PGCert Foundations of Digital Dentistry: Speaker Bios
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Why study the PGCert Foundations of Digital Dentistry?
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Digital Dentistry is now becoming a key part of diagnosis and treatment planning in dental practice. The use of a digital workflow can save valuable time for the dentist and patients and improve the accuracy of treatment planning and surgical guidelines. Our PGCert in Foundations of digital dentistry will equip dentists to be part of this development.
What will I learn?
This course will equip you with core knowledge in using CBCT-based diagnostic & treatment planning technology. This will include the whole digital workflow. You will be introduced to the use of intra-oral scanners and surgical guides.
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate the role and application of DCBCT Scans
- Evaluate the role of the digital workflow in dentistry
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of digital work flow in treatment planning
- Critically discuss the role of 3D surgical guides in guided surgery techniques
- Provide immediate loading protocols using CEREC Chairside
- Critically analyse application of CAD grafts
Course structure
The course will be delivered in 10 days over an 8 – 10 months period and will include two modules.
Structure | Module |
5 days, (1-2 days pcm) | Introduction to digital workflow in treatment planning |
5 days, (1-2 days pcm) | Introduction to digital workflow in surgical & restorative dental procedures |
Facilities
The ICE National Reference Centre for Digital Dentistry, in collaboration with Henry Schein, will provide all necessary hardware and equipment for the course including:
- CBCT Scanner
- 3 shape intraoral scanner
- Chairside CEREC AC technology
- Surgical navigation systems
- Software and 3D printers.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have completed 2 year Foundation Training
- Applicants must be either in full time General Dental Practitioner or in junior / middle grade hospital posts
- All applicants must be GDC registered
- All applicants must have indemnity cover
ICE is also introducing stand alone lecture days on digital dentistry for dentists interested in improving their skills and knowledge in specific areas within digital dentistry.
Bookings and Questions
To apply for a place on PGCert Foundations of Digital Dentistry, please fill in the form below.
Alternatively, you can use the form to ask questions before booking.