Free webinar series to cover aligner and digital workflows

Dentsply Sirona

Mon. 9. November 2026

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona is inviting dental professionals to expand their clinical knowledge through a series of five free live webinars beginning on 10 November and continuing until 17 December. Covering aligner case selection, digital implant workflows, elastics in aligner therapy, intra-oral scanning and CBCT-informed aligner treatment planning, the sessions will offer practical guidance for clinicians and dental teams.

Presented by clinicians based in the US and Canada, the programme will combine clinical case discussions with practical insights into digital technologies and treatment approaches. Each 1 hour webinar will offer participants the opportunity to earn one continuing education credit.

First webinar to focus on aligner case selection

The first webinar in the series—“The right patient, the right case: A case-selection framework for clear aligners”—will take place on 10 November at 7:30 p.m. EST. Presented by Dr Elio Filice, a general dentist practising in Hamilton in Ontario in Canada, the session will provide a practical framework for identifying suitable candidates for treatment with SureSmile aligners.

The webinar will cover the assessment of case complexity and indications for specialist referral. Clinical examples will address mild malocclusion, orthodontic relapse and aligner therapy before restorative treatment, alongside patient-related factors such as oral health status, treatment adherence and expectations. The session will also examine how digital treatment simulation, laboratory assistance with treatment planning under the clinician’s direction, and a structured clinical workflow can aid clinical decision-making and patient communication.

Connecting the digital implant workflow

The series will continue on 17 November at 7:30 p.m. EST with “Click to crown: How CBCT, Primeprint, and DS Core turn implant planning into case acceptance”. Presented by Dr Joe Chichetti, a cosmetic dentist practising in Charlotte in the US, the webinar will demonstrate an integrated digital implant workflow through a clinical case and live navigation of the relevant software.

The session will examine how CBCT can be used for precise implant planning and how virtual treatment plans can be translated into guided surgery and definitive restoration. Particular attention will be given to using Primeprint to fabricate surgical guides in-house and using DS Core to visualise treatment plans, support patient communication and facilitate treatment acceptance.

Building confidence with elastics in aligner therapy

On 8 December at 7:30 p.m. EST, Dr Brian Gaudreault, an orthodontist practising in Massachusetts in the US, will present “Understanding elastics with SureSmile Aligners”. Aimed at general dentists and clinical teams, the webinar will examine the biomechanical role of intermaxillary elastics in aligner therapy and their application in selected Class II and Class III malocclusions, as well as in midline and vertical corrections.

The session will address how attachments, cutouts, buttons and treatment staging can support elastic mechanics. It will also cover common challenges, particularly patient adherence, and practical communication strategies to encourage consistent elastic wear.

Intra-oral scanning to support patient understanding

On 15 December at 7:30 p.m. EST, Dr Reena Patel, a clinician working in restorative and cosmetic dentistry in Charlotte in the US, will present “Digital scanning: A path to practice growth and showing patients their ‘WHY?’ ”. The webinar will explore how cloud-native scanning with Primescan 2 and DS Core can support clinical workflows, team collaboration and patient education.

The session will feature live demonstrations and clinical examples illustrating the integration of intra-oral scanning into routine practice. Dr Patel will cover when to scan, the differences between status and treatment scans, and strategies for making digital impressions a routine part of patient care. The webinar will also address team adoption of intra-oral scanning and the use of intra-oral scans to help patients understand their oral health and the proposed treatment.

Visualising roots and surrounding bone in aligner planning

The final webinar in the series will take place on 17 December at 7:30 p.m. EST and be presented by Dr Cory Costanzo, an orthodontist in Fresno in California in the US. “Crown to root precision for the orthodontist in diagnosis, treatment planning, and aligner design” will examine how integrating CBCT data into digital treatment simulations allows clinicians to consider root movement and bony limitations during aligner planning.

Using clinical cases, Dr Costanzo will discuss the interplay between forces acting on teeth and how staging strategies, aligner trim line alternatives and attachments can be used to optimise these forces. The session will also explore the capabilities of a specific user-modifiable aligner planning and staging platform.

Supporting lifelong learning through DS Academy

Hosted through Dentsply Sirona’s online education platform, DS Academy, the webinar series forms part of the company’s broader continuing education offering. The platform provides clinical education and product training designed to help dental professionals and their teams develop their skills and integrate new technologies and treatment approaches into everyday practice. More information about the educational offering is available on the DS Academy website.