Our inaugural Digital Study Club meeting provided some great discussion and information sharing and allowed us to get out of the office for a bit and meet our fellow colleagues in the relaxed atmosphere of the Pique Travel building in Excelsior. Ryan Johnson of OpenByte Dental in St. Paul gave a fascinating and informative introductory talk on digital workflow for patients, starting with an initial evaluation and culminating with immediate delivery of an implant-supported prosthesis. Our objective in the following sessions is to now dig deep into the different phases of treatment so that we all become comfortable with the entire “digital flow” process.
As a study group, our main focus will be on educating and equipping dentists and dental professions with the skills and knowledge they need to provide predictable outcomes for they patients using digital imaging and information gathering technology, such as CAD/CAM equipment. By working together to find the best ways to incorporate these processes into our practices, we can meet the individual needs of each patient, achieving the results they want in a cost-effective manner. This requires effective cooperation between dental specialists, restorative dentists and CAD/CAM technicians. We’ll continue to explore this fascinating subject together with two additional meetings this winter and spring, followed ed up next fall with additional discussions as well as some hands-on learning experiences!
