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LMT® LAB DAY® Chicago 2026

  • February 19 to 21, 2026
  • Hyatt Regency Chicago
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3 Days of Seminars

Expert speakers

Chicago, IL

New Product Lauches

Upcera Event Schedule

Check out the event schedule fo LAB DAY® Chicago.

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Thursday, 19th

Friday, 20th

Saturday, 21st

9:00am - 10:00am

Milling Titanium Made Simple: Best Practices, Tools, and Parameters for MillBox Users by Scott Darling

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10:00am - 11:00am

Overcoming Modern Zirconia Restoration Challenges by Milos Miladinov

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10:30am - 12:00pm

Updates in digital dentistry – CAD/CAM workflows and milling for implantology by Dr. Michael Scherer, DMD, MS, FACP, ABO

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11:15am - 12:15pm

Artouch: Master Color and Streamline Firing for Today’s Zirconia Workflows by Edgar Martinez MDC

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1:00pm - 2:00pm

Digital Full-arch and Removable Workflows: My Present Workflow and the Future with A.I by John Madden CDT

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2:30pm - 3:30pm

Sintering Without Compromise – Tools, Techniques and Precision by Marius Weist

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Advanced Problem Solving with Dental Zirconia by Dr. Daniel Swamy, PhD, CDT

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Live Demo

Live Artouch 2D/3D Demo East Hall Booth K-12

Friday, 20th

10:00am – 12:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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Thursday, 19th
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Sintering Without Compromise – Tools, Techniques and Precision
by Marius Weist

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  • 9:00am - 10:00am

Milling Titanium Made Simple: Best Practices, Tools, and Parameters for MillBox Users by Scott Darling

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  • 10:30am - 12:00pm

Updates in digital dentistry – CAD/CAM workflows and milling for implantology by Dr. Michael Scherer, DMD, MS, FACP, ABO

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  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Digital Full-arch and Removable Workflows: My Present Workflow and the Future with A.I by John Madden CDT

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  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Advanced Problem Solving with Dental Zirconia
by Dr. Daniel Swamy, PhD, CDT

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  • 10:00am - 11:00am

Overcoming Modern Zirconia Restoration Challenges
by Milos Miladinov

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  • 11:15am - 12:15pm

Artouch: Master Color and Streamline Firing for Today’s Zirconia Workflows by Edgar Martinez MDC

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Live Artouch 2D/3D Demo East Hall Booth K-12

Edgar is a technician (MDC) and lab owner of Simpatico Dental Studio in Florida. Visit the booth to see Live Demos of Upcera’s Realism Stain & Glaze Paste on zirconia single units & bridges.

  • Friday, 20th
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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About LMT® LAB DAY® Chicago

  • Day long meetup

Chicago is the largest international gathering of the dental laboratory community in North America. What began in 1985 has grown to 275+ exhibitors, two exhibit halls, 4,600+ attendees, and three full days of seminars — plus new product launches from leading companies, including Upcera.

Join LMT for the 41st Annual LAB DAY Chicago, the largest dental laboratory show in the world, and experience the latest innovations debuting on the show floor.

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Get to know our expert speakers

Marius Weist

Head of Application & Service at DEKEMA

Marius Weist is the Head of Application & Service at DEKEMA, he ensures that customers receive expert support while driving advancements in product applications. Marius has held various positions at DEKEMA for almost a decade, acquiring extensive knowledge in the areas of service, project management and product development. With a background in automation technology and practical experience as an electronics technician, Marius combines technical expertise with a strong focus on customer needs. His goal is to make advanced dental technology accessible and reliable for professionals worldwide.

Scott Darling

CAM Consultant

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Dr. Michael Scherer, DMD, MS, FACP, ABO

Prosthodontist at Michael D Scherer DMD

Michael Scherer, DMD, MS, FACP, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University, a Clinical Instructor at University of Nevada – Las Vegas and maintains a practice limited to prosthodontics and implant dentistry.

John Madden, CDT

Prosthetic Technician/Allied Healthcare Professional 2

John Madden, CDT, runs John Madden Prosthetics, a small lab and consulting company in Minneapolis, MN. He decided to pursue becoming a CDT while working in the lab at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

Dr. Daniel Swamy, PhD, CDT

Director Of Technology at Aidite

Daniel Swamy has many years of experience in the industry as a lab owner and with material science. He currently works in the research and development of materials like zirconia and nano-ceramics. 

Miladinov Milos

CDT, Owner at Dental Lab Miami

In 2001, Miladinov Milos began his dental career, founding Dentaltech in 2003. In 2013, he launched Shoot Like PRO, showcasing dental photography expertise. Collaborating as a KOL for Ivoclar, Vivadent, and Medit, he opened the “Ugly Tooth” dental training center in 2016. Pioneering the FDW workflow in 2018, Milos persistently advances digital dentistry and is currently opening a dental lab in Florida.

