Courses for dentists
Planmeca Digital Academy offers a comprehensive hands-on training curriculum that can improve team efficiency - increasing production, revenue, and profits while decreasing costs and inefficiencies for improved practice performance. Our course programs begin the moment you purchase the Planmeca FIT or Imaging system and lead you to more advanced programs to increase your technical knowledge and proficiency.
CAD/CAM Basic Courses
These core classes are offered to New & Existing customers and provide basic knowledge of the Planmeca CAD/CAM system.
CAD/CAM Elements FIT Training
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Implementing a new digital workflow touches many areas of your practice. Our approach to CAD/CAM training is to provide a solid foundation for dental professionals and their staff members, then continually build upon this knowledge over the course of a year and beyond.
This 2-day hands-on course will benefit new users of our Planmeca FIT® complete CAD/CAM solution as well as dentists and staff that want to optimize their techniques and tools. During this course, you will gain the experience necessary to implement the complete digital workflow from intraoral scanning, designing a variety of restorations, finishing, and understanding the different types of materials for milling.
OBJECTIVES
- Review equipment and functionality for optimum CAD/CAM results.
- Learn preparation guidelines with recommended materials and clinical protocols.
- Understand the importance of soft tissue management for CAD/CAM success.
- Scan, design, mill and finish multiple restorations.
- Understand materials and characterization options with indications for clinical success.
- Integrate an efficient CAD/CAM workflow within a practice.
PREREQUISITES
Planmeca FIT System Owner
FACULTY
Planmeca Faculty
CE Credits: 10
Format: Lecture/Hands-on
AGD subject code: 250
COURSE TUITION
$1,750
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CAD/CAM Elements FIT Plus Training (with Planmeca PlanMill 60 S)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Implementing a new digital workflow touches many areas of your practice. Our approach to CAD/CAM training is to provide a solid foundation for dental professionals and their staff members, then continually build upon this knowledge over the course of a year and beyond.
This 2-day hands-on course will benefit new users of our Planmeca FIT® Plus complete CAD/CAM solution as well as dentists and staff that want to optimize their techniques and tools. During this course, you will gain the experience necessary to implement the complete digital workflow from intraoral scanning, designing a variety of restorations, finishing, and understanding the different types of materials for milling.
OBJECTIVES
- Review equipment and functionality for optimum CAD/CAM results.
- Learn preparation guidelines with recommended materials and clinical protocols.
- Understand the importance of soft tissue management for CAD/CAM success.
- Scan, design, mill and finish multiple restorations.
- Understand materials and characterization options with indications for clinical success.
- Integrate an efficient CAD/CAM workflow within a practice.
PREREQUISITES
Planmeca FIT Plus System Owner
FACULTY
Planmeca Faculty
CE Credits: 10
Format: Lecture/Hands-on
AGD subject code: 250
COURSE TUITION
$1,750
View available dates
CAD/CAM Elements Premium
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Implementing a new digital workflow touches many areas of your practice. Our approach to CAD/CAM training is to provide a solid foundation for dental professionals and their staff members, then continually build upon this knowledge over the course of a year and beyond.
This 2-day hands-on course will benefit new users of our Planmeca Premium software solution only or combined with any of our Planmeca PlanMill units. It is intended for those dentists and staff that want to optimize their techniques and tools. During this course, you will gain the experience necessary to implement the complete digital workflow from designing a variety of restorations, finishings and understanding the different types of materials for milling.
OBJECTIVES
- Review equipment and functionality for optimum CAD/CAM results.
- Learn preparation guidelines with recommended materials and clinical protocols.
- Understand the importance of soft tissue management for CAD/CAM success.
- Design, mill and finish multiple restorations.
- Understand materials and characterization options with indications for clinical success.
- Integrate an efficient CAD/CAM workflow within a practice.
PREREQUISITES
Planmeca Premium software only owners and those with both Planmeca Premium software and any Planmeca PlanMill unit.
FACULTY
Planmeca Faculty
CE Credits: 10
Format: Lecture/Hands-on
AGD subject code: 250
COURSE TUITION
$1,750
View available dates
CAD/CAM Elements Training In-Office
If you would like to schedule training in your office, click here.
2D & 3D Imaging Basic Courses
Ready for the next level of 2D & 3D Imaging training?
Training Courses for CBCT and Implant Workflow
CBCT Radiology Basics and Software Navigation (Online)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The first half of this 4-hour virtual course is designed to provide a basic foundation on CBCT technology which includes a systematic approach to reading 3D radiographs. The second half focuses on improving your software skills in Romexis with a focus on implant planning.
