Elite Aesthetics for Zr Bridges: Where Monolithic Meets Microlayering

**EARLY BIRD*** - Early Bird Offer – Save £100 when you book by 16th January 2026!

About Your Course Presenter:

Mark Bladen is a registered Dental Technician with over 30 years of experience in many aspects of Dental Technology and now manages his own Crown & Bridge Laboratory in Worcester specialising in private restorative work for a select group of dentists.

Mark has demonstrated all over the world, including Japan & South Africa, with many of the worlds leading ceramists at numerous exhibitions and courses. He currently specialises in Digital Ceramic workflows. Mark has recently embraced in-house milling along with GC's Initial's latest Zirconia solutions to achieve digital workflows which maximise efficiency whilst maintaining the superior level of aesthetics with which his name is synonymous.

Course Description:

This one-day hands-on masterclass introduces technicians to a smarter workflow for creating Zr bridges with life- like gumwork. Harness the power of GC Initial Zirconia Disk Multilayered Elite for premium monolithic tooth aesthetics and discover how Initial Zr Coloring Liquids, Initial Painting Solutions, IQ ONE SQIN, and LiSi Ceram enable you to deliver stunning, lifelike pink aesthetics with less effort.

Take advantage of exclusive access to Mark Bladen’s expert tips and proven methods developed over decades in the industry – insights you won’t find in textbooks or online tutorials.

Pricing:

Full Price: £399
Early Bird: £299 (book by 16th January 2026)

Early Bird Offer – Save £100 when you book by 16th January 2026!

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the benefits of GC Initial Zirconia Disk Multilayered Elite for monolithic restorations

• Apply stain & glaze techniques using Initial Painting Solutions (Spectrum Stains & IQ Lustre Paste ONE)

• Use microlayering techniques for gumwork with Initial IQ ONE SQIN and LiSi Ceram to achieve natural, lifelike results

• Implement firing protocols and finishing techniques for durable aesthetics

GC Products Featured:

• GC Initial Zirconia Disk Multilayered Elite

• GC Initial Zirconia Coloring Liquids

• GC Initial Painting Solutions

• Spectrum Stains, IQ Lustre Paste ONE & Lustre Paste NF Gum

• GC Initial IQ ONE SQIN System

• GC Initial LiSi Ceram

Included in Your Course Fee:

✔ GC Initial Workstation Goody Pack (IQ ONE SQIN Work Mat, Initial Glass Plate, Initial Water Glass). Approx RRP £150
✔ Access to exclusive discounts on related GC Initial products

Materials Required

• GC Initial Zirconia Disk Multilayered Elite

• Discs for milling 3-unit Zr bridges (8 delegates + 1 tutor + 1 spare)

• Pre-milled 3-unit Zr bridge frameworks

• Initial Painting Solutions: Spectrum Stains & IQ Lustre Paste ONE

• Initial IQ ONE SQIN System

• LiSi Ceram G-23

• Brushes, spatulas, mixing trays

• Stain & glaze materials

CPD: 7 hours - GDC learning outcome level C

Terms and Conditions: Cancellations must be made at least 28 days before course date.

Refunds will be made at the discretion of GC UK Ltd. All external expenses incurred by GC UK will be deducted from any course fee refund together with a 10% cancellation charge. Refunds for bookings made less than 28 days prior to the scheduled course date are entirely at GC UK management discretion. Alternative attendance on a future course may also be offered.

Cancellation of a course directly by GC UK due to foreseen/unforeseen circumstances will be refundable at 100% of cost.

GC UK are unable to compensate out of pocket expenses incurred in the unlikely event a course is cancelled.

Info: - Green state characterisation demonstration
- Stain & glaze workflow for monolithic teeth
- Hands-on: Stain & glaze using Initial Painting Solutions

Info: - Microlayering gum workflow
- Hands-on: Microlayering gumwork using Initial IQ ONE SQIN & LiSi Ceram

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

GC UK, 16-23 Coopers Court, Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom

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