From Scan to Smile: Where Clinical Excellence Meets Laboratory Precision

COURSE OVERVIEW

Digital dentistry extends beyond capturing a scan to creating a seamless workflow from operatory to laboratory. Through hands-on scanning, live demonstrations, and real-world clinical cases, participants will explore the role of digital technologies in modern dentistry and gain insight into the processes that occur after data acquisition. The program highlights best practices for case submission, digital collaboration, restorative planning, and workflow integration across restorative, implant, and removable applications, providing a comprehensive view of today's digital dental ecosystem.

Audience: Specialists, Dentists, Dental Assistants

Recommended Pre-requisites: See Below

@ NDX Affinity
 2900 Blankenbaker Pkwy #110
 Jeffersontown, KY 40299

Format

Lecture, 
In-Person

Event Date

Thursday,
November 12th

Speaker

Kelly Bevington & Tramain Watkins, CDT

Subject

010 Basic Sciences

Agenda

5:00 PM Lab Tour
5:30 PM Check In
6:00 PM Start
8:00 PM End

Course Fee

FREE,
Dinner Included

Credit / CE

2 Lecture

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
  • Evaluate digital impression data for restorative case readiness
  • Identify common scanning errors and appropriate corrective strategies
  • Assess clinical information required to support laboratory fabrication
  • Differentiate digital workflow considerations for restorative, implant, and removable cases
  • Utilize digital records to support diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment planning

Kelly Bevington

DIRECTOR OF INTRAORAL TECHNOLOGY

Kelly began her dental career more than 20 years ago as an RDA and EFDA after graduating from Bryman College. With extensive experience in both dentistry and dental laboratories, she now leads the NDX Clinical IOS Training Team. Kelly has trained over 2,500 dentists and their teams, equipping them to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. A passionate advocate for education, she advances the dental profession through dynamic lectures, hands-on workshops and insightful contributions to dental publications. 

Tramain Watkins, CDT

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC EDUCATION


Tramain Watkins, BA, CDT, has been working in the dental laboratory industry for more than 35 years. He has extensive experience fabricating analog and digital prosthetics, with expertise in implant-supported and retained restorations. A respected lecturer on both laboratory and clinical aspects of restorative dentistry, Tramain trains technicians and provides clinical support in case planning, troubleshooting and implant placement.

Recommended Pre-requisites

Prior to attendance of this program, it is our suggestion to have studied:
  • Basic understanding of restorative dentistry principles
  • Familiarity with common fixed and removable prosthetic treatment options
  • General knowledge of patient evaluation and treatment planning
  • Understanding of dental impressions and restorative workflows
  • Awareness of digital technologies commonly used in dental practice

AGENDA

5:00 PM Lab Tour
5:30 PM Check In
6:00 PM Course Starts
8:00 PM Course Ends

CONTACT

Jason Robbins
General Manager
NDX Affinity Lab
502.619.2784
Jason.Robbins@Nationaldentex.com

CE CREDIT:

To earn CE credit, a user must register for and then attend the in-person event on the published course date. Post attendance, complete the quiz and survey. Once both elements are finished, the CE Certificate will unlock and be available for download.

QUESTIONS:
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NO COMMERCIAL BIAS:
Brand names referenced in this course are used solely for case examples and educational clarity; their inclusion does not constitute endorsement or commercial bias.

COURSE PARTICIPATION:

By attending and participating in any NDX-hosted CE course, participants acknowledge and assume all risks associated with the activity, including use of instruments, equipment and materials. NDX and course instructors shall not be held liable for injury or damages arising from participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
National Dentex may cancel this event in advance up through day of with no refund / no reimbursement provided for course attendee travel, lodging or any other ancillary expenses.
SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:
The speakers are employed by National Dentex for the production and delivery of course content.  Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased or of lesser quality.