DAY 1 Full Day

Introduction to DSD

What is DSD and how is it disrupting dentistry?

• The concept of Emotionally Driven Dentistry: the patient journey.

• The Digital Workflow: teamwork and communication.

• The DSD photo and video protocol demonstrated: correct shots and positioning using smart devices.

• The smile in motion: why video is critical in your evaluation.

• Lighting & photo studio set up

• Facial analysis and the digital face-bow.

• Smile Design parameters - key elements of an attractive smile.

• Utilising the DSD App for 2D Planning - demonstration of the DSD app.

• Calibration - transfer of true  patient data to the image.

• Communicate with specialists and the lab in a digital workflow.

• Hands-On design exercise with the DSD App.

• Interact with sponsors and access DSD tools and adjuncts through your local suppliers.

DAY 2 Full Day

Implementing 3D DSD

Learn how to implement DSD with detailed demonstrations and hands-on skills.

• 3D case planning for precision.

• Scanners, scanning and export of an STL file.

• Hands-On 3D design exercise with the DSD App on your iPad.

• The DSD Planning Center and DSD Online.

• Developing the Digital Smile Design in 3D. 

• 3D printing and transferring the information from digital to a model. 

• Working with clarity: detailed planning information with DSD.

• Silicone Index for the mock-up - make your own. 

• The Emotional Mock-up Live - emotionally driven dentistry.

• Performing the mock-up on the patient - 5 functional checks. 

• Interact with sponsors and access DSD tools and adjuncts through your local suppliers.

DAY 3 Half Day

Multi-disciplinary & 3D DSD

Implementation of 3D DSD protocol and more hands-on skills. 

• Marketing & social media

• Multi-disciplinary DSD - work with specialists in a way that ensures complete communication and asynchronous team planning. 

• Communication expectations and limitations. 

• Communicating Smile Design with the patient: verbal skills and emotional presentations. 

• Using the DSD App to create an impactful presentation for the patient. 

• Using DSD and scanning as a case presentation tool. 

• Future trends in DSD: face scanning, First Fit & more.

• Ortho, Perio Implant Guided Surgery, CAD - CAM.