
Digital Smile Design – Communicate and Deliver Better Treatment
By: Jonathan Ng, DDS, MS...Jonathan Ng, DDS, MSc, Dip. Pros., FRCD(C) Prosthodontist
Post Date: 9/18/2024
CE Amount: 1
Categories: Digital Impressions, +1 moreRestorative
COURSE OVERVIEW
As technology has evolved, there is no exception in dentistry. This session will discuss the simple and essential tool of smile design and how it will dramatically improved communication and patient commitment. Effective communication between clinicians, patients, and the dental lab are the pillars of successful dental treatment. See how this vitally important yet simple element significantly enhances patient understanding, resulting in increased case acceptance. Move more of your patients from consults to action.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Compare & contrast conventional and digital communication techniques
- Answer the question - "What is digital treatment planning and why is it essential?"
- Describe digital smile design technique and workflow
- Identify some of the tools available that make dentistry more accurate, more predictable, and more fun
COURSE SPEAKER

Dr. Jonathan A. Ng is a certified specialist in prosthodontics. His private prosthodontic office is situated in the heart of Vancouver where he focuses on complex prosthodontic treatment and the surgical placement of dental implants. Dr. Ng lectures nationally and internationally on digital dentistry and as a key opinion leader on the topic, he is involved in the development of many new technologies used daily in dental practices. Dr. Ng teaches at the UBC department of dentistry.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for Dental Assistant, Dentist, Hygienist, and Office Manager from novice to advanced.
EDUCATIONAL METHOD
Self Instructional Online CE Course
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SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT
Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
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DISCLOSURE
This Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of 3Shape. Dr. Jonathan Ng, BMedSc, DDS, MSc, Dip. Pros., FRCD(C) Prosthodontist is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, 3Shape. Dr. Jonathan Ng, BMedSc, DDS, MSc, Dip. Pros., FRCD(C) Prosthodontist may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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