About your trainer: Bob Bosman Elst
Bob’s world-class work has been recognized by many in the field. In 2007 Bob won the '3rd Prize worldwide' (in the category 'Young Ceramics') during the world tour of Nobel Biocare in Las Vegas. He came in as the 1st European of all participants of this highly reputable event.
In the last few years, Bob has grown his passion for mentorship. Bob has set up a helpdesk for dentists covering all aspects on implant-level and porcelain. Bob is very dedicated to following up all new developments in this field.
Becoming a lecturer for GC was the logical next step for Bob. At GC, Bob has found a perfect forum to share his passion and experience. Bob looks forward to cooperating and sharing his know-how with everyone who wants to become more trained, motivated and self-critical!
When & Where
Date & Time:
Thu, 9th July 2026 09:00 -
Fri, 10th July 2026 17:00 CEST
Location: GC Europe
Interleuvenlaan 33 3001 Leuven Belgium
Duration: 1 day, 8 hours
Admission:
£799.00 - INC TRAVEL
£399.00 - NO TRAVEL
Trainer: Bob Bosman Elst
Booking options
VIP "Your Way" Ticket £399 Sales end 25 June 2026
Includes all refreshments/meals - travel and accommodation arranged by you.
Accommodation and travel to GC Europe Training Campus, Belgium is NOT included in your ticket price. You will be responsible for making your own travel arrangements. Confirmation of course timings as well as recommended hotels will be sent to in due course so that you can make your own travel arrangements. Please also consider that depending on your choice of accommodation, you may need to organise transport to the restaurant for the evening meal.
VIP All Inclusive Ticket £799 Sales end 28 May 2026
End-to-end experience including Eurostar, hotel, transfers & hospitality
Includes travel via Eurostar from King’s Cross St Pancras, London, transfers in Belgium, all refreshments/meals and 1 night’s accommodation in a 3/4 star hotel.
**Please note all arrangements under this ticket type are made as a block booking with single-room occupancy. Should you wish to alter your travel arrangements or extend your stay, please select the 'Your Way' option. Any additional accommodation or travel arrangements for your own cost.
Further details will be sent nearer the time
Course Aims:
To teach participants a step by step process for creating highly individualised Zr framework with hints and tips from design to finish using GC's Initial Zr and Painting Solutions - including the new Initial Zr Colouring Liquids
Enables technicians to confidently introduce their learnings immediately into their labs
Course Objectives:
Gain an understanding of the philosophy behind GC's Initial Zirconia and Painting Solutions - the material properties, indications and technical handling (firing temperatures etc)
Learn the CAD parameters for a microlayered bridge
Hands on characterisation at every step of bridge preparation: green state - carving and colouring liquids, post sintering - internal characterisation using Initial Lustre Paste One, Micro layering with Initial IQ One Sqin
Share hints and tips to help avoid common pit falls and learn how to Share hints and tips to help avoid common pit falls and learn how to consistently achieve outstanding results.
Complete a demonstration model of a 4 unit Zr bridge with gingiva (2 units completed to post sintered stage and 2 units to microlayered finish)