1. CONTINUING EDUCATION
LABORATORY COURSE
800.323.7063 • www.gcamerica.com • www.gcamerica.com/training • © 2017 GC America Inc.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
LABORATORY COURSE
GC America
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GRADIA®
Gum Shades
Gingival Shade System
OPTIGLAZETM
Color
Light-Cured Characterization Coating
GRADIA®
Indirect Restoration System
You’re invited to
attend the exciting course:
”Removable Prosthetics: Basics and Beyond”
by instructor Mr. Thomas Zaleske, AS
This course was developed to address the interest many Technicians have expressed regarding not only high-end fabrication
techniques,butalsothebasicproceduresandnuancesthatestablishaconsistentqualityinalab’sstandardwork.Don’tbefooled,
there are many basic techniques that on the surface sound basic but once explained and demonstrated can elevate every day
dentures to a higher level.
This 2-day course is designed to address the basics and beyond of denture construction as learned, modified and implemented
by instructor, Mr. Thomas Zaleske, AS. It consists of PowerPoint presentation, over the shoulder demonstration and hands-on
instruction.‘TheBasics’topicsinclude:themodelbench,record/communication/optionaltools,tootharrangementtoaccommodate
ridge form, waxing nature to portray realism and packing, processing and finishing conventional and optional microwave acrylics.
The ‘Beyond the Basics’ topics include: tooth character through contour and color (OPTIGLAZETM
Color), base colorization using
internalandexternaltechniques(GRADIA®
GumShades)andmetalandacetylcolorization(GRADIA®
).Attendees please bring:
Two processed, trimmed and pumiced pre-finished arches for tooth colorization and acrylic colorization, ready to mount
F/Fcaseforset-upandnaturalwaxinginstruction(models,rimsandregistration),1x28cardsofdentureteeth,loupes,lab
coat and favorite waxing/carving tools.
Course Description

2. Course Location Details
Mr. Thomas Zaleske, AS, has been a Dental Technician specializing in Removable Prosthetics for 30 years. Over
that time, he has worked as an In-house Technician, Dental Laboratory Owner, Author, Technical Columnist, Product
Developer, Product Manager, Technical Support Consultant and popular Lecturer, mostly concurrent. Mr. Zaleske’s
varied experiences and time spent in Removable Prosthetics brings a broad depth of insight and when coupled with
his unique and powerful communication skills, presents a memorable and impacting impression. GC America is proud
to announce the addition of Mr. Zaleske as an opinion leader who has chosen GC America products to fabricate his
dental prosthetics and share his successes in using those products. He is currently the 2017 National Association of
Dental Laboratories (NADL) Excellence in Education Award recipient.
Instructor Information
800.323.7063 • www.gcamerica.com • www.gcamerica.com/training • © 2017 GC America Inc.
Friday, April 28th
through Saturday, April 29th
, 2017 at 8:30am - 5pm (each day)
GC America Inc. - Logistics Center
4300 W. 123rd
Street
Alsip, IL 60803
7 Continuing Education Credits
(Must attend the entire day)
Registration Fee: $300.00
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GC America Inc. reserves the right to cancel or postpone any conference because of unforeseen circumstances or
insufficient enrollment. GC America Inc. manufactures and distributes products that may be discussed in this course.
Register today to reserve your seat!
Space is limited.
Registration is only available through the following Constant Contact link: http://conta.cc/2kszEsd.
For additional information, please contact Toni Cusimano at
(800) 323-7063, ext. 3006 or continuingeducation@gcamerica.com.
RSVP by Wednesday, April 26th
, 2017.
Lecture Facility Provided by GC America
Please note: This course is for dental professionals in the United States and Canada only.