Go from novice to expert in dental 3D printing in your clinic or lab in this comprehenive, systematic two day intensive

3D printing is everywhere in dentistry today, however the technology is far from plug and play. Understanding the key factors in the complex photochemical printing process that starts with optimal object design and material selection and extends through printing to washing to curing as part of a validated workflow is vital in order to achieve consistent, accurate results. This two day program delivered by industry experts is designed both for new users looking to upskill fast as well as current users who need to better understand every aspect of 3D printing.

Course overview

• Overview of 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, DLP and MSLA printers), their applications, benefits, ROI.
• Printer and environment setup, calibration, resin tank installation, build platform alignment.
• How to calibrate resins to the printer.
• Selecting materials, types of dental resins; handling and storage to avoid contamination and premature degredation.
• Safety protocols: Ventilation, PPE, resin toxicity risks and disposal regulations.
• Types of software: design, mesh editing and slicers.
• File formats.
• Scanning and importing, converting intraoral and CBCT data to 3D models
• Design principles: Anatomy considerations, occlusion, margins and ensuring printability.
• Preparing for print: File import, orientation, supports generation in basic slicer software.
• Software tools for mesh repair, error detection.
• Monitoring print parameters like layer thickness, exposure time and print speed for dental accuracy.
• Washing techniques.
• Curing methods.
• Validated workflows.
• Common pitfalls.
• Printing more complex designs like surgical guides, aligners and implant models, etc.
• Optimisation for reducing material use.
• Slicer software deep dive.
• Troubleshooting common issues.
• Reasons why resin prints fail.
• Integrating 3D printing into a dental lab or clinic.
• Maintenance tips.
• Future trends: AI-assisted design, design outsourcing and new materials.
• Next steps – Advanced training, consultancy, where to get help.

And so much more...