MASTER MONOLITHIC EXCELLENCE WITH VITA LUMEX® UNIQUE
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For Dental Technicians and Dental Professionals
Date: 6th November 2026
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Bristol CADCAM, Unit 3 Unicorn Business Park, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4E
Duration: 1 Day (8 hours including breaks)
Target Audience: Designed for dental technicians who want to master advanced characterization and micro-layering techniques
Course Format: In-person, hands-on workshop with guided group exercises and trainer-led support throughout
VCPD: 7.0 Hours
Price: £250+VAT
Educational Aims
• Work on a Zirconia Bridge: Explore Vita Lumex® Unique by applying colour and texture pastes to both tooth and gingival areas.
• Imitate Natural Tissue: Learn specialized application techniques for TEXTURE GINGIVA PASTE.
• Master Firing Parameters: Gain insider tips on creating realistic 3D effects, natural lustre, and fine shade nuances.
• Natural “Pink Aesthetics”: Master the non-fluorescent Texture Gingiva pastes to perfectly imitate natural gum tissue.
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
• 3D Characterization: Create depth and natural lustre without the need for traditional cut-backs.
• Ultra-Thin Micro-Layering: Achieve exceptional results with layers as thin as 0.1–0.2 mm on zirconia, lithium disilicate, or feldspar ceramic.
• Fluorescent Ready-to-Use Pastes: Precise detail and shade stability, both before and after firing.
Karl Deakin - VITA Trainer
Karl Deakin has been involved in dental technology for over three decades, beginning his career in his father’s laboratory. He has worked across commercial laboratories and dental hospitals, and has taught Crown and Bridge at three educational institutions. His pursuit of creativity and high aesthetics is realised through VITA LUMEX® UNIQUE, and following advanced training at VITA Zahnfabrik, Germany, he now shares this knowledge through practical, technician-focused courses.