UDLT 103 - Digital Workflow

Students will develop key principles relating to digital workflow. Case planning based on the interpretation of dentist’s prescriptions and the restorative needs of patients will be applied to the selection of restorative materials and digital workflow. Data acquisition through intraoral scanners, desktop scans of both physical impressions and poured models will be addressed. File management topics will include file cleanup, file transfer and regulatory management of patient files and records. Design indications for various types of restorations and appliances will be addressed. Both additive and subtractive digital fabrication will be addressed to include setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration and post processing.

Prerequisite(s): DLT 101 and 102, or concurrent enrollment

Course Learning Outcomes:

A. Explain data acquisition as it relates to digital workflow
B. Describe design indications as they relate to various dental restorations and appliances
C. Explain various digital manufacturing processes
D. Explain the maintenance of digital equipment to include PC, software, scanners, mills, 3D printers, calibration and post processing equipment