Edgar Martinez, MDT, EFDA, BA

Owner at Simpatico Dental Studio

After graduating from McFatter in 2005. Edgar continued his education at UCLA as a Master Dental Ceramist under the guidance of Dr. Edward McLaren. Upon finishing, Edgar joined the Advanced Prosthodontics, Implantology

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Milling Titanium Made Simple: Best Practices, Tools, and Parameters for MillBox Users

  • February 20th, 2026
  • 9:00am - 10:00am | Duration: 1hr
  • Scott Darling

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You will learn about:

  • Understanding Titanium in the Digital Workflow.
  • Materials, Tools, and Machine Setup.
  • Millbox Parameters & Best Practices.
  • Titanium Materials & Blank Management in MillBox.
  • Common Errors & Troubleshooting.
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The course provides a simplified checklist approach to titanium milling and emphasizes how consistency, preparation, and CAM discipline turn titanium into a predictable and profitable material.

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Overcoming Modern Zirconia Restoration Challenges

  • February 21st, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am | Duration: 1hr
  • Miladinov Milos

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You will learn about:

  • Proven criteria for choosing the right zirconia for All-on-X and monolithic cases, including step-by-step post-processing.
  • Real-world laboratory case studies and documentation strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality results.
  • Advanced Artouch techniques to enhance the final appearance and artistry of zirconia restorations.
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Miladinov Milos covers material selection for All-on-X and monolithic restorations, step-by-step handling and post-processing, and effective case documentation. He reviews real laboratory cases, including before-and-after examples, and final Artouch techniques to improve consistency, esthetics and overall workflow success.

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Updates in digital dentistry – CAD/CAM workflows and milling for implantology

  • February 20th, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Duration: 1.5hrs
  • Dr. Michael Scherer, DMD

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You will learn about:

  • How to seamlessly incorporate intraoral scanners, milling machines, and 3D printers into your clinical workflow.
  • Best practices for scanning, designing, and producing high-quality dental restorations.
  • Insights into the latest materials available for CAD/CAM and 3D printing in implantology.
  • Strategies for transitioning to a fully digital environment to improve precision and efficiency.
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Find out more about taking the next steps in digital technology including scanning, designing and producing restorations. Dr. Michael Scherer reviews multiple technologies and machines, including intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM milling machines, 3D printers and the latest in materials. Emphasis is placed on incorporating technology in a seamless way.

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Artouch: Master Color and Streamline Firing for Today's Zirconia Workflows

  • February 21st, 2026
  • 11:15am - 12:15pm | Duration: 1hr
  • Edgar Martinez, MDC

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You will learn about:

  • Using ready-to-use pastes for efficient staining, shading, and 3D texture creation on zirconia.
  • Techniques to streamline the color process and achieve consistent, predictable results.
  • Expert firing guidance designed to maximize productivity without compromising natural aesthetics.
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Edgar Martinez, MDC, introduces the Artouch System and how it simplifies color characterization and low-fire efficiency for zirconia restorations. Learn how ready-to-use pastes streamline staining, shading and 3D texture creation with consistent results. He covers practical techniques and firing guidance to help technicians achieve predictable, efficient and natural-looking zirconia restorations.

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Digital Full-Arch and Removable Workflows: My Present Workflow and the Future with AI

  • February 20th, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Duration: 1hr
  • John Madden

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You will learn about:

  • Identify and rectify common flaws in current digital denture and full-arch protocols to ensure consistent results.
  • Core techniques for achieving predictable, high-quality results using proven digital methods.
  • Integrating advanced materials and technology from reliable partners like Upcera into your lab.
  • Exploring the transition from current manual digital workflows to future AI-driven design and production.
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Every day brings new tools and workflows claiming to save time, but full-arch success requires proven methods. With extensive experience in digital dentures and design, John Madden, CDT, helps you identify common workflow flaws; master the fundamentals; and combine materials, technology and reliable partners like Upcera for predictable, high-quality, full-arch restorations.

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Sintering Without Compromise – Tools, Techniques and Precision

  • February 19th, 2026
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Duration: 1hr
  • Marius Weist

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You will learn about:

  • Precision Essentials: How temperature accuracy and regular calibration directly impact the structural integrity of zirconia.
  • Accessory Selection: The role of choosing the right tools and accessories in achieving high-quality aesthetic outcomes.
  • Error Prevention: Practical techniques to identify and avoid common sintering mistakes that lead to restoration failure.
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Marius Weist offers a practical overview of how temperature precision, calibration and accessory choice affect zirconia sintering quality. Learn key furnace parameters, how to optimize workflows and how to avoid common mistakes to achieve consistent, high-quality results.

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Advanced Problem Solving with Dental Zirconia

  • February 20th, 2026
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Duration: 1hr
  • Dr. Daniel Swamy, PhD, CDT

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You will learn about:

  • Reliable protocols for the design, sintering, and coloration of modern zirconia restorations.
  • Practical strategies to overcome common technical challenges and ensure precise marginal fit.
  • Professional techniques for choosing the right zirconia to achieve consistent, high-quality results.
  • Specialized considerations for managing complex, large-scale zirconia cases.
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Daniel Swamy, PhD, CDT, covers practical, evidence-based strategies to overcome challenges in modern zirconia workflows. Learn reliable protocols, troubleshooting methods and material selection techniques to improve design, sintering, fit and coloration and ensure consistent, high-quality zirconia restorations, including full-arch cases.

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