In today's rapidly evolving dental landscape, proficiency in digital dentistry has become a crucial skill for dental healthcare professionals. This comprehensive course is designed specifically for dental nurses seeking to gain a solid foundation in the principles and applications of digital dentistry. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical sessions, participants will acquire the essential skills and knowledge required to navigate and maintain the digital tools and technologies transforming the field of dentistry.
Learning Content
- Understanding Digital Dentistry fundamentals and gain insight into the core concepts and principles of digital dentistry, including digital scanning and the CEREC® workflow.
- Navigating Dental Software and Technology by exploring the software applications and technology used for treatment planning, restoration design, and digital impressioning.
- Learn the art of capturing accurate intraoral scans for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.
- Familiarise yourself with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems, and understand their role in creating precise dental restorations.
- Engage in practical workshops to apply your knowledge, working digital dental equipment and software under the guidance of experienced instructors.
- Discover how to seamlessly integrate digital techniques into the traditional dental workflow, optimising efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Learn about the ethical and legal aspects of digital dentistry, including patient consent, privacy, and compliance with industry standards.
Aims & Objectives
- At the end of this course nurses will be able to scan a patient successfully, send scans to the lab through Case Connect Centre/DS Core.
- Nurses will understand the CEREC workflow, how to support clinicians with preparing the Primemill® for use along with care and maintenance of the equipment.
- Nurses will have a broader understanding of digital workflows in dentistry and how they benefit the practice and the patients.
- Dental nurses will feel more confident in supporting the clinicians to embrace digital technology as the way forward for the practice.