About this Event
Whether you're just getting started with dental 3D printing or looking to build confidence with your current workflow, this intensive two-day hands-on course provides practical training for producing accurate models, occlusal guards, and dentures using Asiga printers.
This course focuses on real clinical workflows from scan to finished appliance. Participants will gain hands-on experience preparing files, selecting materials, optimizing print settings, post-processing printed appliances, troubleshooting common issues, and performing routine printer maintenance. Beyond the technical skills, attendees will explore how the dental assistant can become a leader in digital workflows by improving efficiency, supporting the clinical team, enhancing the patient experience, and helping practices maximize the value of their in-house technology.
Day 1: Foundations and Models
Breakfast at 8:30am
Presentations Start at 9:00am
• Introduction to digital dentistry and the complete 3D printing workflow
• Scanning with AlliedStar
• Understanding Asiga printers, materials, and routine maintenance
• Print preparation: orientation, supports, nesting, and optimizing print settings
• Building efficient workflows that reduce remakes, save time, and keep cases moving
• Hands-on model printing and workflow optimization
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm.
Beer and Wine Reception 4pm-6pm
Day 2: Clinical Applications
Breakfast at 8:30am
Presentations Start at 9:00am
Morning: Occlusal Guards
• Material selection and print preparation
• Post-processing, finishing, and polishing
• Clinical tips, troubleshooting, and delivering a consistent patient experience
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm
Afternoon: Digital Dentures
• Printing denture bases and teeth
• Bonding, finishing, and characterization
• Quality control, troubleshooting, and integrating dentures into an efficient clinical workflow
For traveling in, we recommend flying into the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and the two closest hotels are the Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites.
Event venue & nearby stays
1350 Highland Dr, 1350 Highland Drive, Ann Arbor, United States
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