by Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA | A Chairside Assisting Article
The article explores how digital dentistry is expanding the role of Dental Assistants through the use of intraoral scanning, cloud-based design software, and chairside 3D printing for the fabrication of custom dental appliances. Using whitening trays as an example, it outlines the complete workflow—from patient documentation and intraoral scanning to appliance design, printing, washing, curing, quality control, and final delivery to the patient. The article emphasizes how Dental Assistants can actively participate throughout the process, contributing to improved efficiency, consistency, and patient care.
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