Digital Dentistry for the Dental Assistant

Saturday, December 12, 2020  |  9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.  |  Online  |  Register Now

Instructor

Dr. Sam Khayat

Dr. Khayat graduated from dental school in 2001. He then pursue his specialty at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and earned his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics in 2004.

In 2007, he joined Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and was running the post-graduate program of Advanced Education in Esthetic Dentistry from 2008 until 2012.

After teaching for more than 10 years, Dr. Khayat spent the past few years dedicating his professional and academic growth in the digital dentistry industry, and in Cerec in particular. He owns a practice in Hingham, MA.

Dr. Khayat loves to share his passion for Cerec and its integration in the digital flow of today’s dentistry. He loves training dentists and dental auxiliaries to help them make the right decision that will change the way they practice dentistry.

Overview:

Digital dentistry has become the main focus in the dental world. From crown manufacturing chair side or in a laboratory, to treatment planning, implant guided surgeries and orthodontics, digital dentistry is replacing rapidly traditional dental procedures. The role of the dental team is the key to success for the smooth integration of a CAD-CAM system in a dental office setting. Dental assistants in particular are the main players in making procedures as efficient as possible for the dentist. They should be able to understand and utilize the technology.

This course will focus on the different applications of CAD CAM in a dental practice and what is expected from the dental assistant to perform chairside with the dental practitioner. Techniques will be presented in scanning for treatment planning, crown manufacturing (scan, impression, staining and glazing, along with preparation of tooth and crown for cementation). It will also present integration of CAD images with CBCT data for implant planning, as well as orthodontics records. Finally, a brief review of future trends will be described, including implant robotics.

Course objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be better able to:

• Understand the different CAD CAM systems and their applications
• Scan, design, mill, stain and glaze restorations using a Cerec Omnicam
• Prepare data collected for implant planning
• Utilize the Cerec Ortho software for treatment planning and orthodontics
• Understand current and future trends in digital dentistry

Teaching Method: Lecture

Recommended for: General dentists, specialists, dental auxiliaries

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