The Ceramic and Zirconia Blend Factors
Schedule
Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
19415 International Blvd, Ste 410, SeaTac, WA, United States, Washington 98188 | Des Moines, WA
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Date: Friday. April 24, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Delivery: In-Person Lecture & Hands-On
Speaker: James Klim, DDS, FAGD, AAACDV
Location: Washington AGD Global Learning Center, 19415 International Blvd, 410, SeaTac, WA
Subject Codes: (610) Fixed Prosthodontics Pain/Occlusion
Credit Hours: 8.0
Course Format: Lecture & Hands-on
Hosted by Ivoclar and the Washington AGD
Tuition:
AGD Member Dentist: $499
Non-AGD Member Dentist: $795
Lab Technician with Dentist: $399
ab Technician without Dentist: $499
AGD Member Dental Student: $99
Non-AGD Member Dental Student: $199
Course Description:
The clinician or lab technician can effectively deliver customized ceramic or zirconia restorations using the latest materials and restorative CAD/CAM fabrication. This class will provide a hands-on, step-by-step workflow for efficiently texturing ceramic and zirconia restorations, applying glaze and color, and polishing for a final luster finish.
Learning Objectives
*Engage in a hands-on experience with surface texturing techniques, glazing, and color applications to achieve a high surface luster.
*Learn a streamlined approach to preparation guidance and material selection for optimal functional and aesthetic results.
*Review how the latest AI software can impact restorative outcomes in the virtual space.
*This lecture is designed for dentists and dental lab technicians looking to embrace or optimize digital dentistry, ensuring predictable, high-quality results with in-office CAD/CAM technology.
Meet Your Speaker: James Klim, DDS, FAGD, AAACD
Dr. Klim is an internationally recognized speaker, author, manufacture consultant, beta tester, and teacher of bio functional and aesthetic CAD/CAM dentistry.
With over 30 years of clinical experience working with all-ceramic restorative dentistry, Dr. Klim is known for passing on sound clinical understanding and techniques about integrating restorative protocols to the digital platform with predictable results. He is passionate about sharing tools and templates that will assist other CEREC users with their success and satisfaction in the CAD/CAM restorative theater.
Graduating Summa cum Laude, valedictorian, from Loma Linda University in 1984, Dr. Klim has been awarded high academic recognition by the Alpha Omega Fraternity and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society and has received the Prince Award from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Klim has been awarded fellowships from the Academy of General Dentistry and Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics. He is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Currently, Dr. Klim practices and teaches in Santa Rosa, California, and is the founder and director of the Klim Institute CADStar™ CEREC Training Center and hosts the international cadstar.tv online CEREC training (has been viewed in over 150 countries).
With several years teaching post-graduate levels in functional and aesthetic dentistry, he is now using this experience as one of the most sought-after educators in CAD/CAM dentistry. His knowledge and practical clinical experience will mentor the CEREC oriented office with further digital integration and clinical applications.
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19415 International Blvd, Ste 410, SeaTac, WA, United States, Washington 98188, 19415 International Blvd, Seatac, WA 98188-5309, United States, Des MoinesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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