Shade Selection for Lithium Disilicate

The task of selecting the best block or ingot, to achieve optimal esthetic results, can be difficult. This webinar will provide an in-depth overview on all the important factors that influence the overall shade outcome of an all-ceramic restoration. With a few key data points in the Ivoclar Vivadent Shade Navigation App, a very precise translucency and shade recommendation can be made, thus allowing you to achieve consistent results without the guesswork.

Presenter Jerry Varner, CDT: Jerry Varner, CDT has over 22 years experience as a dental laboratory technician and educator.  He received his training as a dental technician in the United States Navy, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas in 1998.  Prior to joining Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc., Jerry taught Dental Laboratory Technology at the Department of Defense Dental Laboratory School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.  In addition, he also served as dental technician in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.  After his retirement from the Air Force in 2016 he worked for the Department of Defense at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada as a Dental Technician and later joined Ivoclar Vivadent as a Technical Consultant working in the Technical Services and Education Department.  As a Technical Consultant Jerry provides education programs on the proper utilization of Ivoclar technical products throughout the United States and Canada.  Other key responsibilities include technical product phone support and troubleshooting.