Instructors

Mike has over 35 years’ experience as a Crown & Bridge and Dental Ceramics Technician. Mike owned a small Dental Lab in Orange County for many years incorporating all phases of fixed prosthesis.

In the year 2000 Mike left the bench to become a Technical Consultant and Instructor, specializing in Dental Implant and CAD/CAM Dentistry. Mike is currently a technical Instructor for VITA North America.

Edward McLaren, DDS

Dr. McLaren is a Prosthodontist and ceramist, he has written over 25 articles on his technique and research related topics. He is currently the director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry and provides a full time residency in esthetic dentistry and also mini residencies for practicing dentists. He is also Director of Post Graduate Esthetics and UCLA/LACC Master Ceramist Programs., which provides full time and mini residency programs for lab technicians.