Ivoclar Academy

Introduction to Digital Denture System

Written by Ivoclar Vivadent Blog Team | 13 April 2020

One-hour interactive web-based course designed as an introduction to the Ivoclar Vivadent Digital Denture system. Using a comprehensive overview, this course takes you step by step through the process, concepts, benefits, features, indications, software and hardware requirements. The predictable fabrication of dentures through digital processes provides today's dental professionals a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of the services they provide and increase profitability in their business.

CE Credits: 1 Hour

Dr. Frank Lauciello:
Dr. Lauciello graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), School of Dental Medicine in 1969 and completed his Prosthodontic training at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Restorative Department at SUNY at Buffalo and was director of the Veterans Administration Advanced Prosthodontic Program from 1973-1998 and Chief of the Dental Service from 1996-1998. He is presently Director of Removable Prosthodontics Research, Development, & Education for Ivoclar Vivadent, Amherst, NY and Director of the Implant Esthetic Center of Excellence in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Lauciello is a Diplomat of the American Board of Prosthodontics and has authored 25+ articles including several chapters of textbooks. He is actively involved in dental research and new product development.

Kene Miller, MS, CDT, TE:
Originally from Chicago, Illinois and has over 26 years of experience as a dental laboratory technician, manager and educator. Proudly served in the US Navy for 20 years where he received his dental laboratory training and attained a CDT in both removable and fixed prosthetics. He earned a Master of Science Degree from the American Military University in Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management from the Southern Illinois University. Prior to joining Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc., Kene taught Dental Laboratory Technology at the Medical Education Training Command at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. He is currently a technical consultant working in the Ivoclar Vivadent Technical Services Department. He has given presentations to laboratory groups throughout the United States and Canada.