Digital Dentures with Dentsply Sirona Academy - Cherry Hill, NJ

The 3-appointment Digital Denture

Now, with the advent of even better CAD-CAM technologies for complete dentures, dentists and laboratories can provide patients with more predictable results, that can be done in fewer, simpler, yet more accurate steps. This program will review denture fabrication methods and show what techniques have changed (and what has not). The latest in 3D printing processes and materials will be highlighted, showing their strength, accuracy, and esthetics. Presentation includes systematic clinical guidelines for the 3-appointment denture that make the chairside steps and results more predictable and easier to accomplish. This program is ideal for dentists and their teams that have been frustrated with traditional denture steps, materials, and procedures. At the completion of this course, participants will understand:

• Clinical records – what is needed for success and how to obtain them

• Denture impressions – where we are today

• A simple systematic approach to a 3-appointment digital denture

• Denture fabrication methods and how current CAD-CAM technologies have improved them

• The latest 3D printed denture materials that are stronger than anything ever used

• Utilizing a functional try-in and why it’s better

• Removable clinical tips and tricks for a less stressful experience and result

About the Speaker

Kristi K. Neff, C.D.T., is currently employed with Dentsply Sirona, US Lab, as a Technical Specialist with over 35 years experience in the Dental Laboratory field. For the first 10 years of her career, she worked at Bers & Hughs Dental Lab, training in both fixed and removables prosthetics. She then transitioned to York Dental Health and was responsible for processing and overseeing all cases; lab to chairside--including dentures, partials, and implant hybrids, with Dr. Timothy Wright, Dr. Bruce Freed, and Dr. Kelly Hollis.

Kristi became certified as a Certified Dental Technician in Buffalo, NY. She joined the Dentsply lab team in 2002 upon the launch of Eclipse® Prosthetic Resin System. Kristi has become proficient with all of Dentsply Sirona's product lines, and has become an integral part of the Technical Center in York, Pennsylvania, and the new Dentsply Sirona training academy in Charlotte, NC. During the years 2010-2013, Kristi was part of an elite team building Atlantis Superstructures for Dentsply Sirona customers globally, cases originating in the US through the Belgium facility.

Kristi performs over 100 trainings annually for Fixed and Removables CDT's, Clinicians, University Faculty & Students, and Soldiers in the United States Military. She has developed strategies and efficient solutions to troubleshoot customer challenges and is proud to work alongside of our Dentsply Sirona customers and sales force daily.