“The ABCs of Dental Technology-Art, Business, and Communication for the Laboratory Technician”

Joshua Polansky

Saturday, July 23     8:30-11:30 AM


This presentation will cover some of the keys to success in dental technology. Doing well in the laboratory industry today requires more skill than working at the bench. This presentation will discuss some of those skills which will put you head and shoulders in the market place. Creating your own brand through the use of art, design, and creativity will enable you to succeed in today’s laboratory business.

 

Joshua Polansky earned his Bachelor of Arts de­gree, Summa Cum Laude, from Rutgers University in 2004. While working part-time at a dental laboratory, he took advantage of an opportunity to apprentice with distinguished master technician, Olivier Tric. Mr. Tric opened Joshua’s eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. He made the decision to become a master dental technician following the path that Tric had forged. He continued to acquire technical skills by studying in Europe with other mentors and experts in the field such as Klaus Mutertheis. Joshua earned his Masters degree in dental ceramics at the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry under Dr. Edward Mclaren. Joshua continued his training under Jungo Endo and Hiroaki Okabe at UCLA’s advanced prosthodontics and maxillofacial program working  on faculty and residents cases. Joshua currently resides in Cherry Hill , NJ with his wife Emma where he is the owner and operator of Niche Dental Studio, a collab­orative boutique Dental Laboratory with his father Dr. Barry Polansky.

3 hours Scientific Credit

With Appreciation to GC America