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
Ben Laroche
Concurrent Design Challenging Or Not?
Course Description
Completing a crown design on Implant abutment in one project requires some essential knowledge. Here we will go over principals to prevent never ending postproduction adjustments to attain proper fit of the 2 components.
Instructor Bio
Ben Laroche, Canadian Sales Manager and Application Support Engineer, Exocad
Involved in the dental laboratory industry for over 20 years. Specialist in dental CAD/CAM for over 15 years. Certified and trained many others on systems such as Procera, 3 Shape, Lava, Dental Wings, Cerec, Exocad, Dental Softworks, Sum3D, Hyperdent, Dentmill, Roland, Cerec, lmes-lcore and Arum mills. Provided Technical support and sales both remotely and on location across Canada and the USA. Always willing to share experience and knowledge to contribute to the evolution of the Dental CAD/CAM industry.
Sponsored By
Ben Laroche
11:10am - 12:30pm
Dr. Waji Khan
Dr. Waji Khan
How to Win in The Digital Lab Era
Course Description
This session explores strategies for dental laboratories and technicians to succeed in an increasingly digital workflow. Topics include integrating digital technologies, optimizing efficiency and accuracy, maintaining quality control, strengthening dentist–lab collaboration, and differentiating your lab through expertise, consistency, and value in a competitive digital marketplace.
Instructor Bio
Dr. Waji Khan, CD, BSc, DDS, MBA, MEd
Dr. Khan grew up in Scarborough, Ontario. After graduating from high school he attended the University of Toronto, Trinity College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science with High Distinction in 1997. He then attended The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2001. Dr. Khan served as a dental officer in the Canadian Forces from 1998-2007. Dr. Khan began practicing dentistry in Halifax, Nova Scotia with the Canadian Forces. In the CF he learned a lot through mentorship with dental specialists and advanced dental training courses. After a ten year career in the Canadian Forces, he then moved to Kingston with his wife and life partner Dr. Sohela Vaid in 2007 to pursue studies in Medicine and practice Dentistry.
Sponsored By
Dr. Waji Khan
Secondary Sponsors
All DTA courses are approved by National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
