Artificial Intelligence and 3D Printing in Modern Implant Dentistry (December 12-13, 2025)

This immersive two-day training merges cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D-printing technologies to advance digital design and laboratory workflows used in modern implant and restorative dentistry. Participants will develop practical, immediately applicable skills in AI-driven design, digital planning, and in-office fabrication. Participants will learn to streamline communication between clinicians and laboratories, reduce outsourcing costs, and improve precision and efficiency.

Disclaimer: This course is educational in nature and limited to digital design, laboratory processes, and workflow integration. No clinical patient treatment, diagnosis, or surgical instruction is provided.

All materials have been reviewed under the supervision of a licensed dentist to ensure alignment with AGD PACE standards and scientific accuracy.

Day 1 – Friday, December 12, 2025

Course Title: AI-Driven Implant Planning, Surgical Guide, and Crown Design Workflow

Instructor: Gene Peterson, PhD(c), MS, CDT

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)

Sponsored by: Blue Sky Bio

Course Description

This session explores how Artificial Intelligence can transform the digital aspects of implant and restorative dentistry. Participants will learn how AI tools enhance accuracy and efficiency in designing surgical guides, restorative components, and prosthetic frameworks. Emphasis is placed on digital data management, design automation, and laboratory applications; not on clinical decision-making or patient treatment.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Understand the AI workflow for digital implant and restorative design.
• Navigate software for efficient case setup and laboratory coordination.
• Implement AI-driven design tools to streamline restorative production.
• Apply scanning and design protocols for crowns and surgical guides in a simulation environment.
• Generate, export, and prepare files for in-office or outsourced 3D printing.
• Evaluate digital accuracy and workflow integration for laboratory and clinical communication.

Hands-On Components

• Simulated case setup using AI design software
• Digital guide and restorative design exercises
• IOS scan data import and design upload practice
• Workflow verification and export for 3D printing

Instructor Bio

Gene Peterson, PhD(c), MS, CDT
Director of Education – Blue Sky Bio
Gene has 35 years of experience in digital dentistry, CAD/CAM education, and laboratory innovation. He has lectured internationally on digital workflow optimization and serves as a pioneer in AI-based dental design.

Day 2 – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Course Title: Taking Your Design from Scan to Print: Hands-On Workshop

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (30-minute lunch break)

Hosted by: Medidenta Digital Workflow Team

Course Description

This full-day, hands-on workshop provides participants with practical training in digital design, slicing, and 3D-printing workflows used in restorative and appliance fabrication. Attendees will learn how to produce models, bleaching trays, and occlusal guards, along with material handling, post-processing, and quality control.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Implement a complete digital workflow from scan to print.
• Improve the precision and consistency of digital designs and prints.
• Integrate 3D-printing technology to enhance laboratory and clinical collaboration.
• Fabricate diagnostic models, bleaching trays, and occlusal guards.
• Understand material selection, post-processing, and finishing procedures.
• Troubleshoot common design and printing issues.

Hands-On Components

• Live scanning and model preparation
• Digital design and slicing for printing
• Fabrication of custom appliances
• Finishing, post-curing, and quality assessment