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From: 11:00 AM Friday, 24 May, 2024
To: 12:30 PM Friday, 24 May, 2024
This event includes information on the following topics:
The intended audience for this event includes:
In this unsponsored event, Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny from the Institute of Digital Dentistry will go over an entire intraoral scanner and 3D printer market overview to give you everything you need to know when making an investment choice in 2024. Learn about which products are better than others, which scanners are the best currently and the pros and cons of each mainstream IOS device. We will also cover how to choose a 3D printer based on your clinic's needs.
This talk is totally brand-agnostic, unbiased and is based on clinical experience and findings - not to be missed if you are on the market to buy some new tech for your clinic!
9.00 - 9.45 • Session 1
- Lecture
- More Info
Securing your practice so you can sleep at night
Speaker: Mr James Borg
Topic: Cybersecurity
Audience: Dental Prosthetist, Dental Technician, General Dentist, Other, Prosthodontist
Dental practices are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Learn the importance of securing sensitive patient data and digital assets within the dental industry. This session will shed light on the potential risks, consequences of breaches and the proactive measures every dental professional must implement to protect their practice against cyber threats. Cybersecurity isn't just a buzzword—it's the key to preserving patient trust, maintaining the integrity of your practice and keeping confidential information under lock and key, so you can sleep soundly knowing your patient data is secure.
9.45 - 10.30 • Session 2
- Lecture
- More Info
3D Print a Model Every 49 seconds: Unlocking Same Day Dentistry With Form 4B
Speaker: Dr Hari S Prabhu
Topic: 3D Printing
Audience: Dental Prosthetist, Dental Technician, General Dentist, Prosthodontist
Formlabs Dental is proud to announce the Form 4B, a pioneering resin 3D printer designed to redefine the standards of speed, precision, and user-friendliness for dental 3D printing technology. Form 4B combines blazing speed with unmatched accuracy, marking a significant leap forward in dental 3D printing solutions.
At the heart of the Form 4B is the revolutionary Low Force Display™ (LFD) Print Engine, engineered with six custom hardware layers. Using 15+ dental materials and the LFD Print Engine, the Form 4B produces parts with exceptional detail, smooth surfaces, and precise fits, all at remarkable speeds.
Join Formlabs Dental Applications Engineer Dr. Hari Prabhu for an immersive webinar that will introduce you to the comprehensive Form 4B ecosystem, including a hands-on demo of the new products.
10.30 - 11.00 • Morning Tea
11.00 - 12.30 • Session 3
- Lecture
- More Info
Intraoral Scanner and 3D Printer Review 2024 - Which Scanner and Printer Should You Buy For Your Clinic?
Speaker: Dr Ahmad H Al-Hassiny
Topics: Intraoral Scanning, 3D Printing
Audience: Dental Prosthetist, General Dentist, Prosthodontist
In this unsponsored event, Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny from the Institute of Digital Dentistry will go over an entire intraoral scanner and 3D printer market overview to give you everything you need to know when making an investment choice in 2024. Learn about which products are better than others, which scanners are the best currently and the pros and cons of each mainstream IOS device. We will also cover how to choose a 3D printer based on your clinic's needs.
This talk is totally brand-agnostic, unbiased and is based on clinical experience and findings - not to be missed if you are on the market to buy some new tech for your clinic!
12.30 - 13.30 • Lunch
13.30 - 14.15 • Session 4
- Lecture
- More Info
How do we find answers to the everyday problems in Digital Dentistry?
Speaker: Dr Joanne Choi
Topic: 3D Printing
Audience: Dental Prosthetist, Dental Technician, General Dentist, Prosthodontist
In this session, Dr Joanne Choi, a senior lecturer from the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry will present the summary of findings of the latest projects from her research lab. The talk will cover a wide range of 3D printing related topics and materials - from factors influencing the accuracy of 3D printed models to adhesion and post-curing of permanent 3D printed crowns and how the researchers find answers to the everyday problems in Digital Dentistry. Joanne will share evidence-based practical guidelines for 3D printing from past research and detail current research projects on digital dentistry, which will give valuable insights to any dental practitioner who uses digital technology at their practice!
14.15 - 15.00 • Session 5
- Lecture
- More Info
Brave New World - 3D printed restorations - an imperfect solution in an imperfect world
Speaker: Dr Andrew H Ip
Topic: 3D Printing
Audience: Dental Prosthetist, Dental Technician, General Dentist, Prosthodontist
With the rapid adoption of chairside 3D printers in many dental practices, 3D printed restorations are taking the world by storm. However, many are approaching this phenomenon with a healthy dose of skepticism. In this talk, we will go through the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printed restorations, how they are processed, where they sit in our current dental materials armamentarium and where developments in the field will take us from here.
15.00 - 15.30 • Afternoon Tea
15.30 - 16.15 • Session 6
- Lecture
- More Info
Surgical guides that integrate internal irrigation and combination tooth supported and bone supported aspects
Speaker: Mr Andrew B Cameron
Topics: Surgical Guides, 3D Printing
Audience: General Dentist, Prosthodontist
