Panthera Master Cup

What is the Panthera Master Cup?

Every year, the Master Cup aims to find the most skilled dental technician, dentist or denturist who wants to compete with the best by doing a complete dental prosthesis. Knowledge and skills, including function and aesthetics, are evaluated on a full upper and lower case involving implant bars.

Need more information?

Visit our FAQ section to learn more on how to participate, how much it cost and who determines the winner.

The Case

The patient is a 35-year-old Indian female from New Delhi. She lost most of her teeth at a young age and has been wearing partial dentures. All her teeth were removed a couple of years ago and implants placed. She had 5 implants placed in the upper arch and 4 implants in the lower arch. She has good oral hygiene so a compromise between fixed and removable was decided for this patient. The patient is a talented actress and an up and coming Bollywood star. So, she has requested a perfect Bollywood smile.

THE 10 PARTICIPANTS 2023

Sophie Dallem,
France

Nina Frketin,
United Kingdom

Olivier Herblot,
France

Evgeny Korneychuk,
Ukraine

Salvatore Marono,
Italy

Shawna Schonauer,
United States

Patricia Strimb,
Germany

Ryan Tran,
Canada

Derek Walker,
United States

Lola Welch,
United Kingdom

The Jury Panel

Each year, a panel of five judges have a complete day to determine the score of each case. All cases are unidentified so the judges do not know which case is whose.

Here’s the jury panel, composed of renowned dental technicians, dentists and specialists for the 2023 edition.

Oleg Glozanski, RDT

Sébastien Mioranza, DT

Margaret Wibberley, DT.

Dr. Michael J. Tholey

John Wibberley, CDT

See evaluation criteria

2023 Prizes

More than $ 75 000 in prizes!

1st Place

- Panthera 3D Printed Titanium Ring
- Furnace VITA SMART.FIRE
- Artex CR Articulator
- Trip to Quebec City to visit Panthera Dental HQ
- Trip to Bad Saeckingen to visit VITA HQ

2nd Place

- Panthera 3D Printed Titanium Ring
- 2000 € VITA voucher
- VITA EASYSHADE V
- Artex CR Articulator
- Trip to Quebec City to visit Panthera Dental HQ

3rd Place

- Panthera 3D Printed Titanium Ring
- 1000 € VITA voucher
- VITA EASYSHADE V
- Artex CR Articulator
- Trip to Quebec City to visit Panthera Dental HQ

Additional Prizes

New: Each participant wins an Artex CR articulator

New: 500 € VITA voucher for the best documentation

Articles in LMT Magazine and other dental magazines

Win the Ring!

“This ring is a story for me, I’m really touched when I start to talk about it… Yes it’s just a symbol but for real… I had promise it to my children and I told myself that I was going to bring them the ring.”

Sébastien Mioranza, 2022 Panthera Master Cup Winner

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Participants Testimonials

The Panthera Master Cup was an opportunity to get out of my everyday schedule to do something different out of my comfort zone.

It’s a great honor and I’m very thankful to be part of the Panthera Master Cup 2022. I have to say it; there were others first class technicians that did an amazing job, also great cases. So, being one of the 3 finalists makes me feel proud.

— Christian Von Bukowski, Germany, 2022 Panthera Master Cup Finalist

“For the first time in my professional career I took first place in a competition, I do not know if that means something, but for me it means a lot, especially when I accept the challenge, to show my competence, technique and experience. Thank you Panthera for giving me the opportunity to take part in this competition with such a wonderful result.

Don’t miss it, take part in the competition!”

— Ioulianos Moustakis, Greece, 2020 Panthera Master Cup Winner

“The Panthera Master Cup was an opportunity for me to discover Panthera’s products, to get back to practical lab work after a long parental leave, and to realize an interesting case with a bar/super-structure on implants.”

— Alexia Gausmann, Germany, 2019 Panthera Master Cup Winner

“Having won the Panthera Master Cup increased opportunities for lecturing around the country. Along with going on the road, I have since shared presentations at LMT LabDay, webinars, company customers and help build business for my current employer, The Ottawa Dental Laboratory in Illinois. ”

— Mark Williamson, United States, 2017 Panthera Master Cup Winner

FAQ

What is the Panthera Master Cup?

Why should I participate?

NO COST
The competition is completely free. You just need time to give love to your case.

LEARN A LOT
Challenge yourself! Learn more from your profession, discover new materials and learn new dental skills. Push yourself further! To be the best, you need to compete against the best.

WIN BIG
Over $75 000 in prizes.

How can I participate?

Register now by filling the Registration Form. If you are selected, we will contact you and send you everything you need to complete your case.

How much it cost to participate?

Nothing! Panthera and its partners provide everything you need to complete your case. You only need time and passion to complete your case.

Where and when is the Master Cup?

WHERE?
The case is made in your lab. You have three months to complete your case and send it back to Panthera.

WHEN?
Registration: until March 30
Participant announcement: April 20
Participant final case return: July 30
Judgement Day: September 8
Award Ceremony: October 6

Who determines the winner of the Panthera Master Cup?

Each year, a panel of five judges have a complete day to determine the score of each case. Knowledge and skills, including function and aesthetics, are evaluated on the full upper and lower case. All cases are unidentified so the judges do not know which case is whose.