Dr. Med. Dent. Ugur Ergin
Turkey
Digital dentistry in daily practice
Abstract
Digital technologies are rapidly transforming modern dentistry, enabling clinicians to deliver more efficient, precise, and patient-centered care. This presentation will explore how digital tools—ranging from intraoral scanners and CAD/CAM systems to 3D printing and digital treatment planning—are being seamlessly integrated into daily dental workflows. Through real-world cases and practical insights, we will discuss how clinicians can adopt and adapt digital technologies to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline restorative procedures, and improve patient communication. The session aims to empower dental professionals with the knowledge and confidence to implement digital solutions in their own practices.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key components and benefits of a digital dental workflow.
- Identify how intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM, and 3D printing technologies are applied in daily practice.
- Recognize the clinical indications and limitations of digital tools in restorative and prosthetic dentistry.
- Apply practical strategies for incorporating digital technologies into various phases of dental treatment.
- Evaluate real-case examples to understand the clinical and patient-centered advantages of digital integration.
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Graduated with a Dr. Med. Dent. degree in Prosthodontics from the University of Istanbul, Faculty of Dentistry.
Certified Educator at Straumann Lab Academy and Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), also serving as a registered speaker.
Chief Editor of the Turkish editions of Das Dental Labor and the PTC Dental Technicians book series.
Served as a Visiting Lecturer at Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi.
Authored articles and book chapters in various peer-reviewed dental journals and prosthodontic publications.
Regularly invited as an international speaker, delivering lectures and hands-on courses globally.
Currently runs a private practice with a dedicated focus on implantology and digital dental technologies.