Digital Lab Assistant Training Bootcamp

This bootcamp training will take you through all of the necessary steps and give you everything you need to know about how to become a successful digital lab assistant.


36 Lessons
$1,280

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Course Introduction

Bootcamp Introduction

Welcome to Digital Lab Assistant Bootcamp! Meet Kris, the instructor who will be guiding you through this course.

Basic Lab Flow

Learn what the basic steps are when it comes to fabricating aligners in-office.

Digital Software Platforms

Module 1: Digital Platforms

Introduction to examples of digital software that are available for you to explore.

Introduction to Digital Platforms

Become familiar with different examples of platforms that you can use in your practice.

Transferring Files From 3Shape to uDesign

Learn the steps of exporting scans of patient's teeth and importing them into other software.

Overview of Task Management Software Solutions

Learn about ways that you can manage your lab tasks and communicate digitally with your team.

Lab and Clinical Workflow Synergy

Watch an example of a streamlined task management workflow utilizing multiple software.

Essentials of 3D Printing

Module 2: Essentials of 3D Printing

Introduction to the 3D printing steps of aligner fabrication.

3D Printing Basics

Learn about the parts of the 3D printer and how to properly setup before printing.

Printing Models

Learn the process of turning digital scans of patient's teeth into physical 3D printed dental models.

Washing and Curing Models

Learn how and why we wash and cure the 3D printed dental models before aligner fabrication.

Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Learn about some common causes for printer errors and how to fix them.

Washbox Maintenance

Watch how to clean and maintain the SprintRay Wash/Dry.

ProCure 2 Maintanence

See how to clean the SprintRay ProCure 2

Lab Storage Systems

See an example of how to store dental models in the lab.

Thermoforming

Module 3: Thermoforming

Introduction to the process of thermoforming.

Thermoforming Basics

Learn the process of thermoforming and how to operate the Biostar.

Thermoforming Flow

Watch how to streamline the production of aligners for efficient time management.

Trimming , Polishing, and Aligner Prep

Module 4: Trimming, Polishing, and Aligner Prep

Introduction to the aligner processing steps of aligner fabrication.

Fine Trimming and Polishing

Learn how to trim and polish aligners before they are delivered to patients.

Elastic and Button Cuts

Learn about button and elastic cuts and how to make them on aligners.

Washing and Bagging

Learn about different methods of washing and bagging aligners.

Labeling Aligner Bags

Learn about key information to include on labels for aligner patients.

uDesign Tips and Tricks

Module 5: uDesign Tips and Advanced Techniques

A deeper look at uDesign and some of its advanced functions.

Tooth Segmentation and Preparation

Learn how to segment teeth, the tooth number system, and tooth landmarks.

Editing Tooth Shape

Watch how to use uDesign to digitally adjust the shape of teeth.

Creating Bridges and Blockouts

Learn about bridges and blockout as well as when and why to use them.

Pontics and Eruption Domes

Learn about creating digital pontics and how to use that process to create eruption domes.

Removing Attachments

Learn how to use uDesign to digitally remove attachments from a digital model.

Whitening Tray Fabrication

Learn how to fabricate whitening trays digitally.

Indirect Bonding (IDBs)

Module 6: Indirect Bonding

Introduction to the concept of Indirect Bonding.

Buccal Tray Fabrication

See the process of digitally setting up a case for indirect bonding, printing IDB trays, and post-processing them.

Loading IDB Trays

Watch how to load IDB trays with brackets correctly.

Nightguard

Module 7: Nightguards

Introduction to nightguard fabrication and prep.

Nightguard Fabrication

Learn the steps of 3D printing nightguards from digital files and prepping them for patient delivery.

Nightguard Polishing

Learn about the option polishing step of nightguard fabrication to give nightguards an extra shine.