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
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.