Attend the Glidewell Symposium for two days of clinical and business education in implant dentistry.
WHY ATTEND
With 70% of doctors sending impressions digitally, the shift is undeniable. Digital dentistry is here to stay — and now is the time to get on board.
Join leading clinicians for two immersive days focused on integrating scanning, 3D printing, and chairside milling into a streamlined workflow for any modern practice. Walk away with practical knowledge to become more efficient, reduce remakes, boost revenue, and increase case acceptance. Whether you’re new to digital dentistry or a seasoned user, this symposium meets you where you are.
- Enjoy engaging presentations focused on digital impressions and the digital workflow.
- Learn from leading experts on how to implement digital technology with clarity and confidence.
- Gain practical insights and skills necessary for digitally scanning crown preparations, implant restorations, sleep appliances, aligners and dentures.
- Select from four hands-on workshops including 3D printing and CAD/CAM integration.
- Earn 10 CE hours.
- Tour the world’s largest and most innovative dental laboratory.
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Tuition includes a two-night hotel stay, with the option to add a third night for a small fee.
DAY
1
Friday, April 24, 2026
8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Includes complimentary breakfast, lunch, campus tour, and a cocktail party and dinner hosted at Mesa Manor, home of Jim and Parvina Glidewell.
Participate in a full day of fast-paced presentations designed to help you provide high quality restorative dentistry in a more efficient and profitable manner.
The curriculum is crafted to provide fresh information for clinicians at any stage of their careers — from dentists just starting out to those with extensive experience.
Welcome Remarks
8:15–8:40 a.m.
Jim Glidewell, CDT | Rob Brenneise
Introduction of Program and Speakers
8:45–9 a.m.
Andy Klein
Demystifying Digital Dentistry
9–10 a.m.
Ankur Gupta, DDS
Setting the stage for the day: How scanning can change your practice for the better.
Digital Profitability
10–10:30 a.m.
Rob Brenneise
Explore how digital processes contribute to efficiency and profitability in the dental practice.
From Putty to Pixels: Implementing Digital Scanning in Your Practice
11:15-Noon
Danielle Brown, DDS
Understand the benefits of moving away from traditional impressions to intraoral scanning.
Lunch and Tour
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Intraoral Scanning Techniques: Overcoming the Challenges
1:30–2:15 p.m.
Yves Patrick Cuaton
Tips and trick for successful scanning: Looking at scans coming into the lab.
The Digital Advantage: Evolving From Analog to Digital Dentistry
2:15–2:45 p.m.
Jinny Bender, DDS
Learn how digital dentistry enhances efficiency, communication, and satisfaction.
Design to Delivery: Chairside Milling
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Justin Chi, DDS, CDT
Explore in‑office milling and see how growing your digital workflow can support more advanced restorations over time.
Dinner and Cocktail Party Hosted at Mesa Manor
5–7 p.m.
Join us at the home of Jim and Parvina Glidewell for dinner and cocktails.
DAY
2
Saturday, April 25, 2026
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
SCANNING AND MILLING ROTATIONS PLUS WORKSHOPS
Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch.
Build your knowledge with the most updated tools and techniques in digital dentistry.
ROTATION THROUGH SCANNING AND MILLING STATIONS
8:30 A.M.–NOON
Each attendee will rotate through all six stations, observing guided demonstrations at each one.
Station 1: Scanning Crown & Bridge Preparations
Station 2: Scanning For Splints and Sleep Appliances
Station 3: Scanning for Complete and Partial Dentures
Station 4: Scanning for Implant Restorations
Station 5: In-Office Mill Integration
Station 6: Scanning for 3D Printed Models and Aligners
Lunch with Exhibitors
Noon–1:30 p.m.
SESSION 1: 1:30–2:45 P.M.
Select one of the workshops below
3Ds of Printing: Discover, Design and Deliver
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Explore 3D printing for multiple indications, including sleep devices, occlusal guards, dentures and surgical guides.
Introduction to CAD/CAM Design for Same-Day Dentistry
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Get hands-on digital design experience marking margins, adjusting interproximals, refining occlusion and more.
Scanning Deep Dive - Introduction to Intraoral Scanning
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Get hands-on experience for your preferred indication.
Scanning Deep Dive - Advanced Techniques with Intraoral Scanning
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Get advanced hands-on experience for your preferred indication.
SESSION 2: 3:15–4:30 P.M.
Select one of the workshops below
3Ds of Printing: Discover, Design and Deliver
3:15–4:30 p.m.
Explore 3D printing for multiple indications, including sleep devices, occlusal guards, dentures and surgical guides.
Introduction to CAD/CAM Design for Same-Day Dentistry
3:15–4:30 p.m.
Get hands-on digital design experience marking margins, adjusting interproximals, refining occlusion and more.
Scanning Deep Dive - Introduction to Intraoral Scanning
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Get hands-on experience for your preferred indication.
Scanning Deep Dive - Advanced Techniques with Intraoral Scanning
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Get advanced hands-on experience for your preferred indication.
Happy Hour
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement.
3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789