Around The Industry
Around The Industry
Celebrate the industry.
Catch up with the latest awards and appointments, market moves and noteworthy items.
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Industry Loses Fuhrmann
John Fuhrmann, CDT, of Lake Dallas, Texas died Nov. 15. He was 63. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and the owner of a dental laboratory. Survivors include his wife, Sofia Breckner Fuhrmann; one son, Tim Fuhrmann; three daughters, Trina Fuhrmann, Christy Sullivan and Natalie Allnutt; one brother, Mike Fuhrmann; two sisters, Sophie Bichler, and Katy Furhmann; and 12 grandchildren.
Warmup at Midwinter
Get ready for one of the largest dental industry meetings in the country. Tens of thousands of technicians, dentists and other dental team members will be flocking to Chicago Feb. 23 - FEb. 26 for the Midwinter Meetgins.
Be sure to join NADL and the Chicago Dental Society at Dental Technician Days. This two-day exhibition of products and services is geared specifically for laboratory owners and technicians. In addition to taking a gander at all of the latest technology, enjoy a bottomless cup of coffee and networking with some of the best in the industry.
In addition to Dental Technician Days, NADL is sponsoring four continuing education courses aimed at getting the dentist and technician to learn about the best practice of dentistry together. Mark your calendar to attend:
- How to Bring Excellence to Your Makeovers with Oliver Tric, MDT, and Dr. Jim Fondriest from 1:30 p.m. ñ 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Is it fair for a dentist to ask a laboratory to make beautiful and good fitting restorations if the dentist doesnít give the technician what is necessary to produce them? Learn what the best laboratories require from their dentist colleagues to do complex dentistry.
- Steps to Success with Nelson Rego, CDT, and Dr. Edward Lowe from 1:30 p.m. ñ 3:30 p.m. Friday Feb. 24. This course will take your through the necessary steps to success including:
- When to lead and when to follow. Get the most out of your relationship with your clients.
- How to add salsa to the relationship. Digital cameras, imaging, shade match software and other spicy appetizers.
- It takes two to tango. The most common mistakes made by both the laboratory and the dentist.
- Waltz your way through dentist management. Verbal skills and service perks to enhance the relationship.
- No jiving. An update on the latest dental material systems.
- Interceptive Orthodontics for the General Dental Practitioner with Don Inman, CDT, and Dr. Rob Veis from 8 a.m. ñ noon Saturday, Feb. 25. This course is designed to introduce orthodontic concepts to general dentists and will feature orthodontic appliances that can be manufactured by technicians for minor to moderate cosmetic tooth movement. The course will review common orthodontic problems and discuss how a general dentist can diagnose and treat them.
- Sleep Apnea Management with Don Inman, CDT, and Dr. Richard Moore from 1:30 p.m. ñ 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Learn the role of the dentist as a team member in the management of sleep apnea as well as the professional rewards of helping to provide significant quality of life improvements. The course will cover currently accepted therapies, how the appliances work, how the appliances are manufactured, dental practice economic and insurance considerations.
Industry Roundup
DTI Dental Technologies Inc., has acquired Hermanson Dental Services, Inc., based in St Paul, Minn.
DENTSPLY Austenal recently announced that Kilduff Dental Studio in Succasunna, N.J., joined the Vitallium Trademark family of partial denture laboratories.
DentalEZÆ Group has announced the appointment of Ryan Schneider as sales representative and Brad Smith as a StarDentalÆ sales representative.
Whip Mix Corp. held its annual Dealer Training Seminar on Nov. 9-12 in Louisville, Ky. The seminar was attended by representatives from Benco Dental Supply, Patterson Companies, Lincoln Dental Supply, Henry Schein Ash Arcona, Darby Dental, Gateway Alloys and Great Lakes Orthodontic. For more information on the next Dealer Training Seminar, please contact Anita Seekins at (800) 626-5651 ext. 207 or e-mail aseekins@whipmix.com.
