| | NEWS N’ VIEWS
News N’ Views is published three times yearly by CDLA, that is, in the winter/spring, summer, and fall. Articles of interest are welcomed. They may be sent to Nelson Winters at 3951 Via Poinciana # 114, Lake Worth, FL 33467. News N’ Views also accepts free classified ads, except for Help Wanted. A copy of 40 words or less should be sent to CDLA at 1771 Post Road East, Suite 131, Westport, CT 06880.
ANNUAL MEETINGS
The annual CDLA Dinner Meeting is held in the fall at a restaurant to be determined. In addition to a wrap-up of the CDLA’s yearly activities, the annual meeting can also feature a guest speaker and/or a social event.
JOINT CDLA/DENTAL ASSOCIATION MEETING
Attempts are made each year to hold a joint CDLA/Connecticut Dental Association meeting to discuss subjects of mutual interest to both organizations. Announcement of a special meeting is made through a mailing at least one month prior to the meeting date.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Openings are currently available on most CDLA committees. Terms are for two years. Those openings available are: Website Committee, Program Committee, Special Events Committee, Clinics Committee, and Budget Committee. Interested parties should contact Nelson Winters, executive director.
To summarize, being a CDLA member offers educational benefits, technical and real life; low cost credits; fraternization with peers; and technical assistance in times of need.
2009 C.E. Program March 28, 2009
Massey's Auditorium University of CT Dental School 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Alex Alesky, C.D.T., M.D.T
"Pressable Ceramics A-Z"
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Vincent Alleluhia, C.D.T., M.D.T., T.F.
"The Three Whys In Dental Technology"
(Treatment plan on three different patients to harmonically balance the
prosthesis for each situation.) May 2, 2009
Metropolitan Dental Laboratory Conference Room
16 Oxford Road
Milford, CT 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. John Stoops, ITI Clinician
"Cad/Cam Scanning and Milling for Copings, Implant Abutments and Bridges" October 24, 2009
Friend's Auditorium
University of CT Dental School 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kelly Carr, Editor, LMT – Keynote Speaker
SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:25: Kelly Carr; Opening remarks about the meeting and my presentation, *State of the Industry ’09;* Q&A
9:25-9:45: Tom Brady and possibly Jesse Dennehy; *Join the Team:* *The Benefits of the **Connecticut State Dental Association’s Allied Membership Program*; Q&A
9:45-10:30: Keith Miolen; *How to Grow Your Laboratory in Challenging Times, *Q&A
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:50: Keith Miolen presentation continued, Q&A
11:50-Noon: Wrap up and final Q&A
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY ‘09: Kelly Fessel Carr, Editor of LMT, offers an overview of emerging trends in the industry--including economics, technology, internal operations, global competition, education and training—and a look at the future of dental technology.
Join the Team: The Benefits of the CONNECTICUT STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION’S Allied Membership Program. For only $35 per year, Connecticut laboratory owners and technicians can be an allied member of the CSDA. Dr. Tom Brady, Brady and Pilgrim Dental Associates, and Jesse Dennehy, CSDA’s Membership Services Manager, discuss the wealth of advantages, including valuable educational, networking and insurance opportunities.
HOW TO GROW YOUR LABORATORY IN CHALLENGING TIMES: Keith Miolen, Technical Director, Fixed Restorative Manager and Continuing Education Director for Craftsman Laboratory in Beacon, New York, explains how to make the most of industry trends and enhance your business in challenging times. Having successfully grown Craftsman Laboratory from two to 16 people in one year, Moilen shares his tricks of the trade to increase production, incorporate standard operating procedures, employee training, marketing and the importance of perception to your laboratory and explains how to objectively evaluate your business to discover weak areas that hinder growth, profit and quality.
November 14, 2009
Massey Lecture Room
(Park in the
Academic Lot. Enter from route 4 and bear right after the heli pad.
Parking on the left.)
University of CT Dental School
Annual Meeting
The Economics of Dental Technology in CT and the U.S.
(more info to follow shortly) The three seminar package will be $180 for members.
Individual seminars for members - $65.00
Individual seminars for non-members - $95.00
Make check payable to: CDLA
and mail to:
FLORENCE BARLOW, CDT
18 Douglas St.
Windsor, Ct. 06095
860-258-3626 |