OBJECTIVES
- Review the principles of CBCT technology, radiation, dose and how to systematically review a CBCT scan
- Review how a CBCT can be utilized for different clinical applications
- Understand how to successfully navigate through 3D scans
- Learn advanced 3D software skills
- Obtain a basic foundation on implant planning with 3D software
PREREQUISITES
Planmeca CBCT equipment owners or those who are considering purchasing CBCT but want to learn more about the software. Recommended videos from our video library:
- How to – Open Romexis and get started in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Open a patient in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Browse patient images in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Manipulate a CBCT image in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Mark nerve to a CBCT image in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Create a panoramic view from CBCT in Planmeca Romexis
- PlanCAD Easy 6.0 -- New features
- Selecting a Tooth Library
FACULTY
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist – Dr. Peter Green
Sr. Product Manager, Imaging – Brent Garvin
CE Credits: 4
COURSE TUITION
$199
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CBCT Basics, Interpretation and Implant Workflow
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 2-day hands-on course is designed for new CBCT users and others who wish to enhance their diagnostic and implant planning skills. It provides a strong foundation in CBCT principles, interpretation, and takes a deep dive into the complete digital implant workflow from a restoratively driven perspective. Attendees will work on multiple implant cases from a simple single-site implant to more complex scenarios.
OBJECTIVES
- Review the principles of CBCT technology, radiation, dose, and how to systematically review a CBCT scan and interpret findings
- How to identify anatomic landmarks in CBCT
- Review how a CBCT can be utilized for different clinical applications with hands-on examples
- Understand the fundamentals of restorative driven implant planning
- Gain hands-on experience with CAD/CAM workflows and create digital wax-ups
- Utilize surgical guides for implant treatment
- Learn best practices with anterior and multi-unit implant cases
PREREQUISITES
Planmeca CBCT equipment owners who have had their initial CBCT orientation. Users must have the ability to open a patient chart and manipulate a CBCT image. Recommended videos from our video library:
- How to – Open Romexis and get started in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Open a patient in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Browse patient images in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Manipulate a CBCT image in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Mark nerve to a CBCT image in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Create a panoramic view from CBCT in Planmeca Romexis
- PlanCAD Easy 6.0 -- New features
- Selecting a Tooth Library
- Basic Scan Patterns for Posterior
- How to -- Use Rubber tooth to Correct Material Thickness
Training Courses for Orthodontics
CBCT Basics for Orthodontists (Online)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This four-hour online course is designed specifically for orthodontists who are using CBCT in their practice for taking records, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The course will cover principles in CBCT imaging with a focus on the applications in orthodontic treatment.
OBJECTIVES
- Review the basic principles of CBCT radiation dose and risks for the orthodontic patient
- Identify anatomic landmarks in CBCT
- Discuss the basic principles of anatomically based orthodontics using CBCT volumes
- Learn orthodontic treatment planning and workflow
PREREQUISITES
Planmeca CBCT equipment owners or those who are considering purchasing CBCT but want to learn more about the software. Recommended videos from our video library:
- How to – Open Romexis and get started in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Open a patient in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Browse patient images in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Manipulate a CBCT image in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Create a panoramic view from CBCT in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Create Virtual 2D cephalometric image from CBCT in Planmeca Romexis
FACULTY
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, Dr. Peter Green
Orthodontist, Jay Burton, DMD, MBA
CE Credits: 4
COURSE TUITION
$199
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CBCT Basics, Interpretation and Treatment Planning for Orthodontists
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Orthodontists will spend 2-days learning how to take their practice to the next level using CBCT technology. The first half of this course will focus on the foundations of radiology and reading large volume CBCT scans. The second half of the course provides an in-depth understanding of how to use CBCT technology to improve your diagnosis and treatment planning skills. Attendees will enjoy hands-on learning with actual cases and discuss leveraging the latest technology for the best outcomes.
OBJECTIVES
- Review the basic principles of CBCT radiation dose and risks for the orthodontic patient
- Identify anatomic landmarks in CBCT
- How to systematically review a CBCT scan and interpret findings
- Discuss the basic principles of anatomically based orthodontics using CBCT volumes
- Learn orthodontic treatment planning and workflow
- Gain an understanding of diagnostic image sets using 3D
- Evaluate several cases and identify best practices for ideal outcomes
PREREQUISITES
Planmeca CBCT equipment owners who have had their initial CBCT orientation. Users must have the ability to open a patient chart and manipulate a CBCT image Recommended videos from our video library:
- How to – Open Romexis and get started in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Open a patient in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Browse patient images in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Manipulate a CBCT image in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Create a panoramic view from CBCT in Planmeca Romexis
- How to – Create Virtual 2D cephalometric image from CBCT in Planmeca Romexis
2D/3D In-Office Training
If you would like to schedule training in your office, click here.
Advanced Courses
Planmeca has partnered with Modern Optimized Dentistry, or the “MOD Institute” to offer advanced CAD/CAM and CBCT imaging courses to our customers. This extension of our education department allows clinicians to master new skills and achieve a higher level of dentistry after they have completed our courses. While some of these courses are taught at the Planmeca headquarters, the majority are held at the MOD Institute classrooms located in Charleston, SC. This facility is equipped with the latest Planmeca technology to enhance our customer’s journey.
View a complete listing of advanced courses
Planmeca Digital Academy is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 4/1/2021-3/31/2024 Provider ID# 322731
Tuition fees for advanced courses exclude all travel costs.
Some portions of free programs are of a commercial/promotional nature.
The federal government imposes certain restrictions on, and pursuant to the Sunshine Act requires public reporting of, transfers of value to a practitioner. That includes education programs to the extent that less than a fair market value for such program is paid. Your distributor representative can advise you on the reportable amount.