IPS e.max Ceram Art: Stain & Glaze System
For ALS Staff
Course Instructor: Sylwia Arizpe, Ivoclar
Date: 17th March 2026
Time: 9:00 – 5:00
Location: Ivoclar Academy, Leicester, Compass Building Feldspar Close Enderby, Leicester LE194SD
Price: Free to ALS Staff
7 Hours Verifiable CPD
To book your place please contact academy@als-dental.com
Course Overview
Join Sylwia Arizpe for this hands-on course, where she shares with you her techniques and philosophy for achieving outstanding aesthetics using the brand-new IPS e.max Ceram Art stain and glaze system.
IPS e.max Ceram Art is the new way to bring ceramic surfaces to life with a vibrant, individual touch: This innovative line of universal stain, glaze and structure pastes transforms ceramic restorations into unique pieces of art. Whether restorations are monolithic, pressed or layered – IPS e.max Ceram Art combines shape, shade and texture with artistic precision and modern efficiency.
Working on IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime anterior restorations, you will learn a wide range of new techniques leading to achieving first-class aesthetics.
The expert tuition delivered on this course will ensure you are achieving the best results from the selected Ivoclar materials and equipment.
Educational Aims
This hands-on course aims to provide dental technicians with an increased understanding of how you can achieve outstanding aesthetic results, focusing on refining techniques that improve productivity when working with the IPS e.max Ceram Art stain and glaze system on your all-ceramic restorations.
During this hands-on course, trainer Sylwia Arizpe will discuss the scientific properties, handling characteristics and recommended application of IPS e.max Ceram Art, before demonstrating the techniques required to achieve natural translucency, character and depth to the restorations.
Correct IPS e.max Ceram Art firing procedures will be explained and demonstrated to ensuring delegates fully understand how to get the best result from the material selections. The tutor’s preferred techniques for final hand polishing will also be explained.
Development Outcome
This CPD Course meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcome C, Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain an in-depth knowledge of the uses and possibilities of the IPS e.max Ceram Art stain and glaze system.
- Master the surface treatment of all ceramics with a view to recreating natural surface texture.
- Improve the application of external stains to eliminate shade inaccuracies
- How to correctly apply IPS e.max Ceram Art, to achieve incredible pink and white aesthetics.
- Increase awareness and understanding of firing protocols for use on all ceramic & zirconia restorations
- Introduce hand and polishing protocol to achieve natural dental aesthetics
Date: 17th March 2026
Time: 9:00 – 5:00
Location: Ivoclar Academy, Leicester, Compass Building Feldspar Close Enderby, Leicester LE194SD
Price: Free to ALS Staff
7 Hours Verifiable CPD
To Book Your Place Email
academy@als-dental.com
Course instructor: Sylwia Arizpe
Sylwia Arizpe is a master ceramist with a passion for creating not only functional but natural looking and exceptionally beautiful fixed restorations. Originally from Masuria in Poland, Sylwia graduated from the Eugeniusz Nagadowski college in 1996, qualifying as a Dental Technician. The early part of her career saw her focus on removable prosthetics, however Sylwia turned her attention to ceramics in 2002. From then on, she has worked, taught and lectured on the topic of ceramics in several countries around the world including Germany, USA, UK and Kenya. Today she works and is an integral part of the team at the world famous Beever Dental Laboratory in Leeds, England, and as part of that team, her daily work involves creating everything from single units, right up to the most complicated of full mouth implant restorations using the latest CAD/CAM technology. Sylwia has a genuine passion for teaching as well as sharing her knowledge with others. Her favourite things to do as a ceramist are layering, stain & glaze and trying to develop new techniques and effects. She describes her approach to teaching as one of trying to simplify the complicated methods & techniques which are often needed in order for you to create world class restorations. In her spare time, Sylwia loves to spend time with her family, she also likes to read, travel and socialise with friends.
