Sirona celebrates 25 years of CAD/CAM

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina--Sirona Dental Systems is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the CEREC CAD/CAM system with a three-day extravaganza geared toward dental and laboratory professionals. The CEREC 25th Anniversary Celebration (C25) will take place August 26-28, 2010, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nev. Participants can earn up to 18 continuing education credits while participating in CAD/CAM-focused workshops, with entertainment and celebrations. Following Sirona’s “CAD/CAM for Everyone” philosophy, the CEREC 25th anniversary program offers a list of CAD/CAM courses for the dental team. Programs include clinical techniques, practice management, marketing, hygiene, and hands-on workshops. The celebration is open to all who would like to advance their CAD/CAM education and experience. Attendees can also explore the C25 exhibit hall that will showcase dental companies and their products and services. Sirona plans to present a “who's who” of digital dentistry during the CEREC 25th anniversary. An educational curriculum will be taught by many of the most prominent lecturers in the dental and lab community including:• Dr. Gordon Christensen• Dr. Rella Christensen• Dr. Dennis Fasbinder• Jim Glidewell• Dr. Paul Homoly• Imtiaz Manji• Dr. Edward A. McLaren • Prof. Dr. Albert Mehl • Dr. Mark Morin• Prof. Dr. Werner H. Mörmann • Bill Mrazek• Dr. Sameer Puri• Matt Roberts• Dr. David Roessler• Dr. Frank Spear • Ingo Zimmer Celebrity entertainment includes appearances by Olympic gold medalist Rulon Gardner, the Second City Comedy Troupe, and five-time Emmy Award-winning comedian and actor Dennis Miller. Attendees are also invited to celebrate at the WHITE PARTY scheduled to take place at Pure Nightclub on Saturday night. An “Entertainment-Only Pass” is available for a spouse or guest who wants to attend social events only. Attendees have the opportunity to build long-lasting business relationships and join thousands of fellow CEREC and inLab owners and educators by registering now for this once-in-a-lifetime event,” remarked Michael Augins, president of Sirona Dental Systems. “The C25 celebration is slated to be a great place for additional CAD/CAM education provided by the best in our field, as well as a great open communication forum for Sirona, our colleagues, clients, associates, and other professionals who hold the same interests. This event is intended for everyone, just as one of our top goals in the past 25 years has been providing accessible CAD/CAM for everyone.”Doctors and laboratories are encouraged to take advantage of special early-registration packages:• Register in May and/or June and receive Thursday (Aug. 26) night free at Caesars with full-price tuition • Sign up in May & June and bring along two staff/lab personnel members at regular tuition rate and get one staff member free For more information and/or to register for Sirona’s CEREC 25th anniversary celebration, log on to www.CERECVIP.com, or call (877) 360-6275. Visit www.sirona.com for more information about Sirona and its products. To read more about Sirona Dental, go to www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/372423/articles/dental-economics/industry-news-2/2010/01/sirona-dental-products-earn-2009-good-design-award-honors.html.To comment on this subject, go to community.pennwelldentalgroup.com/.