Intraoral Digital Scanning and 3D Printing in Dentistry

Course Description

The conventional dental impression using the tray technique has long been the gold standard of reproducing the intraoral tissues of the mouth. With the ever-increasing advancements of digital technology in dentistry, the development of intraoral digital scanners and 3D printers is rapidly transforming and revolutionizing the way dental treatment is delivered, particularly in the fabrication of models, crowns, surgical guides for implant dentistry, aligners and appliance therapies and many other applications. Not only do these systems have great value for creating highly accurate restorations and prostheses, they provide an excellent tool for patient education and aid to reduce patient discomfort in the impression-making process.

Early generations of scanners and printers were clumsy, difficult to use and lacked accuracy. In recent years, new and improved systems have been introduced that are user-friendly with greater compatibilities.

This course will present the fundamental science and clinical implementation of intraoral digital scanning and 3D printing that can be incorporated into dental practice. The presentation will review the latest advances in its use as well as the digital workflows that can be implemented for dental treatment. Hands-on components on each day will provide opportunities to manipulate several current digital scanning systems on provided models and on each other for live patient experience. Resources including software, templates and clinical guidelines will be provided to enhance and support learning after the course.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this event participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles behind the technology of intraoral digital scanning and 3D printing
• Develop hands-on experience using provided digital scanning and 3D systems
• Have hands-on experience with 3D printing of scanned models
• Understand digital workflows that can be created from intraoral scanning
• Use multiple types of software to manipulate digital models
• Manipulate models using digital smile design and digital wax-ups

Course Brochure

Presenter

Amarjit Rihal, DMD, FICD, FPFA, FACD
Instructor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba; private practice

Dr. Rihal obtained his undergraduate dental training from the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba in 1995. His professional interests focus on all aspects of implant and CAD/CAM dentistry. He has obtained additional training in both hard and soft tissue grafting. In addition to implantology, Dr. Rihal has extensive expertise in CAD/CAM-based prosthetic dentistry, involving numerous CAD systems and materials. Proficient in the use of CEREC ac, Sirona InLab system, 3Shape software and Nobel Procera scanner, he has designed over 4000 restorations. He currently manages operations of his in-house lab, Lodge Dental, and is the owner of his own digital lab, Rihal Digital Designs. Dr. Rihal has trained with numerous ceramists in California and has extensive expertise on ceramic pressing and layering techniques over zirconia and metal substructures. His professional activities include private practice as a principle partner in a large group practice in Winnipeg, MB and serving on the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Dental Association, and the National Dental Examination Board of Canada. Dr. Rihal is the Chair of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada since 2016. He was also a part time instructor at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba and is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists and International College of Dentists.

Registration

Dentist: $845
Dental hygienist: $415
Dental assistant: $415

Registration Deadline

October 4, 2019

Sponsor

Continuing Professional Development Dentistry and Dental Hygiene at the University of Manitoba wants to thank our sponsors Patterson Dental, Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein and Voco for unrestricted educational grants to help support this program.

Study Credits

This course is designed for 12 hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Credits.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022. Provider ID# 214210 AGD Code 754|AGD Subject Code 3DOct 2019

Refund Policy

Registrants can receive a refund provided they give written notice no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the event. An administration fee will be retained to cover staff costs of processing refunds and other costs associated with cancellations.

The University of Manitoba reserves the right to cancel or postpone any educational program due to an insufficient number of registrations. The decision to cancel will normally be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the program date. Each registrant will be notified by email and provided with a full refund of all registration costs. The University of Manitoba is not liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause, including, but not limited to, non-refundable airline fares, hotel penalties or lost income.