Introduction to Digital Dentistry
- History and evolution of digital dentistry
- Key benefits and challenges
- Overview of digital workflow vs. Analog
Files Formats In Digital Dentistry
- Types of Digital Files in Dentistry
- Digital File Formats
- File Storage and Management
- Security and Privacy of Digital Files
Intraoral Scanning and Digital Impressions
- Principles of digital impression systems
- Hands-on with scanners
- Accuracy and comparison with conventional impressions
Demonstrations
- Demonstration of intraoral scan on patient
- Implant and multi unit level scans
Digital Dental Photography
- Importance of photography in treatment planning and
documentation
- Required equipment (DSLRs, mirrors, retractors, lighting)
- Standardized protocols: extraoral, intraoral, occlusal views
- Integrating photos with smile design and Exocad
- Photo editing basics for case presentation
Digital smile designing and Simulation
Topics Covered
- Digital smile design (DSD) software usage
- Virtual Simulation of Treatments and Its Importance in Aesthetic
Planning
- Treatment simulation
Practical
- Create a smile simulation
- Create digital mock up
