The Digital Dentistry Institute held a hands on digital denture course in Orlando Florida on December 13-14. Co-Founder and Board Certified Prosthodontist Dr. Sundeep Rawal and Mr. Eric D. Kukucka DD presented during the two days. This course featured a live patient demonstration and hands on participation from the 14 dental professionals whom were in attendance. The Course was sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent, 3Shape and Avadent. The live patient Mr. Walter has been a part of the research and development of Digital denture technology via many clinical trials performed by Kukucka and The Denture Center over the past 4 years.
The attendees gained the necessary knowledge and skills to utilize innovative concepts in contemporary denture therapies. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive knowledge of both the scientific theory and practical clinical procedures and protocols needed for the design of conventional dentures, as well as understanding how to utilize concepts such as milling and printing for the manufacturing of these restorations.