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Dental TechnologyIntermediateFree

Complete Digital Workflow for Chairside Restorations

From intraoral scanning to same-day milling, master the complete digital workflow for ceramic restorations. Covers scan optimization, design software, material selection, and cementation protocols.

Dr. Carlos Rivera

DDS, MS · Rivercrest Clinic

5 CE Credits
5 hours
5 Chapters
22 Lessons
Intermediate
CAD/CAMdigital dentistrymillingchairside

Course Curriculum

1

Intraoral Scanning Mastery

5 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    Scanner Selection & Comparison 2026
  • 2
    Scan Strategy for Single Units
  • 3
    Full-Arch Scanning Techniques
  • 4
    Troubleshooting Common Scan Errors
  • 5
    Digital Shade Matching Integration
  • Chapter Quiz
2

CAD Design Principles

5 lessons

  • 1
    Anatomy-Based Crown Design
  • 2
    Margin Detection & Refinement
  • 3
    Occlusal Contact Optimization
  • 4
    Inlay/Onlay Design Parameters
  • 5
    Veneer Design Workflow
3

Milling & Material Selection

4 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    Zirconia vs. Lithium Disilicate Decision Guide
  • 2
    Hybrid Ceramics & Composite Blocks
  • 3
    Milling Parameters & Sprue Placement
  • 4
    Staining & Glazing Techniques
  • Chapter Quiz
4

Cementation & Finishing

4 lessons

  • 1
    Surface Treatment Protocols by Material
  • 2
    Adhesive vs. Conventional Cementation
  • 3
    Try-In & Occlusal Adjustment
  • 4
    Post-Cementation Instructions
5

Advanced Workflows

4 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    Implant Crown Digital Workflow
  • 2
    Guided Surgery + Immediate Provisionalization
  • 3
    Digital Denture Design Basics
  • 4
    Lab Communication & Hybrid Workflows
  • Chapter Quiz
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CE Credits5
Duration5 hours
Chapters5
Total Lessons22
Quizzes3
LevelIntermediate

What You'll Learn

  • Intraoral Scanning Mastery
  • CAD Design Principles
  • Milling & Material Selection
  • Cementation & Finishing
  • Advanced Workflows

Your Instructor

Dr. Carlos Rivera

DDS, MS

Chief of Periodontics

Dr. Rivera is a periodontist and researcher focused on the oral-systemic health connection, particularly the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular outcomes. He leads a multidisciplinary research team at the Rivercrest Clinic and has been instrumental in developing integrated care protocols between dental and medical departments.