Dispelling the myths of digital dentures and IOS scanning
16 May 2026
BACD Aesthetic and Digital Dentist Theatre
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Learning Content
This session explores how digital workflows are transforming denture provision, enabling clinicians to move from traditional 6–8 appointment pathways to predictable 2–3 appointment treatments using intraoral scanning. It will focus on real-world protocols for scanning edentulous and partially dentate patients, breaking the process down into four key occlusal capture strategies that simplify even t
Aims
GDC Aims
Enhance clinical skills in digital denture workflows and intraoral scanning
Improve patient care through accurate, efficient, and minimally invasive techniques
Support professional development in emerging digital dentistry technologies
Promote effective treatment planning and communication within the dental team
Learning Outcomes
- Learning Objectives
- Understand the 4 key occlusal scanning strategies for all denture cases
- Learn predictable intraoral scanning techniques for edentulous patients
- Reduce denture workflows to 2–3 appointments with digital protocols
- Improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, and practice profitability







