The Modern Day Dental Exam: Digital Scanning to Clear Aligners

Thursday, January 29, 2026

8:00 – 11:00 am

Course Code:

403TL

Cost:

$135

Credits:

3

CE Hours

Assistant
Dentist
Lecture
Orthodontics

Dental exams are evolving rapidly. Gone are the days of leaning back a patient and hovering over them, exploring their mouth for decay.

In the modern dental world, dentists can leverage the power of digital scanning to create an interactive digital environment where their patients can see their own teeth and understand their needs.

Visualization is the key to acceptance. This course will describe how modern day dental exams are done, and then how to use clear aligners to create an optimal health situation for your patients.

Speakers

After this course attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the modern way to a dental exam
  • Recognize how top doctors do full mouth exams leveraging technology
  • Realize the impact the of intra-oral scanner in your practice
  • Explain how clear aligner treatments can make your patient healthier
  • List periodontic benefits of orthodontic treatment
  • Create a more stable occlusion to prevent cracked teeth
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