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The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology has another Big Ticket drawing fundraiser scheduled during 2012 and would like to thank our generous supporters who have graciously donated the following items:

• Whip Mix XCavator – This item is the Whip Mix XCavator Automated Divesting Unit.  The XCavator is ideal for pressable ceramics, press to Zirconia, press to CaptekTM, press to metal and metal castings.  It has a retail value of $2,753.00.
• Dentsply Cercon Complete System – The Cercon® System capitalizes the exceptional strength, toughness, reliability and biocompatibility of translucent zirconia through the accuracy and control of an innovative computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided design (CAD) process.  This package, valued at $68,000 contains all of the parts of a complete Dentsply Cercon System including: Cercon Brain, Cercon Heat Final Assembly, Cercon Clean, Cercon Art System and Cercon Eye System.
• CAD Blu 3 Shape Scanner 8 Model – This item, valued at $30,000, is the 3Shape Dental System™ and provides powerful 3D scanning, CAD modeling, and order management. 3Shape’s user-acclaimed Dental System is designed to support familiar workflows, helping dental labs maintain their professional edge over competitors through complete automation of traditionally manual tasks.

All proceeds from sales for this raffle will go towards programs that benefit dental laboratory technology schools and will support the future of dental laboratory technology.  Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the NADL/NBC/FDLT booth at several tradeshows including LMT at Chicago Mid-Winter.  Winners will not have to be present for the final drawing that will take place no later than March 2012.

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Heraeus' Precious Metal Refining Division Makes Donation to Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, October 26, 2011 - Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, announced today that its Precious Metal Refining Division has made a donation of over $12,000 to the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology (FDLT) since May.

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Heraeus Partners With Non-Profit Lab Foundation; Will Donate Portion of Scrap Refining Profits

Charitable contribution based on recruitment of new NADL/FDLT member labs that use Heraeus refining services

SOUTH BEND, IN, May 24, 201- Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, announces a new partnership with the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose purpose is to advance the profession of dental laboratory technology. As part of the partnership, Heraeus Precious Metal Refining will provide a charitable contribution to the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology (FDLT) based on the value of refined scrap from all NADL/FDLT member laboratories that use its services.
The quarterly donations will be determined by the scrap each NADL/FDLT member laboratory refines with Heraeus Precious Metal Refining. More specifically, for every NADL/FDLT member laboratory that refines with Heraeus Precious Metal Refining, Heraeus will contribute 2% of profit for scrap refined from the customer.
"The Foundation is excited about this visionary partnership with Heraeus Kulzer Scrap Refining," says R.J. DeLapa, Jr., chairman of the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology. “The initiative of Heraeus to work with its customer base in this manner is a generous give-back to the industry, and funds generated will allow the Foundation to deliver additional programs and services to support dental laboratory education in the marketplace."
The FDLT's stated mission is to advance the dental laboratory technology profession. It works to accomplish this by addressing industry-driven needs and providing relevant and accessible solutions to dental technicians and team members. Based in Tallahassee, FL, FDLT was incorporated in 2008. Initial funding for FDLT was provided by the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), which continues to maintain a close relationship with the organization.
FDLT is supported and sustained by ongoing charitable contributions and donations, which is continues to seek, and is committed to addressing 3 main industry challenges:

• Declining number of educated dental technicians
• The gap a between a dental technicians' expected knowledge/skills and the opportunities to acquire those skills and knowledge
• Continuously advancing technology and the growing expectation of technicians to stay current and advise dentists on emerging technologies and materials

Heraeus Precious Metal Refining, the key to higher returns from dental scrap metal, is a direct refiner as well as the world’s largest private refiner. Heraeus heats, melts, separates, and analyzes precious metals in one location to give laboratories and dentists the highest possible return for their dental scrap metal. By eliminating surprise fees and minimum lot charges, Heraeus is able to give its customers the utmost in value and service.
Already the gold-standard in dental esthetics materials, Heraeus rounds out its services with its precious metals refinery, a well-respected industry veteran that has been in business for more than 50 years. Its Newark, NJ-based, state-of-the-art refinery receives more than 25,000 scrap shipments annually, 80% of which are from return customers. Because it processes its own scrap from beginning to end, Heraeus offers direct, personalized contact without any middlemen, which saves time and money for its valued customers.

