomic Opaque. This session will focus on improving esthetics, consistency, and predictability while optimizing workflow efficiency—helping you achieve confident, high-quality results in complex implant cases.
Instructor Bio
Duff Wilson, CDT
Duff Wilson, a Certified Dental Technician, has been a dedicated professional in the dental laboratory industry for decades. He began his career at Drake Precision Dental Lab, where he worked from 1994 to 1999, before joining Midstate Dental Lab until 2003. In 2003, Duff founded Wilson Dental Lab in South Carolina, where he continues to deliver exceptional dental solutions. Duff has been a prominent leader in the field, serving as President of the South Carolina Dental Laboratory Association twice. His expertise, commitment to quality, and contributions to the dental community have earned him widespread respect and recognition.
Sponsored By
Duff Wilson
9:50am - 11:10am
Alex Chabachevitch
Explore The Latest Technology in Digital Solutions
Course Description
AI capabilities in exocad
True Smile realism
Advantages in photogrammetry
Seamless scan to print workflow
Tips to overcome challenges
Instructor Bio
Alex Chabachevitch, RDT
Alex Chabachevitch is an experienced and successful owner of a medium sized dental lab in the GTA. He has over 20 years of experience managing his lab. The main focus of his workflow being on implantology, crowns, bridges, digital dentistry including digital dentures. Alex is also a partner in Unique Dental Supplies Inc.
Sponsored By
Alex Chabachevitch
11:10am - 12:30pm
Ettore Palmeri
Ettore Palmeri
Mindset Leadership
Course Description
This lecture focuses on strategies that when applied create a mindset leadership and the power of small, intentional actions that can lead to meaningful change.
Instructor Bio
Ettore Palmeri, President, Palmeri Media Group, MBA, AGDM, BA, B.ED
Ettore Palmeri was born and raised in Italy until age 11. He has an education background having attended and graduated from the University of Toronto with a B. Ed. He taught at the high-school level and also at YUELI ( York University English Language Institute) where he became Head Master and marketing manager of the program. He left YUELI to embrace the media world and is currently President of Palmeri Media Group, a media company dedicated to the dental industry. To help manage the business, Ettore went back to school to complete his MBA and AGDM studies. He loves reading and is an enthusiastic motivational speaker. He has read and listened to over 600 personal development books.
Sponsored By
Ettore Palmeri
Secondary Sponsors
All DTA courses are approved by National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
