Study Club course

An Evidence-Based Approach to Intraoral Scanning

Presented by Dr Seth Atkins

CPD Points:
ADA CERP ( 1.75 points)
Dental Board of Australia ( 2.00 points)
Speaker: Dr Seth Atkins
Location: Study Clubs
Date: Aug-Sep 2027*
* This date / time will vary depending on your local Study Club.

Course Description
Study Clubs Running This Course

Description

Intraoral scanning is now essential in contemporary restorative and implant dentistry; however, predictable results require more than acquiring a digital impression. This evidence-based course examines factors influencing accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in intraoral scanning. Current literature will explore scanner accuracy, scan strategy, preparation design, tissue management, edentulous spans, implant position capture, and digital stitching errors.

Participants will learn how restorative material, arch length, operator technique, scanner technology, and clinical conditions affect the final dataset. The course will address scanning limitations and identify situations where conventional impressions, supplemental records, or verification procedures may be indicated. Emphasis will be placed on translating available evidence into practical scanning protocols that improve predictability and reduce restorative complications.

Learning Objectives

Distinguish trueness, precision, and clinical accuracy in intraoral scanning.
Identify patient, operator, and technology factors affecting scan accuracy, and apply evidence-based strategies across restorative, implant, and full-arch cases.
Recognize scanning and digital-stitching errors, correct them appropriately, and determine when conventional impressions or additional verification are needed.

DDS, MDS

Dr. Atkins has dedicated his career to providing high-quality dental care. He maintains a private practice south of Dallas, TX with a focus on comprehensive care and complex restorative dentistry. He has been a proponent of digital dentistry since 2008. …