Course Aims

1. To describe and discuss the various aspects of integrating digital technology with the patient journey in dental practice.
2. To outline the steps involved in capturing the patient information required for digital analysis.
3. To describe the benefits of capturing the information, allowing for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning.
4. To discuss how smile design is the driving factor behind comprehensive treatment planning.
5. To outline the steps and process for Digital Smile Design and introduce the concepts delivered by the DSD protocol by Christian Coachman.
6. To demonstrate how the DSD protocol can be used to enhance patient communication and case acceptance.
7. To explain how the DSD protocol can be used to link with digital planning for treatment leading to more predictable outcomes.

Course Objectives

1. To provide a step-by-step process for capturing a ‘digital’ patient which can be adapted according to the technology available.
2. To teach a step-by-step process for analysing smiles, from analogue to digital, using the scientific to enhance the artistic skills that every dentist can develop.
3. To define the specific techniques for digital photography and video – and the difference between technical and emotional capture and their applications.
4. To understand the workflow from gathering the information, through the diagnosis and treatment plan and communicating with patients in a motivational strategy to enhance patient understanding and consent to treatment.

Hands-on Activities

1. Smile design from analogue to laptops and DSD apps.
2. Digital photography and video.

Agenda