Make CAD the Workhorse of Your Dental Clinic
From precise treatment planning to streamlined workflows, Computer Aided Design (CAD) enhances accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Gain complete control over the design process, enabling precise customization of dental restorations and treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Accelerate Your Dentistry with CAD Software
Dental CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software is an essential tool in modern dentistry, enabling the precise design and creation of dental restorations.
Dentists gain complete control over the design process, enabling precise customization of restorations and treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Technicians can leverage advanced digital tools to craft intricate restorations with unparalleled accuracy, eliminating mistakes and boosting overall efficiency.
And Dental Assistants can effortlessly communicate proposed treatments to patients using visual aids, increasing case acceptance rates.
Benefits of Digital Design (CAD)
Boost Case Acceptance
Create detailed 3D renderings and simulations, allowing you to visually demonstrate proposed treatments to patients, increasing case acceptance rates as patients gain confidence in their treatment plans.
Save On Costs
Reduce material waste by minimizing the need for physical mock-ups or multiple iterations. This digital approach is significantly more sustainable while saving you both time and money.
Increase Confidence
Many dental software's asses your work and provide real-time feedback. This trusted second opinion greatly increases confidence in your work and ensures high quality outcomes.
Complete The Puzzle
Dental CAD Software is the connection between all other equipment in your digital ecosystem. It allows you to effectively communicate between each piece of equipment and ensure a complete digital workflow.
Maximum Efficiency
Dental software allows you minimize downtime and maximise your time on important tasks. Your team can then focus on delivering high-quality outcomes, enhancing overall efficiency.
AI Assisted
Most modern software's use AI integrations to help increase the speed of treatment planning, bring even more efficiency to your workflows and produce high quality outcomes, faster.
47,227+ Dental Professionals Choose iDD
Dr Hamid and the team are without a doubt leaders in the field of CAD/CAM and Digital Dentistry. There is no better place to learn CAD/CAM than the Institute of Digital Dentistry. The dentists here use the technology daily in the practice and this shows in the courses which was an excellent learning experience.
State of the art practice, equipment and one on one training. The introduction to multiple popular CAD/CAM systems in use by the whole team was commendable. I highly recommend Institute of Digital Dentistry.
Amazing courses, the best way to see multiple different digital scanning and milling systems in action. I can’t recommend the Institute of Digital Dentistry highly enough for dentists interested in starting digital dentistry.
35+ FREE CE/CPD Courses
iDD's Free Academy gives you the foundational insight, workflows, and resources
to build your knowledge and skills to master digital dentistry.
Modern Prep Design and Margination
A complete guide for preparing and marginating teeth for CAD/CAM restorations, a critical foundation for success in digital dentistry. Learn how to prepare teeth conservatively in a range of clinical scenarios and place margins using CEREC and TRIOS.
Fundamentals of Intraoral Scanning
Learn how to master intraoral scanning, including techniques and scanning pathways, as well as quadrant, full arch, and edentulous scans. In this course we cover real-life scan demonstrations, key clinical tips and tricks, and staff delegation.
Exocad for Beginners - Tools and Workflow
Want to learn how to use exocad? Watch this comprehensive course to learn how to set up and use exocad for your cases. It is an extremely powerful CAD software and one of the best options on the market right now.
Single-Visit Dentistry Utilizing Medit Scanners
Master Single-Visit Dentistry: Dr. Ahmad's Proven Techniques for Flawless Scans, CAD Designs, and Same-Day Restorations that fit with no adjustments needed!
Clinical Tips & Tricks to Ensure Perfect Scans
Unlock the world of digital dentistry! Master the basics of intraoral scanning and optimize your dental practice with the right tools and techniques when using IOS devices!
Why Bother with Digital Dentistry - Everything you need to know
Unravel the future of dentistry with Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny! Learn and understand digital transformation, from intraoral scanning & 3D printing to the role of AI. Elevate your practice today with tips on how to get started!
Digital VS Analog
Digital dentistry helps you streamline workflows, reduce chair time, and provide patients with an unparalleled experience.
Digital impression systems eliminate the mess, discomfort, and inaccuracies of traditional putty impressions, allowing for precise digital models.
CAD/CAM same-day crowns cut out the need for multiple appointments and temporary restorations.
Cone beam CT imaging offers incredibly detailed 3D scans for improved diagnostic abilities and surgical planning.
From digital smile design to guided implant surgery, digital dentistry empowers your team to work with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency.
Experience faster growth in your career and accelerate your practice by utilizing digital dentistry.
Indications for Dental CAD
Whether you are starting off simple with dental models or producing finished dentures, CAD software makes the whole process easier.
Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers
Dental Implant Restorations
Orthodontic Aligners and Retainers
Surgical Guides for Implants
Digital Smile Design and Treatment Planning
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Want To Dive Deeper in Digital Design (CAD)?
In-depth courses to optimize and maximize return on your digital dentistry workflows.
Materials Processing Course
Imagine if you could process all types of CAD/CAM materials in-house and produce lab-quality finishes in less time.
Whether you are a dentist, DA or technician, learn how to process all materials including zirconia, a material that demands a deep understanding of its strengths, weaknesses, indications, and contraindications. From pre-sintering coloring to post-sintering techniques, you will gain invaluable knowledge to ensure flawless execution.
Take a comprehensive look at the diverse array of CAD/CAM materials available, their unique properties, pros and cons, and the clinical indications that govern their application.
Mastering exocad Course
Unlock the Power of exocad with our Comprehensive, Online and On-Demand Training.
The course modules range from fundamental topics like setting up the software and designing basic crowns… All the way to advanced material like full-mouth rehabilitation and designing full arch implant restorations.
Expertly curated by Marjorie Andrade, an experienced dental CAD designer and technician at iDD Lab, this course will help you navigate the software's intricacies and put its powerful tools to work for your practice or lab.
CEREC Masterclass Course
Maximize your CEREC’s capabilities, and train your team to use your CEREC correctly. We’ve put together this comprehensive bundle of CEREC training that is fun and easy to understand.
Plus CAD/CAM and materials processing bonus courses so you have the complete workflow.
Gain Live Hands-on Experience
Learn from masters in digital dentistry and experienced surgical dentists, in person.
Maximise ROI in Your Practice with 3Shape TRIOS
Learn how to leverage your 3Shape TRIOS scanner and 3Shape Unite system to unlock better patient communication and engagement and improve treatment acceptance.
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