Overview

This course is designed to provide dentists with the necessary knowledge and skills to utilize innovative concepts in contemporary denture therapies.

Emphasis is placed on comprehensive knowledge of both the scientific theory and practical clinical procedures and protocols needed for the design of conventional dentures, as well as understanding how to utilize concepts such as milling and printing for the manufacturing of these restorations.

Equipment, materials and techniques used for these purposes will be discussed with in depth discussion pertaining to various systems currently being used to create digital dentures, and how clinical efficiencies can be gained through the use of these newer technologies.



Digital D: Workflow for Digital Denture Excellence

$2,750 USD - 30 CE

Ventura, California 2019 | April 26 - 28

REGISTER NOW For more information, please call 1-800-668-2280



Course Faculty

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    Eric D. Kukucka   ..:.   DD
    Eric graduated from George Brown College of Applied Arts & Technology with Dean’s List Honours in 2010. He received his Diploma of Denturism . He was named Valedictorian of the Centre for Health Sciences. dedicated to creating high-quality removable, fixed, and fixed-detachable implant prosthetic restorations. He is president and owner of The Denture Center, a quickly growing network of denture clinics that currently comprises three facilities throughout Ontario. His main practice is in Windsor, Ontario.

    In addition to his clinical practice, Eric regularly contributes to collaborative research projects and product development and testing initiatives at a global level. Most significantly, he is recognized as an important consultant and key opinion leader by Ivoclar Vivadent and key opinion leader for Nobel Biocare.

    In 2014, Eric was the first North American beta tester for the Ivoclar Vivadent Digital Denture System . Since then, he has made a significant contribution to product development and performed an abundance of successful clinical patient trials using multiple workflows. Eric was the first clinician globally to employ an immediate provisional complete prosthesis in conjunction with the All on 4 to support a full-arch interim hybrid restoration using the Ivoclar Vivadent Digital Denture System.

    Eric has authored 12 published articles and delivered more than 30 podium lectures on behalf of both Ivoclar Vivadent and Nobel Biocare. He belongs to the Editorial Committee for Denturism Canada/Denturologie Canada, the official publication of the Denturist Association of Canada. He is also on the advisory board for Spectrum Denturism Magazine.
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    Dr. Brian Goodacre   ..:.   DDS, MSD
    Dr. Brian J. Goodacre received his DDS degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2013. He completed a four-and-a-half-year combined program in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2017, earning an MSD degree.

    He is currently an assistant professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.

Learning Topics



  • How the digital process improves the quality of removable prosthetics
  • Fundamentals of complete denture fabrication
  • Precision preliminary and final impression techniques
  • Recording centric relation with precision instrumentation
  • Utilizing precision auxiliary instrumentation to ensure quality aesthetic and functional outcomes
  • Communication with the dental laboratory technician
  • Understanding of the material portfolio for Digital Dentures (millable materials, rintable materials and analogue materials)
  • Understanding of the various workflow options for Digital Denture fabrication. (Complete dentures, Single Arch complete dentures, & immediate complete dentures, Implant Dentures)
  • 4 appointment Digital Denture Workflow
  • 3 appointment digital Denture Workflow
  • Basic understanding of 3shape Digital Denture Module and the Ivoclar Vivadent Digital Denture professional add on.

Registration

DIGITAL D (30 CE) $2,750 USD

Other options for registration:
  • Call Barbara Cox at 1.800.668.2280
  • Email barbara.cox@ddidental.com
  • Visit www.ddidental.com

ADA CERP

The Digital Dentistry Institute is an ADA CERP recognized provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry

Refund Policy

Registration requirements include a deposit for any Digital Dentistry Institute program of 1/2 the total tuition. Balance of the program (unless in a financing or payment plan) will be charged to your credit card 30 days prior to the start of the course(s). For cancellations prior to 60 days before the start of the program, a full refund minus a $1000 non-refundable deposit will be given. For cancellations between 30-60 days prior to the start of the program, a 50% of the total tuition fee will be incurred. There are no refunds for cancellations within 30 days prior to the start of the program.