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Advanced Digital Workflow for Dental Assistants (Level One - Hands-On)

Objective

This hands-on course aims to provide dental staff with fundamental knowledge and practical experience in digital workflow within a clinical office setting. The curriculum focuses on mastering essential digital tools such as CBCT, IOS scanners, and 3D printers while ensuring participants develop technical proficiency in smile design, tooth anatomy, and restorative design.

Duration, Fee & Format

  • Duration: 6 months
  • Format: 2 sessions per month
  • Tuition Fee: $7,500
  • No prior digital experience is required, but familiarity with dental office operations is recommended.

Key Learning Outcomes

Participants will complete a final hands-on project that includes designing, printing, and finishing a 3-unit bridge with custom shading and esthetic characterization. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate of achievement.

Department Contact

  • 9950 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA, 92618
  • 949-287-3126
  • support@melorindds.com

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Target Audience

  • Dental Assistant

Content Breakdown

Module 1: Fundamentals of Digital Workflow in the Dental Office
  • Overview of digital workflows: Integrating digital processes into daily clinical routines.
  • Importance of digital workflows for improving efficiency and precision.
  • Introduction to key digital equipment: CBCT, IOS scanners, CAD/CAM software, and 3D printers.
  • Workflow planning and patient records management in digital environments.
 
Module 2: Understanding the Benefits and Functionality of CBCT
  • What is CBCT, and how does it support dental diagnostics?
  • Indications and clinical applications for CBCT in dental offices.
  • Step-by-step guidance for obtaining high-quality CBCT scans.
  • Exporting and managing CBCT files for treatment planning.
 
Module 3: Training on Intraoral Scanners (IOS) for Digital Impressions
  • Introduction to IOS scanners and their role in digital dentistry.
  • Professional hands-on training in capturing digital impressions.
  • Techniques for accurately recording the bite and occlusion.
  • Troubleshooting common scanning issues.
  • Clinical practice with patients to build scanning confidence.
 
Module 4: Custom Shading and Patient Photography for Accurate Color Matching
  • Understanding tooth shade selection and its importance.
  • Techniques for capturing high-resolution patient photographs.
  • Analyzing and interpreting photographs for shade determination.
  • Best practices for custom shading and color consistency.
  • Building confidence in achieving accurate shade matches.
 
Module 5: Hands-On Wax-Up and Carving for Tooth Anatomy Mastery
  • Introduction to tooth morphology and anatomy.
  • Importance of wax-ups for learning dental anatomy.
  • Hands-on exercises: Wax-up and carving sessions.
  • Evaluating and refining wax-ups for clinical application.
 
Module 6: Smile Design Using Digital Software
  • Introduction to digital smile design software.
  • Integrating photographs and scans into smile design workflows.
  • Planning and designing aesthetic smiles based on patient input.
  • Practical exercises: Creating a smile design for mock-up purposes.
 
Module 7: Designing and Creating Crowns and Small Bridges (Up to 3 Units)
  • Overview of CAD/CAM systems for crown and bridge design.
  • Step-by-step guidance in designing single-unit crowns and small bridges.
  • Hands-on practice: Designing and evaluating 3-unit bridges.
  • Preparation for manufacturing via 3D printers or milling units.
 
Module 8: Training on 3D Printers and Producing Temporary Crowns
  • Overview of 3D printing technologies used in dental offices.
  • Step-by-step guide to setting up, operating, and maintaining 3D printers.
  • Printing temporary crowns and bridges.
  • Post-processing techniques for optimal fit and finish.
 
Module 9: Hands-On Characterization and Finishing of 3D-Printed Crowns
  • Techniques for staining, glazing, and characterizing restorations.
  • Enhancing the esthetics and functionality of printed crowns.
  • Step-by-step finishing techniques for optimal results.
  • Quality control and final evaluation of completed restorations.
 
Module 10: Advanced Design Concepts
  • Introduction to advanced dental design principles.
  • Practical exercises: Designing complex restorations beyond simple cases.
  • Case studies and discussions for design improvement.
  • Preparing for real-world clinical scenarios.
Advanced Digital Workflow for Dental Assistants
Please complete the following form to register for the Advanced Digital Workflow for Dental Assistants (Level One - Hands-On)
Price: $7,500.00
This amount is a non-refundable deposit. The remainder is due two weeks prior to the start of the class.
We gladly accept the following major credit cards for payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
(1) Tuition is refundable up to 15 days before the course starts minus 15% service fee. (2) Rescheduling is permitted up to 10 days before the course starts, with no additional fees. (3) Enrollees are allowed to reschedule once without additional fees. Any additional rescheduling will be subject to 10% rescheduling fee. In addition to the tuition cost, there is an additional cost associated with the mandatory teeth kit which will range between $250-$350.

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