DigitalDDS – Basic Surgical Guides – By: Nate Farley

Basic Surgical Guides Course – Digital Dentistry Made Simple

21 Videos (2.4 GB) – Total Duration: 5 Hours and 15 Minutes

New to digital dentistry? The learning curve can be tricky, but surgical guides offer one of the easiest and most cost-effective entry points into this exciting field.

This course will help you bring surgical guide fabrication in-house, allowing for more efficient, affordable, and precise surgeries. With expert guidance, you’ll quickly gain the skills to boost both confidence and profitability in your practice.

What You Will Learn

• How to obtain high-quality records using intraoral scanning (Trios) and improve CBCT imaging
• Aligning STL files to plan implant placement using Blue Sky Plan (free software)
• Designing both tooth-supported and edentulous guides
• Tips on in-house 3D printing, including cleaning and curing
• Final finishing touches to prepare your surgical guide for clinical use

This course is tailored for beginners and provides step-by-step instruction so you can quickly integrate digital workflows into your practice and enhance your surgical outcomes.