Digital Dentistry and Implants:
From Planning to Prosthesis

COURSE OVERVIEW

This session will guide participants through the complete digital workflow—from case planning and data capture to surgical execution and definitive prosthesis delivery. Attendees will examine how to enhance precision and predictability through digital case planning, surgical guide fabrication and prosthetic design. This course will emphasize how 3D printing, intraoral scanning and photogrammetry optimize communication between the restorative team, surgeon and laboratory to improve clinical efficiency and patient outcomes.

Audience: Specialists, Dentists, Dental Assistants

@ BluPoint Seafood & Steak
7225 Chad Colley Blvd | Barling, AR 72923

Format

Lecture, 
In-Person

Event Date

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Speaker

Michael Long & Kevin Thomas

Event Time

6:30 PM -
8:30 PM CT

Subject

610 Fixed Prosthodontics  

Course Fee
FREE
Credit
2 CEU Lecture

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
  • Understand the principles of surgical guide planning for implant placement
  • Navigate the digital full arch workflow from planning to delivery
  • Enhance case outcomes through effective communication with the team
  • Evaluate prosthesis options (removable vs. fixed) for patient-specific treatment planning
  • Apply the use of digital technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy
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Michael Long

FULL ARCH SPECIALIST

Michael has more than 14 years of experience in the dental field, beginning his career at NDX Green as a CAD/CAM technician. He advanced as a surgical planner, digital specialist and customer experience specialist. Michael is passionate about leveraging digital solutions to enhance patient outcomes and streamline dental operations.


Kevin Thomas

SENIOR TERRITORY MANAGER

Kevin Thomas is the Fort Smith area Nobel Biocare representative and has been with the company for more than 21 years in various sales and management roles. He specializes in clinician and staff training for prosthetic and surgical dental implant needs. 

Recommended Pre-requisites:

Prior to attendance of this program, it is our suggestion to have studied:
  • Basic understanding of implant dentistry principles
  • Prior experience restoring or assisting with implant cases
  • Familiarity with prosthodontic workflows and terminology

AGENDA

5:30 PM Check-in
6:30 PM Course Begins
8:30 PM Course Ends

CONTACT

Michael Long
Full Arch Specialist
National Dentex
C: 501.691.0495
E: Michael.Long@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 survey. Once both elements are finished, the CE Certificate will unlock and be available for download.

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.
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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:
These speakers are not paid 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.