In this presentation a series of applications for surgical guides will be covered. The case presentations will not be the 'standard implant surgical guide' but rather focus on applications for surgical guides that can be used for more unique clinical scenarios. The integration of the irrigation channel into the surgical guide will also be covered and how it can aid surgical procedures.
16.15 - 17.00 • Session 7
- Roundtable Discussion
- More Info
Forum - Digital Dentistry: The next 12 months
Speakers: Mr Jeroen Klijnsma, Dr Ahmad H Al-Hassiny, Mr Terry Whitty, Dr Andrew H Ip
Topic: Digital Dentistry
Audience: Dental Prosthetist, Dental Technician, General Dentist, Prosthodontist
This 45-minute forum will discuss how the next 12 months is shaping up in the realm of digital dentistry and what to expect. Questions from the audience will be discussed by the panel of experts.
17.00 - 18.00 • Happy Hour Drinks
9.00 - 9.45 • Session 1
Securing your practice so you can sleep at night
Speaker: Mr James Borg
- Lecture
Dental practices are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Learn the importance of securing sensitive patient data and digital assets within the dental industry. This session will shed light on the potential risks, consequences of breaches and the proactive measures every dental professional must implement to protect their practice against cyber threats. Cybersecurity isn't just a buzzword—it's the key to preserving patient trust, maintaining the integrity of your practice and keeping confidential information under lock and key, so you can sleep soundly knowing your patient data is secure.
9.45 - 10.30 • Session 2
3D Print a Model Every 49 seconds: Unlocking Same Day Dentistry With Form 4B
Speaker: Dr Hari S Prabhu
- Lecture
Formlabs Dental is proud to announce the Form 4B, a pioneering resin 3D printer designed to redefine the standards of speed, precision, and user-friendliness for dental 3D printing technology. Form 4B combines blazing speed with unmatched accuracy, marking a significant leap forward in dental 3D printing solutions.
At the heart of the Form 4B is the revolutionary Low Force Display™ (LFD) Print Engine, engineered with six custom hardware layers. Using 15+ dental materials and the LFD Print Engine, the Form 4B produces parts with exceptional detail, smooth surfaces, and precise fits, all at remarkable speeds.
Join Formlabs Dental Applications Engineer Dr. Hari Prabhu for an immersive webinar that will introduce you to the comprehensive Form 4B ecosystem, including a hands-on demo of the new products.
10.30 - 11.00 • Morning Tea
11.00 - 12.30 • Session 3
Intraoral Scanner and 3D Printer Review 2024 - Which Scanner and Printer Should You Buy For Your Clinic?
Speaker: Dr Ahmad H Al-Hassiny
- Lecture
In this unsponsored event, Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny from the Institute of Digital Dentistry will go over an entire intraoral scanner and 3D printer market overview to give you everything you need to know when making an investment choice in 2024. Learn about which products are better than others, which scanners are the best currently and the pros and cons of each mainstream IOS device. We will also cover how to choose a 3D printer based on your clinic's needs.
This talk is totally brand-agnostic, unbiased and is based on clinical experience and findings - not to be missed if you are on the market to buy some new tech for your clinic!
12.30 - 13.30 • Lunch
13.30 - 14.15 • Session 4
How do we find answers to the everyday problems in Digital Dentistry?
Speaker: Dr Joanne Choi
- Lecture
In this session, Dr Joanne Choi, a senior lecturer from the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry will present the summary of findings of the latest projects from her research lab. The talk will cover a wide range of 3D printing related topics and materials - from factors influencing the accuracy of 3D printed models to adhesion and post-curing of permanent 3D printed crowns and how the researchers find answers to the everyday problems in Digital Dentistry. Joanne will share evidence-based practical guidelines for 3D printing from past research and detail current research projects on digital dentistry, which will give valuable insights to any dental practitioner who uses digital technology at their practice!
14.15 - 15.00 • Session 5
Brave New World - 3D printed restorations - an imperfect solution in an imperfect world
Speaker: Dr Andrew H Ip
- Lecture
With the rapid adoption of chairside 3D printers in many dental practices, 3D printed restorations are taking the world by storm. However, many are approaching this phenomenon with a healthy dose of skepticism. In this talk, we will go through the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printed restorations, how they are processed, where they sit in our current dental materials armamentarium and where developments in the field will take us from here.
15.00 - 15.30 • Afternoon Tea
15.30 - 16.15 • Session 6
Surgical guides that integrate internal irrigation and combination tooth supported and bone supported aspects
Speaker: Mr Andrew B Cameron
- Lecture
In this presentation a series of applications for surgical guides will be covered. The case presentations will not be the 'standard implant surgical guide' but rather focus on applications for surgical guides that can be used for more unique clinical scenarios. The integration of the irrigation channel into the surgical guide will also be covered and how it can aid surgical procedures.
16.15 - 17.00 • Session 7
Forum - Digital Dentistry: The next 12 months
Speakers: Mr Jeroen Klijnsma, Dr Ahmad H Al-Hassiny, Mr Terry Whitty, Dr Andrew H Ip
- Roundtable Discussion
This 45-minute forum will discuss how the next 12 months is shaping up in the realm of digital dentistry and what to expect. Questions from the audience will be discussed by the panel of experts.
17.00 - 18.00 • Happy Hour Drinks

