Digital Dentistry for General Dentists - ADA Members

Full-day course with Dr Sam Brady:
Whether you are a dentist looking to improve your digital clinical consistency or a practice owner considering the next step in digital dentistry, this course is designed for dentists who want straightforward, clinically sound information and skills you can put into practice.

Attendees will learn:
● Digital workflow essentials – how to get the best performance from scanners, mills, and printers
● Clinical scanning techniques for crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, plates, and splints
● How to reduce remakes through accurate scanning, predictable protocols, and better preparation design
● Troubleshooting digital scans – spotting and fixing common errors quickly and confidently
● Workflows for complex cases, including implant planning and surgical guides
● How to achieve lab-level quality chairside, with practical demonstrations and real examples
● Software comparisons across major systems (3Shape, Exocad, Medit, Planmeca)
● How to run a mini dental lab – equipment choices, workflow sequencing, and common pitfalls
● Clear, realistic return on investment guidance – what is worth investing in, what to avoid, and how to make digital dentistry pay for itself
● Hands-on sessions with scanners, mills, and 3D printers

About our speaker:
Dr Sam Brady is the owner and dentist of Colombo Street Dental in Christchurch and has been at the forefront of CAD/CAM dentistry since 2016.  An early adopter of 3Shape and open-source milling and 3D-printing systems, Sam has hands-on experience with a wide range of digital platforms, including Sirona (CEREC), VHF, Ivoclar, and Planmeca mills, as well as Formlabs, Ackuretta, and Phrozen printers.  He regularly works across 3Shape, Medit, InLab (CEREC), and Planmeca software and has completed advanced training with Ivoclar in BPS dentures and ceramic layering techniques.  His in-house lab supports his clinic and other dentists for crowns, dentures, and surgical guides.