Fundamental 3D printing for dental teams

**Workshop.** Hosted in partnership with Aluro. As hardware and software options have been improving at exponential rates, there has never been a better time to get into dental 3D printing. If you and your team are interested in introducing additive technology into your practice safely and effectively, this workshop get you up and running within just a few hours. We’ll demystify printers, materials, design basics, post-processing, and real-world clinical applications, all without overwhelming technical jargon. Whether you’re considering your first printer or want to understand how 3D printing fits into your practice, this course gives you the confidence to get started immediately. By the end of the day, you won’t just know what dental 3D printing is — you’ll know how and why to use it in your practice. 1. 3D printing in dentistry - a brief overview: - Why get into 3D printing and ROI - What to look for in a 3D printer for your practice - What can be 3D printed in dentistry 2. Setting up a 3D printer - Set up - Levelling - Loading resin 3. Software workflow: - Real-life intraoral scan and basic model preparation – DTS Model Builder - Digital design of an occlusal splint – Medit Splints - Basic printing terminology - Nesting – positioning, angulation and supports 4. Physical workflow: - Printing - Washing - Curing - Safe material handling 5. Troubleshooting - Common problems - What to do when you encounter a print failure By the end of the workshop attendees should be able to: - Set up a 3D printing system - Prepare an intraoral scan to be 3D print-ready - Design an occlusal splint - Be familiar with the physical workflow of dental 3D printing - Recognise common issues