Tuition: $295
Lecture: 7CE credits

AGD Code: 670

Course Objectives:

In an era of rapid technological advancement, the transition to digital dentures can often feel overwhelming. This course provides a clear, evidence-based roadmap for achieving predictable clinical success by blending time-tested analogue principles with cutting-edge digital protocols. Dr. Cooper will guide participants through a streamlined workflow developed through years of student-led clinical research. You will learn how to determine which traditional steps are essential and how to translate them into a digital environment to improve accuracy, reduce chair time, and enhance patient outcomes. Whether you are fabricating full dentures or managing complex All-on-X casework, this course offers the technical foundation needed to master modern removable prosthodontics.

Learning Objectives:

• Workflow Integration: Determine when to utilize traditional impressions versus intraoral scans for maximum accuracy.

• Clinical Landmarks: Master the use of photographs, videos, and digital set-ups to establish ideal tooth position and aesthetics.

• Fundamentals: Learn predictable techniques for establishing Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) and Centric Relation (CR) bite records in a digital format.

• Materials & Manufacturing: Evaluate the clinical pros and cons of milled vs. 3D-printed dentures and navigate the expanding landscape of dental materials.

• Advanced Applications: Apply digital denture concepts to create precise try-ins for complex All-on-X surgical and restorative cases.

• Efficiency: Identify essential steps to eliminate clinical redundancy while maintaining high-quality lab communication.

Lyndon F. Cooper, D.D.S., Ph.D., is the Dean of the VCU School of Dentistry and a globally recognized leader in clinical prosthodontics. Renowned for translating complex research into practical patient solutions, he previously served as Associate Dean for Research at the University of Illinois Chicago and Program Director of Advanced Prosthodontics at UNC-Chapel Hill. A Diplomate and former President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Dr. Cooper’s contributions have earned him the ACP Clinician/Researcher Award and the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award. He earned his D.D.S. from NYU, a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester, and completed a research fellowship at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, establishing him as a premier authority on restorative excellence and innovative dental technology.

To register, click the link above or call 757-222-9843