Workshop. The Digital Dental Assistant: A Scanning and Printing Crash Course
An exciting 2 day practical hands-on event hosted at Asiga USA in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Â
Whether you’re just getting started with dental 3D printing or looking to build confidence with your current workflow, this intensive two-day hands-on course provides practical training for producing accurate models, occlusal guards, and dentures using Asiga printers.
This course focuses on real clinical workflows from scan to finished appliance. Participants will gain hands-on experience preparing files, selecting materials, optimizing print settings, post-processing printed appliances, troubleshooting common issues, and performing routine printer maintenance. Beyond the technical skills, attendees will explore how the dental assistant can become a leader in digital workflows by improving efficiency, supporting the clinical team, enhancing the patient experience, and helping practices maximize the value of their in-house technology.
Date
8 – 9 October 2026
This is an all-day event over two days.
Location
1350 Highland Dr. Suite FÂ Ann Arbor, MI 48108 United States
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Course Agenda
Day 1 - Foundations and Models
8:30am: Breakfast
9am : Presentations Begin
• Introduction to digital dentistry and the complete 3D printing workflow
• Scanning with AlliedStar
• Understanding Asiga printers, materials, and routine maintenance
• Print preparation: orientation, supports, nesting, and optimizing print settings
• Building efficient workflows that reduce remakes, save time, and keep cases moving
• Hands-on model printing and workflow optimization
4pm – 6pm
Drinks & refreshments
Day 2 - Clinical Applications
8:30am: Breakfast
9am: Presentations Begin
Morning: Occlusal Guards
• Material selection and print preparation
• Post-processing, finishing, and polishing
• Clinical tips, troubleshooting, and delivering a consistent patient experience
12:30pm: Lunch
Afternoon: Digital Dentures
• Printing denture bases and teeth
• Bonding, finishing, and characterization
• Quality control, troubleshooting, and integrating dentures into an efficient clinical workflow
Breakfast & lunch provided.
Getting there
Fly-in / Fly-out
We recommend flying into the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and the two closest hotels are the Staybridge Suites and Holiday Inn Express
Free on-site parking
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