In-Person Lecture & Hands-On Course – Overview of Digital Dentistry: The Basics of Transforming Your Dental Practice for In-Office Fabrication with 3D Printing
Course Overview:
Unlock the future of dentistry with this immersive, hands-on experience designed to propel your practice into the digital age. In this dynamic two-day event, you’ll discover how 3D printing technology can revolutionize your workflow, enhancing efficiency, precision, and patient outcomes. From the first digital scan to the final printed model, you’ll master the entire process with real-world applications that save time, reduce costs, and elevate your practice to the next level.
Why Attend?
Dentistry is evolving rapidly, and 3D printing is leading the charge. Imagine being able to seamlessly scan, design, and print dental models, bleaching trays, and occlusal guards—delivering custom solutions in less time and with superior accuracy. Whether you’re new to digital dentistry or looking to enhance your existing skills, this workshop will empower you with the tools and knowledge to integrate state-of-the-art 3D workflows into your everyday practice.
What You’ll Gain:
- Streamlined Digital Workflows: Master the art of a fully digital restorative workflow—from the initial scan to the final product—allowing for faster, more accurate results.
- Enhanced Accuracy: Discover how to improve the precision of your digital impressions and reduce common errors, making every case a success.
- Cost & Time Efficiency: Learn how 3D printing technology can significantly reduce overhead costs while speeding up the production of key clinical tools.
- Hands-On Experience: Create and fabricate your own 3D-printed bleaching trays, occlusal guards, and educational models through live demonstrations and real-time practice.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Implement a Complete Digital Workflow: Transition from traditional methods to fully digital processes, optimizing your practice for better outcomes and less stress.
- Improve Accuracy of Digital Impressions: Gain insights into advanced scanning techniques that ensure greater precision and reliability in your digital impressions.
- Harness the Power of 3D Printing: Discover the true potential of 3D technology and how it can be used to enhance patient care, reduce chair time, and improve your bottom line.
- Design & Fabricate Custom Solutions: Learn to create professional-grade bleaching trays, occlusal guards, and diagnostic models for a wide variety of dental applications.
This isn’t just a lecture—it’s an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and work directly with cutting-edge 3D technology. From learning the foundational concepts to printing your own custom dental tools, this course will give you the confidence to bring 3D printing into your practice with ease.
Instructor Bio: John C. Flucke, DDS
Dr. John Flucke is a nationally recognized dental technology expert, educator, and speaker with more than 35 years of clinical experience. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 1987, Dr. Flucke managed a successful private dental practice in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, where he became a pioneer in integrating technology into everyday dental workflows.
His passion for “Technology That Improves Patient Outcomes” has guided his career as he explores how digital dentistry, artificial intelligence, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and emerging technologies can improve clinical efficiency and patient care.
Dr. Flucke currently serves as Chief Dental Editor for Dental Products Report and has spent decades educating the dental profession through articles, lectures, and hands-on courses. He has presented at the American Dental Association Annual Meeting and numerous dental conferences nationwide, helping clinicians understand and implement practical technology solutions in their practices.
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1987
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1983
- Chief Dental Editor, Dental Products Report
- Technology Editor, Dental Products Report
- Chief Development Officer, Cellerant Consulting
- Past President, Greater Kansas City Dental Society
- Chairman, Missouri State Peer Review Committee (2000–2023)
- Fellow, International Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics
- Board Member, Foundation for Airway Health
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Flucke’s educational programs focus on practical, real-world applications of dental technology, including:
- Digital dentistry workflows
- Artificial intelligence in dentistry
- Intraoral scanning and CAD/CAM
- In-office 3D printing
- Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
- Building efficient paperless practices
- Clinical technology integration and adoption
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Flucke enjoys technology, baseball, flying drones, and spending time with his family.