Dr Ahmad H Al-Hassiny
BDS (Otago)
Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny is a global leader in digital dentistry and intraoral scanners, carrying out lectures as a KOL for multiple leading companies. He is one of the few in the world who owns and has...

Mr James Borg
James Borg is the founder of Teamwork Technology and leads the company's evolution from cloud backup solutions to a major player in dental technology over the past decade. As an engaged managing di...

Dr Hari S Prabhu
Dr Hari Prabhu holds a Masters degree in Oral Medicine and Radiology and has built his career in the field of Digital Dentistry with a special focus on 3D printing technology. Currently, he serves ...

Dr Joanne Choi
BDentTech (Hons) (Otago), PGDipCDTech (Otago), PhD
Dr Joanne Choi is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago. She is the Deputy Convenor of the Bachelor of Dental Technology program and the program lead for Clinical and T...

Dr Andrew H Ip
BDS (Adel), MRACDS (GDP), Grad.Dip.Ortho (JCU), MSc Implantology (IMC), PGrad.Dip (Digital Dentistry) (IDDA), Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent (Oral Implants)
Dr Andrew Ip is a Sydney-based private general dentist who has presented on 3D printing in a dental practice on multiple occasions. He achieved Membership in General Dental Practice with the Royal ...

Mr Andrew B Cameron
BOHDentTech, MDentTechProsTech, GradCertHEd, PhD (Candidate)
Andrew Cameron is a dental technologist, clinician and researcher at the School of Medicine and Dentistry. He was a foundation student of the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology and after ...

Mr Jeroen Klijnsma
MDT
Jeroen is a powerhouse in digital dentistry, with over 20 years of experience driving innovation, helping labs and chairside practices go fully digital.
A trusted global speaker and certifie...

Mr Terry Whitty
Dip.DT (Syd)
With nearly 25 years of experience in digital dentistry, Terence “Terry” Whitty is a well-known dental technology key opinion leader, consultant and author. Bringing over 40 years of experience...