Practical facial scanning in your practice

An intraoral scan with photographs is the current imaging gold standard in dentistry as it helps the dentist, patient and laboratory get a good clinical picture.

Introducing a 3D facial scan takes the digital picture to a completely different level. From the patient wow factor through to more engaging conversations with the patient through to more comprehensive treatment planning, a simple 3D facial scan enhances the clinic-patient-laboratory communication. In this webinar, Mark will present an overview of currently available facial scanner options and present a live demonstration of the Shining 3D Metismile Facial Scanner and the associated workflows. Clinical applications will be discussed along with some user experience stories.

Learning outcomes

Applications and benefits of facial scanning
Review of facial scanning technologies
Key features and strategies to ensure accuracy
Demonstration of facial scanning process.

Speaker: Mark Barry

Mark is co-founder and managing director of ESM Digital Solutions. He was an early pioneer of digital dentistry, Mark began providing a digital study model service for dentists as early as 2007 and was one of the first to realise the industry changing potential of scanning technology. With a first-class honours degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree researching ‘the strength of taper-lock dental implants, Mark is well versed in this area. He is also a frequent presenter at dental conferences and been published in both UK and international Journals. Prior to co-founding ESM Digital Solutions, Mark worked for several years as a lecturer at DIT focusing on 3D Scanning, CAD/CAM, production and quality strategies, and describes his love of teaching and mentoring as ‘food for the soul’.

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This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity fully complies with the CPD requirements of the General Dental Council. FMC certifies this activity for x hours of enhanced CPD in the subject of Practical facial scanning in your practice.

This CPD meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcome C.