Tom Wiand, CDT
Scottsdale,Arizona
Summary
Tom Wiand, CDT has been the Owner and General Manager of Wiand Dental Lab since 1992 specializing in removables and implant prosthetics, All-on-X and more recently crown & bridge using both conventional and digital workflows and techniques. Tom is the son of a general dentist and was formally educated in dental technology. He became a certified dental technician (CDT) in 2009. As a lifelong learner. Tom consistently exceeds his continuing education CDT requirements annually. An early adopter of All-on-X, Tom has restored over 6,000 immediate load cases and speaks on behalf of multiple implant companies about this progressive treatment option. He has also mastered the use and application of the Ivotion Digital Denture System for multiple indications and is a brand ambassador for Ivoclar. With the heart of a servant, Tom regularly donates his time, talents and resources to the A.T. Stills C.A.R.E program, Donated Dental Services and many charity programs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Owner/General Manager/Technical Director
Wiand Dental Lab, Inc.
05.1992 - Current
- Managing day-to-day business operations.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Determining and executing technical direction of all removable and implant prosthetic cases.
- Treatment planning with clients for complex full-arch implant and All-on-X cases.
- Evaluating and implementing new technology, materials, techniques and design strategies.
- Training and mentoring technicians.
- Strategic planning for incorporating digital and other innovations into operations.
- Implementing and monitoring standards and protocols to consistently maintain quality and successful outcomes.
- Client presentations focused on removable, full-arch implant and digital denture cases since 2009.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
The Arizona School Of Dentistry And Oral Health
08.2010 - Current
- Assist with denture modules for setting teeth and more annually.
- Technical presentations for student dentists and faculty focused on removables, implant full-arch cases and All-on-X.
- Technical advisement and treatment planning with student dentists and faculty.
- Help to hold student dentists accountable to successfully execute removable cases through quality control measures.
Education
Associate in Specialized Technology - Dental Technology in Removables
McCarrie School of Health Science And Technology
Philadelphia, PA12.1990
Skills
- 35 Years of Technical Expertise
- Active Pursuit of Innovation in Dentistry
- Desire for Continued Learning
- Strategic Thinking
Affiliations
- Alliance Member of the American College of Prosthodontics
- Member of the Technical Research Consortium Group (TEREC)
- Member of the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
- Member of Cal-Lab Association
Certification
- BPS Brand Prosthetic System from Ivoclar (1998)
- Staub Cranial System (2009)
- Certified Dental Technician (2009)
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
The Arizona School Of Dentistry And Oral Health
08.2010 - Current
Lab Owner/General Manager/Technical Director
Wiand Dental Lab, Inc.
05.1992 - Current
Associate in Specialized Technology - Dental Technology in Removables
McCarrie School of Health Science And Technology
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