CE COURSES

The IAG is pleased to partner with the Pacific Northwest Gnathologic Study Club to present the following CE course at a reduced rate for IAG members.

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Advanced Digital Workflows for Implant & Edentulous Treatment

Course Description

Key Learning Areas

1. Scanning Fundamentals & Clinical Accuracy

• Principles of scan accuracy and data integrity
• Scanner setup, calibration, and ergonomic efficiency
• Strategies for dentate, partially edentulous, and fully edentulous arches
• Understanding how scanning technique impacts restorative outcomes

2. Implant Workflow Data Acquisition

• Scan body selection, placement, and verification
• Capturing implant position, angulation, and depth
• Recording soft tissue contours and emergence profiles
• Identifying compromised scan data and correcting errors
• Reducing remakes and minimizing chairside adjustments

3. Scanning Fundamentals & Clinical Accuracy

• The evolution of digital dentures
• Advances in 3D printing and materials science
• Accuracy, efficiency, and workflow benefits of digital fabrication
• Practice profitability through digital denture integration

4. Edentulous Scanning Workflows

• Best practices for capturing high-quality edentulous scans
• The four primary digital workflows for edentulous patients
• Border capture and anatomical considerations
• Intraoral and extraoral scanning of existing dentures
• Capturing intaglio, cameo, and occlusal surfaces
• Avoiding common scanning pitfalls

5. Workflow Integration & Laboratory Communication

• Validating scan data before submission
• Understanding how digital accuracy impacts design and fabrication
• Optimizing doctor-laboratory collaboration
• Troubleshooting clinical and technical challenges
• Case discussions and interactive Q&A

Course Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the technology behind digital implant and denture workflows, including advancements in 3D printing and materials science.
• Identify the clinical and financial benefits of digital dentures and implant-supported restorations.
• Demonstrate proper intraoral scanning techniques for implant and edentulous patients.
• Recognize and correct common scanning errors that compromise case accuracy.
• Improve communication with laboratory partners to enhance predictability and reduce remakes.
• Implement practical strategies to integrate digital implant and denture workflows into daily practice.

Ideal For

• General dentists and specialists
• Clinicians restoring or referring implant cases
• Doctors exploring digital denture workflows
• Practices adopting or optimizing intraoral scanning
• Dental teams focused on improving data quality and efficiency

Closing Statement

This immersive full-day program delivers a practical, clinically relevant understanding of how digital scanning, advanced materials, and modern fabrication technologies work together to elevate implant and edentulous care. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to improve accuracy, streamline workflows, strengthen laboratory collaboration, and deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes for full-arch and removable cases.

SPEAKERS

Carey Kalberer
Senior Director of Sales, Leixir Dental Laboratory Group

Carey brings more than 20 years of experience in the dental industry, including over a decade in leadership roles at Thompson Suburban Dental Lab and Leixir Dental Laboratory Group. She has held positions across sales, marketing, and general management, giving her a strong understanding of clinical and laboratory workflows. Currently serving as Senior Director of Sales, Carey focuses on digital dentistry integration and workflow optimization. A certified trainer on multiple leading intraoral scanner platforms, she works closely with clinicians to implement digital solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes. Her background as an implant coordinator and ongoing commitment to continuing education have made her a trusted resource in digital and implant-driven restorative workflows.

Andrew Nova, CDT
Lead Academy Instructor | Imagine Academy

Andrew Nova is the Lead Academy Instructor at Imagine, where he develops and delivers advanced digital dental education for clinicians and laboratory professionals. He holds a degree from the University of Maryland and brings extensive experience in exocad design workflows, implant-supported and removable prosthetics, and CAD/CAM integration.

Andrew also leads instruction on additive manufacturing, helping organizations maximize the clinical and laboratory use of 3D printers such as the Formlabs 3B and 4B, with an emphasis on efficient, repeatable production workflows. His teaching supports both foundational and advanced learners through structured certification programs and complete start-to-finish case walkthroughs, with a focus on readiness, standardization, and patient care.

Andy Huynh
Program Director  | Imagine Academy

Andy Huynh, Imagine's Academy Director, has been with us since 2016. Graduating from Virginia Tech in 2013 with a double Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences and Psychology. Andy has had over 15 years of experience in the dental industry. Starting on the lab side, he has worked in all aspects of Imagine's technical services from production, technical support, to on-site training.

Now heading Imagine's education department, his main goal is to ensure that all our customers —everyone from lab technicians, assistants, dentists and surgeons — can fully utilize our CAD/CAM solutions to their fullest potential.

Ryan Napolitano

Ryan, a University of Connecticut graduate in Communication Sciences, has extensive experience in both analog and digital dental technology. At Precision Craft Dental Lab, he specializes in integrating new technologies and maintaining quality control. Pankey trained with hundreds of CE hours, he is an active member of several Seattle Study Clubs and has mentored for major implant companies. An Allied member of the American College of Prosthodontists, he also serves on the board of Dental Lifeline. Outside of work, Ryan is a licensed Merchant Marine captain who enjoys time on the water with his family, fishing along the New England coast.

Date: April 10, 2026
Credit Hours:  6
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PT)
Location: Global Learning Center of the Washington AGD. 19415 International Blvd Ste 410, Seatac, WA 98188

Mark your calendars!

September 10-12th, 2026

We are excited to announce that the 32nd Congress of the International Academy of Gnathology will be held on September 10-12th, 2026 at the Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle, Washington!  Mark you calendars and invite colleagues to another meeting of learning and camaraderie as we explore the future of dentistry!