The Uses and Clinical Applications of Digital Impressions

We teamed up with our friends at SHINING 3D Dental to create this video on the uses of digital technology. 
We hope you enjoy!

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Fundamentals of Intraoral Scanning and Modern Prep Design and Margination

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Course Overview


Fundamentals of Intraoral Scanning

Learn how to master intraoral scanning including techniques and scanning pathways, as well as a quadrant, full arch and edentulous scans. In this course we cover real-life scan demonstrations, key clinical tips and tricks, and staff delegation.

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.

Course Outline


Fundamentals of Intraoral Scanning

  • Learn the benefits of intraoral scanning
  • Learn how to take an accurate full arch scan
  • Learn the different techniques for edentulous scanning
  • Understand soft tissue management
  • Clinical tips and tricks to ensure accurate results

Modern Prep Design and Margination

  • Understand the key principles of conservative tooth preparation
  • Learn the preparation requirements for modern dental ceramics
  • Learn when to carry out full coverage restorations or onlays/inlays
  • Clinical tips and tricks when preparing teeth
  • Learn what margination is and how to carry it out accurately
  • Real-life demonstrations using CEREC and TRIOS to marginate preparations

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Meet the Instructor


Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny is a driven and passionate dentist who has a strong focus on the digital workflow. Graduating from the University of Otago in 2015 with First Class Honours and being awarded many clinical and Research prizes, he has continued his pursuit of excellence in dentistry.

Having been trained at the university of Otago solely using analogue and traditional techniques, Dr Ahmad is fortunate to adopt CAD/CAM and digital dentistry very early on in his dental career which has allowed him to focus on developing his skills in this field.

Dr Ahmad understands the benefits of digital dentistry and how this can positively change daily dental practice. He has carried out and has been involved in many aspects of complex dentistry including CAD/CAM full mouth rehabilitation and digital smile design.

Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny
Digital Dentist and CAD/CAM Educator

Directing the Institute of Digital Dentistry he helps dentists develop the confidence and perspective of adopting modern techniques and the benefits it can have early on in a dentists career. Dr Ahmad empowers dentists to bring their practice and procedures into the digital age which enables them to reap the many benefits of CAD/CAM and digital dentistry.

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