2026-2027 RESIDENT SERIES

Successful Impression Techniques:
Traditional Impressions
in the 21st Century

FORMAT:
Lecture, Live Webinar
CREDIT:
1 CEU
SUBJECT:
780 Aesthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry
Course Fee:
Complimentary
DATE:
August 11, 2026
@ 8 AM ET

COURSE OVERVIEW
This course reviews the laboratory requirements in achieving accurate fixed crown and bridge, denture and implant impressions. Participants will examine materials selection and technique considerations that influence impression accuracy. Emphasis is placed on proven, traditional impression techniques that support predictable and repeatable clinical outcomes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Explain how physical impression techniques have evolved over time
■ Identify and select appropriate clinical situations for using physical impressions
■ Assess whether a physical impression is accurate and clinically acceptable
■ Identify and correct possible problems when taking impressions for fixed and removable cases

Audience: Dental Resident Education
Recommended Pre-requisites: N/A

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.

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CE CREDIT:

To earn CE credit, a user must register for and then engage with the webinar on the published course date. Upon webinar conclusion, the course quiz and survey will be accessible to be completed.  Once both elements are finished, the CE Certificate will unlock and will be available for download.


CANCELLATION POLICY:
If National Dentex must reschedule a webinar, all attendees will be automatically rescheduled for the new course date. 

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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:
This speaker is employed by National Dentex for the production and delivery of course content. The speaker does not receive compensation for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the course presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased.