This document provides an overview of a presentation on digital dentistry. The presentation aims to be informative, informal, and interactive. It will introduce digital impression scanning and discuss how it can benefit dental practices. The presentation covers the basics of digital impressions and restorations, demonstrates popular intraoral scanners, gets input from a dental lab perspective, and addresses common questions about digital technology. It emphasizes the need for practices to plan ahead, utilize lab expertise, embrace learning, focus on problem-solving, select suitable materials, and customize the digital workflow based on individual needs. Hands-on demonstrations of scanning systems are also included.

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Presented by Michael Matarazzo
Owner & CAD Specialist Duo-Design Dental Studio, Inc.
Email matarazzo.michael@gmail.com
Will Digital Dentistry
Help My Practice?
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“It is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the
dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made
any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but
the world as it will be.”
— Isaac Asimov

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Welcome to the Digital Dentistry Program!
The 3 ’I’ words that summarize the goals for today’s presentation
INFORMATIVE INFORMAL
The presentation is intended to be more
of a discussion and less of a lecture.
Participation is not only permitted, but
highly encouraged. It can be in the form
of a question, an answer, a story, and so
on.
There is a vast amount of information
covered in this course that will be
presented in a variety of ways.
INTERACTIVE

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Let Me Introduce Myself
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A brief overview of my background and experience with digital technology

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Now I’d Like to Get to Know You
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Specifically, your knowledge and use of current technologies
Smartphones & Devices
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Email
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Computer & Internet
Usage
Scanning Technology or
Others?
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l Will it help? YES!
Each and every practice e
Digital Dentistry 101
The Basics ^ Digital Impressions
Hands-on demonstrations from the top
intraoral scanning systems
Open Discussion
Y Digital Restorations, Materials, &
Indications
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A Lab Perspective
Benefits Only a Lab Can See
Main Objectives
The educational topics to be covered

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FAQs
Six of the most common questions clinicians have about intraoral scanners
01 Is the intraoral scanner open
architecture? 02 Is the detail quality of the scan
as good as traditional
impressions?
03 Can the intraoral scanner be
used for implant restorations?
04 How easy is an intraoral
scanner to use? 05 Can I see a demonstration on a
real patient? 06 How expensive are they and
what is included in the cost?

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Setting the record straight on digital technology
The Right Approach to Digital Dentistry

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Key Factors Needed to Achieve Digital Success
Your playbook to a smooth digital integration
01Plan Ahead
Have a well-established plan in place
02 Utilize the Lab
Labs have a wealth of knowledge about
digital dentistry and how it can help you
04 Be Open and Ready to Learn
Embrace the learning process
03Expect setbacks & focus on solutions
Continual Problem Solving
05Material Selection
Take advantage of materials suited for
digital dentistry
06 Do What Works for YOU!
Customize the integration process to focus
in on aspects that benefit your practice

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The Digital Workflow
In it’s most basic form
Digital Impression
CAM Milling
CADWorkflow
FinishingTouches

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CAD Design in
Action
A lab’s perspective on
digital dentistry
Materials, digital
workflow, and all of
their advantages
Open discussion
about digital vs.
conventional

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Any Questions??
Any at all?
Hmmm…

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Scanner Time!
Split into groups to get hands-on
experience with each scanning
system