Getting Started in 3D Printing

Covering knowledge in Meshmixer, slicing with software such as chitubox, post processing and troubleshooting as well as simple tutorials like virtual extractions, mock-ups and more!

This course is aimed at the higher educational needs of General Dental Practitioners who intend to introduce digital dentistry as a treatment modality into their practices or to expand on existing knowledge and skills. It also instils the core skills essential for the professional practice of dentistry using new technologies and a commitment to lifelong learning.

• To provide dental surgeons with the core knowledge and clinical skills essential for the delivery of competent, high quality dental care in accordance with GDC recognised guidelines.

• To promote an understanding of the different requirements essential to the provision of ethical, predictable and evidence based preventative, orthodontic, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

• Introduction to 3D Printing

• Setting up your new printer

• Introduction to Meshmixer

• How to prep a DIOS scan for Printing

• Prepping a model to print in Meshmixer

• Making a printable model in Exocad

• Nesting Software /Setting up your print in the software

• CHITUBOX SOFTWARE

-Resin Profiles

-Supports

-Slicing and exporting the print files

• An introduction to 3D Printing In Dentistry

• Overview of different printing technologies in Dentistry

• Chairside Printing in Dentistry

• Different Resin Types and applications

• Virtual Extraction in Meshmixer

• Single Tooth waxup in meshmixer

• Anatomical Digital Waxups in Exocad

• Understand 3D printing and its applications in Dentistry
• Understand how to use your 3D printer in practice
• Utilize software to make printable objects
• Use software to design mockups and models

• Successfully use a 3D Printer
• Successfully print study models
• Successfully design and print your own mockups
• Successfully produce Surgical Guides

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Digital Smile Studio, 128 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom