Lesion 1: A Comprehensive Overview of 3D Printing in  Dentistry & Digital Workflows

The lesson discusses the use of 3D printing and additive manufacturing in the dental industry. Key points include:

• Utilizing technology to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability in dental labs while maintaining quality, with the help of CAD/CAM and other digital technologies.

• Two major growth areas: dental implants, due to more general practitioners placing implants and using surgical guides, and digital dentures through 3D printing solutions.

• Various 3D printer options, such as EnvisionTEC, Formlabs, 3Shape, Roland, and Asiga, are discussed for producing models, surgical guides, dentures, orthodontic aligners, etc., noting benefits like speed, accuracy, and materials.

• Marketing strategies are suggested to inform dentists about new digital and 3D printing solutions, helping them increase revenue and provide better services to patients.

In summary, the focus is on emerging digital dental technologies, especially 3D printing, and how labs can leverage these to improve operations and offer new solutions. Key growth areas include implants and digital dentures.