From flasking pots to AI trays: bridging the knowledge gap in dental technology
16 May 2026
Digital Dentistry Theatre
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Learning Content
This talk traces the shift from traditional lab techniques to digital workflows and AI, exploring the growing gap between core dental knowledge and modern technology. Emphasising clinical understanding, responsible innovation, and maintaining GDC standards. Attendees will gain practical insight into bridging analogue expertise with digital dentistry for safe, effective, future-ready practice.
- Participants will be able to discuss the importance of effective communication and collaboration within laboratory and digital teams to support quality, consistency, and safe workflows. Participants will be able to describe the evolution of dental technology from manual processes to digital workflows, including the implications for professional practice and standards.
Aims
This session explores the evolution of dental technology from traditional techniques to digital workflows, highlighting challenges and opportunities of rapid change. Through reflection and experience, it addresses the gap between analogue skills and digital processes, and the need to uphold professional standards, quality, consistency, and ongoing development in line with GDC expectations.
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