Strong start for new online education series: More than 4,500 attend Digital Dentistry Symposium

The programme featured a selection of lectures by leading voices in digital dentistry. Tim Hark, dental technician and manager of knowledge communication at VOCO, explored the advantages and limitations of nano-ceramic hybrid materials in crown restorations, particularly in CAD/CAM applications. Dr Bianca Clark, lead practitioner at West Loop Smile Studio in Chicago, presented on same-day, minimally invasive restorations using LuxCreo’s 4D digital workflow. Dr Jesper Hatt shared strategies to reduce complications in clear aligner treatment planning, based on his experience with more than 1,700 clinics worldwide. Germen Versteeg, denturist, dental technician and founder of Dutch laboratory and clinic DTL Mediaan, outlined a practical roadmap for transitioning from traditional to digital denture fabrication.