Scan to Smile- Digital Workflow in Action
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When: 11th October 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm Where: Bristol Price: £450 VCPD: 7 hrs
Course Overview: Scan to Smile Day – Digital Workflow in Action is an immersive, full-day training event for forward-thinking dentists who want to take control of their crown workflows from preparation to final fit. Held at Roland DG in Bristol, this hands-on course covers every stage of the digital journey – from intraoral scanning and chairside design to live milling, material selection, and aesthetic characterisation. Led by experienced clinicians and technicians, delegates will gain practical skills, see real-time ROI examples, and leave with a clear roadmap for integrating digital workflows into their practice.
Course Agenda
Course Agenda
Session 1: Mastering Predictable Preps with Medit
Learn how to harness scanning to improve preparation accuracy and case planning
Session 2: ‘A Day in the Life’- Going Digital Chairside
How one practice did it.
Is it right for your practice?
What equipment is essential
Hands on scanning, design in Exocad
Lunch & Live Milling (watch as your crowns are milled while enjoying lunch)
What can you mill/ What should you mill?
Materials overview
Mills types explained (wet v’s dry)
Session 3: Characterisation Workshop with Vita
Hands on staining & glazing using Vita Akzent Plus
Session 4: ROI and Q&A
6 months ROI, Benefits to your practice, The patient ‘WOW’ factor
Q&A and wrap up
Why Attend?
- Learn from real digital adopters
- Take part in a full scan-to-smile workflow
- Discover what’s hype vs what helps
- Get hands-on with live software, mills, and materials
- Leave with real insight into costs, ROI, and practicality
- Lunch Provided (Who doesn’t like food)
Course Instructors/ Speakers
DR THOMAS TAHA @tahadental
Thomas is A Restorative And Implant surgeon at his Clinic and Laboratory TAHA Dental Excellence based in Oxfordshire.
His main area of interest is recreating nature methodically using bio conservative philosophies. He has won numerous National And International Awards yet focuses on teaching perfection of fundamental skills in a simple yet comprehensive way.
Dr Thomas aims to show how daily failures can be easily avoided and overcome to create natural long lasting functional restorations.
He has a keen interest in multidisciplinary microsurgical approaches in simple to complex compromised restorative cases.
Simon Banner Medit UK
With over 20 years of experience in the dental industry, Simon Banner has progressed from hands‑on dental technician to senior educational leader for some of the world’s most recognised dental technology companies. His career spans roles in laboratory management, clinical training, and strategic account development for brands including iTero, Dentsply Sirona, and now Medit.
Simon’s unique background gives him a 360‑degree view of the industry — from the technical precision of the lab bench to the complexities of implementing digital workflows at scale. He has delivered training and consultancy to clinicians, lab teams, and distributors across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, enabling hundreds of professionals to successfully transition to digital dentistry.
Over the years, Simon has worked closely with both independent practices and large multi‑site organisations, helping them optimise their clinic‑to‑lab collaboration, improve efficiency, and unlock the full potential of CAD/CAM technologies. His ability to bridge the technical, commercial, and educational sides of dentistry has made him a trusted advisor within the industry.
Simon can draw on his extensive experience to share practical insights into digital adoption, workflow integration, and the strategies that help dental professionals succeed in an increasingly technology‑driven industry.
Michelle Afonso Vita UK
Michelle is the key account manager for VITA Zahnfabrik UK and Ireland.
With 18+ years of experience of working in the dental industry, VITA specialist for over 6 years.
Michelle will be demonstrating simple chairside staining and glazing techniques using VITA products.
Educational Aims
This course is designed to:
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Provide dentists with a comprehensive understanding of the full digital workflow for crown production, from preparation to final restoration.
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Demonstrate the clinical and financial benefits of in-practice scanning, chairside design, and milling.
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Build confidence in using digital tools and materials to enhance treatment efficiency and predictability.
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Offer hands-on experience with intraoral scanning, design software, milling units, and characterisation techniques.
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Equip clinicians with practical insights to assess the suitability of digital workflows for their practice.
Development Outcome
This CPD Course meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcome C, Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, delegates will be able to:
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Explain the digital workflow for chairside crown production, including scanning, design, milling, and finishing.
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Demonstrate correct scanning technique for predictable margins and biocopy accuracy using Medit software.
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Evaluate the clinical indications and limitations of different milling materials such as feldspathic ceramics, lithium disilicate, and hybrid composites.
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Identify appropriate in-practice equipment setups for digital workflows, including scanner, design software, mill types, and furnaces.
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Perform basic staining and glazing techniques on ceramic restorations.
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Assess the potential return on investment and patient benefits of introducing a scan-to-smile model in their own practice.
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Compare in-lab vs in-practice workflows to make informed decisions about case selection and efficiency.
Venue Information
Location: Roland DG (U.K.) Ltd. Dominions House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol,
BS34 8SR.
Date & Time: 11th October 2025 9:00am – 5:00pm
Price: £450
Attendees: 8-10 spaces
Addition Information: Free parking available on-site.
When:
11th October 2025 9:00am – 5:00pm
Where:
Roland DG (U.K.) Ltd. Dominions House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol,
BS34 8SR.
Price:
£450
VCPD:
7 hrs
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