For more information on Heraeus Precious Metal Refining, call (877) 431-1785 or visit www.heraeusdentalusa.com or www.heraeus-scrap.com. For more information on the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, call (866) 627.3990 or visit www.dentallabfoundation.org.

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About Heraeus
Heraeus, the precious metals and technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a global, private company with over 155 years of tradition. Our businesses include dental products and biomaterials, precious metals, sensors, quartz glass, and specialty lighting sources. With product revenues approaching € 2.6 billion and precious metal trading revenues of € 13.6 billion, as well as more than 12,300 employees in more than 110 companies worldwide, Heraeus holds a leading position in its global markets.

About Heraeus Kulzer Dental: Transforming Lives
The Heraeus Kulzer Dental Division mission is to advance the oral health of patients around the globe. To that end, we continually apply our research, science and global resources to deliver unparalleled innovation and exceptional products to both dental practitioners and laboratories. While product safety and efficacy are always our main goals, we also aim to create value-based products that unlock new levels of productivity in dental practices and dental laboratories. Interrelated products including the Venus® brand of low stress composites, Venus White® Whitening Systems, Flexitime® Impressions Systems, Gluma® Desensitizers, iBond® Bonding Solutions, PALA® Mondial® Teeth, and Modern Materials® Gypsum Products offer exceptional diagnosis, treatment, and restorative care.

Heraeus also collaborates with health care providers, researchers and academic institutions to support community wellbeing and overall oral health. To that end, Heraeus is a corporate supporter of the National Children's Oral Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides access to care for thousands of underserved children, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Heraeus is also one of the leading dental alloy refiners in North America with over 50 years experience. For more information on Heraeus or its products, call (800) 431-1785 or visit www.heraeusdentalusa.com.

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In 2008, the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology (FDLT) was founded by the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) to advocate and raise awareness of the necessity of dental laboratory technology education for dental technicians and other effected members of the dental team. NADL generously contributed the Foundation's initial $200,000 to get the Foundation up and running and we are proud to say that 2010 was a successful year for the Foundation with our fundraising efforts. Download document below

 

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Tallahassee, Florida: The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology has recently launched an online continuing education search feature available now at www.dentallabfoundation.org. This new function will narrow down the courses and providers by criteria, allowing one to search the list of courses or providers that are specific to their needs and the career path in which they have chosen to follow.  With over 1000 approved courses to select from, this will make the process much easier to choose courses appropriate for professional development purposes.  Users will be able to search courses by specialty, course date and level, type of credit, sponsor/host, delivery method, location by state and even by a keyword search.  
The Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization which was started by the National Association of Dental Laboratories in 2008, for the express purpose of supporting education. Our commitment is to make dental and dental laboratory technology education available to every interested member of the dental team. 
For more information on The Foundation, please contact The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology at (866)627-3990 or foundation@dentallabfoundation.org

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Zahn Dental, a Division of Henry Schein, partners with The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology to help build the future of dental laboratory technology by committing to raise funds for the Foundation with the assistance of their vendor partners and valued customers through sales of promotional products.  View the brochure

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The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve on the Fundraising committee. Participation on this committee will help determine the future of dental laboratory technology. Don't you want to be a part of it? Download volunteer application here

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Drake Dental Laboratory, CDL, DAMAS commits $10,000
Derby Dental Laboratory, CDL commits $5,000
Restorative Arts Dental Laboratory, CDL commits $5,000
Sikes Dental Laboratory commits $5,000

 

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The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology has developed a 2010 Foundation Prospectus. This prospectus is the written plan outlining The Foundation's goals and objectives for the next several years and how we plan on achieving them. Click below for the document.

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The Foundation raised $34,000 in contributions at the National Association of Dental Laboratory's Vision 21 meeting in Las Vegas, NV this past January!

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The next Foundation meeting will be held in Charlotte, NC in conjunction with the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories. If you are interested in attending, sharing your ideas and ensuring the future of your profession, please contact Ricki Braswell, CAE & Adrienne Segundo, Co-Executive Directors of FDLT.

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During the first weekend of June, The Foundation board met to continue work on the future plans and fundraising goals. They devoted time to creating strategies to implement a national educational curriculum. To learn more about their goals the link below

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To date The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology has received commitments of over $240,000. These donations are coming from a wide range of industry sources. Click the link below to see who has committed to 'helping decide the future of dental technology'.

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