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44 I I meetings _ CADapalooza 2010 CAD/CAM 2_2010 Touchdown for digital dentistry: CADapalooza ’10 scores! Author_ D4D Technologies LLC, USA _CADapalooza ’10 certainlyliveduptoitsrepu- tation and delivered an exceptional programme this summer in Dallas, Texas! Hundreds of dental profes- sionalsattendedthethree-dayeventheldattheGay- lord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Cowboys Stadium and D4D Technologies’ world headquarters to see the future of dentistry firsthand. TheeventbeganwithaMillin’Aroundwelcomere- ceptioninthescenicMainAtriumattheGaylordTexan Resort, where registered attendees, manufacturers andsponsorsgatheredforaneveningofcamaraderie andcelebration.OnFriday,attendeeswereshuttledto the new, US$1.4 bn Cowboys Stadium for a full-day lecture programme, covering such topics as current state-of-the-art systems and materials, and the in- crediblecapabilitiesofleadingedgeintegrateddental technologies that are under development. Special video messages from profession leaders Dr Gordon Christensen and Dr Pete Dawson were played for the crowdontheHDscreensattheMainClubLevel,where attendees were also treated to a live patient demon- strationbyCAD/CAMbassadorSherriWhite,featuring E4D’sDentaLogicsoftware’snewestfeatures. Other notable presenters included Dr Paul Child, Jr., CEO of CR Foundation, sharing his perspective on CAD/CAM systems currently on the market; Dr Colin Norman of 3M ESPE; Dr Santine Anderson of THE DENTAL ADVISOR; Dr Don Deems, The Dentist’s Coach; Lee Culp; Dr Curtis Jansen and D4D Software Engineer Rakesh Lal, introducing the revolutionary E4D Compass software; Dr George Tysowsky of Ivoclar Vivadent; as well as Dr David Reznik and Rick Willeford, providing a fresh perspective of the busi- ness side of dentistry. Midwaythroughtheday,lunchwasservedandat- tendees were invited to step in front of an HD camera to have their video image projected onto the massive 55-meter JumboTron. Photos were captured as sou- venirstocommemoratetheirexperienceontheworld’s largest HD screen. After the break, the D4D Marketing team prepared a series of amusing viral videos that the crowd could watch on either the JumboTron or backattheClubLevel.Followingthelaughter,lectures continued as the E4D DentaLogic and E4D Compass softwaredemonstrationsremainedontheJumboTron. The programme closed that afternoon and all participantswereledupsevenstoreysforanevening reception at the Dr Pepper Star Bar overlooking the football field. Guests were greeted with hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails as they arrived, and all had theopportunitytotourthe3,000,000sq.ft.stadium, including a behind-the-scenes look at the Cowboys’ and Cheerleaders’ locker rooms, as well as a free- for-all run of the field itself. Many took photos in the Cowboys star at the centre of the field, while otherstooktheopportunitytogoallthewayandrun for a touchdown! Onthefinalday,allparticipantsparticipatedinthe Build-a-Crown and Advanced Design workshops at D4D Technologies’ world headquarters in the Dallas suburbofRichardson,Texas.Bringingmodelsoftheir own,theyattendedworkshopsatpre-arrangedtimes tositwithCAD/CAMbassadorstoseetheirowncrown beingscanned,designedandthenmilledrightbefore their eyes in a matter of minutes! Ivoclar Vivadent, Premier Dental and 3M ESPE’s technical specialists were on hand to ensure each crown was left with proper aesthetic control—with stain and glaze, char- acterisation, crystallisation and polishing centres. “The support of our partners is unparalleled, hav- ing Henry Schein Dental, Ivoclar Vivadent, Premier Dental, Imaging Sciences International and 3M ESPE all pulling in the same direction has made this a tremendoussuccessandpavedthewayforthefuture of digital dentistry,” said Dr Gary Severance, Vice- President of Marketing and Clinical Affairs at D4D Technologies. Presenters were also on-hand at the Advanced Design workshops to highlight upcoming software releases and revealed the Top 10 Steps to Restoration Design, taking their restorations from ordinary to extraordinary, led by Lee Culp. Over 200 restorations were completed and given to the participants and every attendee was able to Experi- ence the Experience of what E4D can do for them, their practice and especially their patients. Ifyouattendedthisyear’sevent,wesincerelythank you for your participation and we hope you found the experience as rewarding as we did. Be sure not to miss next year’s event, as it promises to exceed even thegreatestexpectationsforthefutureofdentistry!_